By Fancy Robbins Fast, strong, explosive. These are terms typically used to describe an “elite” athlete. Rob Robbins was none of the above. He couldn’t jump high. He wasn’t speedy. But while his physical traits may have been underwhelming, his performances on the courts and diamonds were overwhelming. “I think I had to work harder…
By Matthew Shears Stuck staring at a screen all day, senior Easton Bell needed an outlet. Easton spent part of his freshman year like many current seniors at home doing school work on his Chromebook day in and day out. He needed an outlet to escape the constant repetition of his everyday life during COVID-19,…
By DJ Johnson Students have many different hobbies such as basketball, soccer and art, but what about the ones that are not so common and the people you wouldn’t think did them? Jadacee Clay, a sophomore, does activities such as art, theater and reading, but she also does what some people might call an “old…
By Kye Berger Eight seconds of pure adrenaline. Eight seconds of risking your life… literally. Sophomore Masheala Wright and junior Warren Eacret both compete in bull riding, a unique hobby for those living near Muncie, Ind. If you don’t know much about bull riding here are a few things you should know. If a rider…
photo illustration (Patrick Ginder and a Eurasian magpie) By Maddy Cooper As the sun beams on the rippling water, a picturesque sight appears. A large, milky white swan reaches its beak into a pond in the Netherlands. It is surrounded by a crowd of similar looking birds. The swan captivates junior Patrick Ginder for nearly…
By Grey Backus While many of his peers venture out for vacations or sports, sophomore Brody Adams travels to pursue his unusual hobby. “I’ve shown all around Indiana, in the Midwest, I showed in Ohio, I showed in Oklahoma,” Brody said. In middle February Brody was supposed to go to Georgia but could not attend…
By Landon Williams It’s December 25, 2018. Kids are expecting Saint Nick to leave presents for them to open on Christmas Day. But this fourth grader had other plans in mind – he wanted to win. This is what this young racer dreamed of, a big race in front of a big crowd. He was…
By Tyce Dishman According to the American Pet Products Association, 70 percent of American households own a pet, but for some students these animals are more than a pet. Gabby Knight, Kelsey Vest and Emma Miller all share the same interest: helping animals. Knight and Miller both want to be veterinarians, while Vest is unclear…
By Jacob Williams Soon after Thanksgiving, it’s time to set up the Christmas tree. A couple of years ago, Gabby Knight found herself in a nightmare. The Knight family had to go to a different tree farm from where they typically went. “It seemed like a good place and the trees were really good,” said…
By DJ Johnson Students go through the day as everyday people. But some of those people might have difficulties they have to deal with. Like Hailey Davis, a 15-year-old freshman. She is in the special education class because of her speaking ability. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t like all of her peers. She plays…
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