THE MAIN FOUR

Chalkboards and Chambers: Navigating Politics in Education

Natalie Dooley and Shaena Foley • April 29, 2024

Ask any high schooler their thoughts on the current political climate, and various answers will be given. Some will shy away from answering for fear of being controversial, while others will jump in and...

Culinary class blends food, community into HHS

Isabella Race, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024

The Highlander Restaurant has many booths and tables for customers to sit and eat, and with the new 2023-2024 school year, the restaurant has reopened and students can be seen around the school with...

Should you be scared of ChatGPT?

Shaena Foley, A&E Editor • January 8, 2024

In the early 1800s, during the Industrial Revolution a band of textile workers, “luddites,” wrecked new machinery. This term, “luddites,” evolved to being used to call someone who opposes new technology....

Speed Bumps: Slowing down Highlanders

Logan Porter, Social Media Editor • October 18, 2022

Over the short summer, speed bumps were placed in the parking lot of Howell High School during work on the roads around the complex. To no surprise, the bumps weren’t well received and faced backlash...

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

Faith McDevitt, Staff Writer • October 8, 2021

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion was the theme for the 2021 Met Gala. The results were unimpressive and disappointing, as most of the white carpet outfits that stood out were the bad ones. The Met Gala...

Howell Public Schools Stance on Mask Mandate

Griffin Reis & Natalie Dooley • September 27, 2021

PRO: Highlanders deserve safety The probability of a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise along with cases. With this increase, the question of whether or not masks should be necessary...

Mental Health In Public Schools

Chelsee Hines, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021

When it comes to mental health in public schools, it's not always handled in the best ways. A majority of the time the effects that mental health has on students is brushed off. Whether it be with...

Texas Abortion Laws are a Step too Far

Graydon Kirkland, Staff Writer • September 23, 2021

On September 1, 2021, Texas commenced the “Texas Heartbeat Act.” This act makes abortions illegal once a heartbeat is detectible in an embryo of an unborn child. Individuals who are caught being involved...

Biden’s Actions Within Afghanistan

Graydon Kirkland, Staff Writer • September 23, 2021

On May 1, U.S. President Joe Biden made the executive decision to start the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan. The entire process of removing troops from the region was planned to extend...

In person school, more beneficial to kids

Drew Thacker, Griffin Reis, Graphic Design Editor, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021

With the return in-person schooling, there have been lots of benefits. Many students were very happy to be back in physical classes after a long Spring & Summer lockdown. Engaging in real life learning...

Virtual Learning, Safer for HHS

Briget Stolz, Social Media Editor • March 23, 2021

Last autumn, Howell High School returned to in-person learning without a COVID-19 vaccine and decided that students would have a multitude of choices; continue online learning, return to school in-person,...

Kick out the TikTok

Jack Crandell, Staff writer • November 2, 2020

TikTok has been on thin ice lately. Concerns including dangerous challenges, toxicity between users, and issues with security and privacy. These issues surrounding TikTok have caused many parents and users...