2020 election showdown: views of both candidates
Maggie Carstensen, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
As November 3, election day, approaches everyone who is eligible to vote should be able to understand and make informed decisions on who they want to support. Below are some of the hot topics and opinions that might have an affect on how individuals vote and which candidate they are supporting. COVID...
Howell high schools festive homecoming week
Briget Stolz, Social Media Editor
October 24, 2019
Howell High School’s homecoming week was Sept 30 through Oct 4. Students and staff celebrated the football team’s return to their home stadium, John Dukes Memorial Field, with festivities and spirit days throughout the week. The dance, the parade, and the big homecoming game against Canto...
LACASA vigil
Melissa Scharaswak, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
This year is the 23rd annual LACASA Candlelit Vigil. It will be held at the Brighton Millpond on Oct 1, at 7 p.m. The vigil will raise awareness for domestic violence survivors. Included in this event is Howell High School’s Acapella choir, who will open the vigil in song at the Millpond’s new...
Senior Survivor charities: North Star Reach
Missy Scharaswak and Briget Stolz
May 20, 2019
Howell High School’s Senior Survivor week raised $135000 for two charities, one of which is North Star Reach. North Star Reach is a non-profit organization located in Pinckney, Michigan. This camp offers chances to kids battling life-threatening illness and health conditions for a camping experienc...
Senior Survivor charities: Julianna’s Wishes
Sophia Trump, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
Last year we lost one of our fellow Highlanders, Julianna Ward-Brown. Julianna touched the lives of many during her 16 years. So much that the class of 2019 decided to award many scholarships in her name. There was a total of seventeen scholarships given out to this year’s senior class. “In her foo...
Ted Talks come to the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
Makayla Sapienza, Editor in Chief
February 26, 2019
On Wed, Feb 27, Howell High School is hosting the second annual Ted Talks. This event lets students showcase topics that are important to them, “Ideas Worth Sharing”. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the main office and online at www.eventbrite.com. The show will be held in the ...
Staying safe for winter driving
Jordyn Holanda, News Editor
December 19, 2018
Winter’s cold weather brings chaos, commotion, and disorder onto the roads every year in Michigan. According to the Federal Highway Administration, over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in winter vehicle crashes annually in the US. For new drivers especially, it is v...
2018 Michigan midterm election results
Jordyn Holanda, News Editor
November 20, 2018
Tues, Nov, 6, the state of Michigan held its 2018 midterm election. The newly elected Michigan state governor of the next four years, succeeding Rick Snyder, is democrat Gretchen Whitmer. The election resulted in Witmer’s defeat of republican Attorney General Bill Schuette in the race. The new US senator...
Link Crew tailgate ahead of Brighton vs Howell football game
Cas Morris, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
On Friday, Oct 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Link Crew will be hosting a tailgate located by the John Duke’s Field ticket booth. The big event will feature its very own DJ, along with a plethora of activities for students to enjoy. Besides music, the tailgate offers games for students to play, and...
Fundraiser 5K to benefit local charities
Makayla Sapienza, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 7 at Howell High School, Running Lab in Brighton is hosting a 5k walk or run to benefit Special Olympics Livingston County and Ainsley’s Angels in Southeastern Michigan. It is $30 to sign up and all proceeds go to these two local nonprofit organizations. Special Olympics is an organization that pro...
HHS Boys’ Tennis fundraises for memorial bench
Shelby Laupp, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2018
Starting Tues. March 6 until Fri. March 16, the Howell Boys Tennis team will be selling cherry and blue raspberry slushies in the commons after school for two dollars. All proceeds will go to the purchasing of a memorial bench for Julianna Ward-Brown, who managed the boys tennis team and played on the g...
Black History Month celebrated nationwide
Madie Loebig, A & E Editor
March 1, 2018
In the 1970’s the month of February became known as Black History month, designed to recognize African American achievements and culture. Throughout the month, events have occurred across the nation in honor of African Americans from the past, present, and future. At the Detroit Institute of Ar...
