Has Christmas lost its meaning
Ricky Gottschalk and Sadie Boscher
December 19, 2018
Has Christmas lost its meaning? Staff writer Sadie Boscher and Sports Editor Ricky Gottschalk weigh their opinions. First, let's hear Sadie's argument that Christmas has lost its meaning: Christmas used to be a celebration for Jesus Christs’ day of birth, but is that really what we cele...
Bathroom bangers are a bust
Madie Loebig, A & E Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
At Howell High School, bathrooms have become the new hit hangout spot during school hours. Students crowd the bathrooms to meet friends, have dance parties, braid hair, and eat food. Not only is this completely unsanitary but bathrooms are left in ruins for the custodians to clean. First off, why bat...
Pull the plug on Paul?
Skylar Dye, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
Logan Paul has been making headlines on social media lately for his recent, questionable behavior. It’s unclear as to what Paul’s intentions are as he uploads his controversial vlogs on to Youtube. Paul already has a bad reputation from social media because the majority of his audience is l...
New Year, but is it really a new you?
Madie Loebig, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
When a new year comes around, it's almost as though it’s a new beginning for some people. Resolutions are made throughout the holiday season leading up to the first of January to attempt to change bad habits or add a few good ones. Yet, are these goals made reasonable to those who make them? From we...
Halloween: Is it weekend worthy?
Maegan Bandemer, News Editor
November 3, 2017
For the past 2,000 years in the United States, Halloween has been a widely celebrated holiday every Oct. 31. This holiday urges people to go to haunted houses, carve pumpkins, and most of all, go “trick or treating”, which is the activity of going door to door, asking for candy. Unfortunately, when ...
The pros and cons of Columbus Day
Elliott Lassitter and John Wirt
October 26, 2017
The con for Columbus Day written by Elliot Lassitter. While Columbus Day is not a widely celebrated holiday, the question of whether or not to celebrate it are definitely up for discussion. As known by many, Columbus Day commemorates the discovery of the New World by none other than Christopher Col...
Attacked by the man in charge
Alyssa Donahoo, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Bone chilling accusations have risen from the dust of fear and shame; Harvey Weinstein, movie producer and co-owner of Miramax and Weinstein company is being accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. “He physically lured me. There was huge asymmetry of power and control in that room,” Hol...
Land of the Free takes a knee
Aedin Seck and Elliot Lassitter
October 23, 2017
Pro for the protests written by Aedin Seck. As Americans, when we hear the soft notes of the national anthem cut through the air, it’s customary to rise and press your hand on your chest until you feel the familiar rhythm of your heartbeat line up with the patriotic song. It’s a moment of quie...
Battle of the Orchards: Spicer’s Vs. Parshallville
Skylar Dye and Ricky Gottschalk
October 19, 2017
Whether you're in the mood for Michigan grown apples or fresh and delicious cider and doughnuts, then Spicer’s Orchard or Parshallville Cider Mill are both good choices. You can find the two cider mills in Fenton, Michigan, both about 20 minutes away from Howell. While they’re both considered prett...
A letters to the juniors taking the SAT
Lindsey Barnett, Opinion Editor
April 7, 2017
Dear juniors, It’s coming to be that dreadful time of the year, the moment you’ve been preparing for throughout all your years in public schools. This may be considered the most important test of your life, one your teachers have warned you about for years. That test is t...
The penny pinchers guide to a perfect prom
Cayla Maki, Feature Editor
April 6, 2017
Prom can be one of the most exciting, yet stressful times for all seniors. Whether it’s the dress shopping or the endless search for a date, prom is full of worries. To have a perfect prom, everyone believes that means spending a lot of money, but here are some ways to save money and still have a ...
Main Four March Madness predictions
Makayla Sapenzia, Staff Writer
March 15, 2017
This year NCAA’s March Madness starts on Thursday, Mar. 16 with Princeton vs Notre Dame at 12:15 p.m. Gonzaga, Villanova, Kansas, and North Carolina are all one seeds. The championship game will be played on April 3 in Phoenix, Arizona. I predict that Gonzaga, a number one seed, will take on number t...
