Poehler and Fey: sister dream team

Kathleen Isenegger, Opinion Editor • February 23, 2016

Sisters is the perfect combination of pee-your-pants comedy and heartwarming moments of true-to-life sisterly love.

Starbucks, stop trying to eat Christmas!

Kathleen Isenegger and Alex Adle • December 15, 2015

The Starbucks controversy is just one example of a much larger issue: the debate between wishing people a “Merry Christmas”, or the more politically-correct “Happy Holidays.”

HHS teachers and students grieve Paris terrorist attacks

Kathleen Isenegger, Opinion Editor • November 25, 2015

The terrorist attacks in Paris have had an affect on many people, including students and staff at HHS.

Addressing the dress code

Kathleen Isenegger and Kyra Moen • November 12, 2015

It’s a common occurrence at Howell High School to witness a girl being held up in the hallway by a security guard. She isn’t harassing other students or skipping class. This girl is wearing a tank top.

What would Jacob do?

Kathleen Isenegger and Kyra Moen • October 16, 2015

What would Jacob do? The Jacob in question is a senior at Howell High School.

Howell Theater holds Gold Award fundraiser

Kathleen Isenegger, Opinion • October 8, 2015

The Historic Howell Theater will be hosting a special movie screening fundraiser on Oct 17 at 1:30 p.m.

Main Four says goodbye to the 2015 school year

Kyra Moen and Kathleen Isenegger • June 2, 2015

This school year was full of trials and tribulations. As the student body of Howell High School is teetering on the brink of insanity, summer has arrived just in time to save us. As expected, we have had to endure endless amounts of standardized tests, piles of homework, and hours upon hours spent locked in windowless classrooms.

Howell Alumni: Ben Christensen

Kathleen Isenegger, Kyra Moen, and Lindsey Saba • May 10, 2015

Ben Christensen graduated from Howell High School in 2010. Following that, he attended Michigan Tech, where he graduated in 2014. Christensen then went on to found Handshake with a few other people. According to their website, “Handshake is a modern career services management platform enabling career centers to empower students to efficiently connect with employers and launch their dream career.” Christensen is now in the position as director of products. He resides in Palo Alto, California.

Coffeehouse Blues

Kyra Moen and Kathleen Isenegger • March 18, 2015

This past Saturday March 7, at the popular hangout spot Uptown Coffeehouse, a magical musical performance occurred. A man who introduced himself as Cameron played acoustic bluegrass; a chill alt-rock band...

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“Miss Universe” hurts the misses of the universe

Kathleen Isenegger, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 6, 2015

Sunday Jan. 25 Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe in the 63rd annual pageant. As winner, Miss Columbia will receive an undisclosed salary, a luxury apartment in New York, a wardrobe, a plethora of beauty products, and a one year scholarship from the New York Film Academy. This 22 year old business administration student has been self declared to represent the women of today, but due to to the problematic nature of beauty pageants, I completely disagree.

Transgender teen’s death draws attention to LGBTQ community

Kathleen Isenegger and Kyra Moen • January 22, 2015

On December 28th 2014, 17 year old Leelah Alcorn ended her own life due to the struggles she was experiencing as a transgender girl. Alcorn was frequently active on the social media site Tumblr and scheduled her suicide note to post after her passing. In response many people have felt compelled to speak out against the mistreatment of the transgender community. By Kathleen Isenegger and Kyra Moen.