Makenna Anderson, Staff Writer

February 11, 2020

Violence among teens in the dating field is not nearly talked about as much as it should be. According to cdc.gov, "Teen dating violence can be physical, emotional, or sexual, and includes stalking." The CDC also says that eight percent of high school students have reported physical violence, and 7 percent said they had experienced sexual violence.  Teen...

Elena Correa, Staff Writer

December 20, 2019

When asked how long Christians have been persecuted, Tamara Zúñiga-Brown replied simply: “Millennia”. And she was correct; Christians have experienced religious persecution since the B.C. era. In our world today, however, Christians in the Middle East are experiencing violent discrimination from Muslim extremists commonly known as ISIS. These...

Jane Gawecki, Staff Writer

December 20, 2019

It is common knowledge that, once a worker turns sixteen, they must be paid minimum wage, which, in 2019, is nine dollars per hour. However, on the account of national law, this is a complete misconception.    On October 7, 2019, the Fair Labor Standards Act was introduced by the U.S. Department of Labor. Nationally, employees under the age...

Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020

On December 13, 2019, Harry Styles released his second studio album, “Fine Line”. As someone who is no stranger to breaking barriers and marching to the beat of his own drum, this album is a pure reflection of who he is as a person. Although many of the songs are fun and upbeat, they also are rich in deep lyrics and raw feelings that aren’t too...

Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer

February 4, 2020

Every year when January begins, it is the time to start fresh and get life back on track. Many use New Year’s resolutions to hold themselves accountable for what they want to accomplish. Not surprisingly, these goals that people set are pretty similar in the sense that they relate to self-help and self-work. Here is a list of the top ten most common...

Livia Ziskey, Staff Writer

February 2, 2020

Disney Plus has been available for months, and it seems to be a hit with users. Not only does it provide Disney fans with classics from their childhoods, but it also delivers plenty of original series to binge and enjoy. One of the most popular shows on Disney Plus is “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” which is based on the “High...

Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020

Cereal is more than just a breakfast food. In modern society, it has become a pillar of food culture, the ultimate meal, snack, and comfort food. There are so many options...

Heidi Heyden, Staff Writer

February 12, 2020

On January 8, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicized their decision to step back from their royal duties, focus on their private work, and spend equal amounts of time in...

Makenna Anderson, Staff Writer

February 11, 2020

The cold winter weather has many people longing for summer. Warm weather, days by the pool and the 2020 Olympics.  The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan,...

Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer

February 4, 2020

A popular nutritional diet that recently surfaced, intermittent fasting, is said to have great results, but can have some drawbacks if misused. The term intermittent fasting means the “eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting,” says Healthline. There are about seven forms...

Ari Saltzman, Staff Writer

December 19, 2019

The Midwest is known for college football and its rivalries. Ohio State-Michigan, Michigan-Michigan State, Nebraska-Oklahoma, Kansas-Missouri, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State, Iowa-Iowa State, Iowa-Minnesota, Wisconsin-Minnesota all come to mind. There is another relatively new rivalry though in this part of...

Ari Saltzman, Staff Writer

December 19, 2019

The Central football team recently finished their 2019 season, finishing with a 4-5 record that left them just short of reaching the state playoffs. The 4-5 mark makes it the first time the Eagles eclipsed 3 wins since 2015, and is an improvement from last season’s 3-6 campaign. Head coach Jay Landstrom...