McCaskey Film Club and the 2026 Oscar Awards
By: Eleni King Martin On March 15, 2026, the 98th Annual Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars), took place in Los Angeles, California. Out of hundreds of feature films that were eligible for nominations, two films stood out amongst the crowd. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners swept the floor. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won the … Continue reading McCaskey Film Club and the 2026 Oscar Awards
Stress and Burnout; how does it affect McCaskey’s students?
By: Eleni King Martin As the sun comes out, and the flowers peek through the ground, the school year has gradually drawn to its inevitable end. With this, exam season arrives. At the end of every school year, students are challenged with Keystone, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) testing. These tests are a cumulative examination of what students have learned and worked hard … Continue reading Stress and Burnout; how does it affect McCaskey’s students?
McCaskey Study Spots: Lancaster Public Library
To study peacefully, most students prefer a quiet spot with no distractions. Such places can prove to be difficult to find in a bustling and growing city such as Lancaster. However, one perfectly quiet study spot still remains: the Lancaster Public Library. As its name suggests, The Lancaster Public Library is a public library open to the public 6 days a week, excluding Sundays. It … Continue reading McCaskey Study Spots: Lancaster Public Library
Meet McCaskey English Language Teacher Mrs. Trainer
English as a language has become a defining aspect of who the United States is. From the day the founding fathers of the United States declared independence in 1776 to the present day in 2026, English has been the go-to language for both writing and speaking in the United States. As a result, it has become imperative for those residing in the United States to … Continue reading Meet McCaskey English Language Teacher Mrs. Trainer
Hershey Apollo Awards 2026
It is that time of year again when the curtains have closed on school performances, and students who live to sing, dance, act, or work behind the scenes are in a state of withdrawal from the excitement of entertaining audiences. It is also the time of year when those students anxiously anticipate the culmination of their efforts: the Hershey Apollo Awards. The Hershey Theatre has … Continue reading Hershey Apollo Awards 2026
McCaskey’s Track and Field: Coach Jennings’ 100th Win!
By: Eleni King Martin Over his years at McCaskey as the head coach of Track and Field, Coach Jennings has accumulated 100 wins in Track and Field events. He has had a monumental impact on the individual students he teaches and guides–both on the Track and Field program and on the school as a whole. Through his guidance, many students have felt that Coach Jennings … Continue reading McCaskey’s Track and Field: Coach Jennings’ 100th Win!
McCaskey’s Study Spots: McCaskey Libraries
By: Sofia Escudero McCaskey high school has all sorts of classes offered, and no matter what class you take, you’ll need the perfect spot to study. To study peacefully, most students prefer a quiet spot with no distractions. Some students might struggle to find a spot like this, but there is one much closer than you’d expect in the form of the McCaskey libraries. The … Continue reading McCaskey’s Study Spots: McCaskey Libraries
Meet McCaskey English Language and Seminar Teacher Mr. White
For thousands of years, children have received education through schools. As millennia passed, one common theme within education became clear: great teachers are of the utmost importance. From the likes of Socrates and Aristotle, great teachers produce both unique ideas and intelligent thinkers. It should go without saying that every student, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserves a great teacher. It just so happens that one … Continue reading Meet McCaskey English Language and Seminar Teacher Mr. White
Oil Prices and the US/Iran conflict
By: Eleni King Martin Over the past month, the United States (supported by Israel) have taken up arms against Iran. Though the causes of the conflict are disputed between citizens and government claims, President Trump claims the US launched an attack to halt Iranian nuclear weapon production, thus dismantling the Iranian military infrastructure. The overall motive of the war was to eventually host a change … Continue reading Oil Prices and the US/Iran conflict
What is the Neighborhood Leaders Academy?
At McCaskey, dozens of wonderful student-run clubs and organizations are offered. From McCaskey’s argumentative debate club to the imaginiative art club, club opportunities are diverse and open to all students. One thing all these clubs have in common is the leadership opportunities they provide. All clubs at McCaskey offer many leadership positions, such as vice president or president. However, not every student at McCaskey can … Continue reading What is the Neighborhood Leaders Academy?
A Look Into Iran and American Imperialism as a Whole
In 1898, the Spanish-American War was coming to an end. A bloody conflict between the United States and Spain over imperial control of a few islands looked like it finally had a victor after years of arduous fighting. On December 10th of that year, the Treaty of Paris was signed, transferring Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico to American control for $20 million. Today, … Continue reading A Look Into Iran and American Imperialism as a Whole
Something Rotten: Backstage
By: Eleni King Martin Three years ago, I experienced being a part of the McCaskey stage crew for the first time. I had participated in stage crew during middle school, but it seemed informal and superficial. At McCaskey, our theatre department is one of the most developed parts of our school. My freshman year, I started as an assistant prop manager. This was one of … Continue reading Something Rotten: Backstage
What Just Happened in Mexico and How is it Affecting the World?
In 2011, Mexico experienced one of the worst humanitarian atrocities in the country’s history. The Los Zetas cartel, an organized crime group in Mexico, would carry out the slaughtering of over three hundred people. The cartel’s justification for this massacre of innocent lives was that the victims were DEA informants along with their families. Whether or not this was true did not matter. What mattered … Continue reading What Just Happened in Mexico and How is it Affecting the World?
Hershey Apollo Award Play Nominations and Honorable Mentions
The Hershey Apollo Award committee recently released their nominations for their play categories. Our cast, crew and production team put on an amazing production of Dracula- A Comedy of Terrors. The McCaskey Community is proud of all of our students and their hard work and dedication. Congratulation to Kathryn Smith and Van Reiner for receiving Honorable Mentions. Continue reading Hershey Apollo Award Play Nominations and Honorable Mentions
How Bad Bunny is making pop-culture history under America’s anti-immigrant government
By Elisabeth Palacios On February 1st, Benito Anontio Martinez Ocascio, best known as “Bad Bunny,” became the first Latino artist to win an “Album of the Year” award for his album Debir Tirar Mas Fotos at the 2026 Grammy’s. On February 8th, he was the first Latino, Spanish-language artist to solo-headline at the NFL Super Bowl. These are feats within themselves, but even more so … Continue reading How Bad Bunny is making pop-culture history under America’s anti-immigrant government
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