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How the new Mural Club plans to bring color to McCaskey’s walls

By Jenny Ward If you’ve wandered the halls of J.P or East at all this year, you’ve probably noticed all the art– especially murals– that adorns the walls of both buildings. McCaskey students’ affinity for art isn’t new; students decorated the walls by the language wing in J.P with ceramic pieces in 2017, and in 1999, McCaskey students created a heartwarming mural on the then-YMCA … Continue reading How the new Mural Club plans to bring color to McCaskey’s walls

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Campus Life, Uncategorized

You know Mr. Jones, right?

By Jociel Colon Sometimes, the most colorful, vibrant, few-in-a-generation person is someone you walk by every day and never really notice. And they might be the same person substituting for your class for a day. One of these people here in our school community has definitely been a popular character among students since his start here at the school. Graduating in the class of 1974 … Continue reading You know Mr. Jones, right?

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Campus Life

Neveah Simson wants her peers to feel cared for

By Jociel Colon “I hope that I get to reach out to more people and that they feel more comfortable talking to me less as a leader, and more of a friend or a peer, or someone they can resonate with.” Very few people come around with a real passion for helping, including, and understanding- not only their peers in the student body but also … Continue reading Neveah Simson wants her peers to feel cared for

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Which federal employees has DOGE fired under Trump’s “effeciency” efforts?

By Jociel Colon Donald Trump, the 45th and now the 47th President of the United States, has had quite the “welcome back” ceremony since being inaugurated in January, changing the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America, and announcing the abolishment of the Department of Education. Now, with him appointing Elon Musk as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, it seems like … Continue reading Which federal employees has DOGE fired under Trump’s “effeciency” efforts?

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Arts & Culture, Campus Life

All about Lunar New Year

By Eh Kri Say As many know, Lunar New Year, which can also be called the spring festival, is a holiday that happens every year between January and February that many students here at McCaskey celebrate. It is rooted in an ancient Chinese tradition that ties in with the Lunar Calendar, which basically follows the directions and phases of the moon. It has vastly spread … Continue reading All about Lunar New Year

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Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?

By Ada Kessler The winter months are notorious for making people sluggish and all around unhappy. The short days and general lack of sunlight lead to decreased vitamin D as well as general sadness and fatigue. These feelings are only worsened by the constant sickness in the wintertime. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, certain illnesses become more common in the colder months as people spend … Continue reading Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?

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The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs So Far

By Jociel Colon It’s playoff time again in the NFL. And whether your team missed the postseason, took a loss in the wild card, or divisional, we’re here to keep you up to speed on what’s been going on so far around the league. Of course, we need to start with our Birds. In the wildcard game, the Eagles beat the Packers 22-10. Saquon Barkley, … Continue reading The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs So Far

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Arts & Culture

Check out these local businesses for your last minute holiday shopping

By Eh Kri Say 1. MadCap&Co Located on 310 N Queen Street, MadCap&Co is a gift shop. You can find an abundance of merchandise from stickers & cards to apparel. It’s catered to a younger demographic, keeping up with the latest social media trends & pop culture moments. They also have a website online where you can purchase at the comfort of your own home, … Continue reading Check out these local businesses for your last minute holiday shopping

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Civil war to civil lawsuit: Drake v. UMG

By Jociel Colon Even if you haven’t been paying much attention to the rap scene this past year, there’s no way you could ignore the civil war that ensued this past spring with Drake and Kendrick Lamar leading the charge against each other. But how did this civil war end up in a civil lawsuit? It’s easy to assume you’ve heard Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like … Continue reading Civil war to civil lawsuit: Drake v. UMG

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Album review:  ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ by Tyler, the Creator

By Jociel Colon Tyler, The Creator can be labeled in a multitude of different ways—polarizing, ingenious, genre-bending. You just can’t describe him in one word. When he first appeared on the music scene in 2008 with his collective, Odd Future, his creativity was overshadowed by his rebellious personality and explicitly offensive lyrics. Though the subject matter of his music has changed somewhat drastically since his … Continue reading Album review:  ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ by Tyler, the Creator

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Campus Life, Opinion

The benefits of getting more involved with school clubs and extracurricular activities

By Eh Kri Say We normally see school clubs as programs created for everyone to find their place. They can find out what interests them and meet new people with the same interests, but there’s more beyond that. According to an article by St. Johnsbury Academy, getting involved in more clubs or sports could get you into a more prestigious college, or could increase your … Continue reading The benefits of getting more involved with school clubs and extracurricular activities

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All about McCaskey’s new competitive color guard

By Ada Kessler If you’re looking to try a unique winter sport, McCaskey’s new competitive color guard could be perfect for you. McCaskey currently has two color guards, the marching band color guard and the military/peacekeepers color guard. Competitive color guard is more similar to marching band color guard. Even with its similarities, competitive color guard is its own entity. Competitive color guard began in … Continue reading All about McCaskey’s new competitive color guard

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Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming

By Jociel Colon McCaskey’s first full week of October can only be described as soulful, romantic, and unique. Spirit week and Homecoming has come once again for the year, so how did our students go about the week?  To start the week, students didn’t need to change out of their clothes in the morning, as Monday was pajama day. Students and teachers alike couldn’t help … Continue reading Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming

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Campus Life, Sports

McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades

By Kordell Booth McCaskey Girls Field Hockey has kicked up a storm in Tornado Alley with one of their best seasons in school history, making it to the playoffs for the first time in 53 years. The Red Tornado field hockey team posted a seven and eight record in season, all the hype has been around their six and two league record which included wins … Continue reading McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades

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