Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team
Journie Rodriguez is a powerhouse in girls wrestling. In her weight class, Journie is the number one girls-wrestler in the state and ranked 17th nationally – she’s also a captain for McCaskey’s varsity girls wrestling team. Upon first glance, she may be easy to underestimate. You may not suspect a bubbly, 5’0 girl in a male dominated sport to have such power, but once you … Continue reading Journie Rodriguez and the Rise of McCaskey’s Girls Wrestling Team
Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About
By Gabriel Brogan Extracurriculars are an important part of student life at McCaskey. Hundreds of students play one or more sports throughout the year, and 17% are involved in a club, according to Mrs. Slick, our activities director. Sports and clubs are a great way to meet people with similar interests, and are a major motivator of good attendance. Additionally, extracurriculars keep students’ grades … Continue reading Getting Involved: McCaskey Clubs and Activities You Should Know About
Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes
By Elisabeth Palacios The McCaskey musical of the 2023-24 school year is the updated version of Anything Goes written by Cole Porter. The story takes place during the 1930s-1940s, overseas aboard the “S.S American.” It follows charismatic nightclub singer Reno Sweeney (Annika Locke), pining businessman Billy Crocker (Jared Groff), and sly gangster “Moonface” Martin (Keagen Laureano-Roman) accompanied by his conspicuous partner-in-crime, Erma Latour (Celia Keener). … Continue reading Don’t Miss McCaskey’s Rendition of the Classic Musical Anything Goes
Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change
Sports betting has become pervasive across the United States in recent years. With an increase of sports betting sites, Americans regularly see many advertisements to join such sites. The ads often say that your first $100 dollar bet is covered, regardless if you win or lose. Most people who gamble on sports place their bets and parlays online, it’s simply easier. The number of online … Continue reading Sports Betting Culture Needs to Change
Conservative Attacks On Education Harm Students
By Elisabeth Palacios Education has always been a huge concern in the U.S, and rightfully so. Our education system tries to be the best it can be so that our youth grows up to be well-educated citizens. Individually, schools want to be the best environment a student can learn in, so they can feel as safe and comfortable as possible. There has been controversy over … Continue reading Conservative Attacks On Education Harm Students
Chiefs Battle to OT Victory in Super Bowl LVIII
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Almost every year, the highest-rated show on network television is the Super Bowl, with whatever the number-two show is running a distant second. Of the ten most-watched shows in the history of television, four of them are Super Bowl games. Clearly, the Super Bowl has become an event that all of America, … Continue reading Chiefs Battle to OT Victory in Super Bowl LVIII
Review: The Disappointing New “Mean Girls” Musical
The 2004 “Mean Girls” written by Tina Fey, and directed by Mark Waters, based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 book “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” is arguably one of the best teen comedies out of the 2000s, managing to still carry relevance after two decades. The original film follows the protagonist Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), a 16-year-old girl, formerly homeschooled, navigating the waters of a West Coast … Continue reading Review: The Disappointing New “Mean Girls” Musical
Surviving the Winter Blues
By Ariana Martinez When winter makes its way around students start to feel less motivated and struggle to get through their days. They fall behind on schoolwork and stop trying. This could be because they are dealing with feelings of sadness or loneliness. Why is it always around winter though? Due to the colder weather, reduced sunlight, and shorter days, people tend to get seasonal … Continue reading Surviving the Winter Blues
The Downfall of Marvel Studios and the MCU
By Ada Kessler Throughout the 2010s, it seemed that no franchise was bigger than the Marvel Studios movie universe. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU for short, was immensely popular. These movies were derived from the Marvel comics and told the stories of superheroes like Captain America and Iron Man. These films would make hundreds of millions of dollars on average with Iron Man garnering … Continue reading The Downfall of Marvel Studios and the MCU
How Biden Alienated the Youth Vote, and How He Can Win Them Back
President Biden narrowly won the 2020 election with the surge of support from African Americans and young voters who came to his aid in the polls against incumbent President Donald Trump. Four years later, President Biden’s strategy no longer reflects that of a lesser of two evils, instead a centrist liberal who bends to the will of the center right-leaning Democratic Party to pass limited … Continue reading How Biden Alienated the Youth Vote, and How He Can Win Them Back
Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health
By Steven Lavender-Gray Mental health will probably always be an issue that needs to be addressed in high schools. As we’ve seen over the past few years, more teenagers are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. But what are some practical steps teens can take to improve their mental health? Here’s what the research says: 1. Spend less time on your … Continue reading Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health
Film Review: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
By Ariana Martinez Director Francis Lawrence has done it again. Continuing the legacy of the famous young adult book series The Hunger Games with the new movie adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Released on November 17, 2023, this prequel shares a story of what life was like 64 years before the events of the first movie, sharing the backstory of the main … Continue reading Film Review: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
The Case for School Email Access
By Cal Clapper Emails are a vital tool to connect people in the professional and academic worlds, but McCaskey student emails are inaccessible. Having an email address allows students to quickly and professionally contact teachers, employers, and colleges; and access information about possible internships or opportunities that could be open to them. Every McCaskey student has a school email linked to their ID number and … Continue reading The Case for School Email Access
Why is BookTok So Annoying?
By Sidney Brant TikTok is a terrifying platform. Users of the app often acknowledge this with the caveat that yes, it sucks the life out of you and makes any long-term task impossible without a Subway surfers video playing in the background, but it can expose you to so much unique, interesting media that you otherwise wouldn’t have discovered. There are communities formed fully online … Continue reading Why is BookTok So Annoying?
Meet Mr. Houseman
By Caroline Ponticelli Mr. Houseman is not just an ordinary teacher. His dedication to teaching and passion for his students makes him an exceptional educator. This is Mr. Houseman’s first year at the high school, but he taught for many years at Wheatland Middle School prior to coming to McCaskey. Before he got into teaching, he covered crime and politics in broadcast television. It gave … Continue reading Meet Mr. Houseman
