DS4EVER is here!
This article was written by John Stewart, Staff Writer. On his new album DS4EVER, Gunna brings back the unique style and ad-libs that the fans love to hear. The special melody and tone that Gunna has brings a different sound to the music industry that’s exceptionally smooth. Gunna’s catchy hooks and lyrics always seem to stick out, and this especially shows on the album. Overall, … Continue reading DS4EVER is here!
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People these days seem to be making light of real life struggles, and I can understand that to a degree, humor can be a reliable coping mechanism for some. But when you use medical terms like bipolar, depressed, or OCD to describe your mood change, it no longer applies to just you, you’re now making light of and invalidating a group of people that suffer … Continue reading Triggered
How Should We Talk About Sexual Assault?
In the midst of the brave individuals that have called out and spoken up about sexual assault (SA) in our McCaskey community, it is more important than ever to believe and support them. Speaking up about rape or SA is not something that comes easily. There are times where the individual will feel alone, depressed, and not speak up because, “who would believe me?” It … Continue reading How Should We Talk About Sexual Assault?
January 6, 2021: Perspectives from Lancaster County Citizens
Note: All subjects in this article have requested to remain anonymous. Following the events of January 6, 2021, Americans have been left wondering about the safety of their own communities. Lancaster County, in particular, saw a number of its citizens in Washington D.C. that day, and it has left some people unsettled. Five members of our county – a farmer, a mom of three young … Continue reading January 6, 2021: Perspectives from Lancaster County Citizens
WMCC: The Story of a Morning Show
From 7:50 to 8:49 on every full day of school, 20 McCaskey students produce, write, film, edit, and livestream the WMCC Tornado Alert Morning Show, which features everything from campus sports news and information about upcoming events to current events reports and special videos. “It’s a lot,” said Tacura Tobler, a senior who’s been in the class for a year and a half. Since late … Continue reading WMCC: The Story of a Morning Show
Recent Album Releases: Gunna vs. The Weeknd
To start the new year off right, many highly anticipated albums have been released. After a very bright and exciting 2021 full of great musical releases and not much else, even more projects are expected to release in the new year. The main attractions this week include new albums from R&B veteran “The Weeknd” as well as melodic trap artist “Gunna”. To start with The … Continue reading Recent Album Releases: Gunna vs. The Weeknd
Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact
As the world continues to fight off COVID while still attempting to maintain some sense of normalcy, a new variant of the already deadly virus makes its way everywhere with catastrophic effects. The Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa, and since then has spread rapidly, causing hospitals to fill back up and the number of cases to skyrocket once more. Healthcare … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact
The Struggle for Democracy?
I was in 8th grade when my social studies teacher said to me, “Democracy only works when people believe in it. The minute people stop believing it is the minute it dies.” I took it with a grain of salt, understanding the basic idea behind her comment, but not realizing the very real and frightening extent to which her assertion was true. We all found … Continue reading The Struggle for Democracy?
The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting
This article was written by Guest Writer Xyla Carlson. Xyla is a Junior at McCaskey and a Youth Leader of Troop 99, a Gender Inclusive Scout Troop in Lancaster County. Recently, the Boy Scouts Of America adopted a new name for their flagship program (Scouts BSA), and more controversially, opened to children of all genders. Many opposed this historic change due to the belief that … Continue reading The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting
Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
If you were to write down a list of things that make Lancaster unique, you might write down the array of restaurants, the vibrant First Fridays, or Central Market as it bustles on a Saturday morning. It has a distinct feel of community. This sense of belonging is created by little things in little spaces that make each place and situation interesting. Public art especially … Continue reading Lancaster’s Artful Intersections: The Power of Community Art
Clothing Shouldn’t Have a Weight Limit
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large: Depending on what material you’re looking for, online stores provide shoppers with a “size guide.” But sometimes, these size guides are only meant for one body type. For example, a plus size model who is XX-large but has an hourglass shape looks different from another plus size woman who may not have that exact shape. Using models that don’t … Continue reading Clothing Shouldn’t Have a Weight Limit
Hollywood’s Nepotism Problem
This article was written by staff writer Caroline Ponticelli. Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Nepotism refers to privileges that ordinary, non-famous people simply don’t have access to. Tons of well-known celebs we know today have benefited from nepotism. Many get their start from their famous parents/family members, where fame gets … Continue reading Hollywood’s Nepotism Problem
Morgan Wallen: A Rising Star
Morgan Wallen is an American country singer and songwriter on the way to becoming something big. His music has managed to relate to many peoples’ lives on a personal level and he has grown quite a fan base over the past few years. He has released many albums whose songs have quickly gone to the top, and have made it on the country billboard. His … Continue reading Morgan Wallen: A Rising Star
Elf: A Holiday Classic
While there are a lot of family favorite holiday movies out there that can get you into the holiday spirit, the movie Elf is one that many people know and love. It is a movie good for all ages from young children to adults, and everyone can enjoy its Christmas humor. The movie Elf follows the journey of a baby who sneaks into Santa’s sack … Continue reading Elf: A Holiday Classic
Five Albums that were Snubbed “Album of the Year” Grammy Nominations
The 2022 Grammy nominations have been fully released to the public, and the results are disappointing as usual. Many undergraduate artists were expectedly denied their chance at a Grammy, while the usual candidates continued to rack up nominations. This isn’t to say that all of the albums nominated for album of the year were disappointing, as the otherworldly and dark production in Kanye West’s “DONDA” … Continue reading Five Albums that were Snubbed “Album of the Year” Grammy Nominations
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