Gaslighting: More of a Punch Than a Punchline
Recently it has become popular for people to gaslight their friends, assuming everyone is in on the joke. The term “gaslight, gate keep, girlboss” was coined as a way to empower and joke about one’s trauma. What began as an internet joke has spiraled into a dangerous game for those susceptible to gaslighting. Like many other trends on the internet, this term supposedly began on … Continue reading Gaslighting: More of a Punch Than a Punchline
Senorita Cairns
Senorita Cairns is one of the very talented Spanish teachers that we have here on the McCaskey Campus. She is currently teaching Honors Spanish 1, Spanish 1, and IB Spanish 5. So if you are a freshman or a sophomore or you are taking IB classes, you have a good chance of getting her for a teacher. She loves talking about her travels and things … Continue reading Senorita Cairns
How School Impacts Mental Health
“Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” -President Lyndon B. Johnson. In order to make this statement true, we need to work on fixing the major issues in the American education system. Twenty to forty percent of middle and high school students have symptoms of depression. After discussing how school impacts the mental health of my peers, I have come to the conclusion … Continue reading How School Impacts Mental Health
All Hail the Chief! (An Interview with Rose Carlson)
The idea to interview Rose Carlson came from a joke. “What if I interviewed my editor in chief? Could you believe it?” But the stranger the idea the more intrigued I became; I began to think that getting to know her might be a worthy endeavor for the both of us. One ten minute interview over and I had a new found respect for Carlson, … Continue reading All Hail the Chief! (An Interview with Rose Carlson)
Kai Rowe: The Power of Friendship and Food
For the longest time, I was adamant about not making any new friends, and keeping to myself. I don’t know what changed that, but it started with my interest in a person in my World Cultures class. I wasn’t really sure about how to approach this, so one day I just asked to sit next to them. Since that day, we’ve been friends ever since. … Continue reading Kai Rowe: The Power of Friendship and Food
Four Perspectives on Surviving School During a Pandemic
When schools shut down on March 13, 2020, not very many people predicted the ongoing pandemic that upended almost every facet of life. The two weeks off school turned into a month, into two, until school was moved online for the next school year as well. The past two years were characterized by masks, discussions of ‘flattening the curve’, and exasperating Zoom calls that never … Continue reading Four Perspectives on Surviving School During a Pandemic
Hope, Kindness, and Teaching: A Conversation with Mr. Hanson
Image credit: Tim Mercandetti As a student who tries to steer clear of the school administrators, my original feelings on interviewing one were somewhat mixed. The constant negative mindset I wrap myself in when arriving at school every day is not unique to Wyatt Potter, as much as I wish that were the case. It’s much easier to present yourself as an uncaring enigma than … Continue reading Hope, Kindness, and Teaching: A Conversation with Mr. Hanson
Michael Eby-Good: Bridging the Gap Between Math and Art
Image credit: MSC Photographer Michael Eby-Good is one of the Art Systems Technicians at McCaskey Campus. He spends most of his day with staff helping to plan out the details of any events, and his last period assisting students in the Stage and Design Production class in the JP Auditorium. Like art does with communities, he acts as a glue, connecting a variety of people. … Continue reading Michael Eby-Good: Bridging the Gap Between Math and Art
No Place Like Home: Angel Gonzalez’s Inevitable Return to McCaskey
Image credit: Tim Mercandetti When he was a senior at JP McCaskey High School, Angel Gonzalez made a promise to himself. “I said, ‘you know what, the goal is not to come back, it’s to go off to something else.’” Angel shared. “And then I came right back – and I think it was perfect.” Angel’s biggest dream in high school was to become a … Continue reading No Place Like Home: Angel Gonzalez’s Inevitable Return to McCaskey
Melissa Blessing-Hartley, Caretaker of the JP IMC Safe Haven
Image credit: Rose Carlson For some, spending all day working in the library might be boring, but Ms. Blessing-Hartley, known to many simply as Ms. Blessing, loves her job. She is one of several friendly faces at the front desk of JP’s IMC. Although many initially assume that she is a librarian, Ms. Blessing describes her role as the library’s para-professional. “The librarians are the … Continue reading Melissa Blessing-Hartley, Caretaker of the JP IMC Safe Haven
Jadyn Torres on Music and the Strength of the McCaskey Community
Left to right: Julio Morales, Diego David, and Jadyn Torres before a performance of Newsies. (Image credit: Rose Carlson) The hundreds of community members who came to see McCaskey’s production of Newsies gave it nothing but glowing reviews. After two years of upheaval and pandemic-induced cancellations, the show was a jubilant symbol of our celebrated music program’s rebirth. Everyone was captivated by the performance of … Continue reading Jadyn Torres on Music and the Strength of the McCaskey Community
Mr. Nelson Teaches Confidence Through Art
Note: The above image is an edited photo of Mr. Nelson, made by a student as part of a halloween project in fall 2021. Art shapes McCaskey in so many ways, whether that be performance arts such as theater and music, or visual arts like drawing and painting. Mr. Nelson is one of the few visual art teachers at McCaskey. He teaches Drawing and Painting … Continue reading Mr. Nelson Teaches Confidence Through Art
Kanye’s Misunderstood Genius
Kanye West has been receiving a lot of backlash in recent years, from his political viewpoints to his messy divorce from his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim Kardashian. On February 16th, West released his documentary on Netflix where his life story is narrated by decades worth of unreleased and rare footage that documents how he has become so illustrious in today’s generation. The series of events that took … Continue reading Kanye’s Misunderstood Genius
Russian Skater Caught Up in Olympics Doping Scandal
15-year-old Russian figure skater, Kamilla Valieva, tested positive for a banned drug, Trimetazidine, before the Beijing Olympics, according to a statement from the International Testing Agency. The drug is said to improve endurance by helping the heart work better. Russia is currently serving a multi-year ban from the Olympics that was an effect of being involved in a previous drug scandal. However, if granted special … Continue reading Russian Skater Caught Up in Olympics Doping Scandal
An Overview of the 2022 Winter Olympics
The month of February for many of the world’s best athletes, was spent overseas in Beijing, China at the winter olympic games. The world’s best athletes showed up and gave it their all to show off all of their hard work. The games took place from February fourth through February twentieth. While a lot of different countries did really well and came out and gave … Continue reading An Overview of the 2022 Winter Olympics
