Accurate Representation in Theatre: the Mission of McCaskey Fall Play Director Starleisha Gingrich
Image credit: Molly S. Photography In the summer of 2021, Starleisha Gingrich was hired to direct McCaskey’s 2021 fall play. It’s a dream come true for the actor, director, and current education and outreach coordinator of the Fulton Theatre, who has wanted to work at McCaskey ever since she moved to Lancaster in 2015. “I love directing in general,” says Starleisha, “but directing high school … Continue reading Accurate Representation in Theatre: the Mission of McCaskey Fall Play Director Starleisha Gingrich
A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is currently involved in a lawsuit over sexual abuse allegations, with the latest compensation set at $1.05 million. Of the 86 local victims, roughly 60 percent are from Lancaster county. For decades, Scouts BSA National has faced sexual abuse allegations, with lawsuits popping up all over the country. The lawsuit in PA is … Continue reading A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops
“Squid Game” offers Insightful Commentary and Powerful Asian Representation
Warning: This article contains spoilers. Squid Game is a nine-episode Netflix show that has taken the world by storm. With its creative and intense death game featuring a less-than-favorable commentary on capitalism, the show has struck a chord with not just South Koreans, but the rest of the world as well. As good as Squid Game is, its characters (and by extension its casting) are … Continue reading “Squid Game” offers Insightful Commentary and Powerful Asian Representation
Shooting at Park City Mall
Around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2021, a shooting occurred at Park City Mall. Four people have been reported to have suffered injuries from gunshot wounds. The altercation first occurred between two young men: Jeremiah Josiah-Alberto Sanchez, 16, flashed his gun at 18-year-old Elijah Deliz in an attempt to scare him away. A bystander who happened to be licensed to carry stepped in, which led … Continue reading Shooting at Park City Mall
The Twitch Information Scandal: What it Means
Undoubtedly the largest live-streaming company in the world, Twitch has built a lucrative portfolio and reputation as a result of housing some of the biggest content creators in the internet era. The company has frequently been in a struggle with its creators over its often overly rigid terms of service, or the treatment of certain sects of creators. All of this consistent badgering is the … Continue reading The Twitch Information Scandal: What it Means
The Personal Is Political – So Drop a Commitment
When I walk down the halls of McCaskey, I can feel the stress in the air. It’s palpable. When I talk to my friends about their days, I hear it echoed in their frenetic voices as they describe their struggle to balance marching band, varsity sports, musical, a job, advanced classes, the mountain of homework from the history teacher who waitresses at night. 16-year-old fledgling … Continue reading The Personal Is Political – So Drop a Commitment
The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Controversial Holiday Classic
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a household favorite. Its plot follows Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, who is getting tired of his routine of always planning for Halloween. He stumbles upon Christmas Town and is inspired and determined to spread the Christmas spirit and bring it home to Halloween Town. This stop-motion animated film is full of holiday wonder and is enjoyable to watch for … Continue reading The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Controversial Holiday Classic
Xinjiang ‘Re-Education Camps’: A Modern Genocide
Written by staff writer Presleigh Grove. TW: Sexual and Physical Abuse For the past four years, Uyghur muslims have been raped, tortured, murdered and forced to work in off-site factories or worksites in Xinjiang, China. In 2017, these ‘re-education camps’ were put in place to indoctrinate Uyghurs. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has made countless attempts to dissemble this genocide which could eventually lead … Continue reading Xinjiang ‘Re-Education Camps’: A Modern Genocide
Saying Goodbye to McCaskey’s Senior Cheerleaders
Image Credit: MSC Photographer McCaskey cheerleaders are the school’s pride and joy when it comes to getting our crowd fired up and having school spirit. Sadly, McCaskey will have 12 senior cheerleaders leaving us this year. A few of them gave their thoughts and experiences on what it’s like being a McCaskey cheerleader. As students who represent McCaskey in and out of school, cheerleaders know … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to McCaskey’s Senior Cheerleaders
Cassidy Reddig: Ephrata Athlete to McCaskey Teacher
Cassidy Reddig is a 25 year old from Ephrata with a passion for pushing herself in all fields. This past year, she joined the teaching staff of McCaskey High School as an honors and IB history teacher. In high school, Reddig took every higher level class available to her, participating in swimming and soccer, but her main focus has always been teaching. “I wanted to … Continue reading Cassidy Reddig: Ephrata Athlete to McCaskey Teacher
“Euphoria” Gets LGBTQ+ Representation Right
The LGBTQ+ representation on display in the TV show Euphoria is one of the best examples of representation for the community. While it is inclusive to the different sexualities and gender identities, it also portrays them without forcing characters into the stereotypes of what people think being gay looks like. Although there are many cases of this, one good example would be the transgender representation … Continue reading “Euphoria” Gets LGBTQ+ Representation Right
Celebrities, Plastic Surgeries, and “Real” Beauty
Written by Staff Writer Caroline Ponticelli Why do celebrities feel the need to lie about body augmentation? Regardless of your personal opinion on plastic surgery, most of us can agree that lying can be harmful. Lying about getting cosmetic work creates unrealistic body images and promotes negative mindsets, and can create dangerous trends. Most influencers can’t even achieve many of their beauty standards naturally, so … Continue reading Celebrities, Plastic Surgeries, and “Real” Beauty
The Complex Nature of the IB Diploma Program
If you’re a McCaskey student, teacher, or community member, chances are that you have heard of the IB diploma. The internationally recognized program allows students to take college courses while in high school and “aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world.” Students who decide to pursue this path will graduate with an additional diploma, … Continue reading The Complex Nature of the IB Diploma Program
Hurricane Ida Causes Concerning Pipeline Leak
As the first week of September rolled in, so did the rain and wind. Hurricane Ida hit land in Louisiana near Port Fourchon around noon on August 29, 2021, bringing masses of rain and power outages that lasted for several days. As the hurricane moved up the east coast, going back out to sea, it left many towns and communities along the coast underwater and … Continue reading Hurricane Ida Causes Concerning Pipeline Leak
In America: A Lexicon in Fashion
The Met Gala is one of the biggest nights in fashion. This fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art always draws eyes around the world, with some of the most famous bringing their best looks. This year’s theme was “In America: a lexicon in fashion.” The theme sparked interesting looks but also some controversy due to how some guests handled the theme. A number … Continue reading In America: A Lexicon in Fashion
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