Asylum seeker: Berenice’s journey
By Sofia Escudero Born in Cholula, Mexico, Berenice grew up with her parents and 3 older sisters. “My family was struggling. We had debt, a lot of my neighbors used those blankets that cover trucks as roofs, and we got our water from a well.” Around the age of 6, her mom made the choice to leave her family and go to America on her … Continue reading Asylum seeker: Berenice’s journey
Meet Mr. Bixler
By Caroline Ponticelli Mr. Bixler is McCaskeys brand new Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) teacher, he’s new to McCaskey and the school system as he freshly graduated from Penn State in 2024! Mr. Bixler grew up about 30 minutes outside of Lancaster in a town called East Earl. In college Bixler studied a program called “Agricultural and Extension Education” (a hands-on learning program which specialises … Continue reading Meet Mr. Bixler
How Hasset Tesfaye is uncovering African American history in Lancaster
By Ada Kessler McCaskey junior Hasset Tesfaye has a plethora of passions. She has a love of films, books, and music. She has a strong interest in learning, especially about African culture and history. She is particularly interested in anything relating to her Ethiopian heritage. However, there is nothing Hasset is more passionate about than helping others. This passion manifests itself most often through community … Continue reading How Hasset Tesfaye is uncovering African American history in Lancaster
Miss Liz: a steadfast presence in a turbulent world
By Ada Kessler Elizabeth White, better known by her students as Miss Liz, is one of three social workers at McCaskey High School. Miss Liz has worked at McCaskey for six years and in the social work field as a whole for twenty-five years. Throughout her time in this field, she has predominantly worked in alternative schools. Her work at alternative schools, such as Buerhle, … Continue reading Miss Liz: a steadfast presence in a turbulent world
From Peru to Lancaster: Ramon’s journey
By Sofia Escudero Born in 1972 in Lima, Peru, Ramon Escudero was the 4th child born of a family of 7. Growing up, he didn’t have much in his life. Whenever his family ate, it was a race for food, never knowing when they would next eat. But he knew that he wanted to make a change in Peru. He worked hard throughout all of … Continue reading From Peru to Lancaster: Ramon’s journey
Meet Mr. Bender
By Eh Kri Say Meet Jesse Bender! He teaches English for sophomores and freshmen. He has worked as a teacher for 3 years, but it’s his first year here at McCaskey! Before teaching here, he taught at Reading High School for two years. But since he has lived in Lancaster his whole life, he wanted to teach here because of the community. The diversity of … Continue reading Meet Mr. Bender
Annika Locke’s illustrious theater career
By Gabriel Brogan Sitting at a dining room table on a Sunday morning, McCaskey senior Annika Locke retains only traces of her larger-than-life stage persona. This year, she took on the lead female role of Julia in McCaskey’s ambitious production of The Wedding Singer. She smiles wistfully. “I only auditioned for Julia. I knew Mrs. Wolanin (the director) would find a place for me no … Continue reading Annika Locke’s illustrious theater career
Adulting 101: Should high schools teach more real life skills?
By Nakaylah Kelley Can you do your taxes? Do you know how to change a tire? Can you do laundry? What about applying for a loan? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Many high school students feel unprepared for the “real world.” An adulting class would cover all the basics of life, like changing a tire, learning what taxes are and how to … Continue reading Adulting 101: Should high schools teach more real life skills?
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?
McCaskey spring sports preview
By Kordell Booth Spring awakens the world with warm breezes, blooming flowers, and the promise of new beginnings- and at McCaskey, it means it’s time for Spring sports to start back up again. So put away your winter coats and jackets and get ready for the last sports season for this school year. Here at McCaskey we offer 5 spring sports: boy’s volleyball, softball, baseball, … Continue reading McCaskey spring sports preview
A short history of the US government’s attempts to ban TikTok
By Ada Kessler Social media has grown to have a large role in modern day life. In fact, the average person spends roughly 2.5 hours on social media every day according to soax. These social media platforms offer an easy form of communication among not just friends and family, but people all over the world. There are many different social media platforms people can engage … Continue reading A short history of the US government’s attempts to ban TikTok
How the Trump presidency is impacting McCaskey
By Gabriel Brogan It has been over a month since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term in the Oval Office. For some of us, it has felt much, much longer. Since January 20th, Donald Trump has been sprinting to accomplish a cartoonishly evil agenda using executive orders and the help of his coked-up crypto bro, Elon Musk. I won’t go into everything Trump has … Continue reading How the Trump presidency is impacting McCaskey
How is technology changing the way we love?
By Kordell Booth Love is dead…Or maybe it isn’t? In our culture Valentine’s day is celebrated by getting your significant other gifts and flowers, and spending money. Nowadays, the way we show love and find love is very different than it was 20-30 years ago. Back in the 80’s and 90’s people found love by actually mustering up the courage to talk to the person … Continue reading How is technology changing the way we love?
Trump’s federal funding freeze
By Gabriel Brogan On Tuesday, January 28th, newly-inaugurated President Trump signed an executive order suspending access to hundreds of billions of dollars of federal funding. The order, ostensibly to give the White House time to “Look at the scams, dishonesty, waste and abuse” Trump claimed were taking place under Biden, cut off vital funds for thousands of organization. Merely hours after the order was signed, … Continue reading Trump’s federal funding freeze
Did Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ deserve album of the year?
By Ada Kessler On Sunday, February 2nd, the 67th annual Grammys took place. The Grammys, often called music’s biggest night, are the most prestigious music awards there are. These awards are unique in that they are the only music awards in which nominees and winners are decided by other musicians from singers to producers to instrumentalists. There are over 75 awards, but the major awards … Continue reading Did Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ deserve album of the year?
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