What will happen if Trump eliminates the Department of Education?
By Elisabeth Palacios The U.S Department of Education has been a part of the federal government since 1980, serving about 50 million students in America. President Donald Trump plans to get rid of it, as many from the Republican Party have tried to in the past. The Department of Education (ED) is “the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates … Continue reading What will happen if Trump eliminates the Department of Education?
Go see the Bob Dylan biopic: ‘A Complete Unknown’
By Nora Schindler The Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown released in theaters late last year and is bringing that folk-rock scene back to younger audiences everywhere. It’s not just the face that’s pulling people towards the film, although it doesn’t hurt to have Timothee Chalamet at the height of his career as that face. It’s all about the music. The film is heavily … Continue reading Go see the Bob Dylan biopic: ‘A Complete Unknown’
What is ‘Burning Glass’? An introduction to our school’s literary magazine
By Mitchell Copeland Before you get confused by the name, no, this isn’t a welding club. McCaskey’s literary Magazine, Burning Glass, started at McCaskey in the 1960’s, before it changed its name in the 70’s. The name comes from the large lens used to place light on a small area in order to heat up a subject. The name describes how the magazine sheds light … Continue reading What is ‘Burning Glass’? An introduction to our school’s literary magazine
All about Lunar New Year
By Eh Kri Say As many know, Lunar New Year, which can also be called the spring festival, is a holiday that happens every year between January and February that many students here at McCaskey celebrate. It is rooted in an ancient Chinese tradition that ties in with the Lunar Calendar, which basically follows the directions and phases of the moon. It has vastly spread … Continue reading All about Lunar New Year
Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?
By Ada Kessler The winter months are notorious for making people sluggish and all around unhappy. The short days and general lack of sunlight lead to decreased vitamin D as well as general sadness and fatigue. These feelings are only worsened by the constant sickness in the wintertime. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, certain illnesses become more common in the colder months as people spend … Continue reading Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?
Why we should all meditate every day
by Gabriel Brogan Break is over, January is here, and the 3rd marking period is upon us. It feels like we have been in school a long time, and yet, the home stretch is still far off. It is winter, and it is cold. The sun sinks hours before we go to bed and doesn’t rise for an hour after we wake up. For many … Continue reading Why we should all meditate every day
I read 25 books in December—here are my top 5 picks
By Gabriel Brogan If you’re reading this article, you probably enjoy reading on some level. I sure do. So much so that I challenged myself, somewhat misguidedly, to read 30 books in the month of December. While my final tally was only 25, I still came away with some great recommendations for your next read. For the historical fiction fans, Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart … Continue reading I read 25 books in December—here are my top 5 picks
The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs So Far
By Jociel Colon It’s playoff time again in the NFL. And whether your team missed the postseason, took a loss in the wild card, or divisional, we’re here to keep you up to speed on what’s been going on so far around the league. Of course, we need to start with our Birds. In the wildcard game, the Eagles beat the Packers 22-10. Saquon Barkley, … Continue reading The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs So Far
Winter sports season kicks off at McCaskey
By Kordell Booth It’s getting cold outside and it’s going to start snowing soon, which means two things here at McCaskey. One, it’s time for you to pull out your winter clothes from the bottom of your closet. Two, you better make sure your winter clothes have a tornado logo on it- so that you can cheer for our winter sports teams. If you didn’t … Continue reading Winter sports season kicks off at McCaskey
Gracie Abrams’ new hit deluxe album
By Nora Schindler Gracie Abrams is currently taking the world by storm with her sophomore album The Secret of Us. Her success skyrocketed with the lead single “Risk” kicking it off. She got her start in a niche genre of music called “bedroom pop,” performing Zoom concerts during the pandemic to grow her fan base and gain some experience. Now, with her songs constantly rising … Continue reading Gracie Abrams’ new hit deluxe album
Check out these local businesses for your last minute holiday shopping
By Eh Kri Say 1. MadCap&Co Located on 310 N Queen Street, MadCap&Co is a gift shop. You can find an abundance of merchandise from stickers & cards to apparel. It’s catered to a younger demographic, keeping up with the latest social media trends & pop culture moments. They also have a website online where you can purchase at the comfort of your own home, … Continue reading Check out these local businesses for your last minute holiday shopping
New inductees welcomed into McCaskey’s National Honor Society
By Nakaylah Kelley McCaskey has officially conducted their induction for the National Honor Society on December 5th 2024. Congratulations to the inductees. But maybe you’re wondering what exactly is the National Honor Society? The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes the academic and extracurricular achievements of its members. The organization prides itself on the 4 pillars that define what the NHS is all … Continue reading New inductees welcomed into McCaskey’s National Honor Society
Killing of United Healthcare CEO sparks intense debate about the US healthcare system
By Elisabeth Palacios Wednesday, December 4th, United Healthcare (the largest health insurance company in the U.S) CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a sudden attack in Midtown, Manhattan. New York police urgently hunted down the man responsible, and successfully arrested the ‘strong suspect of interest’ in Pennsylvania after five days. Thompson was on his way to an investor’s conference when the incident happened … Continue reading Killing of United Healthcare CEO sparks intense debate about the US healthcare system
Civil war to civil lawsuit: Drake v. UMG
By Jociel Colon Even if you haven’t been paying much attention to the rap scene this past year, there’s no way you could ignore the civil war that ensued this past spring with Drake and Kendrick Lamar leading the charge against each other. But how did this civil war end up in a civil lawsuit? It’s easy to assume you’ve heard Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like … Continue reading Civil war to civil lawsuit: Drake v. UMG
You need to check out the new Sim’s 4 ‘Life or Death’ pack
By Nakaylah Kelley The Sims 4 has come up with an amazing new pack called “Life or Death.” The pack came out on October 31st, 2024. I played their game over the weekend and let me tell you, the pack takes the Sims 4 into a new direction. From a Sim becoming a ghost to writing a will, inheriting an heirloom, taking a Soul Journey’s, … Continue reading You need to check out the new Sim’s 4 ‘Life or Death’ pack
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