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
Opinion: Can we please stop making so many live-action remakes?
By Ada Kessler Recently, it seems that every month a new live action movie is announced or playing in theaters. From How to Train Your Dragon to Moana to Lilo & Stitch, it seems that the live action remake obsession is unending. Live action remakes are not necessarily a bad thing. They can revitalize an old classic & adaptation of books or musicals to alert … Continue reading Opinion: Can we please stop making so many live-action remakes?
Inside Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son
By Ada Kessler On December 1st, 2024, incumbent President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for his gun and tax crimes. The act of presidentially pardoning a family member is rare but not unheard of. According to CNN, only two other presidents have done so: Bill Clinton who pardoned his half-brother and Donald Trump who pardoned his son-in-law’s father. The U.S. Department of Justice … Continue reading Inside Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son
Opinion: Black Friday is a Lie
By Gabriel Brogan Last November 28th, we gathered around tables with family and friends to enjoy a home-cooked meal and reflect on what we were grateful for. We spent a holiday among our loved ones, sharing our time and our food, purchasing nothing but perhaps plane tickets to see one another. And then, it was Black Friday. Drawn by the deals of 50, 60, 70, … Continue reading Opinion: Black Friday is a Lie
Behind the Scenes at WMCC
By Kordell Booth And we’re live in 5…4…3…2…1–good morning McCaskey campus! This is the WMCC Tornado alert morning show. These are the words you hear coming from the TV screens in your teachers’ classrooms every morning when the Morning Show goes live to the entire campus. At the same time, your favorite clubs, sports, and classes are getting posted on social media every day. While … Continue reading Behind the Scenes at WMCC
Annual ‘Pic Your Path’ event highlights McCaskey’s numerous course offerings
By Elisabeth Palacios From November 5th to 8th, McCaskey had its annual round of ‘Pic Your Path’ for 8th and 10th graders, the overview of McCaskey’s classes and programs by students, for students. Pic Your Path is a great opportunity for 10th graders to expand their horizons their junior and senior year, because it is where they learn about the paths that become available to … Continue reading Annual ‘Pic Your Path’ event highlights McCaskey’s numerous course offerings
