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
Album review: ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ by Tyler, the Creator
By Jociel Colon Tyler, The Creator can be labeled in a multitude of different ways—polarizing, ingenious, genre-bending. You just can’t describe him in one word. When he first appeared on the music scene in 2008 with his collective, Odd Future, his creativity was overshadowed by his rebellious personality and explicitly offensive lyrics. Though the subject matter of his music has changed somewhat drastically since his … Continue reading Album review: ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ by Tyler, the Creator
Dear Caroline: Advice about falling behind in class
By Caroline Ponticelli As I’ve guided myself through going on 4 years at McCaskey, I sometimes thought about how amazing it would be to have an upperclassman I could turn to for advice. Someone I could ask for friendship tips, how to heal from my first heartbreak, where I could go for help in an extra hard class. Things most of us navigate by ourselves, … Continue reading Dear Caroline: Advice about falling behind in class
How do McCaskey students feel about Trump 2.0?
By Gabriel Brogan In the wee hours of November 6th, 2024, Donald Trump was elected president for the second time in 8 years. Trump, seen as a disrupter candidate with little chance back in 2016, won that race by an incredibly narrow margin- and lost the popular vote by a slim 2%. In 2020, the election was similarly close, with Biden taking the popular vote … Continue reading How do McCaskey students feel about Trump 2.0?
2024 Fall Sports Wrap Up
By Kordell Booth Fall sports have now officially wrapped up here at McCaskey. There were a lot of highs and a lot of lows, but each team made all of us McCaskey proud. Since winter sports is around the corner, it’s time to see how all the teams did this season. If you didn’t know, McCaskey has seven fall sports teams: Football, Field Hockey, Girls … Continue reading 2024 Fall Sports Wrap Up
Review: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’
By Nora Schindler Suki Waterhouse opens her sophomore album with what she calls a “head-banging car song.” This opening track being “Gateway Drug,” sets the tone for a 90’s alt-vibe album. The entire project has an ethereal sound that’s almost what you think a dream state would sound like. Waterhouse is an English born singer-songwriter with the titles actress and model also under her belt … Continue reading Review: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’
From McCaskey Student to Principal Resident: Meet Ms. V
By Elisabeth Palacios She went from a proud J.P McCaskey graduate, to cheer coach, to now principal resident and aspiring principal. Ms. Veitia–best known as “Ms. V”–has had a long journey at McCaskey. More specifically, she has been in the School District of Lancaster for all her life, and her time here doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. Ms. V started her education at … Continue reading From McCaskey Student to Principal Resident: Meet Ms. V
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