New Year’s resolutions, possible or impossible?
Paris Lawson, Reporter
January 3, 2020
Why do New Year’s resolutions always have to be so grand? Many New Year’s resolutions always seem to be made on the more extravagant end of the scale. That’s not always a bad thing, but it might be the reason why so many quickly give up or lose interest in their own resolutions. People w...
Writing club needed
Sufana Hamid, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Writing is a pure art form that expresses feelings of others. It depends on the flow of latent thoughts and words. A few written words have the power of changing the history of the world. An author is willing to write a lively novel that may change a whole person which makes a better future for diver...
Students should take time to preview books during book fair
Myah Lear, Reporter
December 16, 2019
During the first two weeks of December, a Scholastic book fair took place during school. The students went down during English class. During this time, many students neglected the time they had to look at or buy books during the book fair. While some claim not to have money to spend they should thi...
Students could do better during class, assemblies
Myah Lear, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Many students in this school do not know how to properly behave during class or other school activities. Students talk during class and assemblies when teachers and presenters are there for the students benefit. Students should have learned early on that they must listen to understand. It seems th...
Moving ninth grade to high school will enhance education
Editorial Board
November 19, 2019
Moving ninth grade to high school is an efficient action the school board has taken. Students will understand how their GPA works and how it affects their college applications. Additionally there will be a positive effect for students athletes and shared teachers. A lot of ninth grade students aren’t aware...
Sport, clubs, activities need more support from students, teachers
Editorial Board
November 12, 2019
There are over thirty different and diverse clubs, sports and music programs here. It can be quite difficult to have support from the student and staff bodies for everything. Even though it may be difficult to find the time to go and support the clubs, sports and music programs, it is important t...
Is it a sport? The marching band debate
Mykenzi Doran, Reporter
November 5, 2019
In marching bands across the world members must do many things at one time, so it's best if they have amazing multitasking skills. The hardest part is playing some kind of woodwind, brass or percussion instrument...while marching and reading music. People may not think of this as a sport, and it is n...
Three fantasy books worth reading soon
Paris Lawson, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Almost everyone’s views are different when it comes to reading, and sometimes it can be hard to find a person with the same interest for books. But when it all comes down to it, it doesn’t really matter which books may be considered better than others, the common factor of finding joy in reading will ...
Green Bean Coffee offers delicious drinks, sweets
Cassidy Klock, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Having a place to grab a hot cup of coffee and a fantastic sweet treat to eat while you study for a test or chat with a friend, is a great addition to any town. But you might be asking yourself, which coffee house should we pick? Or should we go to a cafe? Maybe even a creamery! Greenbean is a coffee...
Life of a twirler: Finding your passion
Danielle Bardelang, Reporter
November 1, 2019
The battle of finding a hobby wasn’t the easiest for me. I went from ice skating to gymnastics, to baton twirling in just two short years. When I finally settled with the sport of baton twirling in 2014, I knew that it was my sport. The ShowTwirlers (a company in town) became my family. The coaches, ...
Reading changes everything
Sufana Hamid, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Books, the magical world of creative thinking, change many humans’ minds by using perennial lessons. Words have changed many societies and generations. Our teenagers are in need of books and their auspicious lessons that must make a difference in a reader’s life. Reading is a very generous action that ...
Altoona should switch to virtual snow days
Maddie Cowfer, Reporter
November 1, 2019
When the weather effects going to school, it’s cancelled and students are forced to make up the day later in the year. The state of Pennsylvania recently approved virtual snow days allowing for alternatives to adding days into the school year at a later date. It’s important for all schools to ...