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Making Mistakes

Making Mistakes

Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor May 20, 2019

I believe in making mistakes. At the beginning of each concert band season, my band director always emerged from his office holding mysterious music sheets containing unknown notes, rhythms and time...

Earth is in danger, so are we

Earth is in danger, so are we

Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor May 15, 2019

As most of you may have already heard, the global climate temperature is rising. While this still may not seem like a huge deal to many, this actually happens to be an issue far worse than anyone is realizing....

The month of May raises mental health awareness

The month of May raises mental health awareness

Willa Reust, Editorials Editor May 13, 2019

The month of May marks “Mental Health Awareness Month.” Every year, these 31 days are dedicated to provide support, break stigmas and educate the public on mental health. According to the National...

The three Winter Olympics womens singles medalists, (left to right) Evgenia Medvedeva (RUS), Alina Zagitova (RUS) and Katelyn Osmond (CAN).

Figure Skating: A Changing of a Sport

Emeline Heimos, Reporter March 29, 2019

When you think about figure skating, the first thing that comes to most people’s mind is the Winter Olympics. This past year, figure skating gained an influx of popularity because of the PyeongChang...

Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They are both fruit, but taste completely different. - Stephen King

Why books are better than movies

Alyssa Luecke, Reporter March 15, 2019

As an avid reader, I almost always get excited when one of my favorite books is set to hit the big screen. What better way to keep in touch with a story than seeing my favorite characters come to life?...

Members of The Advocate Staff pose for a photo while attending the JEA National Conference in Chicago on Nov. 3, 2018.

The importance of being involved

Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor March 15, 2019

High school. A time for studies, preparing for college, late nights and fun. For myself, high school was a pleasurable experience. Not only was I able to take part in some honor programs and meet many...

Using a planner to keep track of significant events and assignments can help you stay focused and organized.

Planners promote prosperity

Elizabeth Busch, Features Editor March 1, 2019

As high school students, we devise many plans. We make plans to hang out with our friends, plans to be accepted into a college, plans to enter into a career field. This mountain of planning can create...

After WHS students graduate, they should seek to go to college away from home.

Leaving the Blue Jay nest is beneficial

Madilynn Kipp, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2019

The end of high school is in sight. Seniors are applying for colleges, applying for scholarships and making life-changing decisions. The decisions we make during our senior year can change our lives…no...

Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to show love

Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to show love

Sophie Koritz, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2019

Despite a week-long fling in fifth grade that ended with him giving me grass, dirt and heartbreak, I have been single my entire life. I, as a single person, should by all means hate Valentine’s Day....

New Years resolution complications

New Year’s resolution complications

Miles Hellebusch, Reporter January 10, 2019

New Year's resolutions have never worked out for anybody I know. Some members of my family have tried New Year's resolutions and always at about a week in they’ve failed them. I’ve tried New Year’s...

NFL commisioner Roger Goodell stands on the sideline of the Steelers at Redskins game on Sept. 12, 2016. Goodell has been commissioner since 2006

NFL must change abuse rules

Jake Hillermann, Head reporter December 10, 2018

Before this year's NFL season had started, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had been involved in a domestic violence incident in February. The league had claimed they looked into it and did...

Thanksgiving should get the appreciation it deserves

Thanksgiving should get the appreciation it deserves

Katelyn Garrett, Entertainment Editor December 5, 2018

As Thanksgiving comes to a close, Christmas is coming up fairly quickly. Many start celebrating Christmas as early as the day after Halloween, but what about Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a time to give...

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