A very unlucky Friday
Paige Ritson, Reporter
April 13, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13, and the distress of this number has written reference dating all the way back to the late 1800s. The number before it, 12, has been associated with completeness due to there being 12 months, 12 zodiac signs and 12 labors of Hercules. The true origin to...
‘Sea of Thieves’ offers a new ocean of fun
Elyse Nitschke, Editorials Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
With games like “Fortnite,” now a piece of internet meme culture, and “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” better known as “PUBG,” it can be easy for newly released video games to go unnoticed. Microsoft Studio’s latest attempt at catching the interest of its audience came as “Sea of Thie...
Easter traditions throughout countries
Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor
April 2, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Easter, otherwise known as a time of celebrating religion, free candy and creepy Easter bunny costumes. While kids are visited by the Easter bunny in America, other countries have substantially different ways to celebrate the holiday. According to Reader’s Digest, the children in France receive t...
Main Street Creamery puts the cherry on top
Bailey Bair, Sports Editor
March 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
I’m a sucker for ice cream and was beyond excited to hear a new ice cream shop was opening. Following the trend of over the top milkshakes, the Main Street Creamery exceeded my expectations. All of the milkshakes have a delicious treat on top, which could be a slice of apple pie, a toasted marshma...
Best ways to spend spring break
Elizabeth Busch, Reporter
March 25, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
As spring break approaches, WHS students begin to search for ways to stay entertained on their days off. Here are a few ideas to keep busy during break without spending time and money on traveling out-of-state. Trails and Parks The Riverfront Trail may be closed for construction, but there are st...
The truth about Saint Patrick’s Day
Paige Ritson, Reporter
March 15, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
March 17 marks the day of the Roman Catholic feast in honor of Saint Patrick, and also celebrates Irish culture. Saint Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland who converted thousands of people to Christianity and built churches all across Ireland. He used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity and wr...
Black Panther album is on 10
Jake Hillermann, Head Reporter
February 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
"Black Panther" is a hit, and like many hit movies, it comes with an album. But the "Black Panther" album is entirely original songs by many known singers today with African American descent. The Kendrick Lamar-driven album was first hinted in his music video for “Love” with Zacari who is also in this...
Top 10 memorable Super Bowl halftime shows
Katelyn Garrett, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Halftime shows are sacred to US culture, along with the actual Super Bowl and the famous Super Bowl commercials. However, many people who don’t watch football usually are excited either for the halftime show. Halftime shows can be remembered for good and bad, but people are glad they exist. Here are t...
The 15:17 to disaster
Paige Ritson, Reporter
February 13, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
I’m always a sucker for thriller movies, some of my favorites include "Taken," "Atomic Blonde" and "The Expendables." There’s just something I love about the way a thriller movie puts me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film. But much to my surprise, “The 15:17 to Paris,” directed by ...
‘The Greatest Showman’ captivates audiences
Samantha Montgomery, Web Editor
January 29, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
When I first heard of the movie “The Greatest Showman,” I was pretty skeptical. I had no plans to see the film until my mom insisted that we should. I walked into the theater with the intent of watching a mediocre movie, sat down and was then too amazed to even eat my popcorn. Little did I know t...
How to take care of your car during the winter
Paige Ritson, Reporter
January 23, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, they also get colder. This harsh, chilling weather can damage your vehicle and may leave you stranded on the side of the road. Taking precautions is always a smart idea whether it’s hot or cold. According to AccuWeather, extreme cold weather pulls voltage fro...
Trending Gifts of 2017
Katelyn Garrett, Reporter
December 14, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Christmas is the time for spending time with friends and family, and also eating as much as you want. Gifts have been a part of the Christmas tradition for as long as anyone can remember. They usually revolve around trendy new items that people have wanted all year. This year, many new changes have occ...
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