The dark winter has passed.  The icy, snow-covered bark has begun to thaw, giving life a new meaning. The tree's branches, which were once cramped and frozen, seem to stretch out after being cooped...

The school year is almost out, and with that comes an abundance of plans for the summer. Sophomore Ellie Stone is planning on going to Scotland over the summer with her mom.  She is going to Scotland...

The air has a new hint of sweetness, coaxing me outside into its warm embrace.  I can’t seem to pick apart the different aromas surrounding my nose. They all mix together, forming a recipe for the...

The typical predictable structure within a rom-com will usually provide me with a feeling of comfort and security.  When I am feeling stressed and need a movie to help me wind down, my go-to comfort...

The end of the school year is incredibly stressful. There are exams and tests, and many simply feel burned out and thus have no motivation to do any work.  When I am stressed, I tend not to have any...

When I was four, I would count the days until I turned five, for when I was five, I would be able to begin kindergarten.  When I turned nine, I could not wait for the day I turned ten, so I could get...

An unexpected opportunity arose in an unfortunate situation for senior Alysse Calabio after a tree fell on her house.  This past Halloween, during a tornado warning, a tree fell on the roof of Alysse’s...

There is not a time I can remember when the name Taylor Swift was not in my vocabulary.  My aunt has a striking resemblance to Swift, and when I was younger, my aunt was frequently mistaken for being...

When I was younger, a common question I was asked by my fellow peers was, “What is that weird stuff on your face?” Internally, I was always deeply offended by this question, but considering the...

Despite a series of injuries this sports season, senior Zenash Cumings has been able to have a positive mindset through it all.  Zenash began to do track all year round this year, and during the winter...

If you were anywhere near me in the week following March 23, you would have only heard me talking about one thing.  The Guts World Tour.  I have been an avid Olivia Rodrigo fan since her album...

I am stuck in the clouds but also firmly planted on the ground. I hate cheese but love macaroni and cheese.  I am the loudest in the room but also the quietest.  I am indecisive but also make...

Little kids all over the world look up to Jojo Siwa.  Her large, flashy bows and bubbly personality appeal to many children. Her popularity first began when she was only nine years old from the hit...

In July of 2023, senior Daniel Gascon attended Grand Valley State University's GenCyber camp which helped to enhance his love for computer science.  The GenCyber program is a cybersecurity camp for...

Her peace and peril cancel one another out to create an equilibrium of perfection. Each force works with the other to create something more beautiful and powerful than Man can grasp.  The slightest...

80 million dollars.  This is how much was spent on one of the latest movies in Sony Pictures Spider-Man Universe—Madame Web. The film derives from one of Marvel’s comic series, the Madame Webcomic. The...

Her whole life revolves around one place.  When she was younger, it was her whole world. She crafted fantasies in her mind here; there didn't seem to be any limits as to what she could do. The glorified...

Senior Jia Niemeyer has been to more weddings than most: approximately 20.  She is not necessarily attending these because she knows the bride and groom; she is an opening server at The Broadway Avenue,...

I am usually a believer in trying new things and getting out of my comfort zone, except when it comes to one thing: Culvers. For the past six years, I have been a regular customer of one of the most...

I don't have a childhood best friend.  I have always thought that I was missing out on something. I hear people talking about the person they have known forever. The one that has shared their highest...

Senior Hailey Miller has a very busy schedule; because of this, she has made it a priority to stay on top of her homework and be organized.  Her schedule consists of playing tennis almost every day...

A few weeks ago, I flew on the second-worst-ranked airline—Spirit.  Spirit Airlines is known for its iconic bright yellow plane and is notorious on many different social media platforms for being...

The translucent hue of a pearl encapsulates many things for me: the brilliant color of Maggie’s coat—the horse I lease—after washing her with quicksilver or the veil atop the ground holding millions...

Social studies teacher Laura Stiles found herself this Christmas with a half-lit and undecorated Christmas tree. The lack of decor was all thanks to her new puppy, Dexter. He was supposed to be a “Christmas...

Eight seconds. That’s how long you must stay on the bull in order to qualify to continue on in the competition.  I recently attended my first-ever Professional Bull Riding (PBR) competition, which...

I open my jewelry box and the deep, rich hue of a garnet gem catches my eye: the stone signifies a new beginning, a new month, January.  With a new year comes an abundance of change and new goals....

Some siblings have long-lasting rivalries; others have a deep-rooted, enduring bond with one another. Sophomore Ava Mattson and her siblings are the latter.  Whether it is a late-night car drive or...

Over the years you have changed. You are not the same as you once used to be. You have morphed and shifted into new exciting forms. You started as a little pink box. When you were opened, a tiny little...

We rush into the store, filled with anticipation at the prospect of purchasing more useless items.  A few moments prior, we had just discovered that Dollar Tree was selling Doorables. These useless...

Senior Lily Zorn cherishes the time she gets to spend at her cottage up north.  Her cabin is located in Pentwater, Michigan; she has been going there for around seven years. While at her cabin, Lily...

If you are looking for a cute, feel-good movie with an iconic voice, I have the perfect film for you.  Picture this: a talking and singing lizard (actually a tuatara) voiced by Adam Sandler. What more...

A memory is all she has. Soon every moment will be nothing but a glimpse of the past. As time elapses, edges will blur, wrinkles emerge, and colors fade. As she ages, things will change, people will...

To Autumn VanSolkema, for being there for me no matter what We met each other beginning of freshman year and have been inseparable since. It was in second-hour choir that our friendship started to foster....

Have you ever made a turkey using Chat GPT or won a lottery ticket at your family's annual euchre contest?  These may seem like unconventional Thanksgiving traditions but are important aspects of celebrating...

I was scrolling through YouTube and an edit for a movie I had never heard of came up. It captured my attention and ultimately led to me doing more research on the edit. After further investigation,...

Dear Oliver, You were my fluffy best friend. Your soft, furry hair soothed me while I was at my worst. Your calming energy complemented my chaotic moods. You managed to bring me laughter and joy...

Junior Maggie Balogh's unexpected injury ironically allowed her to make new friends.  During Maggie’s freshman year of high school, she was attending a rehearsal for Bandtasia. The water breaks during...

No matter what English classes you take in high school, you are bound to read some of the classics.  Some may describe classic books as “boring” or “too hard to understand,” and while this...

Pencils are an essential staple of everyday life. Since they are used regularly, why not buy the one that works best for you and your needs? What defines a “good pencil?" Many things can contribute...