The Official Newspaper of Marblehead High School
For a recent Spanish assignment, I had to choose a telenovela (Spanish soap opera) to watch and respond to. I didn’t have very high hopes considering these soap operas are usually characterized by being low-budget and featuring actors with questionable theater chops. But, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and 45 minutes of my life…
In many areas around the world, it would be fairly uncommon to see a flock of wild turkeys strolling across a main road at 7:30 in the morning. In Marblehead, however, wild turkeys are practically members of the community. While they have not been sighted regularly around town for several months, Marblehead’s mascots have returned….
The Teal Pumpkin Project was created by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee and was launched as a national campaign in 2014. The Teal Pumpkin Project helps to encourage food allergy awareness and promotes inclusion for all during Halloween. Food allergies are tough to manage, and they are especially difficult during holidays like Halloween….
In early September, Marblehead High School students were educated on the importance of composting. Now early November, students have been disposing of their food waste in composting containers for more than two months. The program’s success is very much dependent on the students and whether they volunteer to empty the bins each day, or if…
If you’re a true boater, you know that there’s nothing worse than stepping outside on a beautiful day wishing that you could just go for ONE MORE boat ride! For many people, boating season is between memorial day and labor day weekend. For others, it’s the two months of summer break. If you consider boat…
Season Prediction: The Patriots will have an 11-5 season record. They will lose in the second round of the playoffs. The loss of Julian Edelman to an ACL injury is a huge blow to the Patriots’ offense. The major reason is Edelman has great quickness as a solid receiver. Also, his experience working with Tom…
I decided to start my Gold Award project June of my Sophomore year. After a year and a half, I have finally earned this award. For those who do not know what the Gold Award is, it is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It is a sustained initiative that engages volunteers and…
Reading the 1950s play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller has significantly changed the way I view both the Witch Trials and the Halloween rucus that consumes Salem, Massachusetts every year. The emotional play explores the struggles and injustices that the wrongfully convicted people of the 1690s had to face. I even found myself close to…
You are beautiful You are the Earth’s other half You are mysterious and beautiful Not much is known about you You are indeed quite deep, your past has meaning The colors you wear are a catch to the eye The beings and things you hold are mystical Your upset now, and when you’re…