Referring to Haiti and Africa as “shithole countries,” President Trump’s ignorance was derogatory and offensive, but it did not undermine the intelligence and tenacity of people who better our country each day through their dedicated work. This weekend, I sat down to speak with Luna, a health care worker who immigrated from Haiti and has…
The Art of Dining
To dine: to eat the principal meal of the day. (Dictionary.com) When we hear the term “dine,” we commonly think of eating a main meal, such as dinner. The idea of dining always seems to be associated with poshness. This association may be because when we picture people dining, we often picture well-dressed people chatting…
Riverview School and Cape Cod Community College Post-graduate Opportunities
The Riverview School is in East Sandwich, MA. The school was designed for special needs students. There are two programs offered within the Riverview campus. One of the programs is for students in grades 7-12. The other program that I attended is called the Grow Program, which teaches students between ages 17 to 22 independent…
Why I’ve Decided to Live A Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Inside my family’s house there is at least one trash can in every single room. Every week, we haul our 32 lb. garbage can on the side of the road so it can be picked up by the garbage truck. Last week, when I looked down my street, I saw that each home had their…
Headlight’s New Website
Google isn’t just a search engine anymore. This multi-billion dollar company has managed to help us organize ourselves and guide us through our days. Tools like Docs, Slides, Classroom, Calendar, and Sheets organize our school and work life. Google Maps, Translate, Photos, Keep, and the tradition Google search help navigate us through our travels and…
Inside the Artists at MHS
Coco
Release date: November 22, 2017 (U.S.) Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Pratt, Alanna Ubach Director: Lee Unkrich Summary: Coco, is a fun loving story based on the Mexican holiday, Dias de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This story shows Miguel, a young boy who loves music and admires his idol who…
Teacher Interviews Part IV: Ms. Huller-White
As sophomores, the next few years of our lives will be the years of planning as we have to decide on a good college and, hopefully, our career choice. So, we wanted to interview adults in our lives to understand how to go about that process. We decided to interview four teachers at the high…
Winter Runner
When the snow falls, the treadmill calls. The first snow often scares runners away from the road and inside to the treadmill. As winter sets in, the mild running days of autumn are replaced by brisk winds, icy streets, and gloomy, gray skies. For outdoor runners, the cold brings numb fingers, snow crowding the sidewalks,…
Why Do So Many Teens Hate Classical Music?
The majority of teens, or at least the ones I know, do not enjoy classical music. Why? I couldn’t tell you. I like classical music, and I’m a kid! Whatever the reason is, it obviously transcends simple matters of taste because the sheer number of young adults that dislike the style is astounding. In fact,…