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Waid believes her dog, Charlie, has improved her overall mental health.

Pets help mental health

Macy Waid, Page Editor November 18, 2021

As someone who has struggled with their mental health, having a support system can be helpful and necessary at times. Personally, my two dogs, Charlie and Kobe, have been very helpful . They are faithful...

Senior Brigid Banks and her friend Sarah Samuels (pictured) hiked to the top of old rag in Nov. 2020.

Old Rag is the most difficult hike in the Shenandoah Valley

Brigid Banks, Photo Editor November 15, 2021

Old Rag is a ten mile hiking loop located near Etlan, Virginia. This intense hike involves not only ten miles of walking and climbing, but includes multiple rock scrambles and an elevation gain of 2,683...

Many people like to listen to Christmas music to get into the holiday spirit.

Listening to Christmas music is the best way to get in the holiday spirit

Adrian Kavazovic, Print Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2021

Now that the spooky season and fall festivities have come to an end, it’s time for the holiday season to be in the well deserved spotlight. Some people like to get into the holiday spirit by decorating...

A mix of Halloween candies.

My top five Halloween candies

Kasey Thompson, Yearbook Editor in Chief November 5, 2021

Being a junior in high school, I’ve long outgrown trick or treating, however I think every teenager still enjoys  the halloween candy. You’re never too old for sweets. When I was a kid, I always got...

As countries begin to reevaluate their policies following the pandmeic, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) should be carefully considered for countries who have not already implemented it.

Universal health coverage should be implemented in all countries 

Maya Waid, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

It seems like a no-brainer that healthcare should be provided to anyone who needs it. Now more than ever, we understand the effects of differing socioeconomic status and how that relates to access to healthcare....

Senior Keenan Glago stresses over his workload from in-person classes.

The pandemic drained students’ motivation

Rachel Phengsitthy, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2021

From learning online to going back in-person, it has been a challenge. When we were virtual, it was easy for students to lose their focus. People easily turned off their cameras and went back to bed. With...

In Gibson's opinion, the college football playoffs bracket should be reevaluated to look more like the above bracket schedule.

College football should adapt new playoff bracket

Louis Gibson, Page Editor October 13, 2021

The College Football Playoff. Every college football fan’s idea of the perfect way to crown the national championship; not. Plenty of college football fans like myself are opposed to the playoff format....

Counselor Victoria Bice works on sending emails during the school day.

Counselors are overworked and underappreciated

Jiayi Li, Yearbook Managing Editor October 12, 2021

We’ve heard all about school staff members being underpaid, but specifically, I feel guidance counselors do way too much work for how much they’re paid. Not only do they help students with schedule...

Top 5 things to do in downtown Harrisonburg

Top 5 things to do in downtown Harrisonburg

Shea Spears, Staff Reporter October 11, 2021

Growing up downtown always gave me something to do. I would walk around, hangout with my friends and go to all of the shops and restaurants. I would blow my money on candy, food, toys and stickers. Today,...

Sophomore Ellie Alcombright reads the book, "Flora and Ulysses."

‘Flora and Ulysses’ movie measures up to the book

Ellie Alcombright, Staff Reporter October 1, 2021

Warning: Spoilers!! “Flora and Ulysses,” the Newbery Medal winning book has been given a movie adaptation, but can it live up to the book's name? Honestly, I think it can. With Matilda Lawler playing...

An Outer Banks sunset.

Outer Banks proves to be best vacation spot

Nolan Henry, Staff Reporter October 1, 2021

My favorite part of the Outer Banks isn’t the fishing or amusement parks or attractions, it’s the people. All of the locals are very kind, helpful and respectful. They are always willing to give a...

BTS was best pop duo at 2021 Grammy's

BTS was best pop duo at 2021 Grammy’s

Merari Segura, Staff Reporter September 29, 2021

Some people believe that BTS should have taken the win with “Dynamite” instead of Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga with the song “Rain on me” in this year’s Grammys. BTS is a K-POP boy group consisting...

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