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Dany T Medhin

Dany T Medhin, Editor

Dany T Medhin is a junior at Harrisonburg High School and is a Newsstreak editor. This is her third year on staff. Dany does volleyball in the fall and musical in the winter. In her free time Dany enjoys listening to viby bops, watching old movies, and trying to cook new dishes in the kitchen without burning down the house. She loves intellectually stimulating conversations about anything, spending time with her eleven-year-old and four-year-old nephews (who drive her nuts) and losing herself in a good book. Dany loves the airport and the idea of how you can be somewhere one day and the next be in another place. Traveling is one of her passions and goals in life. She has traveled to England, Italy, Ethiopia and the states. She plans on having a career that will allow her to travel without draining her pockets. Dany is a night owl, eats just about anything and loves being active. One of her greatest accomplishments is that she watched all five seasons of The Wire in two days and 12 hours. Straight.

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Junior Samuel Rooker works on music for his original musical "Let there Be Light! The Life and Times of Thomas Edison."

Rooker writes original musical about Thomas Edison

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 31, 2021

After watching Gilbert and Sulivan's “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Forbes center in Harrisonburg, junior Samuel Rooker became a fan of musicals. This led him to participate in productions throughout...

Freshman Lucy Ludwig and eighth grader Veronica Gutierrez stand in ready positions as a teammate serves.

JV volleyball loses at home to East Rock

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 24, 2021

The JV girls volleyball team faced the Eagles of East Rockingham High School on Tuesday, Mar. 23. This was the second time the Streaks have faced the Eagles this season. After a hard fought two set match,...

Eighth grader Autumn Sinnett and freshman Lucy Ludwig wait for a serve from Culpeper in the second set.

JV volleyball wins at home to Culpeper

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 22, 2021

The JV girls volleyball team faced the Blue Devils of Culpeper County High School on Monday, Mar. 22.  This was the second time the Streaks have faced the Blue Devils this season. After a three set match,...

Junior Xander Collazo does a take down during his match against a Spotswood wrestler.

Xander Collazo

Dany T Medhin, Editor January 19, 2021

Q: What sport do you play and why? A: I did wrestling all four years of high school mainly because I didn’t make [the] JV basketball [team] my freshman year and I had… wrestling [experience] before. Q:...

"Chicken and Little" Episode 2 - Holly Bill

“Chicken and Little” Episode 2 – Holly Bill

Caleb Goss and Dany T Medhin December 6, 2020

In this episode, we interview senior Holly Bill about her weeks at school, how she's managing time, and what it's like being a student during a pandemic.

"Chicken and Little" Episode 1 - Macy Swift

“Chicken and Little” Episode 1 – Macy Swift

Caleb Goss and Dany T Medhin October 5, 2020

In this episode, we interview senior Macy Swift about her love for BTS and her thoughts on being an army. This episode was filmed prior to shutdowns caused by COVID-19.   

Chicken and Little

Chicken and Little

Caleb Goss and Dany T Medhin October 5, 2020

"Chicken and Little" is a podcast run by seniors Caleb Goss and Dani T Medhin. They both talk and tell stories about anything and everything regarding pop culture, politics and interviews with special...

Sophomore Dominic Feilds spends his time playing the piano. "I enjoy the escape and I appreciate being able to express myself in a creative way," Fields said.

Fields uses quarantine to practice piano

Dany T Medhin, Editor May 30, 2020

After a class at school peaked his interest, sophomore Dominic Fields has been playing piano.  “I started playing piano about six months ago. I took a class and then started practicing on my...

4:30 Medhin and her cat Snow take a nap together to recharge.

Junior Dany Medhin

Dany T Medhin, Editor May 25, 2020

7:30 For dinner, Medhin has spicy pasta.

7:30 For dinner, Medhin has spicy pasta.

9:30 To start off her day, Medhin has Honey Nut Cheerios with blueberries for breakfast.

9:30 To start off her day, Medhin has Honey Nut Cheerios with blueberries for breakfast.

10:30 After breakfast, Medhin goes outside and sunbathes on her patio to make sure to get her vitamin D.

10:30 After breakfast, Medhin goes outside and sunbathes on her patio to make sure to get her vitamin D.

12:30 After completing schoolwork, Medhin makes sure to play with her cat, Snow.

12:30 After completing schoolwork, Medhin makes sure to play with her cat, Snow.

5:30 Medhin has recently been enjoying reading The New Yorker while listening to music to help relax.

5:30 Medhin has recently been enjoying reading The New Yorker while listening to music to help relax.

11:30 Medhin then starts her online schoolwork, first finishing up a physics assignment.

11:30 Medhin then starts her online schoolwork, first finishing up a physics assignment.

1:30 For lunch, Medhin has an avocado salad with tomatoes.

1:30 For lunch, Medhin has an avocado salad with tomatoes.

2:30 After lunch, Medhin goes back to doing schoolwork, now with a quiz for spanish.

2:30 After lunch, Medhin goes back to doing schoolwork, now with a quiz for spanish.

8:30 Medhin has recently been reading to relax and keep herself entertained.

8:30 Medhin has recently been reading to relax and keep herself entertained.

9:30 At the end of her day, Medhin catches up on episodes she has missed from one of her favorite shows, Criminal Minds.

9:30 At the end of her day, Medhin catches up on episodes she has missed from one of her favorite shows, Criminal Minds.

6:30 Medhin recently started playing piano as a new hobby.

6:30 Medhin recently started playing piano as a new hobby.

Newsstreak editor Dany T-Medhin says goodbye to her vlog after videoing a day in the life of being quarantined.

[Photo] A day in the life: Quarantine edition

Caleb Goss, Visual Content Editor in Chief March 25, 2020

Newsstreak editor Dany T-Medhin says goodbye to her vlog after videoing a day in the life of being quarantined.

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

(UPDATED 3/24/2020 4:40 p.m.) HCPS releases information regarding school closings

Dany T Medhin and Oziel Valdez March 13, 2020

UPDATED AS OF MARCH 24, 2020, AT 4:40 P.M. As of March 13, Governor Ralph Northam has issued a closing of on site schooling for all K-12 schools in Virginia. School will not be accessible starting...

The HHS debate team stands holding their medals alongside coach Aaron Cosner after their regionals competition. The competition was held at Turner Ashby High School.

Debate wins regionals, prepares for states

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 9, 2020

The HHS Debate team traveled to the Region 5D tournament, which was held at Turner Ashby High School on Saturday, March 7. Members competed in both the Lincoln-Douglas Division and the Public Forum Division....

Junior Anttwone Washington fights for wrist control during his match against a Spotswood wrestler. The wrestling team had a match Jan. 15, 2020. The schools that participated were Spotswood, Broadway, Turner Ashby, East Rock and Harrisonburg high schools.

[Video] Underclassman standout in Wednesday’s varsity wrestling triple header

Keenan Glago and Dany T Medhin January 17, 2020

Headed into Wednesday's matches, varsity wrestling had one goal: improve. Because they are a young team, this has been the goal all year as head coach William Bower has set their focus on building for...

Junior Oddys Lockhart, freshman Nathan White and Roman  Chornablavskyi watch on as a match is taking place on the mat.

Junior Oddys Lockhart, freshman Nathan White and Roman Chornablavskyi watch on as a match is taking place on the mat.

Freshman Scott Lambert stretches before a wrestling match. Wrestling involves a lot of physical strain for Lambert. “My favorite part is that even though you are competing individually, the team is one family,” Lambert said. “[The hardest part is] how much physical training it takes to wrestle.”

[Photo] Lambert transitions to high school wrestling

February 9, 2020

Freshman Scott Lambert stretches before a wrestling match. Wrestling involves a lot of physical strain for Lambert. “My favorite part is that even though you are competing individually, the team is one...

Freshman Nathan White  stretches in between matches.

Freshman Nathan White stretches in between matches.

Coaches Billy Bower and Josh Smoot direct Anttwone Washington during his match.

Coaches Billy Bower and Josh Smoot direct Anttwone Washington during his match.

Junior Xander Collazo takes a knee as he gets checked up on by trainer Siaura Saville.

Junior Xander Collazo takes a knee as he gets checked up on by trainer Siaura Saville.

Senior Paloma Rodriguez was in second grade when her mother was detained and deported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“At first we didn’t really know what happened. My dad wasn’t telling us anything and I don’t think he knew that much either, but my mom just wasn’t there. As a kid, your mom is such an important [figure]. It’s hard waking up and her not being there,” Rodriquez said.

Rodriguez overcomes traumatic experience

Dany T Medhin, Editor November 21, 2019

“The last thing I remember was that my mom wasn’t there.” Senior Paloma Rodriguez was in second grade when her mother was detained and deported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “At...

Rain water drip

[Video] Rain is underrated

Dany T Medhin, Editor June 9, 2019

When many people look out the window and see that it’s raining, they tend to be displeased. Rainy weather can spoil outdoor plans, making it not a very popular type of weather. However, I love rain....

All photos are in chronological order and were taken by Simon Beach and Holly Bill.

[Video] Class of 2019 Graduation

Mia Constantin, Print Editor in Chief June 9, 2019

Before Graduation, the road leading up to the Convocation Center at James Madison University (JMU) was backed up with traffic made by the people who wanted to watch their children graduate. Once inside...

Seniors Glorious Njoroge, Ivanna Mensah-Agyekum, Angel Hendrix, Pierre Mbala and Salem Addisu face the banquet crowd with their certificates and stoles.

BSU hosts annual banquet to finish off the year

Dany T Medhin, Editor June 4, 2019

The Black Student Union (BSU) wrapped up the year by hosting their annual banquet to which a lot of planning and teamwork goes into. With planning starting a couple months back, the underclassmen in...

Check. Check. Checking off high school by the years.

Shanholtz reflects on sophomore year

Dany T Medhin, Editor June 4, 2019

For Maddie Shanholtz, sophmore year was a busy year. Besides being apart of other school clubs, Shanholtz had to handle volleyball in the fall along with two Advanced Placement [AP] classes throughout...

Akbari expresses himself through piano

Dany T Medhin, Editor April 9, 2019

The pianoforte,most commonly known as the piano, is an acoustic, stringed instrument that was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the 1700’s in Italy. A piano is made up of strings and hammers and...

APPLES! APPLES! APPLES!

Why apples are amazing

Dany T Medhin, Editor April 3, 2019

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Most of us know this old Welsh proverb, but it could actually be true. Apples come in many forms, colors and sizes. Red, yellow and green. Small, big and everything...

Sergeant Major Russell Wilder (second to right) and Colonel Roy McCutcheon (right) lead the front table at the annual JROTC cadet ball at the Spotswood Country Club in 2019.

JROTC holds annual cadet ball

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 16, 2019

The JROTC cadet ball is an annual event held at the Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. The head of committee, lieutenant colonel junior Amy Acosta Cruz, has been planning this along with her committee...

Sergeant Major Russell Wilder (second to right) and Colonel Roy McCutcheon (right) lead the front table at the annual JROTC cadet ball at the Spotswood Country Club in 2019.

[Photo] Forensics team hopes for expansion in upcoming years

Maren McGehee, Staff Reporter March 17, 2019

Sergeant Major Russell Wilder (second to right) and Colonel Roy McCutcheon (right) lead the front table at the annual JROTC cadet ball at the Spotswood Country Club in 2019.

Executive artistic director David Riddick and dancers Chad Henries, Wanda Christian and William Walker bow after performing "Limerick of Our Souls. "

Executive artistic director David Riddick and dancers Chad Henries, Wanda Christian and William Walker bow after performing "Limerick of Our Souls. "

Henries and Walker lift up Riddick in the second segment of the performance.

Henries and Walker lift up Riddick in the second segment of the performance.

The dancers appear solemn during the show.

The dancers appear solemn during the show.

Two dancers sit on a bench while Christian walks forward.

Two dancers sit on a bench while Christian walks forward.

The dancers form one shape as they perform a piece about a love triangle.

[Photo] Riddick Dance brings 'Limericks of Our Souls' to HHS from Hampton

February 5, 2019

The dancers form one shape as they perform a piece about a love triangle.

Christian is lifted into the air.

Christian is lifted into the air.

The dancers reach for the sky.

The dancers reach for the sky.

Two of the dancers move in unison.

Two of the dancers move in unison.

Two dancers embrace.

Two dancers embrace.

Two dancers move intertwined.

Two dancers move intertwined.

Christian kicks into the air.

Christian kicks into the air.

Bananas, bananas and more bananas!!!

Five reasons why bananas are a-peeling

Dany T Medhin, Editor January 20, 2019

Bananas are not just for monkeys. We don’t just eat bananas because we share 60% of our DNA with monkeys, though. According to Medical News Today, bananas are rich in potassium, which helps maintain...

Sophomore Caleb Goss talks to Adrian Kavazovic about writing a bio.

Sophomore Caleb Goss talks to Adrian Kavazovic about writing a bio.

Imaan Shakoor searches through HHS Media looking for examples on how to write her bio.

Imaan Shakoor searches through HHS Media looking for examples on how to write her bio.

Sophomore Simon Beach helps Ulysses Campise navigate HHS Media.

Sophomore Simon Beach helps Ulysses Campise navigate HHS Media.

Ulysses Campise and Sarah Hussein write down their thoughts on pizza option three.

Ulysses Campise and Sarah Hussein write down their thoughts on pizza option three.

Middle schoolers taste and rate different types of pizzas on the most recent workshop on Jan.8

Middle schoolers taste and rate different types of pizzas on the most recent workshop on Jan.8

Soraya Kaussler, Anne Poirot and Clare Kirwan contemplate and write down the flavors they taste from pizza option one.

Soraya Kaussler, Anne Poirot and Clare Kirwan contemplate and write down the flavors they taste from pizza option one.

Soraya Kaussler writes down the flavors she tastes and rates pizza number 2.

Soraya Kaussler writes down the flavors she tastes and rates pizza number 2.

Kamari Robinson hides under her hoodie as she stresses about wrting her bio.

Kamari Robinson hides under her hoodie as she stresses about wrting her bio.

Freshman Maya Waid and sophomore Amelia Mitchell block an oncoming hit from the Spotswood Blazers in the third set.

Freshman Maya Waid and sophomore Amelia Mitchell block an oncoming hit from the Spotswood Blazers in the third set.

Coach Hannah Bowman talks tactics with the varsity volleyball team at the end of the first set.

Coach Hannah Bowman talks tactics with the varsity volleyball team at the end of the first set.

Senior Melany Nazario subs out with senior Juliana lee  in the second set.

Senior Melany Nazario subs out with senior Juliana lee in the second set.

Junior Paula Moreira cheers on teammates during the second set against the Blazers.

Junior Paula Moreira cheers on teammates during the second set against the Blazers.

The varsity volleyball team links arms for the national anthem before their match against Spotswood High school on the 18th of October.

The varsity volleyball team links arms for the national anthem before their match against Spotswood High school on the 18th of October.

Junior Jakaya Brandon a outside hitter, warms up her arm before the game.

Junior Jakaya Brandon a outside hitter, warms up her arm before the game.

Junior Abby McCollum  tips the ball during warmups.

Junior Abby McCollum tips the ball during warmups.

The Streaks cheer as they get ready to face the Blazers of Spotswood high school.

The Streaks cheer as they get ready to face the Blazers of Spotswood high school.

The varsity volleyball team has a game plan discussion while the Spotswood blazers are warming up.

The varsity volleyball team has a game plan discussion while the Spotswood blazers are warming up.

Junior Jakaya Brandon passes the ball during warmups.

Junior Jakaya Brandon passes the ball during warmups.

When she realized her passion for being a doctor wasn't strong anymore, alumnus Yassee Pirooz found herself choosing dentistry as her future career.

Pirooz pursues dentistry career through Harvard

Dany T Medhin, Editor March 23, 2018

After saying goodbye to her high school years in 2007, Yassee Pirooz went to the University of Virginia (UVA) to do her Bachelors of science and then continued on to Harvard University to do her doctorate...

The freshman students learn about the 3D printer that is at BRCC.

The freshman students learn about the 3D printer that is at BRCC.

Freshman Emily Serna holds  a wheel that was made by the 3D printer at BRCC.

Freshman Emily Serna holds a wheel that was made by the 3D printer at BRCC.

The freshmen of On the road take a tour of BRCC.

The freshmen of On the road take a tour of BRCC.

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