Gun reform advocates encourage student voting on 19th Columbine anniversary
“Bang, pow, bullets flying, like the speed of light as fast as lightning, seeing the ground catching my dad, man it was frightening.” This was the start of the poem by HHS junior Juniel Rodriguez,...
View ArticleDebate team takes state title
Sam Heie, William Daniel, Ritt Culbreth and Phillip Duong traveled to the state debate tournament on April 21. at Randolph Macon College. Heie and Daniel placed first in Public Forum Debate and...
View ArticleStudents are addicted to their cell phones
In the 21st century, portable cell phones have become more popular. This advancement in technology has been good for communication but not so great for addictions. In high school alone, most of the...
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Why clouds are the greatest work of art
Slideshow • 10 PhotosGarrett CashA storm building on the way to Broadway, Virginia.Close Clouds are the most beautiful thing this world has to offer. From billowing arches made by cumulonimbus clouds...
View ArticleSix reasons why plants make the best friends
From a young age, I have always had the privilege of having both a backyard garden and potted plants inside my house. Now, even a few years later, this is still the case. The only difference is that I...
View ArticleStudents donate blood at semi-annual blood drive
Virginia Blood Services holds almost 2,700 blood drives a year. Two of the 2,700 blood drives take place at Harrisonburg High School, once in the fall and once in the spring. On Apr. 23, students ages...
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D’Elia finds self identity through art
Slideshow • 3 PhotosSam HeieClockwork by junior Antonella D'EliaClose Art is what the makes the world go round for junior Antonella D’Elia. Being the main thing she turns to when things aren’t going...
View ArticleThe more sleep, the happier
The past few nights, I’ve been getting less sleep than normal. I recently returned from the journalism conference in San Francisco with the Newsstreak staff, and my sleep schedule has been pretty wonky...
View ArticleFord-Byrd balances multiple positions
Working as the executive director for non-profit organization Harrisonburg Education Foundation (HEF), Zanetta Ford-Byrd can say that her schedule is filled. But that isn’t the only reason why she...
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Outdoor Track team takes on Zack Broadway Invitational
Slideshow • 12 PhotosHolly BillFreshman Elena Luhn starts the 200m race. Close
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Parents, children of all ages enjoy the annual Spring Fling
Slideshow • 10 PhotosSam HeieAn elementary schooler blows bubbles. Children could also draw in chalk on the pavement outside the building.Close
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