Top Ten Sports Movies
One of the best ways to tell a story, whether true or made-up, is through a movie. Just like movies of other genres, some sports movies fall short when it comes to telling a story, and others stand...
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Virginia Secretary of Education visits GEAR UP students
Slideshow • 8 PhotosNyah PhengsitthyGEAR UP students and coordinators give Qarni a red-sea t-shirt as a gift for visiting. Close Standing for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate...
View ArticlePoirot brings national religious event to a local level
With the sun rising above them, over 20 students held hands around the flagpole Wednesday morning, Sept. 26. Senior Gabe Poirot, who hosts religious meetings in the library conference room before...
View ArticleThompson breaks HHS golf record
The All-District golf team has been dominated by boys for the past five years. Seeing a girl make the fifth or sixth seed is unusual and any seed higher is an outlier. Junior Jane Thompson is an...
View ArticleNestlé should be avoided for abusive practices
There are products that we use in everyday life for which we don’t even begin to think about how they were made. No one asks if the people who made their clothes were paid for their work. No one asks...
View Article“Empire of the Sun“ proves Spielberg’s greatest work
“Schindler’s List” is widely considered Steven Spielberg’s best historical drama, but I believe one of his lesser known projects deserves the title place. I strongly believe “Empire of the Sun” (1987)...
View ArticleHermes follows STEM passion through technology-related clubs
Sophomore Henry Hermes has always been interested in all things STEM related. Throughout his school career, he has taken any opportunity that has come his way. Ever since he was a child, he has been...
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Streaks run through Little Giants at Bridgeforth
Slideshow • 21 PhotosNoah SiderhurstSenior Marcus Robinson-Jenkins powers towards the end zone. The Streaks defeated the Little Giants of Waynesboro 50-7 on Saturday, Sept. 29 at JMU's Bridgeforth...
View ArticleSwimming is a sport
Swimming is a sport. When I say swimming, I don’t mean just floating around with your friends and relaxing or playing games. I mean the intense, competitive sport of swimming. There is no arguing this....
View ArticleMinorities deserve more representation in film industry
In a decade of growing acceptance, you’d think racial representation in film would be better, however, that’s not the case. According to a study by USC, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups were 29.2%...
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Varsity volleyball defeats Rappahannock 3-1
Slideshow • 14 PhotosSophie SallahCoach Hannah Bowman-Hrasky discusses strategy in the third set. The Streaks fell short 13-25 at the end of the set. Close
View ArticleBaking makes rewarding, if difficult, hobby
Over the summer, my little brother, Tommy, and I had a lot of free time on our hands. Swim practice was over at 11 a.m., after which we had the rest of the day to do whatever we wanted. However, since...
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Week 4 Power Rankings: Last season’s contenders continue to struggle as...
With the first quarter of the NFL season out of the way, it’s safe to say that this year is shaping up to be an interesting one. Only two undefeated teams remain, and just one team is currently...
View ArticleDogs prove loyal friends
There is nothing I love more than my dog. I know this seems like an overstatement, but I truly believe there is nothing that could make me as happy as my dog makes me. He is a constant companion, a...
View ArticleChapter 2: Administration responds to rise in Juul use
Teenage use of nicotine vapes has exploded in the course of a short year, and it’s almost entirely attributable to one device: the Juul. The sleek design and celebrity endorsement has extended the...
View ArticleChapter 1: Students fight with peer pressure and addiction
It was about halfway through last school year when John Williams* first saw Juul use skyrocket. His use of the USB-shaped electronic cigarette was social at first. “It was one of those things that one...
View ArticleAndy Kohen runs for reelection to complete unfinished business
Finishing unfinished business is why current Vice Chair Andy Kohen is running for reelection to the Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board. Kohen was first elected to the school board in...
View ArticleColor Guard deserves more credit
A marching band strides down the street during a parade, all in perfect little lines, moving in unison. Behind them follows the color guard. You’ve seen them. The “flag twirlers.” They whip their flags...
View ArticleClass jewelry isn’t worth the cost
Every year students are informed about the opportunity to purchase class jewelry. Students can choose from a wide variety, such as necklaces, lockets or the classic, rings. Here are six reasons why I...
View ArticleO’Fallon has high hopes as soccer preseason starts
Senior Mikaela O’Fallon is close to starting her final year of high school soccer. She plans on attending preseason soccer practices to prepare her for the upcoming season. “So this year [for...
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