Opinion: Marijuana should only be used medically
Imagine your most loved one lying on a hospital bed in a terrible condition, intensely suffering and in extreme pain. Your loved one needs medicine and the one that can help the most is not available...
View ArticleOpinion: The Martian wasn’t perfect, but pretty close
Space is a fascinating place, and humans have always wanted to explore and find out more and more information about this other world. In the movie The Martian, Matt Damon plays the role of Mark Watney....
View ArticleOpinion: Don’t abuse the internet, social media
I ask myself very often what life would be like without internet and social media. There are many pros and cons to not having electronics in your life. Imagine if there were no smartphones, iPods,...
View ArticleSecond day of “Aida” auditions completed
There are three days to audition for this year’s musical, “Aida”. Of the three consecutive choices, 34 actors and actresses decided on Nov. 17 as their audition date. For freshman Katie Botticelli,...
View ArticleVideo: Seniors talk about audition process for Aida
Seniors Andy King and Laura Ruple auditioned for Aida on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Both received callbacks.
View ArticleSophomores take trip to Massanutten Regional Governor’s School
At 8:20 on Nov. 9 potential applicants for the Massanutten Regional Governor’s School left HHS from the main office and journeyed over to Mount Jackson, Virginia (an hour long drive) to tour the school...
View ArticleHHS provided the annual Flu Vaccine for its staff members
Every year, HHS provides the annual flu vaccine to the faculty. Staff members met at the library on November 12, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to get their shot. The flu vaccine is paid for through the...
View ArticleOpinion: The United States and ISIS
ISIS emerged in 1999 as a small religious group of radical thinkers. They were made the small fish in the pond because of Al-Qaeda and their attacks on the US in 2001. Only in the last two to three...
View ArticleRecognition Gone Wrong
Recently, there was a tragedy that we are all well aware of, the terrorist attacks in Paris. This bombarding of the city of Paris did a lot more than just kill hundreds of people, but it woke up the...
View ArticleAida cast list posted to expectant auditionees
On Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 12:00 p.m., the musical cast list was supposed to be posted online to over 90 eager students who had auditioned for the musical, “Aida”. However, even more suspense was created...
View ArticleFrom Long to Short: A Hair Journey
I chopped it off. Recently I made a significant change to my appearance. I was looking at pinterest and my eyes were drawn to a particular hairstyle; a young woman with wavy brown hair cut into a...
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Gallery: Nov. 19 volleyball banquet
The volleyball banquet was on Nov. 19. Players and all parents were invited to come. Statistics were given and all players were recognized by how well they did throughout the season. Senior Lettie Rose...
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Gallery: Musical rehearsals begin
Choir teacher Ms. Houff plays ‘My Strongest Suit’ for the female artists. (Christa Cole) (Christa Cole)Laura Ruple sings in her assigned spot due to her role as ‘Nehebka’. (Christa Cole)Mary Hallet...
View ArticleVideo: All District band auditions
District Band auditions were held Saturday, December 5th at Turner Ashby High School School. Lizet Muñiz is a sophomore trying out for district band for the first time. “You walk in and there is a big...
View ArticleSSB begin holiday volunteering with bell-ringing
Streaks Serve the ’Burg (SSB) has began participation in their annual Christmas volunteer opportunities. One of the things they participated in was on Dec. 12. The activity was bell-ringing for the...
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Photo Gallery: Varsity Basketball vs. James Wood
Junior Christian Whitelow and sophomore Stedman Clark turn around to watch the inbound pass. (Owen Stewart )Junior Christian Whitelow defends James Wood senior Randolph Johnson. (Owen Marshall )Junior...
View ArticleOpinion: Rath will take dogs over cats any day
People ask me all the time whether I like dogs or cats better. It is a common question used for elementary school surveys, essay topics and even once on a SOL. My answer is simple; dogs are better. I...
View ArticleGame Wrap-Up: Varsity girl’s basketball falls to TA
The Turner Ashby Knights defeated the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks 75-43 in a girls varsity basketball game on Dec. 15, Tuesday night. The game was all Knights from the beginning, as Turner Ashby jumped...
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