Opinion: When is there too much? Homework tips for reducing the workload
We’ve all been there. Coming home from school, getting distracted by the TV or your phone and then not wanting to do homework. Only when it becomes 7 or 8 p.m. do you realize how much you should’ve...
View ArticleOpinion: Marching band teaches lessons to last a lifetime
“If you’re walking, you’re wrong!” The first time I heard band director Daniel Upton yell that phrase from the top of the hill in front the tennis courts was at band camp this past August. Little did I...
View ArticleWalton overcomes school bullying
History teacher Cara Walton lived in Germany from 1980 to 1983. It was there that she attended army schools for her second and third grade years. However, in 1983 her family moved to Augusta County...
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Gallery: HHS vs. Broadway basketball game
Coach Burgess storms onto the court after a controversial call by the referees. (Noah Siderhurst)Christian Whitelow shoots a free throw. (Noah Siderhurst)The Blue Streaks line up their defense. (Noah...
View ArticleDECA fundraiser beginning soon, raffle prizes
The DECA club will be sponsoring a calendar raffle for the month of February. The fundraiser will feature one winner for every day of the month for a total of 29 days. Tickets are $10 each and will be...
View ArticleOpinion: Injuries won’t take away from present enjoyment of football
For the past few years there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the dangers of playing football. As a result of this, many people will call for better safety regulations or even boycott watching...
View ArticleOpinion: Do something about the cheating epidemic
Cheating is supposed to be looked down upon. It’s said to be blameworthy: something we should never engage in. Does it not go against every moral we’re taught as children? Does it not completely...
View ArticleOpinion: State of the Union was missable, Gov. Haley was not
There was nothing really special about President Obama’s last State of the Union Address. It started out okay, but nothing new was said. President Obama talked about his record then started to attack...
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Gallery: Varsity basketball against R.E Lee ends in defeat
On Friday, Jan. 8, Harrisonburg’s varsity boys basketball team lost to Robert E. Lee. Sophomore Collin Morris attempts a free throw. (Michele Dombrowski )Junior Kajuan Madden tries to make a pass while...
View ArticleOpinion: Here’s why the Yankees need to rebuild
The New York Yankees have won 18 American League East titles, 40 American League pennants, and 27 World Series championships, but have recently fallen on a rough patch. In both 2013 and 2014, the...
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Gallery: JV boys basketball falls to Spotswood
On Monday, Jan. 11, Harrisonburg’s JV boys basketball team lost to Spotswood’s team. Freshman Angel Pacheco sets screen against Spotswood player. (Nyah Phengsitthy)Freshman Angel Pacheco is high-fived...
View ArticleOwen Stewart
Owen Stewart is a sports editor for the Newsstreak staff, and a freshman at Harrisonburg High School. Owen also live streams games for the broadcasting class. He enjoys playing, analyzing, writing...
View ArticleOpinion: Body positivity movement needs a change of focus
Simply put, the feminist movement was built on the idea of equality. For centuries women have dreamed of being treated the same as men in our society, yet have been repeatedly squashed by male...
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Gallery: Young Activists Club speaks at the city council meeting
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Young Activists of HHS Club spoke at the city council meeting in an attempt to encourage the city to move towards clean energy. The council implemented a part of the city’s...
View ArticleJV girls basketball falls to Spotswood on Monday, Jan. 11
On Monday, Jan. 11, the Harrisonburg JV girls basketball team faced off against Spotswood High School at home. Early on, the game stayed close, with Spotswood leading only 13-8 through the first...
View ArticleQ&A with former Blue Streak Landon Turner
Q: What is your favorite road stadium? A: There’s a lot of fun ones. Selfishly, I love NFL stadiums because the fans are so far back, and they can’t really bother you. I think I have to give it to...
View ArticleLittle breaks big record
On Dec. 11, freshman Samantha Little broke the school record while swimming the 200 IM. Her time was 2:26.75, which beat 2:27.12, the previous record held by her sister, Sydney Little.
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