Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist Our Earth is important! International holiday Earth Day 2018 will take place on April 22. It should be a day to support environmental protection and appreciate this beautiful living sphere that we call the Earth. Here… Read More ›
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Frazier from the Field: Soccer team struggles to replace goalie
Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Despite expectations from fellow goalkeepers and herself, freshman Sonia Bergfeld took to the pitch to play full time in the first game of the season against Liberty (Wentzville) at Lou Fusz Soccer Park on March 23…. Read More ›
‘Sweatshirt’ singer performs at The Pageant
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist I stood amongst the countless Sartorians who had gathered to see their idol in the flesh– renowned musician, social media star and actor Jacob Sartorius at The Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 10. Sartorius signed with RCA… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Scribblenauts Showdown’ punctuates lack of creativity
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist When a franchise’s future is handed to a different creator, it can take that series in interesting new directions. However, “Scribblenauts Showdown” is a word of warning that a new direction isn’t always the best. The… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Educate to destigmatize eating disorders
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist News flash: eating disorders are a disease. I know it’s hard to picture something Hollywood glamorizes so much as a bad thing, but yes, it’s true: eating disorders are a disease, and a fairly common one… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Legalizing marijuana would benefit the U.S.
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Making marijuana legal would greatly benefit the United States economically and politically. It would also increase safety for its citizens. This doesn’t mean I’m necessarily promoting the use of marijuana, rather explaining the advantages of its… Read More ›
Josie’s Journal: Black journalists need recognition
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist During Black History Month, people recognize well-known African American figures in history who fought for or took steps towards racial equality: Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Harriet Tubman, etc. However, African-American… Read More ›
Josie’s Journal: Importance of support for survivors grows
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist Amidst the growing movements such as “#metoo” and “Time’s Up,” many survivors of sexual assault and abuse have bravely come forward to share their stories. Growing exposure to sexual assault stories has been met with support and… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Review: ‘Animal Crossing Pocket Camp’ fumbles mobile transition
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Nintendo’s foray into mobile gaming succeeded by scaling down beloved games for mobile while retaining the key elements of their predecessors. However, its latest mobile release, “Animal Crossing Pocket Camp,” is missing the wrong elements. Animal… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Discrimination against AIDS must end
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist People with HIV and AIDS are treated unfairly, mainly because of the misinformation. Many people are so confused they don’t realize that AIDS and HIV are not exactly the same thing. HIV is a virus that… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: Is vaping really better for your health?
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time to tackle a difficult topic: vaping. In theory e-cigarettes are a great idea. They were created to help smokers quit, and they don’t have any tobacco (which… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: Women’s swim dives into new State changes
Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Womens’ swim will be top 20 at State this year. “I think we’re going to show how good we are and surprise everyone,” senior swimmer Isi Albers said. The five dominant swimmers on the team are… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Mega Man returns for 30th anniversary
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Mega Man, the super fighting robot and undisputed champion of classic platforming games, is set to make his grand return for his 30th anniversary in “Mega Man 11,” coming late 2018. The Mega Man series has… Read More ›
Frazier from the Field: XC runs at State for 9 consecutive years
Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Cross country made it to State nine years in a row despite turmoil, hardship and performance. “The goal was to get to State and run well there; we only achieved one and a half of that,”… Read More ›
Ellie’s Expression: America needs tougher gun laws
Eleanor Marshall Opinion Columnist Recent events in Las Vegas have brought to light the issues our country has regarding gun rights. On one hand, it’s our right to have a gun. The Second Amendment says so. On the other hand,… Read More ›
Josie’s Journal: Hashtag creates empathy, advocates for victims
Josie Krueger Entertainment Columnist Countless social media users have come forward to share their experiences, their opinions, and their thoughts on sexual violence and misconduct through social media using the hashtag, “#metoo” in the past weeks of October. This “#metoo”… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Review: Hats off to ‘Super Mario Odyssey’
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist For over 30 years, Mario has revolutionized gaming, from his arcade origins in “Donkey Kong” to the groundbreaking “Super Mario 64.” He’s not stopping anytime soon if his newest adventure, “Super Mario Odyssey,” is evident. To… Read More ›