Teachers are an important part of every student's school life. Whether the student shows interest in school or not, a teacher can change the way they view the school. Ms. Emma Smith is in her first year of teaching, teaching at Reuther Middle School and Rochester High School. Smith is excited about teaching, and so far has gone well for her. "I had really important and...

Rochester High School takes immense pride in its students. Many of which choose to pursue athletics, hence why RHS has so many successful student athletes. Although, very few athletes are given the title of team captain. These individuals (normally seniors) are designated as leaders and can act as almost assistant coaches. Dean Allen, Rochester High School’s athletic director,...

A lengthy line wraps around the cafeteria as RHS students anticipate the most delicious time of the day. Having lunch prepared at school is a luxury that students often look past. Yet, they’re always eager to file into a line with their hungry peers. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I have the school lunch menu bookmarked on my computer, and I know for a fact that school...

Our Earth consists of vast oceans making up 71% of the world. There are still lots of unexplored depths to be discovered which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is working hard to do. The oceans cover up 71% of the Earth making the other 29% covered by land. The ocean does wonders for the human race. It helps to feed us, control our climate, transport us...

Watching TV shows is a favorite pastime for a lot of people. It is a form of entertainment that defies generations, bringing together families and friends. It is also a form of relaxation and decompression for others. As streaming services became more popular, the old ways of watching tv shows on live television began to die out. The immediate access to watch episode after...

It's midday in Rio, 3 p.m in Qatar, and 4 p.m in France. People all over the world gather around their TVs to witness FIFA’s 2022 World Cup final; France v.s Argentina. The World Cup tournament included 32 nations from all over the world placed in eight groups of four teams. Every team is fighting to score in order to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament. The...

As 2022 came to an end, the excitement for the sequel of “Avatar” definitely did not. It's been over a decade since the release of the first “Avatar," and fans have been eager for the second one to hit theaters. When the 2009 film made its appearance for the first time in theaters, it was clear that “Avatar” would be recognized around the world. Director James...

As the new year begins, so does the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Though they typically don’t last for long, resolutions can provide motivation and growth to those who follow them. Resolutions come in all different forms, ranging from vision boards to a written goal. If you’re looking for inspiration for your 2023 resolution, here are some examples from...

As humans, the seasons really do have an affect on both our bodies and our minds. And being in tune with ourselves requires us to also be in tune with what’s happening in the world. Each season symbolizes something different about life- things that are actually meant to be physically embraced in order to truly feel alive. For example, the spring is for coming back to life-...

In the city of Detroit during this day and age, it's common to see our pro-sports teams have an upsetting end to their season. For the past decades all Detroit teams have failed to be very successful, and impress their waiting fans itching for something good to happen. But, this football season those true fans were given hope, as the Detroit Lions made a run that was unlike...

The production of Anything Goes is in full swing as cast and crew dedicate time towards making the musical as close to perfection as possible. The cast has rehearsed the show multiple times in an effort to make it flawless before dress rehearsals begin. The dedication is nothing short of incredible while the cast has been preparing to perform the show later this month. Mr....

For many students, parents have a huge impact when it comes to making important decisions. Come senior year, we have one of the biggest decisions to make of our lives: college.  There are so many factors that come into play when preparing for the future: where you want to live, how much it will cost to live there, and how much student debt you might end up with. However, these...