Opinion: Keep the economy closed
Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
A teenager works in a fast food restaurant, considered an “essential worker.” A woman comes to the drive thru, angrily ranting to her husband about how “stupid and unnecessary” it is that the restaurant doesn’t have its lobby open. When she hands the worker her credit card, she spits at them ...
Young professionals
Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
For seniors, graduation marks the end of high school, an unforgettable period of their lives full of challenges and triumphs. But it also marks the beginning of their professional lives and careers. However, some seniors have already had the beginning; they took initiative to start up small businesses. ...
Lifting spirits one care package at a time
Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
May 12, 2020
A senior stares at their Chromebook, heaving a heavy sigh. These last few months are important to them, with events like prom, and the jump from high school life into their future. But due to the current pandemic and quarantine, these final moments have been tarnished. With their last stretch of high...
Opinion: It’s time to open up
Stacy Correra, Copy Editor
May 8, 2020
There is no denying the huge impact that COVID-19 has made on the world especially in the United States, and even more narrowly on New York. Hundreds of thousands of people have been diagnosed, and millions have been affected. In Illinois, there are nearly 50,000 confirmed cases, and over 2,000 conf...
The kindness of coronavirus
Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. Stuck at home, six feet apart, everyone is feeling its effects. With so many cancelations and disappointments, many people are finding it difficult to remain quarantined. But coronavirus has also brought good out in people. It’s brou...
Low battery
Stacy Correra, Copy Editor
May 1, 2020
A student wakes up to the alarm they set for 11:30 a.m. to check into their Schoology classes before noon so that they are counted in attendance. After checking in they go right back to sleep and don’t wake up for four more hours. Since they are not going back to school physically this semester, they...
How we watch now
Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 30, 2020
Two students are getting ready to watch a movie. They’ve both been busy with schoolwork, so it’s a relief to finally be able to wind down. But before they can start, they begin to count down, “Three, two, one!” Both click play at zero, trying to make sure they’re in-sync. For the first time...
What now?
Emma Snyder, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Athletes look forward to their sports seasons all year long. They train, practice, and prepare, making sure they are at the top of their game in hopes of success. They work with coaches, trainers, and teammates, improving their abilities and creating a stronger team. This year, athletes trained for an unexpected s...
Taking a toll
Oliver Simpson, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
On Friday, March 15, MCHS announced it would be shutting down for a week and beginning online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Shortly after, it became apparent that the school would not be reopening any time soon. When the original plan was to have one week off school due to COVID-19, students...
Parenting in a Pandemic
Michelene Havard, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
An MCHS parent wakes up early to coordinate a work schedule from home. They have to work around their teenage daughter who has digital learning days. However, they work as a team so that they do not get in each other’s way while they are working. Parents are effectively rearranging their daily lives...
Trump announces plan to re-open the U.S. economy
Kyla Henige, News Editor
April 27, 2020
Though COVID-19 has put everything on hold in the United States, President Donald Trump called for states to start opening at their own pace. In a press conference on April 16, Trump officially gave governors the right to decide whether or not their state is allowed to be opened, or if they will remain...
District 156 officials decide to end school year May 14
Chase Creech, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
With Illinois officially closing schools for the rest of the school year, MCHS has announced its own ‘End of Digital Learning Plan,’ which includes changing the last day of school to May 14. “The shutting of in-person classroom time also risks a drop in instructional time,” explains Illinois...
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