Senioritis: An Epidemic of Epic Proportions
Celeste Post, A&E Editor
March 28, 2013
As winter thaws so does our concentration. An epidemic inevitably takes over Madison High School every year. It’s known as senioritis! If you notice yourself slacking in class and homework due tomorrow is suddenly “do tomorrow,” then you are displaying the early symptoms of senioritis.... Read more »
Smells Like School Spirit!
Madeline Watson, Writer
March 28, 2013
It’s that time of year again! Birds are chirping and the sun is shining through partly cloudy skies, melting last week’s snow. And with spring comes Spirit Week, which occurred just last week. It began on Monday, March 18th. The usual enthusiastic voice during morning announcements encouraged the... Read more »
‘The Book of Mormon’ Never A Musical Classic
Grace Johnson-DeBaufre, Op-Ed Editor
March 28, 2013
I got to see The Book of Mormon on Broadway the other day and though I love the musical and think it’s thoroughly enjoyable, it will never be a true Broadway classic. The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (best known for creating South Park) and Robert Lopez... Read more »
The Music Man: Backstage Edition
Tori Pederson, Writer
March 27, 2013
While the lights shined on the performing actors and actresses on stage as they brought River City, Iowa to life in the performance of the Music Man, back in the dark, there was a whole different show going on. The stage crew of the Music Man worked feverishly alongside the actors to perfect the show.... Read more »
Prom with the Stars
Audrey Rowland, Writer
March 27, 2013
Everyone wants the perfect prom experience, from the dress to the flowers to the date. But while most seniors keep to the nearby area for their dates, others look to the stars. “It was a spontaneous decision,” senior Becca Johnson noted regarding her experience asking the lead singer of Timeflies... Read more »
Local New Jersey Resident Wins Jackpot
Maura Fennelly, Feature Editor
March 27, 2013
This past Monday afternoon, a fellow New Jersey resident, Pedro Quezada officially won the $338 million Powerball jackpot. The 45 year-old bought the lucky ticket at Eagle Liquor store in his hometown of Passaic, New Jersey. Neighbors have described Quezada as a “soft-spoken, determined, hard-working,... Read more »
SmashBurger Success
Emily Fritze, Writer
March 27, 2013
Last Tuesday, March 19th, Project Aware held a fundraiser at SmashBurger. The fundraiser was held from 5 PM to 9 PM at SmashBurger where students could go buy dinner and, if the student showed a Project Aware flyer or a digital flyer on his or her phone, 20% of the price of their meal would be given... Read more »
Battling Cram Culture at MHS
Stevie Laferriere, Sports Editor
March 27, 2013
The hardest part about third marking period junior year is remembering to breathe. As hellish weeks of relentless assignments and exhausting series of examinations pass by, an involved, high-achieving junior has make sacrifices. The first thing go is sleep, which may drop to three or four hours on hectic... Read more »
Miami Madness
Ethan Tannen, Writer
March 27, 2013
It’s March now, and for basketball fans across the country, that means it’s time for March Madness. For many, the electrified pace and “all or nothing” attitude associated with the college tournament is a refreshing reminder of the sport they fell in love with. These fans feel that the NBA, on... Read more »
Life Without an iPhone: A Personal Story
Lainie Rowland, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2013
Living sans iPhone at Madison High School can take a social toll on a person. You’re automatically exiled from “group chats,” banned from “Snapchatting” and incapable of tweeting at any given moment. People assume that, without an iPhone, you’re at a disadvantage.... Read more »