The Next Stage of the War on Terror
Stevie LaFerriere, writer
May 23, 2013
On May 23rd, President Barack Obama will announce an imminent restriction on the use of unmanned drone strikes and a renewal to his postponed effort to close the prison at Guantanomo Bay, with plans to return some detainees to their home countries and to lift the ban on sending them home to Yemen.... Read more »
Oklahoma Tornado Raises Safety Questions
Jane Collins, Junior Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2013
On Monday, May 20th, the town of Moore, Oklahoma was devastated by a category EF5 tornado, the highest rating on the scale. With winds of more than 200 miles per hour and a path of destruction about 20 miles long, the tornado stayed on land for almost 40 minutes. 24 people have been reported dead, with... Read more »
Bye Bye Free Movie Tuesday
Kayla Fennelly
May 23, 2013
For all avid movie goers who have not yet heard the news, free movie tuesday benefits for all Optimum Rewards holders will be ending on May 28th as a result of the sale of Clearview Cinemas, and the everyday discount ticket benefit will be ending on May 31st. According to Optimum, new benefits will be... Read more »
Kidnapped Women Found 10 Years Later
Jane Collins, Junior Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2013
A ten-year-long nightmare ended on Monday, May 6th, when Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and her daughter were rescued from their captors at a neighborhood house in Cleveland, Ohio. Many of the details are unclear, but police are reporting that Berry, 27, her daughter, 6, DeJesus, 23, and... Read more »
The 10th Annual Madison 5k Attracts a Tremendous Crowd
May 9, 2013
Top Male and Female Spots Captured by MHS Students Madison, NJ (May 7, 2013) – The weather was perfect on Sunday, May 5th when the bull horn sounded at 10am to start the 10th Annual Madison 5K Run/Walk. Students, seniors and even a few canines took off to run the 3.1 mile course. At 11am, the Kids’... Read more »
Chris Christie Drops Pounds as 2016 Looms
Emily Fritze, Writer
May 9, 2013
The famous governor of New Jersey, known to many as an overweight politician, may not be overweight for much longer. Three months ago Christie underwent a weight loss banding treatment that resulted in him losing forty pounds. While many are claiming hypocrisy from a man who once said, “ I doubt it... Read more »
MHS Blood Drive
Maddie Dunn, Reporter
April 29, 2013
Madison High School continues to give back, in their recent participation with a Red Cross blood drive. Students were encouraged to give blood Tuesday, April 23, 2013 blocks one and two in the main gym. The Red Cross had many volunteers hosting the drive, along with Madison High Students who volunteered... Read more »
Gun Buyback Programs Gain Popularity
April 26, 2013
In the wake of tragedies that shook the nation, like the mass murder of 26 innocent children and adults in Newtown, CT and the killing of 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, the United States has been looking for ways to limit senseless murders by guns. While much of the legislation that may... Read more »
North Korean Aggression: A Possible Explanation
Stevie LaFerriere, Writer
April 26, 2013
On March 11, 2013 a spokesperson for the North Korean military announced that the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953 is being “scrapped.” As the month came to a close, North Korea cut its military hotline with South Korea, and on April 10, a U.S. official claims that another North... Read more »
Madison Cracks Down on Underage Drinking
Tori Pederson, Writer
April 26, 2013
Madison has officially put a ban on underage drinking in homes. The police have begun to crack down on underage drinking in Madison, creating new punishments for those caught. This includes fines and possible license suspension. This new law will make it illegal for underage people to drink, even in... Read more »