Nooks Coming to a Library Near You!
Audrey Rowland, Writer
May 23, 2013
This year, the Madison school district updated its technology, implementing Wifi in its elementary, middle and high schools. Although still in the process of working the kinks out of the Wifi plan, Madison is continuing to move ahead technologically. Next year, MHS plans to test out several... (more...)
Matilda the Musical, Reviewed
Audrey Rowland, Writer
May 9, 2013
Matilda the Musical, a Broadway take on Roald Dahl’s classic novel, has been playing at the Shubert Theater since April 11, 2013. Transplanted from London’s West End, where it garnered rave reviews and a record-breaking 7 Olivier Awards (the British version of the Tony Awards), Matilda... (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... (more...)
Where to Go for St. Patrick’s Day
Audrey Rowland, Writer
March 15, 2013
On March 17, everyone is Irish, if only for the day. When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around in America, kindergartners search for leprechauns in the classroom, the Chicago River runs green and bars have to start turning people away. Now mostly celebrated as a secular holiday, St. Patrick’s... (more...)
Olympic Hero or Murderer?
Audrey Rowland, Writer
February 27, 2013
Oscar Pistorius, hero of the 2012 Summer Olympics, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. On the morning of Valentine’s Day, police were called to Pistorius’ house in South Africa after neighbors heard shouting and gunshots. They discovered Steenkamp’s body shot... (more...)
Inauguration Performer Killed
Audrey Rowland, Writer
February 6, 2013
On January 1st, 2013, Barack Obama was sworn in to his second term as president, with an inauguration celebration that featured entertainment ranging from Beyoncé to the King College Prep marching band. In his inaugural address, President Obama described the work that must be done, which includes... (more...)
Record Number of Journalists Jailed in 2012
Audrey Rowland, Writer
January 16, 2013
2012 was a record-breaking year. Unfortunately, one of the records broken was the number of photographers, editors and reporters jailed. Smashing the previous high of 185 imprisoned, 232 journalists began the countdown to New Year’s in jail. While these prisons are scattered in 27 different... (more...)
NRA’s Response to Sandy Hook
Audrey Rowland, Writer
January 8, 2013
Without pausing for a single question from the press, the NRA convention on December 21 stressed their belief in the importance of the right to bear arms. With a defensive tone, Wayne Lapierre, the NRA’s executive vice president, reiterated the importance of an armed society, claiming “the... (more...)
After the Campaign, a Life Beyond the Presidency
Audrey Rowland, Writer
December 11, 2012
At the Republican National Convention in August, Mitt Romney, surrounded by zealous supporters, was the center of attention. After the election, he’s been relegated to the outskirts of public view. Since losing the presidency, he’s also lost thousands of Facebook followers, as graphed by... (more...)
In Line for Breaking Dawn Part Two
Audrey Rowland, Writer
November 28, 2012
You’ve read all the books, memorized all four movies, and your Team Edward/Jacob T-shirt matches your custom-made socks. You’ve been waiting for the November 16 release of Breaking Dawn Two since the credits rolled at the close of Part One. As you stand in line for tickets, here are four... (more...)
Balancing Work and School
Audrey Rowland, Writer
November 7, 2012
Many Madison High School students can be found in front of cash registers and behind countertops after school, working in and around town. Citing reasons like making extra money or getting good experience, students work at a variety of stores; sophomore Georgia Turvey is a Hallmark employee,... (more...)
Spirit Squad: Support or Sexism?
Audrey Rowland, Writer
October 22, 2012
Girls cheer, stuck on the sidelines, providing snacks and support while the guys play. This may look like a scene out of the 1950s, but it’s the twenty-first century at Madison High School. Spirit Squad is a system set up for seniors to promote school enthusiasm, and to provide athletes with... (more...)
Fighting AIDS in NYC
Audrey Rowland, Writer
October 12, 2012
The 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market drew crowds, streets lined with tables and full of people. On September 23, various Broadway shows and other theater groups assembled from Times Square to 46th Avenue to West 44th to raise money for the fight against AIDS. Navigating through the packed street,... (more...)
German is Still Here?
Audrey Rowland, Writer
September 20, 2012
In its last year of being, many don’t know it’s still here. But for five students at Madison High School, Advanced Placement German class is an academic reality. Having met in a multitude of classrooms with a variety of teachers, German students are used to learning in different environments.... (more...)