Many think that December is all about the Christmas holiday; which is shown by many decorations in most of the stores around this time of year, but other religious holidays come into play as well. For instance, the Jewish faith’s Hanukahh. Hanukahh also know as the Festival of Lights, an eight day Jewish holiday commemorating the redediction of the Holy...

Every Halloween season thousands of people go through haunted houses, testing the limits of their fear.  However, not many people take the time to look and see the person behind the masks and bloody make-up and realize how much work the actors, make-up artists, and the rest of the crew put into putting the house together.   “I love going to haunted houses...

Photo: Seniors, Luqman Adeniyi and Mackenna Lytten pose for pictures after they were named Homecoming King and Queen. Evening had arrived, and the lights beamed down upon the Homecoming court as they glided across the field. Everyone in the crowd held their breath in anticipation of the announcement of king and queen. The nominees were ready for the shock, but...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month happens every October and this year is the 25th anniversary for it in The United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, other than skin cancer, and it’s the second leading cause in death of women in the U.S after lung cancer. Breast cancer is caused by a malignant tumor that develops in the ducts of one or...

Photo: Senior, Rayna Smith spends her lunch time studying for a test. Students from districts across the country took the PSAT and NMSQT in 2010; Senior, Rayna Smith was recently chosen as a semi-finalist among 1.5 million juniors who took the test that year.  “I was having trouble with my schedule at the beginning of the year, so I went to the counselor to...

Photo: Senior, Rebecca Rangel holds a pamplet from her favorite university. It is the time of the year for juniors and seniors to begin focusing on the after life, meaning after high school. High school is stressful in itself, and with the added pressures of applying to colleges and applying for scholarships, it can seem impossible to get everything accomplished...

Photo: Senior, Andi Rodriguez hugs her dad, Jerry Rodriguez, at a family barbecue. National Hispanic Heritage month began September 15 and will last until October 15. This is a holiday where America celebrates the contributions and cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans. National Hispanic Heritage month starts on September 15 because it is the Independence...

Photo: The official score from the first blackout win three years ago; represented on the 2009 t-shirts. Blackout has been a tradition here ever since 2002, and Summit became the school’s first in-district rivals. “When the school split in 2002 and Summit opened, it became our very first rival school,” Assistant Principal, Mr. Vopal...

It’s over. With only a week left of summer vacation, many students will spend their final days getting ready for school or having as much fun as possible before school starts. Many students are opting to spend what little time they have left to hang out with friends. “Some of my friends are in college already and I’ve been spending my time with them,”...

Bethany Berryhill is an MHS student who chooses to wear a ring to represent her vow to remain pure until marriage. “I wear a purity ring because it is a symbol of the promise I made to my future husband to not have sex until marriage,” senior Berryhill said. Berryhill’s decision reflects her Christian values. “I am a Christian,”...

Money makes the world go around, but in this economy, it is becoming harder and harder for students to earn some green. It seems like these days everyone knows someone looking for a job, but looking is only the first step. A lot of hard work is required to get a job. Junior Cristin Cavallo has been looking for a job for a few months now. “Looking for jobs...

Every year on February 14th, America celebrates Valentine’s Day. The origins of this widely celebrated holiday are unknown, but some believe it is celebrated to commemorate St. Valentine, a Roman clergyman who was executed on February 14th, 270 AD for marrying couples against the mandate of the emperor. Whether or not people like it, Valentine’s Day...

Hey everyone! Today was our last day, now we get out of school for Winter Break, so please, do not come to school on Monday. School will resume on January 3rd. Everyone have a safe holiday, and have fun! What are you doing over the holiday break? Do you want to snow? Are you going to make a New Years’ resolution? Make sure to leave your comments below,...

The holidays are sneaking up on us, and we all know they are filled with incessant candy, cakes, and pies; typically unhealthy treats. Most people approach the holidays with the mind set that they will gain a few pounds, but that is not always the case. There are many healthy ways to make yummy treats by using whole wheat flour, pure cane sugar, skim milk,...