The right of same sex marriage has brought up much news and controversy over the last couple years. So far, out of the 50 states, 35 are allowing same sex. However, that leaves fifteen states which still have bans. Some of the states are in the process of getting the bans repealed, but most remaining… Read More States With Legalized Same Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Nov. 20, a gunman burst into the Strozier Library at Florida State University. He was identified as an FSU 2005 graduate named Myron May. According to Tallahassee’s mayor Andrew Gillum, the Florida State and Tallahassee police department were on the scene within three to five minutes of the first notification of the gunman.… Read More Shooting at Florida State University Leaving Many Terrified
Just hearing the song on the radio, you can tell “Take Me to Church” has a deeper meaning than many of the popular songs heard today. However, the music video has instantly hit another level, from the symbolism of the chained box to the gruesome treatment of the characters. The video is focused around the… Read More More Than a Song
A’s To the start of winter sports. At least someone is out there working off those Christmas cookies. To the NHS food drive. Y’all put the giving in thanksgiving. To The Crucible. Our school is officially the future Hollywood. F’s To freezing cold football games. We go out to support the team and half of… Read More Dec. 5
The film adaptation of the last novel in The Hunger Games trilogy is finally here. But here’s the catch: it’s split into two parts. Mockingjay, Part 1 opened at Number One in the box office, grossing $480 million worldwide in the first ten days of its release. Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Jennifer Lawrence,… Read More MockingjYea or Nay?
On Nov. 20, Ledyard’s PALESTRA club hosted a 3v3 soccer tournament to raise money for Toys for Tots. Six teams participated in the tournament, competing with three members at a time playing indoor soccer for the first place title. “PALESTRA’s aim is to change our world through sport,” PALESTRA advisor Eric Person said. “I think… Read More PALESTRA Hosts 3v3 Soccer Tournament
Over the past few years, the gay rights movement has made many strides towards equality. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which exclusively allowed civil recognition of heterosexual couples, unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees equal protection. Since then, several court rulings took… Read More Has the LGBT Movement Won?
The season started on Sept. 9 at Plainfield High, and the Boys’ Cross Country team was ready. The meet was putty in their hands, holding a win against Plainfield and Stonington. Then, the season fast forwarded to the end: one senior competing at New England’s. Senior Bryce Hedman glided over the finish line with a… Read More Watch Us Go
As fall sports come to an end, the volleyball season is just beginning to heat up. Throughout the season, it was a learning experience for everyone, starting with new captains, senior Jenny Nohara and senior Michelle Klinikowski, as well as adjusting to a team half new to varsity. “I am beyond proud of what my… Read More Volleyball Team Enjoys Successful Season
YUGA President junior Rachelle Robeson had a clear vision for the final day of the “Because I Am a Girl” campaign. The goal was to have a school wide pink out so that students could show their support for girls’ rights all over the world. “It was really great to see how many people get… Read More A Club With a Vision
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