Normalization of everything: misapplication of language creates confusion, ineffective activism

Allison Kim • November 2, 2021

In the past five years, “normalization,” as a word and idea, has gained currency throughout social media discourse, with people very quickly applying its use to facets of politics and activism. The term has since evolved to hold the influence it carries today as a mantra for issues calling for social reform. 

Day 39

Bailey Stover • April 25, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 39th day of social distancing exercising, learning about deaf activism and deaf culture and playing cards with her family.

From the streets to the screen

Amira McKee • October 3, 2019

The evolution of activism, protest culture in American society While scrolling through Instagram feeds, tapping through Snapchat stories or fumbling through Facebook profiles, one can’t help but stumble...

Boys’ varsity golf team prepares for districts

Jared Geyer • April 28, 2019

The boys golf team is preparing for their district meet, hoping to perform well enough to progress to the sectional and then state meet. The district meet is this Monday, April 29, at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield.

Volleyball jamboree prepares team for start of season

Bailey Stover • August 24, 2018

The Bruins tied with California High School (25-19, 20-25) and lost to local opponent BHS (24-25, 24-25) because of the jamboree’s 25 point cap.

Tragic events trigger lifelong trauma

Katie Whaley • April 18, 2018

Whole body trembling, messaging friends through quick texts and nibbling on Cheez-Its, junior Savannah Schnabel did her best to keep calm. Shocked and filled with buzzing nerves, Schnabel watched a tow vehicle drive away with her car, a 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor, hooked on the back.

Student activism promises future change

Maya Bell • April 10, 2018

Moments after the fatal shooting of 17 students and teachers in Parkland, Fla. Feb. 14, Kevin Hogg rushed to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School fearing the worst news a parent could ever receive. His...