During quarantine, people were bored out of their minds. What did thousands decide to pick up? Video games. The game Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch became a popular choice for many. With nothing else to do, senior Ian Hudnall began playing the game in late March. “I had played previous games in the… Continue reading Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to excite students
Author: Faith Peebles, Editor-in-chief
Thrift craze promises cash
During quarantine, I added almost 100 pieces to my closet, and it did not cost me a thing. In January and February, my boyfriend and I began casually thrifting. We went to different Goodwills around Greenwood with the hope of finding cool vintage clothes. The rising trend of sustainable shopping had us busy searching for… Continue reading Thrift craze promises cash
Students get creative with masks
Pencils, notebooks, highlighters and masks—for students worldwide, school supply shopping looked a little different this summer. “It was two days before school started, and I only had like two or three masks. My siblings had like two or three too, and my mom was freaking out because we were going around to stores trying to… Continue reading Students get creative with masks
Christmas annoys customers
Every year, the holiday season arrives—Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but never in chronological order. By the time October and November roll around, shoppers know to expect stores everywhere pushing Christmas items. This is a polarizing decision, as some believe this is too early to be thinking about decking the halls. “The first time I see… Continue reading Christmas annoys customers
Streaming services compete for students’ attention
Entertainment dominates high schoolers worldwide, and GHS is no exception. Streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, and Apple Music can be found on a majority of students’ phones, and these apps truly impact the lives of those who utilize them. “I listen to music typically just about every hour of the day, but I’d say I… Continue reading Streaming services compete for students’ attention
Student athletes invest in their future
For many girls on the volleyball team, joining a club team is their key to success in the sport after high school. “School volleyball is more of going and winning, trying to get the highest in the county or to sectionals, and club is more towards trying to get recruited to play in college and… Continue reading Student athletes invest in their future
The Farewell leads to tears
The Farewell is a movie about an Asian family, directed by an Asian woman and starring a female Asian lead. If that seemed like too many Asians, trust me, it’s not. The movie centers around Billi, a young woman living in New York. She and her parents immigrated to America when she was six years… Continue reading The Farewell leads to tears
Students get ready for prom
April brings the promise of spring showers, big dresses and expensive suits. It is prom season, and this year is going to include some changes. The Prom theme is rustic romance, and Student Council members are excited to change it up. “I think this year’s Prom is going to be a little bit fancier than… Continue reading Students get ready for prom
