Friday Fives: How to Stay Motivated
Peyton Rubenstein, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Countless publications and polls, such as Buzzfeed and the Washington Post have counted February as being the “worst month of the year.” The end of the holiday season leaves many without celebrations to look forward to — the days are short and cold and a third quarter slump can kick in for students...
Friday Fives: Valentine’s Day
Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
As Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, hearts, roses and chocolates fill store shelves in various shades of red and pink. This year, Valentine’s Day is on an Early Release Friday. For those without a date, here are some of the Messenger’s top picks of alternative Valentine’s Day festivities:&...
The Editors’ Room Podcast- On In-Depth Reporting (Part One)
Jackson Estwanick, Kavya Jain, and Cassie Sun
February 12, 2020
On this episode of the Editors' Room Podcast, Jackson and Kavya sit down for the first time in the new decade to share their tips on in-depth reporting and different methods of quality storytelling. They also brainstorm new activities to help production staff members grow as reporters. The Editors'...
Song Review: Get Your Wish
Ella Musial, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
“Get Your Wish” by Porter Robinson sends an important message about taking life easy and not worrying about being perfect. The single was released Jan. 30 and is a promising comeback for the DJ. The song is about a perfectionist who wants to make their life better, but cannot control their desire t...
Review: Just Mercy
Aarushi Bute, Business Manager
February 11, 2020
I had never really been in tears due to a movie until I saw “Just Mercy.” The experience didn’t just leave me teary-eyed, it also left me with a gut feeling to do more, to inspire change. Set in the late 1900s at Montgomery, Alabama, “Just Mercy” follows the true story of a black lawyer fig...
Center Stage Competes at Smith-Cotton Show Me Classic
Kailin Zhang, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2020
From emotional ballads to high-energy dance numbers, Center Stage members performed five mash-up songs onstage at the Smith-Cotton Show Me Classic competition Feb. 1. As part of Center Stage, Elise Ambler, junior, said she was thrilled when Center Stage placed at the competition, especially a...
Tea Traditions: Examining tea from cultures around the world
Sarah Harris, Associate Editor
February 6, 2020
Within the United States, tea is an agent for relaxation and detoxing the body. However, within other cultures around the world tea has a greater cultural significance. After water, tea is the second most consumed drink. In Taiwanese culture, tea is a staple drink. Tea trees are native to Taiwan, and a ...
Photo Gallery: German students participate in New Year’s tradition
Jackson Estwanick, Executive Producer
February 4, 2020