Science Club participates in PRESF competition
By FIONA MURPHY – After countless hours of doing field work, laboring over equations, graphs, spreadsheets, and scientific conclusions, IHS Science Club competitors finally saw their efforts pay off at the 2017 Pittsburgh Regional Engineering and Science Fair (PRESF) this past March. On Friday March 31, individual students, as well as groups from the IHS […]
44 Plays for 44 Presidents to debut on IHS stage
By JORIE MEIL-Spring has sprung, which means a new play will make its way to the stage of IHS. The play 44 Plays for 44 Presidents directed by Mrs. Leah Lyons will make its debut on the IHS stage April 28 and 29 at 7:30 on both nights. Tickets will be available at the door. […]
Point-Counterpoint: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
BY HANNAH STEELE and KALYN MENIFEE PRO: BY HANNAH STEELE – American education is falling way behind other countries, ranking 39th in math and 27th in the sciences. Being in desperate need for a positive change, the government hired the right person for the job. On February 7th, Betsy DeVos was sworn in as the […]
Exchange student arrives from Brazil
By HANA WAHI – Olá! É um prazer conhecê-lo. Pleased to meet you. A day after her sixteenth birthday, a daring student took an airplane to the United States, where she would stay for an entire year. Meet Julia Barreto Costa, an exchange student from Brazil. Like any other sixteen-year-old, she is full of energy […]
FBLA students come out on top at business conference
By WILEY FRUMKIN – The Future Business Leaders of America, commonly known as FBLA, is the largest student organization in America. It’s a club that helps members prepare for careers in business and business-related fields. The Indiana Area Senior High recently sent many of their qualified FBLA members to the 2017 State Leadership Conference in […]
Quiz Bowl team creates academic buzz
By FIONA MURPHY – As soon as he buzzes in, the board lights up, indicating to the moderator that Indiana is prepared to answer. Vince Birch assuredly calls out, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” in response to the lengthy, difficult clues about the painting. Ten points are awarded to Indiana. […]
April’s April Playlist
By APRIL BLAIR – Other than the continuous jamming out to Chance the Rapper, The Front Bottoms, and Modern Baseball, here are some other artists I listen to that give off the ‘totally ready for warmer weather’ vibe: You Won’t – First of all, this is a great band to dance and cry to. […]
How minimalizing can simplify your life
By WILEY BELLE FRUMKIN – From the first day of life to the last day of life, objects influence every decision we make. Things. Stuff. Materials. They open a world of wonder and give humans immense opportunities to grow. The right clothes can make a girl popular, and a nice car alongside a big house […]
Hate crimes towards Muslims and Jews surge
By JORIE MEIL – Recently, the press has been burdened with reports of hate crimes towards many different religions, ethnicities, and races. Among the many victims has been the American Jewish and Muslim communities. In the past two months the number of hate crimes committed in the U.S has risen dramatically. A hate crime is […]
Senior Joanna Li hits a high note with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
By APRIL BLAIR – IHS senior Joanna Li is a participating as a member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra. This is her second season as a member, and has been playing the violin since she was six years old. To participate in the Youth Symphony, one must pass the entrance audition which are […]