Cafe Amadeus serves up magic-filled day
By JENNIFER BRICE– Inside its elusively magical Platform 9¾ entrance, Cafe Amadeus seemed to have transfigured from a destination on Indiana’s Philadelphia Street, to an enchanted emporium that could only be found in the Harry Potter universe’s Hogsmeade. Guests were greeted by the sound of “Hedwig’s Theme” and the smell of brewing Butterbeer, enchanting the […]
These fall recipes will LEAF you smiling
By EMMA NORMAN – Pumpkin recipes, flavored lattes, and cherished candy bars are all things we associate with fall. This fall, new recipes are all over the internet, leaving all of us with endless recipes and adorable Halloween themes. An all-time fall favorite is roasted pumpkin seeds. This recipe for honey roasted pumpkin seeds is […]
IHS students participate in holiday parade
By JORIE MEIL- November 17th marked this year’s It’s a Wonderful Life parade. Students from IHS as well as members of the community marched down Philadelphia street dawned in red and green to get the town into the Christmas spirit. The It’s a Wonderful Life festival is an annual tradition in Indiana. The festival starts […]
Black Friday causes broke Saturday
By JUSTIN REESE- Nothing shows appreciation and gratefulness like trampling over people in order to get the best deals, right? This is exactly what this year’s Black Friday shoppers will be doing. With the holidays just around the corner, clothing lines, department stores, and shops of all sorts are releasing their Black Friday Deal advertisements. […]
French students get to know the halls of IHS
By JENNIFER BRICE — This past October, IHS students experienced a cultural exchange with the arrival of French student exchange guests. These students were hosted over the course of two weeks by participants in the high school’s foreign language department, who are interested in expanding their understanding of French language and culture. This is […]
IHS hockey team is sticking it to their competition
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – As winter sports begin, the IHS Hockey Team breaks the ice. With their first win against Greensburg Catholic, the team is launching what looks like another good season.
Neglect of lockers causes backpack problems for students
By KAYLEE BECKER-GEORGE – There are a lot of students at IHS who don’t use their lockers, which leads to them carrying all their books, folders, and notebooks in their backpacks. Back problems can stem from this, which can hinder students in sports and prevent them from pursuing other extracurricular activities. There are many students […]
IHS honors those who’ve served in annual Veteran’s Day assembly
By HANNAH STEELE – Veteran’s Day is a time when people from all around the country take a moment out of their day to honor and respect those who have or are currently serving in the military. On November 8, IHS took part in saluting America’s veterans with the annual Veteran’s Day assembly. The assembly […]
The death of the mall: Local tragedy, or nationwide phenomenon?
By JOE LUETKEHANS– Stains line the drooping ceiling tiles. Nestled in between gated storefronts are small oases of civilization under dimly lit signs flickering with the words “SHOE DEPT.” and “SPENCERS.” The stench of salted pretzels and cleaning supplies fills the air. Residents of Indiana are likely well-accustomed to the atmosphere of the local mall; […]
Online classes continue to develop at IHS
By KIMBERLY SAMUEL – Personalized learning is something that has been around for years in the education system, and this school year there have been changes to both the Indiana Junior and Senior High. One method of personalized learning is online classes where a student is able to get their credits through programs that offer […]