IHS Science Club thrives through new challenges
By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – This year has brought forth several challenges for IHS including those involved in the Science Club. The members, as well as the advisors of the club, however, have managed to adapt to the changes. Officers for the Science Club were elected at the beginning of the school year and include senior […]
Undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers stir up IHS emotions
By ETHAN BLACK – For the past eleven weeks, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers have been treated with a current 10-0, undefeated season. This season was almost suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so many local fans are thankful to have the games as if they were a perk. One of the major questions heading […]
Pandemic Royalty: IHS announces annual Homecoming Court
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The fall season brings many familiar events; leaves changing from green to a myriad of oranges and browns, Friday night lights shining on the football field, and the announcement of the 2020 Homecoming Court. Although the dance is canceled, the best and the brightest in the senior class were elected to […]
Black Friday: hot deals on clothing, electronics, and COVID
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – Every year, Black Friday brings a slew of sales to the market in order to increase sales and give consumers the opportunity to save on the items they want most. Things in 2020, however, look a little different than before. In response to the ongoing pandemic, many retailers have extended their […]
COVID-19 changes holiday plans for many
By SYDNEY BRICE – As many students started their Thanksgiving break they knew they were going to be looking at it differently than they have in the past. Traveling and family gatherings all being put to a halt, but will this stop all families? Thanksgiving; a time where families come together to eat a delicious […]
Paired Down: a socially distanced fall play
By ADELINE LOYAL – Despite the many challenges found when navigating a socially distanced world, the drama club will be streaming its fall play, Paired Down, on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 pm. Tickets for this virtual performance are on sale now at https://ihs.booktix.com/. Individual tickets are $7.50 and a Family/Group Stream Pass is $15.00. […]
Leadership students work with Alice Paul House to promote domestic violence awareness month
By MAGGIE MEDVETZ-Domestic violence is not always something that teenagers pay attention to simply because it is not talked about as much as other issues such as mental health, but this does not diminish its importance. Throughout the month of November, Leadership Seminar students are working with the Alice Paul House to change this and […]
The IHS library: An up and coming hotspot for fun!
By CALEIGH CESSNA – A new and dynamic librarian has arrived at IHS who has big plans for this school year and wants to engage students with the library in large, but socially distanced, numbers. During the week of October 26th, the library held an event called “Meet the Librarian” in which students could go […]
Indiana sees a sudden rise in COVID cases in recent weeks
BY TEAGAN MERRIMAN – With the imminent return of students to IUP and IHS comes the imminent rise of COVID cases. In the two week period between October 7-20, the county has seen 169 new cases, 33 of which have come from students at IUP. There have been multiple confirmed cases within the school district […]
Hybrid learning continues through the second quarter
By MAGGIE MEDVETZ – Don’t retire the sweatpants and t-shirts quite yet; hybrid learning is continuing into the second quarter and many students feel prepared despite the challenges. While there are disadvantages to the hybrid model, students have found ways to work around them and be successful while they are learning at home. Keeping this […]