“Love is respect:” Students unite with local non-profit to combat teen dating violence
By JENNIFER BRICE — One in three teenagers experience physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. This shocking statistic is an important reason for the month of February to be distinguished as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).
Modern music continues to inspire
By DEBRA FLINT – As we move farther into time, our tastes seem to be moving backward. Our clothing styles, hairdos, and music taste have been left back in the previous generation. The music taste of our generation is either the current hits, or hits of the 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s.
ILEP program brings multicultural spirit to Indiana High
By JOE LUETKEHANS – In 2018, the world continues to become more connected requiring people to be more culturally aware. One of the best ways to do this is through educational programs such as the International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) with IUP.
If global warming is real, why is it cold outside?
By JUSTIN REESE- As schools across the nation close due to harsh weather conditions, some students find themselves asking, “Is climate change real?” Weather is a natural occurrence, and although it is possible for there to be natural outliers and sporadic changes, the drastic changes in the past two years are not natural. From the […]
FBLA means bu$ine$$ at the RLC
By ASHLEE GRAHAM -Each year FBLA, which stands for Future Business Leaders of America teaches its members how to hold leadership roles, as well as certain aspects of the business field. From marketing to agribusiness, there is a topic for everyone. The students pick a topic that they would like to compete in, and then […]
Newspaper in Education photo contest returns, hosted by the Indiana Gazette
By DYLAN LATORE– The Indiana Gazette Newspaper in Education Contest is returning once again for its annual showcase of student work. The contest is held “to encourage students to use creativity to showcase their town through different media.” It involves many sections of the contest that focus on different newspaper-specific media. Such as a Writing […]
IHS students toot their own horn at District Band competition
By JOE LUETKEHANS– It is said that “the true beauty of music is that it connects people, it carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.” Such a sentiment has never been truer than on January 11-14, where six IHS Band students traveled to Kittanning with band director Mr. Jason Olear for the […]
Indiana County Technology Center hosts event for freshman
By DEBRA FLINT– On January 29 the freshman of Indiana high school took a trip to the Indiana County Technology Center, or ICTC, for short. At this event, students were able to tour the different programs ICTC offers. Each year, the event takes on a theme. Through a video produced by Digital Media students with […]
Point-Counterpoint: Trump’s First Year In Office
By MIA LENZI and INDIA KRUG A successful first year for President Trump By MIA LENZI – January 20 has recently passed leaving presses hot with the latest articles reviewing President Trump’s first year in office. Many will choose to overlook the positives of the year, but the previous 365 days have been full of accomplishments.
Girls lacrosse team crosses over to the spring season
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI-Balls flying into the net, sticks scraping, feet pounding against the turf, the players stampede. Although it is yet to be spring, girls lacrosse winter conditioning has begun. With 11 new freshmen, the young team is practicing indoors to prepare for the upcoming season. Most of the freshmen have experience; however, some are […]