Journalism is very much alive and well at IHS
By JUSTIN REESE – It seems as if the most traditional and popular hobbies, sports, and classes of IHS students have come to a standstill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; however, this is not the case in regard to journalism here at IHS. The student-run newspaper The High Arrow is very much alive […]
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” gets its second wind in 2020
By KAYLEE BECKER-GEORGE – Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Not too long ago, the four nations of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (A:TLA) were a vague memory held by teenagers and young adults as they grew out of their childhood. Then, everything changed when the show was put on Netflix. A:TLA was first released on Nickelodeon on […]
Cross country team bolts into the season
By ETHAN BLACK – On October 15th, the co-ed varsity cross country team won the Indiana County Invitational. COVID-19 couldn’t close the doors of Indiana High School, and it certainly couldn’t close the door on the cross country team. The team, consisting of both boys and girls from grades nine to twelve, have been getting […]
Face masks: Are yours effective?
By ADELINE LOYAL – While many things have changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some changes have been significantly more apparent in the everyday lives of students. One of these many changes is the mask mandate. Students at IHS are required to wear a mask to school. But are some masks more effective […]
Vaccine progress for coronavirus and what to expect in the near future
By MADISON PALMER– If you are wondering when the arrows in the hallways, distanced desks, required mask wearing, and lunch in the gym are going to be a thing of the past, you are certainly not alone. Vaccine research continues and government officials release new information every day. Based on what health officials are saying, […]
IHS clubs remain during COVID-19
By TRISTIN WIGGINS – IHS is making changes so that our clubs can run efficiently and still follow COVID-19 health guidelines. All organizations at IHS have been working hard to get on their feet since COVID-19 hit. One thing that is exciting for the students to be participating in is clubs. The senior high has […]
Students helping students: Anonymous Student Assistance Payment Fund created to relieve financial burdens
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The Anonymous Student Assistance Payment Fund (ASAP), created by seniors Hasan Ali and Jason Zheng, has amassed nearly seven thousand dollars in just two weeks. The fund is designed to work with the school guidance office in order to help students who may be in need of financial support. The ASAP […]
Are mask breaks either safe or useful for students?
By MICHAEL JADZAK – A lot of discussion has been made about this COVID-19 affected school year, and how it all is going to play out. With the pandemic still threatening to close down the school, many are asking if it’s really safe for students to take mask breaks. Mask breaks were brought in this […]
Girl’s volleyball jumps into the 2020 season
By KILEY BRANAN – As the 2020-21 school year begins, so does the volleyball season. The girls on the volleyball teams worked hard during summer conditioning and are ready to tackle this season. They are looking forward to being back and playing as they were unsure if they would be able to due to COVID-19, […]
Button downs and bandanas: These styles are ready for the silver screen
By MAGGIE MEDVETZ – Mom jeans flooding store windows, Converse walking down the streets, and edgy eye makeup making a statement; sounds familiar? These pre-2000’s styles are all coming back full force thanks to popular quarantine shows like Outer Banks, Euphoria, and Stranger Things. With quarantine binging of shows such as Euphoria and Outer Banks, […]