Tea Time: The Removal of Guns in England
May 21, 2019
Though England sounds like a posh country with sophistication to some, the truth is that they have their own share of problems. In England, guns may be outlawed, but that does not change the fact that almost everyone has a bloody knife. According to British newspaper organization Independent, the Fir...
Changing Your Mindset
May 12, 2019
Being a teenager in this day in age is hard enough. So many stressors and other things incorporated into our lives can affect our mindset in life. It is very important that we try and keep a positive mindset. I really want to cover how to go from a negative mindset to a positive mindset, it can truly ...
“The Tattooist of Auschwitz” tells a story of hope, love
May 9, 2019
Recently I took a (what I thought would be) brief trip to my local Barnes and Noble in order to find a good book to immerse myself into. Not only did I find one, but I also found five others and spent way too much money on colorful pens and a stylish notebook, but what are you going to do? If you...
Trump, Twitter, and Jack Dorsey
May 6, 2019
The last week or so have been relatively rough for President Trump’s follower count, following the removal of over 5,000 bot accounts. These pro-Trump accounts were found to be retweeting false information on the recently released Mueller report. The removal of these accounts prompted an inc...
Q/A with junior Taylor Stephenson
May 6, 2019
Every month, I ask a Huntley High School student or faculty member 10 random questions to get to know them better. This month, I interviewed junior Taylor Stephenson. Q: What is your favorite social media? A: I like Instagram the best. I think it is a better representation of what people...
The Rise of Pete Buttigieg
April 24, 2019
Since Donald Trump's apparent success as a "government-outsider" in his 2016 campaign, it's no wonder there are a few oddballs in the 2020 campaign roster thus far, heading into next year without having ever held a government position. Among these "oddballs" is a rising favorite, Pete Buttigieg. In...
Smoothology Cafe leaves impression with flavor and atmosphere
April 24, 2019
I decided to take a trip to Downtown Crystal Lake after a cold, tiring day. As I was driving, I noticed a new cafe hugging the corner of Woodstock Street. The eatery appeared to be dancing with color. I entered Smoothology Smoothie Cafe and immediately appreciated the modern, vibrant environment. ...
April Best Dressed
April 24, 2019
Senior Travis Routhier has always had taste that differed from the social norm; he loves to wear black bazaar clothes that no one else would wear. On April 18, Travis walked the Huntley halls wearing a, primarily black, band-themed outfit. “I guess you could say I have a Gothic perspective on things b...
Tea Time Blog: Accent vs. Dialect
March 18, 2019
English Accents. Oh, how fun they are to imitate. Discussing when “tea time is” and how much British people “love crumpets and are snobby” always enlightens the room with laughter (insert sarcasm). However, people nowadays cannot fathom the true diversity that is within an English accent. I, ...
March Best Dressed
March 18, 2019
With the cute little booties, maroon leggings, and simple shirt plus cardigan combo, junior Samantha Martel attracts all eyes as she struts through the hall. On Tuesday, March 12 Samantha wore this adorable outfit through the halls of Huntey. “I pick out my outfits the night before school,” Martel said...
Senate Passes Resolution Overturning Trump’s Border Emergency
March 18, 2019
On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the United States’ southern border. This declaration gave him the funds necessary to begin building his wall, but it was immediately met with over a dozen states filing lawsuits against him, which paused any further action regarding it...
Mental Health Blog
March 18, 2019
Hey everyone! I decided that with the stress of school lately, I wanted to start a mental health and spiritual improvement blog as a way to help other people that are going through some of the same struggles as me. For this first blog post, I really wanted to start talking about being one with your ...
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