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Skylar Sharkey

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Skylar Sharkey is a floating editor and this is her third year on The Voice. She was named after a character in the movie “Good Will Hunting.” In her free time she enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.
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Shannon Smith and her daughters pose for a photo

…to be a single mom in the time of COVID-19

By Skylar Sharkey
April 20, 2020
as told by Shannon Smith
The anticipated album release of Niall Horan's "Heartbreak Weather"

The anticipated album release of Niall Horan’s “Heartbreak Weather”

By Skylar Sharkey
March 17, 2020

Niall Horan has done it again. The former One Direction star just dropped his second solo album, “Heartbreak Weather,” on March 13, and fans have been...

Book to Bigscreen: "To Kill A Mockingbird"

Book to Bigscreen: “To Kill A Mockingbird”

By Skylar Sharkey
March 2, 2020

You’ve spent weeks anticipating your favorite book’s movie adaptation. You’ve obsessed over the cast, meticulously examined the soundtrack, poured...

"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" season satisfies anticipation

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” season satisfies anticipation

By Skylar Sharkey
February 8, 2020

Being a teenager is hard. You’ve got boy trouble, homework, family drama, etc. So imagine how hard all of that is to balance when you’re the literal...

Courtesy of Twitter

Book to Big Screen: “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”

By Skylar Sharkey
January 22, 2020

You’ve spent weeks anticipating your favorite book’s movie adaptation. You’ve obsessed over the cast, meticulously examined the soundtrack, poured...

Book to big screen: "The Book Thief"

Book to big screen: “The Book Thief”

By Skylar Sharkey
December 16, 2019

You’ve spent weeks anticipating your favorite book’s movie adaptation. You’ve obsessed over the cast, meticulously examined the soundtrack, and poured...

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Former One Direction Liam Payne member lacks direction in new album

By Skylar Sharkey
December 6, 2019

Despite Liam Payne’s past success in the music industry with the band One Direction, his first debut album, “LP1,” is  one-dimensional and lacks...

Book to Big Screen: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

Book to Big Screen: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

By Skylar Sharkey
October 31, 2019

You’ve spent weeks anticipating your favorite book’s movie adaptation. You’ve obsessed over the cast, meticulously examined the soundtrack, poured...

Kanye West finally drops his new album "Jesus is King" to eager fans

Kanye West finally drops his new album “Jesus is King” to eager fans

By Skylar Sharkey
October 28, 2019

Fans were shocked to find that Kanye West’s highly anticipated ninth studio album missed its scheduled release date of Sept. 27. “Jesus is King”...

Courtesy of Netflix

Netflix’s “Set It Up” Reboots the Rom-Com

By Skylar Sharkey
May 8, 2019

Netflix's “Set It Up,” released in 2018, has the power to kickstart a rom-com revolution. Though the production is not expected to be winning any film...

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Varsity girls lacrosse holds their own against Barrington High School

By Skylar Sharkey
April 18, 2019

Huntley High School girls lacrosse finishes the sixth game of their season with a loss of 17-1 during a home game versus Barrington High School.   So...

HHS Boys Track places first at indoor invite

HHS Boys Track places first at indoor invite

By Skylar Sharkey
March 18, 2019

The boys track and field team held an indoor invite in Huntley High School’s Field House at 4:30 in the afternoon on March 12. They competed admirably...

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Netflix’s “Dumplin'” is full of life lessons

By Skylar Sharkey
March 17, 2019

Netflix’s new romantic comedy “Dumplin,” released Dec. 7 of last year, is as sweet as it is inspiring. The Netflix movie was directed by Anne Fletcher...

Courtesy of Netflix

“13 Reasons Why” Did Not Need a Second Season

By Skylar Sharkey
February 22, 2019

One of Netflix’s most popular shows, “13 Reasons Why,” developed by Brian Yorkey, has become more famous for the criticism it has received rather...

The Backstreet Boys are 'back' and better than ever

The Backstreet Boys are ‘back’ and better than ever

By Skylar Sharkey
February 8, 2019

It has been six years since the pop sensation Backstreet Boys released their latest album “In a World Like This,” and in their downtime, the band members...

Courtesy of Netflix

“Bird Box” Portrays a Stark Outlook on Motherhood

By Skylar Sharkey
February 3, 2019

The Netflix production “Bird Box,” directed by Susanne Bier,  has been rapidly gaining popularity among Netflix subscribers since its release on Dec....

Course Selection Night for Class of 2023

Course Selection Night for Class of 2023

By Skylar Sharkey
January 24, 2019

Huntley High School’s Class of 2023 has the opportunity to attend three Course Selection Nights at HHS, running from Jan. 22-24. These information nights...

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Clear your schedule for season three of Netflix’s “Daredevil”

By Skylar Sharkey
December 14, 2018

Netflix’s production of “Daredevil's” third season, based on the Marvel comics and created by showrunner Erik Oleson, is without a doubt the best...

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Netflix’s new twist on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”

By Skylar Sharkey
November 12, 2018

The Netflix production “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” released Oct. 26, fails to deliver on the “chilling adventures” promised by the title....

From Sierra Burgess is a Loser official website

“Sierra Burgess is a Loser” falls flat for viewers

By Skylar Sharkey
October 28, 2018

“Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” is a Netflix production that was released in August of this year and was produced by Thad Luckinbill. The production focuses...

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

“Venom” Unable to Meet Standards Set

By Skylar Sharkey
October 7, 2018

The Marvel spin-off titled “Venom,” directed by Ruben Fleischer, tells the origin story of the infamous comic book supervillain, Venom, created by...

Netflix's "The Crown" can capture any audience

Netflix’s “The Crown” can capture any audience

By Skylar Sharkey
September 20, 2018

"The Crown," an award-winning Netflix drama created by Peter Morgan, received multiple Emmys this past Monday, and trust me, they are rightfully deserved....

Q/A with Alyssa Badgerow

Q/A with Alyssa Badgerow

By Skylar Sharkey
May 1, 2018

Random Q/A with Alyssa Badgerow What is the last film you saw? What did you think? “I think that the last movie I saw was Trolls because my sister,...

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Happy National SAT Day to all the HHS Juniors

By Skylar Sharkey
April 10, 2018

It’s that time of year again: last minute prep sessions, sharpened pencils, and the rapid flipping of flash cards. The fear and anticipation is practically...

Q/A with Bailey Wise

Q/A with Bailey Wise

By Skylar Sharkey
March 19, 2018

Q: What’s your favorite holiday movie? Why? A: “The Christmas Story.” Just because it’s a tradition to watch it on Christmas Eve with family....

Too much stress has negative impacts on students

Too much stress has negative impacts on students

By Skylar Sharkey
March 19, 2018

In recent years, studies have found that the amount of homework that students undertake each week has spiked in the last few years. According to a survey...

Random Q/A with Josey Hackemack

Random Q/A with Josey Hackemack

By Skylar Sharkey
February 15, 2018

Q: What animal would be the worst to be trapped in a box with? Why? A: I think the worst animal to be trapped in a box with would be a lion, because...

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Marta Sobey follows passions on and off the field

By Skylar Sharkey
February 12, 2018

HS teacher Marta Sobey, approaching the end of her first full year teaching mathematics, is someone who managed to incorporate both of her passions in...

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Q/A with senior Julie Stout

By Skylar Sharkey
January 27, 2018

Q: If your house was on fire, what item would you grab first? Why? A: Probably my stuffed dog named Puppy. I had to have eye surgery because my tear...

Indoor Farmers Market family sells through the cold months

Indoor Farmers Market family sells through the cold months

By Skylar Sharkey
January 7, 2018

Upon entering the Legion Hall,  which houses the Huntley Indoor Farmers Market during the chilly months, immediately a sense of fellowship can be detected...

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Random Q/A with Kevin Andren

By Skylar Sharkey
January 4, 2018

Q: If you could have dinner with one dead person, who would it be? Why? A: If I could have dinner with one dead person it’d probably be Ghandi, because...

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Melanie Martinez Denies Rape Allegations

By Skylar Sharkey
December 17, 2017

On Dec. 4, Timothy Heller, accused her close friend, former contestant of “The Voice” Melanie Martinez of sexual assault. Heller claimed that despite...

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The Ranch Review

By Skylar Sharkey
November 26, 2017

The Netflix production “The Ranch” is a story created by Jim Patterson and Don Reo, the co-creators of “Two and a Half Men.” The show consists...

Quirky Q/A with Elizabeth Rocks

Quirky Q/A with Elizabeth Rocks

By Skylar Sharkey
November 1, 2017

Q: If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Why do you choose that name? A: I like the name Brooklyn. There’s not much reasoning...

This is a quick Q/A with Junior Tara Pavithran.

Random Q/A with Tara Pavithran

By Skylar Sharkey
October 4, 2017

Q. Who was your craziest/most interesting teacher? A. Mrs. Meyer. She went with the flow. She’s very ambitious. She was just a cool teacher. Apparently...

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