By: Daylun Armstrong, Jessica Strimpel, and Alaysia Curry April 10, 2020 Earth Month is celebrated in the month of April, with Earth Day this year being on April 22, 2020. However, only committing to our Earth a day, or even a month, out of the entire year is not enough to make the change weContinue reading “The Importance of Celebrating Our Earth”
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The Positive Impacts/Effects of COVID-19
By: Ariana Rojak, Danielle Shehee, and Lexi Jenkins April 10, 2020 Many people’s lives have changed drastically recently due to the spread of the Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19). From social distancing to quarantine, it is safe to say that this pandemic has changed a lot in day-to-day life. In total, the Coronavirus hasContinue reading “The Positive Impacts/Effects of COVID-19”
Excitement Surrounds Hurricanes Baseball
By: Jessica Strimpel, Anayah Flowers, and Normeze Rivera March 12, 2020 The Hurricanes are preparing for an exciting 2020 season with returning senior stars and a talented group of freshmen. Brooklyn ended its 2019 season with a conference record of 2-13, but they are looking to learn from last season to improve their overall team.Continue reading “Excitement Surrounds Hurricanes Baseball”
Women’s History Month: Tina Turner
By: Daylun Armstrong, Jaden Majewski, and Valery Warner March 12, 2020 “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their own dreams” Tina Turner, an African-American woman whose strength and resilience helped her climb her way back to the top of the music charts, endlessly fought for her rights as an artistContinue reading “Women’s History Month: Tina Turner”
Staff Profile: Mr. Wingler
By: Destiny Cannon *High School Principal* Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher before becoming a principal? A: “When I was in high school, I did volunteer work at a summer camp with students with disabilities. I worked with a young man who was deaf, and I learned enough sign language to beContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Wingler”
FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE HISTORY BEHIND IT
By: Lexi Jenkins, Jonathan Drake, and Morgan Blechshmid March 11, 2020 Friday the 13th is a day most people associate with bad luck/bad vibes due to its dark history. However, most people don’t know the actual history behind this day and why it is so popular. Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky? “AccordingContinue reading “FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE HISTORY BEHIND IT”
Cast Preview: Newsies
By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon March 9, 2020 The Brooklyn High School production of Newsies is coming fast, with opening night this Thursday, March 12. The cast, pit, and crew have been working extremely hard to put this show together. Auditions started the first week of November, and ever since then, the show hasContinue reading “Cast Preview: Newsies”
BHS Named as Fox 8’s ‘Cool School of the Week’
By: Jessica Strimpel, Normeze Rivera, and Anayah Flowers March 9, 2020 Brooklyn High School was just named Fox 8’s ‘Cool School of the Week’. BHS defeated Rocky River High School and Orange High School to get the nomination, and it was all based on online voting. On Wednesday, March 4, Fox 8 traveled to theContinue reading “BHS Named as Fox 8’s ‘Cool School of the Week’”
Stay Healthy: An Easy Guide
By: Gino Pallotta, Ariana Rojak, and Danielle Shehee March 9, 2020 Due to the coronavirus, people are more worried about hygiene. Thankfully, avoiding getting sick is simple. It is important to remember to wash your hands and put on hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available. Hand sanitizer is not a replacement forContinue reading “Stay Healthy: An Easy Guide”
Pit Band Preview: Newsies
By: Lexi Jenkins, Jonathan Drake, and Morgan Blechshmid March 9, 2020 With the upcoming production of the Brooklyn Drama Department’s play Newsies, Director of Bands Sean Sullivan was interviewed about his concerns and opinions on the readiness of the pit band. Students in the orchestra meet multiple times every week to rehearse. Pit members playContinue reading “Pit Band Preview: Newsies”
Boys’ Basketball Recap
By: Haley Schaldach, Savannah David, and Alaysia Curry March 9, 2020 This year, the boys’ basketball team gave it their all but sadly only won 4 out of 23 games. Even though the boy’s team only won four games, they improved throughout the year. The four games the boys won were against Grand Valley, Berkshire, LakeContinue reading “Boys’ Basketball Recap”
Wrestling Sectionals
By: Ella Fowler, Delaney David, and Serena Barile February 29, 2020 This past Saturday, the Hurricanes wrestling team participated in the sectional tournament at Independence High School. The other teams that participated were the Cuyahoga Heights Redskins, the Fairview Warriors, the Columbia Raiders, the Wellington Dukes, the Independence Blue Devils, and the Villa Angela SaintContinue reading “Wrestling Sectionals”
