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The Hurricanes Defeat Cuyahoga Heights in a Thrilling Game

By: Normeze Rivera, Jessica Strimpel, and Anayah Flowers February 13, 2020 The Lady Canes pulled off a thrilling win against Cuyahoga Heights last night by a score of 28-25. Genesis Carballo scored the first point of the game. Not long after, Shariah Gailes made a three-pointer. Then, Jenna Young made two shots and gave theContinue reading “The Hurricanes Defeat Cuyahoga Heights in a Thrilling Game”

WOLVERINES ARE TOO HOT TO HANDLE

By: Morghan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins February 10, 2020 Last Monday, the Brooklyn Hurricanes boys varsity basketball team faced off against the Lincoln West Wolverines. The starting Canes were Tristan Peggs, Tyler Elzholz, Maceo Pytel, Jaiden Basinger, and Calvin Gore. The Hurricanes were off to a good start in the first quarter, havingContinue reading “WOLVERINES ARE TOO HOT TO HANDLE”

Staff Profile: Mr. Timas

By: Jessica Strimpel *Computer/Business Teacher* Q: Why did you decide to be a teacher? A: “I did it because I felt my third year in college that I was headed towards being a computer major. I just felt a calling to help in a bigger way, and I thought teaching would be a good wayContinue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Timas”

Black History Month: Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner

By: Valery Warner, Jaden Majewski, and Daylun Armstrong February 11, 2020 Before Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, many had to deal with the discomfort and inconvenience of using cloth pads and rags during their menstrual cycles. Due to racial discrimination, Kenner’s invention (the sanitary belt) was overlooked and not implemented until 30 years later. Born toContinue reading “Black History Month: Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner”

JESSIE HERZFELD OPENS EXHIBIT WITH ILLUSIONS AND VISIONS

By: Izabella Hotz and Destiny Cannon February 7, 2020 This past Friday, artist Jessie Herzfeld opened her first solo art exhibition at the Art On Madison gallery with her collection named Illusions and Visions. The atmosphere was nice, and snacks were provided along with refreshments. This collection is composed of poems by the french poetContinue reading “JESSIE HERZFELD OPENS EXHIBIT WITH ILLUSIONS AND VISIONS”

A Night to Shine

By: Haley Schaldach, Savannah David, and Alaysia Curry February 7, 2020 “A Night to Shine” is an event that is geared towards those with disabilities to ensure that they will have the night of their lives. This gathering is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and is hosted in over 655 churches throughout 24 differentContinue reading “A Night to Shine”

NORMANDY INVADES

By: Morghan Blechschmid, Jonathan Drake, and Lexi Jenkins February 6, 2020 Coming off of a hard loss in their previous game against the Lakewood Rangers, the Hurricanes hockey team was hoping for a better outcome against the Normandy Invaders. However, the momentum did not last despite great efforts put forth by the team. The HurricanesContinue reading “NORMANDY INVADES”

Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson

By: Daylun Armstrong, Jaden Majewski, and Valery Warner February 6, 2020 “What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” “The Father of Black History,” also known as Carter G. Woodson, worked endlessly to establish Black HistoryContinue reading “Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson”

The Hurricanes Fall Short Against Trinity

By: Jessica Strimpel, Normeze Rivera, and Anayah Flowers February 5, 2020 Last night, the Lady Canes faced the Trinity Trojans for the second time this season, and unfortunately, they were defeated 68-36. Senior Marshay Smith started the game by scoring first for Brooklyn. Freshman Delaney David and junior Kelsey Bruzek both made a shot asContinue reading “The Hurricanes Fall Short Against Trinity”

Cane’s Rematch Doesn’t Go As Planned

By: Ariana Rojak, Danielle Shehee, and Gino Pallotta February 4, 2020 The boys’ varsity basketball team fought the Lutheran West Longhorns and lost 71-60. Their rematch opportunity slipped through their fingers with a rough second quarter. The star players were Calvin Gore (freshman), Jaiden Basinger (freshman), and Maceo Pytel (sophomore). In the first quarter, theContinue reading “Cane’s Rematch Doesn’t Go As Planned”

CVC Wrestling Tournament

By: Ella Fowler, Delaney David, and Serena Barile February 1, 2020 Last Friday and Saturday, the wrestling team participated in the CVC championship; this tournament took place at Cuyahoga Heights High School. Three out of the eight wrestlers on the team participated in this tournament. The wrestlers for this event were senior captain Eric Khay,Continue reading “CVC Wrestling Tournament”

Staff Profile: Mr. Meehan

By: Daylun Armstrong *Math Teacher* Why did you decide to be a teacher? “I did it for the money and to torture children (all in good-joking fun, of course).” How do you deal with a stressful day? “I’m a person who goes with the flow, so not everyday is stressful, but some of them are,Continue reading “Staff Profile: Mr. Meehan”