Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

Walking down the halls, it’s unlikely students ever think about what weird things are inside of their classmates’ backpacks. After interviewing a few people throughout the school, some odd things were discovered… Junior Brianna Hebert found her grandma’s lip gloss in her backpack along with a bag of barbeque chips.  More things Brianna found were…

Halloween In Caledonia

Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient festival of Samhain, where people would light campfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Over time, Halloween has become a day of activities, such as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins. The first celebrations in America started with “play parties” that included the celebration of the harvest. At these…

New Year, New You?

Have you ever debated the benefits or negative consequences of a New Year’s resolution? Every year on January 1st, a tradition that many people partake in is to choose a goal to uphold throughout the new year, without concern of the impacts on their mental health. Some think more of what they want or how…

Students Are Living Double Lives. It’s Called Dual Enrollment.

Many students are surrounded by peers who are dual-enrolled, but may wonder: what even is dual enrollment?  Dual enrollment allows current high school students to take college-level courses, while also taking their required high school classes. Students at CHS take college classes in the media center during unfulfilled school hours – typically reserved for electives…

Why Art is a Stress-Free Hobby

Increased dopamine levels have been shown in patients while sketching. When dopamine is released, it establishes the feeling of happiness in the body. This leads to the conclusion that people with creative outlets are more prone to increased dopamine levels and thus experience more positive feelings on a daily basis than non-artists. In a Very…

Not Just a Day Off From School: The Importance of MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just a day we get to stay home from school. In previous years, Caledonia schools didn’t take this holiday off; but, with the opportunity of some free time this year, it is the perfect chance to celebrate this rememberance to the fullest. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated…