By Anne Matecun, Hudson High School Senior Felicie Jones, from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, is an aspiring journalist and slam poet, loves a good challenge and is passionate about writing and reading. Dressed in basketball shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers with her hair tied into a ponytail in multiple braids, Jones describes her family life. “My sister likes me get … [Read more...] about Felicie Jones hates the use of the N-word, but loves helping others
Kathleen Carroll enjoys journalism and rowing
By Taylor McPhail, Grand Ledge High School If one were to catch a glimpse of the childhood of incoming freshman Kathleen Carroll, he or she wouldn’t be surprised to find that she now dreams of being a journalist. Growing up an only child in a single-parent household, she turned to literature at a young age. “I hated my elementary school with a passion,” Carroll said. “So … [Read more...] about Kathleen Carroll enjoys journalism and rowing
Paige Lorichon enjoys her cheer family
By Olivia Drlik, H.H. Dow High School Paige Lorichon has found love. No, not in a significant other, but in cheerleading. However, like many, this love had a rocky start. “I was very shy,” Lorichon said, when describing her tryouts for cheer as a frightened freshman in a new school district. “I was nervous what everyone would think of me. Then during the fight song I … [Read more...] about Paige Lorichon enjoys her cheer family
Bo Brueck’s energy is contagious
By Caden Koenig, Dexter High School Bo Brueck, a junior at H.H. Dow High School, has energy that’s contagious. “My biggest pet peeve is self consciousness,” Brueck said. “I want people to be themselves and comfortable in their own skin.” Brueck’s positive attitude can be traced to his childhood. “I had and still have a great relationship with my parents,” Brueck … [Read more...] about Bo Brueck’s energy is contagious
Gude encourages others to think about how they would define success
Taylor McPhail, Grand Ledge High School Students attending the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) summer workshop were given the opportunity to learn how to expand upon their creative thinking through a brief lecture given by Michigan State University Professor Karl Gude. “We’re all conformists,” Gude said. “We love conforming to what society expects from … [Read more...] about Gude encourages others to think about how they would define success