Forgotten Bicycle Frees Student from Quarantine
Cadence Hoover, Journalism 1 writer
June 11, 2020
The crisp breeze from the descending sun hit my face as my bike tires traversed the sidewalk. All that had been happening, all the stress from the past weeks, was gone. Feelings of freedom and abandon flooded through my fingertips on the handlebars, my flowing hair in the wind, and a racing heart in my chest.
Puzzle Keeps Student from Going to Pieces
Marcie Holtgrefe, Journalism 1 writer
June 11, 2020
Had I been in the classroom, I wouldn’t have failed so much, but in quarantine, the puzzle was one thing I couldn’t fail.
Pandemic Give Soccer Player New Goals
Rodrigo Cejudo, Journalism 1 writer
June 11, 2020
After getting home I knew my problem was my physical shape. I couldn’t run a mile without almost dying, so I decided to start doing exercise from home and a few days later I could see the changes. My brothers, who are 14 and 12 years old, watched me and wanted to get back in shape too, so they started to do what I was doing.
Future of Online Learning Unknown as School Year Ends
Jenna Tupitza, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2020
Overall this decision is allowing students to take the idea of online schooling, like PA Cyber, for a test drive, and has proven to have mixed reviews from both the students and the teachers as they learn their way around new software and new expectations of learning.
Parent Volunteer Unites Millcreek Through Facebook Page
Natalie Sebunia, Staff Writer
June 11, 2020
Genene Mattern says she spends about 25 to 30 hours each week on We Are Millcreek, all of which is done as a volunteer.
Kuzma Writes Final Lesson for the World
Ashley Kuzma (1987-2019), Contributing Writer
November 22, 2019
When you have recurrent laryngeal cancer that just won't take no for an answer, you have a lot of time to think about death. The good thing is I no longer have to worry about saving for retirement, paying off student loans, or trying not to get skin cancer??? One positive outcome from having recurrent c...
Hoco Prepares to Celebrate into the Night
Aaryah Belczyk, Social Media Editor and Layout Design
September 20, 2019
McDowell students will step out in their best dresses and ties to celebrate Homecoming weekend Sept. 27 and 28 to the theme of “A Night in the City.” Homecoming weekend starts off with a pep assembly on Sept 27 during school hours to hype students up for the event. Later in the day parade at 5:...
College Fair Serves as First Look at Future Opportunities
Jenna Tupitza, "The Trojan Voice" Editor-in-chief, Staff Writer, Photographer, Layout Designer
September 20, 2019
The 37th annual College and Career Night brought students and professionals together on Wednesday in McDowell High School’s South Gym for an evening of questions and answers. More than 30 booths set up by colleges and universities including Slippery Rock University, Allegheny College, Malone Universi...
Johnson & Johnson Held Responsible for Opioids
Emma McNeeley, Features Editor
September 16, 2019
A case was brought up by the state of Oklahoma claiming that the company Johnson & Johnson was “downplaying” the addictive dangers of opioids. During the trial, which began on May 28, the state also argued that the marketing campaign claimed the medicine was “a low risk of abuse and a low dan...
Walls Add Element of Safety to Walkway Travels
Jillian Preston, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
McDowell has been making major changes to school security within this last year. The newest addition to McDowell is the cement walls along the walkway connecting McDowell Intermediate High School and McDowell Senior High School. Since the walkway is exposed, the district was concerned that th...
LTF Student Champions
Alex Hopkins, Web Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2019
Congratulations to the Life Time Fitness students on their victory as champions for the following sports. Flag Football: Ari Kuhn Aiden Keenan Max Paris Cade Haile Logan Hellman Josh Edminston...
Loading ...