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Age of Aquarius: Astrology in the 1970s

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor February 12, 2022

  Even though astrology lost favor after Newton’s discoveries of modern science, it didn’t take away from the comeback in popularity of the mystical Age of Aquarius beginning in the 1970s. According...

The Origins of Astrology

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor February 12, 2022

The first versions of astrology can be traced back to about 3000 B.C. in ancient Mesopotamia. The Babylonians used the stars to predict the movements and actions of their gods. “The Mesopotamian gods...

Introduction to Astrology

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor February 12, 2022

The mystery of the night sky has left a world of uncertainty for thousands of years; the stars tell stories and hold knowledge far beyond human understanding. From mathematics, to defining personalities,...

Taking steps towards reducing carbon footprint

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor December 18, 2021

Reduce, reuse, recycle.  The saying has been ingrained in the brains of elementary students for as long as anyone can remember. Though the importance of this is not to be underestimated, the climate crisis...

Climate change: a history

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor December 18, 2021

Devastating wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and droughts.  Within the last 20 years, hundreds of natural disasters have left devastation all over the globe, and almost all have been fueled by climate...

Sophomore Bridget Morris creates a story on her 1997 Brother PY-80 typewriter. Photo courtesy of Shawn Morris

Clickety-clack: a special ‘type’ of writer

Miranda Baez, Prowler Staff December 13, 2021

Writing is a common hobby among today’s youth, and with the help of new technology, the art of creative writing is more convenient than ever. Computers make it quick and easy to transcribe stories by...

Plainfield teens gather along Route 59 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in June 2020. Photo courtesy of Ruby Yepsen.

Generation Z activism paves way

Nicole Posont, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2021

Generation Z, known for their grit and individuality has made activism a topic for the dinner table. Young minds have always sought change. Names such as Ruby Bridges and Malala Yousafzai are recognized...

Delicious pumpkin bars made by Nicole Posont, recipe found here

Pumpkin bar recipe

Nicole Posont, Editor-In-Chief November 3, 2021

Pumpkin Bars:  1 cup oil  2 cups sugar 2 cups pumpkin 4 eggs  2 cups flour  2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda  ½ tsp. salt  2 tsp. cinnamon  Preheat oven to...

What are you watching?

Hailee Munno, Feature Editor November 3, 2021

Squid Games Criminal Minds  The Office Greys Anatomy  New Girl American Horror Story Vampire Diaries  Gilmore Girls Gossip Girl Bojack Horseman 

Graphic by Paige Collins

New game captures soul of old RPGs

Paige Collins, Graphics Editor October 29, 2021

Deltarune Chapter 2 is a refreshing addition to the game genre. It delivers amazing characters, a jam of a soundtrack and some great storytelling.   The game, dropped on Sept. 17,i s an earlier...

Pink Rust Air Jordan 1s, size 11, being sold by junior Vinny Cisneros for 45,000$ on StockX. Photo by Vinny Cisneros

Shoe interest sneaks into teen fashion

Sophia Woods, Sports Editor October 28, 2021

Whether low-top, high top, cross trainers or running, chances are good you have a pair in your closet. According to theconversation.com John Boyd Dunlop invented the first type of shoes developed for...

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