BIRD UP – Word Up (Student Opinion) The winter cheer tug-of-war begins

Kendall Meziere and Josiah Berkeland
December 7, 2018
Christmas begins November 1 People love Christmas time, from the warm fires and chilly weather to the hundreds of Christmas songs, Christmas is arguably the best holiday. It’s the perfect time to give your family the gift you’ve wanted to give them for months. This exact statement is why listening to Christmas music and putting up lights in November is totally acceptable....
Ranger’s sub-par start accredited to injuries

Wilson Gustaveson, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2018
Filed under 2017-2018, Everyone's a Winner, Global, Sports
The Texas Rangers are 12-20 in the first 32 games of the season, and are dead last in the American League West. The Rangers are a disappointment because of their sluggish start. Some of the Ranger’s poor performance can be accredited to injuries. Key players like Rougned Odor, Adrian Beltre, and Elvis A...
Justice League Movie Review

Wilson Gustaveson, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2018
Filed under A&E, Everyone's a Winner, Student Life
The movie “Justice League” was full of CGI, (Computer Generated Images), exposition, and forgettable characters. It’s almost like Ben Affleck’s Batman tried to find a montone, stereotypical african-american to play Cyborg, and a stale sarcastic actor for Aquaman. Sorry for all of you Aquaman fa...
Taylor Swift Releases New Album
Deanna Brock, Section Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under Music Mondays, Student Life
Taylor Swift Album: Reputation Genre: Electropop Released: November 10, 2017 Tracklisting: ...Ready for it? End Game I Did Something Bad Don’t Blame Me Delicate Look What You Made Me Do So It Goes… Gorgeous Getaway Car King of My Heart Danci...
Black Panther Trailer Analysis + Review
Wilson Gustaveson, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2018
Filed under Everyone's a Winner, Student Life
Marvel Studio’s “Black Panther” releases on Feb. 16, 2018. “Black Panther” is the fifth installment in Marvel’s Phase Three. The context surrounding the release of Black Panther originally gave the conclusion that the movie would simply be a set-up for Avengers: Infinity War, which releases on...
Fall Out Boy Releases New Album “Mania”

Deanna Brock, Section Editor
January 19, 2018
Filed under Music Mondays
Fall Out Boy Genre: Rock Duration: 35:46 Release Date: January 19, 2018 Label: Island Records Tracklisting: Young and Menace Champion Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea HOLD ME TIGHT OR DON’T The Last of the Real Ones Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) Church Heaven's Gate Sunshi...
How to Survive Semester Exams

Carly Maisel, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2018
Filed under Carly's Guide To....
Semester exams are Wednesday, Jan. 17- Friday, Jan 19. Most teachers have established what the exam will be and began reviewing already. This semester all students are required to take all of the exams; no exemptions. Here are some tips to help keep sane during exam week. Make a schedule. This seems...
For the Joy of the Game

Wilson Gustaveson, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2017
Filed under Everyone's a Winner
Should college athletes be paid? I don't know, should we give dogs chocolate? Should we tax the homeless? On the subject of killing things, why don’t we just have a funeral service for the NCAA right now. Are you kidding me? How is this a question? College athletes should not be paid, under any...
Sia Drops Christmas Album
Deanna Brock, Section Editor
December 8, 2017
Filed under Music Mondays
Sia Album: Everyday is Christmas Genre: Pop, Christmas Duration: 00:33:07 Tracklisting: Santa’s Coming For Us Candy Cane Lane Snowman Snowflake Ho Ho Ho Puppies Are Forever Sunshine Underneath The Mistletoe Everyday Is Christmas Underneath the Christmas Lights Sia’s latest album...
Teenage Singer/Song Writer Takes World by Storm
Deanna Brock, Section Editor
December 4, 2017
Filed under Music Mondays
Grace Vanderwaal Latest Single - So Much More Than This Previous Single - Moonlight Awards - Golden Buzzer and 11th season winner for America’s Got Talent, one of Billboard’s 21 Stars Under 21 for the 2nd time, recognized in Variety’s Youth Impact Report Grace Vanderwaal has been crowned...
Carly’s Guide To Fall Fashion
Carly Maisel, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2017
Filed under Carly's Guide To....
Most count down the days until Christmas, Summer, or vacation. I count down the days until I can break out the sweaters and boots. There is so many things to love about fall, leaves changing, cool weather, Starbucks lattes, and especially fashion. Thankfully, sweater weather is here. If you aren't sure where to...