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PyeongChang hosts winter Olympics

March 13, 2018

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What You Need to Know It’s that time again the commercials are out and people are getting ready for the winter Olympics airing from February 9 to February 25. Held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, it is the second time that...

MHS presents ‘The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza’

Jessica LaRoy, Reporter

March 9, 2018

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The play “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza” is currently being practiced at Monroe High School and will be presented March 23-25. The show is told by Narrator One (senior Jordan Jewell) and Narrator Two (junior Jacob Foulkrod)....

Upward Bound offers support for students

Alliyah Trim, Junior Co Editor-in-Chief

March 6, 2018

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Are you a first generation college student? Are you wanting to get a better look into colleges and express your interest in your field of study? If so, Upward Bound is the place for you. Upward Bound is a program to provide...

Fast food options lack in America

Alliyah Trim, Junior Co Editor-in-Chief

March 6, 2018

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America is often known for its oversized and greasy fast food options, but has anyone ever stopped to think about fast food in other countries? Rumor has it that McDonald's, originally founded in America, actually has better...

Sexual assault moves to forefront of today’s culture

March 2, 2018

MHS Choir gets festive for upcoming holidays

Ivana Goncin, Senior Reporter & Editor

December 11, 2017

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From singing Christmas melodies to gospel songs, the choir always has something new to bring to the table. This new upcoming trimester is bringing in a lot of new things for MHS choirs. Right after the Thanksgiving vacation,...

Marching band wraps up season with Senior Show

October 31, 2017

Old school bands part ways with Joe Louis Arena

Gracyn Wener, Reporter & Editor

June 2, 2017

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A crowd of all ages from all generations gathered in full force Wednesday night, May 17, at Joe Louis Arena for the joint concert tour of Hall and Oates and Tears for Fears. Both 80s duos were major parts of MTV’s early days...

MHS Wind Ensemble scores one at states

Madisyn Hardy, Reporter

May 23, 2017

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On May 6, the Monroe High School Wind Ensemble participated in State MSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival. In order to go to States, groups have to receive the highest rating at Districts, which is a one. Under the direction of Jim...

Michigan College of Beauty partnership opens elective opportunities

Kip Mayes, Reporter

May 23, 2017

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MHS has recently brought back the opportunity for students to attend the Michigan College of Beauty as an elective. Starting next year, several junior and senior MHS students will attend the college located on South Monroe Street...

Apple, Samsung continue competition

Maryah Cheatham, Reporter

April 24, 2017

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The never-ending rivalry between Apple users and Android users may be getting juicier as new phone releases approach. According to The Wall Street Journal, Samsung Electronics Co. is releasing the Galaxy S8 just six months...

‘Beauty and The Beast’ gets banned in theaters

Ivana Goncin, Reporter

March 30, 2017

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Another Disney movie is getting bashed for being more diverse. The Disney Company has been known in the last 50 years for being diverse in their movies, TV shows, characters and more. This year, the classic Disney movie...