Put That Phone Down!

Social media is filled with many platforms where people from all around the world can connect with each other. Although social media has many positive effects, it also has many negative effects as well. Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction that is defined by many to be driven by an uncontrollable urge to log on to social media … Continue reading Put That Phone Down!

Oh, To Take Part in Inktober or No?

October has finally arrived this year, and for artists, it's that special time of the year again; to take part or to not take part in the international sensation Inktober. Inktober, for those who may not know, is a daily art prompt that challenges artists to create a work of art every day through the … Continue reading Oh, To Take Part in Inktober or No?

Finding The Right School For You – Part 2

In my previous article, I discussed a couple things you can look at to help you decide upon the best option for you after high school. If you haven’t read that article yet, be sure to check it out! In this article, I have three more things you can look at to help you find the best post-secondary option for you. Location When … Continue reading Finding The Right School For You – Part 2

Are You Too Stressed Out?

Teens are under more stress today than ever. As Psychology Today states, "Adolescence has always been a tricky developmental period defined by fundamental, yet some-what difficult, changes (physical, cognitive, and social) experienced by teens as they transition their way from childhood toward adulthood." This stress can multiply when having to keep up with honors and dual enrollment classes, along with part … Continue reading Are You Too Stressed Out?

A Deeper Dive Into the SCHS Color Guard

The Shelbyville Central color guard this 2020-2021 school year is trying their best to adapt to the "new" normal band season. Out of these members, some of the most adaptable people are Brianna Anderson and Hamza Barre. Anderson and Barre have been color guard members all throughout their high school career. The two found a … Continue reading A Deeper Dive Into the SCHS Color Guard

Get To Know The New Cheer Coach: Daphne Wilson

For over twenty years Shelbyville Central High School has had the same Varsity cheer coach, Cheryl Moore. Mrs. Moore is one of the most profound individuals I have ever come to know, and as my cheer coach for the last two years, I and the rest of us cheerleaders can say that we will miss her greatly … Continue reading Get To Know The New Cheer Coach: Daphne Wilson

Students Share Their Thoughts on Going Virtual

The week of August 24th, SCHS went fully virtual. Teachers started handing out laptops to students and making them sign technology contracts. Students were shocked, but some were not stunned at all, considering there were rumors floating around about administrators and teachers having COVID-19. Isaiah Tillman Isaiah Tilman was a virtual student before everyone else went virtual. I asked him if it felt different having everyone in your … Continue reading Students Share Their Thoughts on Going Virtual

The Horse Show’s Ribbon Girls: A Walking Horse Tradition

The Horseshow is the biggest event to take place in Shelbyville, Tennessee, with many coming from around the state (or nation!) to watch or compete. While this year’s Covid-19 pandemic affected the outside world, the show kept on. The excitement for the awards ceremony was still present and giving out those awards were the Ribbon … Continue reading The Horse Show’s Ribbon Girls: A Walking Horse Tradition

Wat Amphawan of America

Here in Tennessee, one may only expect to see trees, more trees, a few houses here and there, and maybe the Batman building in Downtown Nashville. But within these areas, different cultures and ethnic groups are located all around Tennessee. Of these are the Thai and Laotian communities and their Buddhist temples. The Southeast Asian … Continue reading Wat Amphawan of America

Escaping the “Terrible Two’s” with Sign Language

Webster’s Dictionary claims that Sign language is a system of communication using visual gestures and signs used by deaf people...But why does society believe sign only pertains to deaf people? I believe that all people, especially children, should learn sign language. Raising a child while teaching them sign is one of the best things you … Continue reading Escaping the “Terrible Two’s” with Sign Language