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9/11, War in Afghanistan continue to have after-effectsby Jeremiah Edwards/Staff Writer Photo from: https://www.wdrb.com/news/indianas-camp-atterbury-to-be-used-as-temporary-housing-for-afghanistan-evacuees/article_56855236-0a6c-11ec-87c0-b7b6227f1178.html Twenty years ago, one of the most devastating events in American history took place. A casual morning turned into chaos and turmoil, an event we’ll never forget. Not only did it affect the United States in the moments and the moments after but it caused a ripple effect … Continue reading 9/11, War in Afghanistan continue to have after-effects Read more...
Girls Volleyball focuses on team bond, strengthsby Andrew Elsbury/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Senior Morgan Hornaday goes to serve in a home volleyball game. Even though the GC High School volleyball team season record is not what they planned, the girls on the team have high hopes for the future in general, as well as each other. The players themselves have a … Continue reading Girls Volleyball focuses on team bond, strengths Read more...
Profile: Amador creates environment of cultural acceptanceby Kaydence Ham/Staff Writer Many people are well aware of the value of a teacher in their lives. For students, a teacher is the one who influences their character, habits, career, and education in life. They mold students and their futures accordingly in order to make them responsible citizens of the country. There are certain … Continue reading Profile: Amador creates environment of cultural acceptance Read more...
Profile: Business teacher lucas builds relationships with students, peersby Joseph Phillips/Staff Writer GC teacher Mr. Michael Lucas has been teaching business classes for 7 years. Lucas has only taught at GC for one year and he has made a positive impression on many of the students here. Students notice that he jokes a lot and lightens up the mood. He joined GCHS just … Continue reading Profile: Business teacher lucas builds relationships with students, peers Read more...
Profile: Bernard encourages journalism skills, storytellingby Andrew Elsbury/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mrs. Jill Bernard assists Zoey Petersen, 10, on her personality profile for the September Cougar Review issue. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”-Benjamin Franklin. GC teacher Mrs. Jill Bernard has been teaching for over 20 years. She has helped many … Continue reading Profile: Bernard encourages journalism skills, storytelling Read more...
Profile: Math teacher Marler helps to turn negatives to positivesby Jeanna Brown/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Mrs. Michelle Marler dresses to support her school. She loves using the white board to encourage student learning as well. Photo by Jeanna Brown “Life is a math equation. In order to gain the most, you have to know how to convert negatives into positives.” – Anonymous. Mrs. Michelle Marler, … Continue reading Profile: Math teacher Marler helps to turn negatives to positives Read more...
Return to “normal”:students cautiously optimistic about return to classby Drew Smith/Staff Writer The destructive path of COVID-19 has been undeniably immense within schools and the education department as a whole. From entirely virtual periods, several different hybrid schedules, contact tracing and more, the inconsistent and messy past year and a half has had an undeniable effect on teachers and the students they teach. … Continue reading Return to “normal”:students cautiously optimistic about return to class Read more...
Dr. Olin, Mr. Cary discuss plans for next year’s COViD protocolsby Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Principal Jason Cary talks about COVID protocols and expectations for next year. Photo by Tyler Young Have you wondered what the plan for the next school year is? Principal Mr. Jason Cary and Superintendent Dr. Harold Olin have revealed a sneak-peek for the Greenfield Central school system plan next … Continue reading Dr. Olin, Mr. Cary discuss plans for next year’s COViD protocols Read more...
History of Jordan brand at Nikeby Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘Chicago Black Toe’ It all started in 1984. Michael Jordan had a tremendous rookie year with the Chicago Bulls winning ROTY (rookie of the year) in the NBA. Nike was a fairly new company and was not a successful company in the 80’s. In 1984 … Continue reading History of Jordan brand at Nike Read more...
HOW THE WINTER WEATHER AFFECTED THE COUNTRYby Jeremiah Edwards/Staff Writer During the week of February 13-17, a winter storm came through North America. Places that usually don’t see the blanket of white, woke up to a little surprise on their doorstep. The winter weather stretched from the Rio Grande to Ohio. At first it was a treat, with posts on social … Continue reading HOW THE WINTER WEATHER AFFECTED THE COUNTRY Read more...
Election and InauguratioN: Historic events unfold leading up to inaugurationBy: Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: President Joe Biden is sworn in on Inauguration Day. Photo from: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-21/joe-biden-sworn-in-president-of-the-us-inauguration-ceremony/13076538 The change in U.S. presidents over the past few months was rather eventful. Claims of voter fraud cast shadows on the election and caused numerous investigations. While there was no substantiated proof of this voter fraud, President … Continue reading Election and InauguratioN: Historic events unfold leading up to inauguration Read more...
Holidays celebrated around the worldby Emily Oleksy/Staff Writer Many people have diverse holiday celebrations, including the kinds of foods they eat at these times. It would be interesting to see what is customary for people to eat on that day and to explore the different foods that other people may not eat or experience. People around the world eat … Continue reading Holidays celebrated around the world Read more...
The Story of Pearl HarborBy Tyler Young/Staff Writer Photo Caption: This was a live Photo of the attack on Pearl Harbor from a reporter in Hawaii on Dec. 7. 1941. On Sunday December 7, 1941 7:50 a.m., the course of American history was about to change. It was a normal day in the territory of Hawaii, specifically Pearl Harbor, … Continue reading The Story of Pearl Harbor Read more...
The true story behind ‘The Conjuring’ movieby Kalei Griffin/Staff Writer Have you ever seen the movie The Conjuring? If so, you’d be surprised to find out that the movie depicts what actually once happened. Demonologists and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were the helping hands behind this terrifying and true story. The victims of this terrifying case were those of … Continue reading The true story behind ‘The Conjuring’ movie Read more...
The Return of a Hero: WW2 Veteran’s remains return home to richmond after 77 yearsby Ben Brunsting/Staff Writer On September 17 Pfc. Louis Wiesehan, Jr was finally brought home to his surviving family after 77 years of being buried in an unidentified grave on Betio island Northeast of Papua New Guinea. Louis Wiesehan, Jr reportedly died on Nov. 21, 1943 on the second day of fighting against Japanese resistance … Continue reading The Return of a Hero: WW2 Veteran’s remains return home to richmond after 77 years Read more...
The Disappearances of St. August’s Woodsby Jeremiah Edwards/Staff Writer Drawing by Mario Steverson Hi, my name is David, I’m 16 years old and I attend Palmer High School. I’m here to inform you about the disappearances in St August’s woods. It all started on the night before Halloween with best friends Jack Early and Miles Cooper. Let me tell you … Continue reading The Disappearances of St. August’s Woods Read more...
Profile: From cadet to full-time firefighter, Oleksy is on his way upPhoto Caption: Volunteer firefighter Tyler Oleksy helps to put out a fire in Greenfield. Photo by Emily Oleksy Why would someone want to be a firefighter? This is a question that could be asked of Tyler Oleksy. A 2018 GC grad, Oleksy has been working his way up since he started out at the Greenfield … Continue reading Profile: From cadet to full-time firefighter, Oleksy is on his way up Read more...
Profile: Anderson U. baseball players hope for spring seasonPhoto Caption: Clayton White, a senior at Anderson University, waits to throw a pitch against his opponent on April 21. Corinne White/Staff Writer Anderson University’s athletes have taken a harsh downfall for this season. The coronavirus has taken away lots of opportunities for players on the team. Most recently, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, of … Continue reading Profile: Anderson U. baseball players hope for spring season Read more...
Profile: Powerhouse Ninestar producer discusses behind-the-scenes workby Drew Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: John Painter, producer of NineStar Sports as well as the creator of NineStar’s local TV channel, at a recent volleyball match between New Castle and Greenfield, just before filming begins on Sep. 10, 2020. In the absolute black of night, only illuminated by the obnoxious shine of automobile lights … Continue reading Profile: Powerhouse Ninestar producer discusses behind-the-scenes work Read more...
Profile: Mosser highlights challenges of first year teaching during pandemicPhoto Caption: Mosser teaches her German 1 class. Photo by Alex Smith Ms. Jordan Mosser is in her first year of teaching German at GC, and what a start it has been: a pandemic, a switch to half-in person, half-hybrid learning, and all the responsibilities that come with those factors. Mosser talked about her transition … Continue reading Profile: Mosser highlights challenges of first year teaching during pandemic Read more...
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ONE SMALL GIFTBy Drew Smith/Staff Writer One small box, dressed in red, flashy wrapping paper, with a quite usual small flap that read: “From Santa.” Every member of the family assumed the gift had been placed by someone else, attached with the flap as a sort of half-joke, in reflection to days past of childhood Christmases with … Continue reading ONE SMALL GIFT 
PROFILE: BROWN DETAILS DAY IN LIFE OF FRENCH TEACHERBy Alex Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Madame Brown talks to Mya Wilcher, 10, about what she did over Fall Break. Photo by Alex Smith Teaching can be a stressful job. Madame Amanda Brown, French teacher, who has been teaching French for 18 years, talked about what makes teaching worth it. She said, “My students … Continue reading PROFILE: BROWN DETAILS DAY IN LIFE OF FRENCH TEACHER 
SOCCER TEAM HUSTLES INTO NEW SEASONBy: Alex Smith/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Hunter Stine, #17, tries to stop #19 on the Pendleton Heights boys varsity soccer team from scoring a goal during a game last season. Photo by John Kennedy The boys varsity soccer team, four-peat sectional champs, have gotten off to a bit of a slower start this season … Continue reading SOCCER TEAM HUSTLES INTO NEW SEASON - PROFILE: FROM CADET TO FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER, OLEKSY IS ON HIS WAY UPBy Emily Oleksy/Staff Writer Photo Caption: Volunteer firefighter Tyler Oleksy helps to put out a fire in Greenfield. Photo by Emily Oleksy Why would someone want to be a firefighter? This is a question that could be asked of Tyler Oleksy. A 2018 GC grad, Oleksy has been working his way up since he started … Continue reading PROFILE: FROM CADET TO FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER, OLEKSY IS ON HIS WAY UP
PROFILE: COMMISSIONG POSITIVELY INFLUENCES STUDENTS IN JAGBy Kalei Griffin/Staff Writer JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) director and leader Mrs Cherie Commissiong has shared and taught in many different environments throughout her career. She first began to teach at IU Bloomington. After working years with college students, she decided that she would be “more valuable” working with high school students, preparing them … Continue reading PROFILE: COMMISSIONG POSITIVELY INFLUENCES STUDENTS IN JAG