It’s that time of the year when juniors in the Ray Dass National Merit Prep Class are seeing the light at the end of the the tunnel. Juniors such as myself are rapidly approaching the end of what has been a five month descent into madness. Filled with late nights at school, all-nighters and full on emotional breakdowns, it probably would not be that far off to say it has been a turbulent period. However, as we enter our last… Keep Reading
Heritage alumnus Eric Hosmer and the Kansas City Royals are making their mark on the 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs. The Royals have not been in the playoffs since 1985 and have now won four straight playoff games, three of them in extra innings, and are just four wins away from the World Series. Hosmer, who graduated from Heritage in 2008, plays first base for the Royals and has had a significant role in the Royals’ success in the… Keep Reading
From mask-wearing serial killers to street-walking voodoo priestesses, Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights offers an abundance of fearful frights for all ages. This 24th year of terror is enough to strike fear into the heart of any horror enthusiast. I’ll admit, after the less-than-spooky events of Halloween Horror Nights 22 and 23, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of sheer terror offered by both the scare houses and zones. Gone are the days of scarer-less street props and haggard… Keep Reading
We’ve waited four years for the library limelight. Let us have our moment in the sun. Much too often, underclassmen infiltrate the senior corner and computers and give snarky remarks when asked to leave. Instead of serving as a place for the stressed out college applicants to regroup, relax and get work done, the corner has turned into a game of “guess who’s a freshman.” As seniors, we know what it’s like to impatiently stand waiting for an available computer… Keep Reading
Senior Kevin Schatz appeared on the Today Show Sept. 25 to raise awareness for pediatric cancer as well as Go4theGoal’s National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day. Just before winter break of the 2012-2013 school year, Schatz was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles according to the American Cancer Society. From Jan. to July, Schatz underwent multiple surgeries and weekly chemo treatments, all while maintaining his schoolwork. “It was a… Keep Reading