

Taylor Swift’s Fearless is effortlessly better the second time around
REVIEW BY JULIA SWAIN From Twilight to High School Musical 3, Britney Spears to Jay Z and Beyonce, 2008 was a year to remember, and for Taylor Swift, who was only eighteen years old at the time, it was the … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Fearless is effortlessly better the second time around

Through Our Eyes: WHS Students Reflect On a Year That Changed Everything
BY ARI KASER, LIZ GROMOFSKY AND CHLOE PORTER Being a teenager living through the pandemic has been tough; from having things constantly cancelled to not being able to see the outside world, the pandemic has forever changed the lives of … Continue reading Through Our Eyes: WHS Students Reflect On a Year That Changed Everything

Sue Scandlon publishes a wrestling children’s book
BY JANAE JOACHIM Sue Scandlon, a Wadsworth community member and mother to a Wadsworth High School wrestler, wrote a 96 page children’s book titled Cole’s Journey into Wrestling that was published in July 2020. It follows a little boy who … Continue reading Sue Scandlon publishes a wrestling children’s book

Mary Jo Young: Cleveland singer advances on American Idol
BY ALEX MILLER COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC/JOHN FLEENOR It takes a lot to be a star. From vocal ability to stage presence and mounting pressure, American Idol contestants must rise to the occasion. Mary Jo Young, a Cleveland native, has … Continue reading Mary Jo Young: Cleveland singer advances on American Idol

Wadsworth spends $500,000 on land for new fire station
BY JACKSON KERLEY Wadsworth City purchased three acres of land on College Street for $500,000 to build a new fire station. The current fire station was built in 1963 and has several issues. “It was not designed for a combination … Continue reading Wadsworth spends $500,000 on land for new fire station

Wadsworth wrestling finishes top 3 at States; Messer wins state title
BY HAYLEE JOY The Wadsworth High School wrestling team sent nine boys to Columbus to wrestle in the Division I High School State Tournament. Seven of them ended up placing. Knowing that this is a difficult year, all of them … Continue reading Wadsworth wrestling finishes top 3 at States; Messer wins state title

Nick Shafer showcases 30,000 origami dove creations in world record attempt
BY GRACE PANTALONE People gathered at Wadsworth High School on March 13 to support junior Nick Shafer and view his astounding display of more than 30,000 origami doves, origami maple leaves, and other origami creations. The main attraction of the … Continue reading Nick Shafer showcases 30,000 origami dove creations in world record attempt

Wadsworth teachers receive second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
BY ELISABETH GROMOFSKY Wadsworth Schools closed on Friday, February 26 in order for teachers and staff to receive their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine was the one that was administered to staff. Teachers and staff traveled … Continue reading Wadsworth teachers receive second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Social media: The technology that connects and controls us
STORY BY BRIANNA BECERRA, RESEARCH BY JACKSON KERLEY & HAILEY SMITH, INFOGRAPHICS BY ALEX MILLER, ARI KASER & EMILY BRANDYBERRY “There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software,” said Edward Tufte, Professor Emeritus in … Continue reading Social media: The technology that connects and controls us

Bruin staff tries viral pasta recipes
BY JULIA BLAKE AND KAYLA ROSS The latest food trend taking TikTok by storm has been two pasta recipes: the baked feta pasta and the Gigi Hadid pasta. Julia Blake and I decided to put both of these recipes to … Continue reading Bruin staff tries viral pasta recipes

Opinion: Free lunches lead to increased food waste
OPINION BY NATALIE MAHER Wadsworth High school is facing bigger problems in the school cafeteria than the traditional “mystery meat.” Because of the free school lunches this year due to COVID, there has been an increase of wasted and thrown … Continue reading Opinion: Free lunches lead to increased food waste

Opinion: College students should get the stimulus check
BY MICAH BECK This past December, Congress finally reached a deal on a stimulus package that gives a direct $600 payment to Americans. This was after months of bickering and arguments from both sides, including a presidential veto, which Congress … Continue reading Opinion: College students should get the stimulus check