Respect Our Troops
Faith Hasher, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Filed under Archive, Opinion
Everyday, Americans in the military make sacrifices to protect and serve their country. Often referred to as “troops,” these people are, in fact, someone’s brother, sister, mother, father -- a loved one. Unfortunately, today there are many people who are disrespectful towards the military. For ...
Food for thought
Maddie Howard, spotlight editor
March 7, 2017
Filed under Archive
It is lunch time and students rush to the cafeteria to claim their food. Most students reach for the pizza instead of considering the healthier option. The cafeteria staff has a policy called “The Local Wellness Policy” that refers to the knowledge of a healthy environment for the students. Thi...
Got Beef?
Sean Gannon, travel editor
March 7, 2017
Filed under Archive
Fresh foods, an energetic atmosphere, outstanding customer service, and a wide variety of meals are all things that you would find at Zinburger in Scottsdale Quarter. Zinburger brings the idea of a classic cheeseburger back into modern times with a fresh twist. All the beef served at the restaurant...
Advisory lesson aims to prevent subtweeting
Olivia Stickel, Food editor
February 28, 2017
Filed under Archive
It is generally known that saying something anonymously is easier than saying it to someone’s face. Whether it be ordering pizza or buying clothes online, people nowadays have become so acclimated to not having to talk to a person. Social media is the epitome of this idea, in that anyone from anywh...
Breaking the bank on beans
Zoie Lambesis, Staff writer
February 28, 2017
Filed under Archive
Teenagers are spending half their paychecks on coffee each week. What they do not realize is that going to Starbucks every morning and spending up to $5 a day on a cup of coffee can add up. According to www.business.time.com, the average person spends up to $20 a week on coffee alone, making an annual tot...
Horoscope or Horo-hoax?
Emma Russello, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Filed under Archive, Opinion
Astrology and horoscopes pop up in magazines, newspapers, and social media, trying to convince readers how they should live their lives based off their zodiac sign. Many people disregard these readings as rubbish, but there is scientific backing to them. For thousands of years, beginning with Ancien...
Cast of Little Women prepares for the show
Emma Russello, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Filed under Archive
The cast of this year's spring musical, Little Women, is hard at work making the show come to life. The show will be on March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18. With the lead role of Jo March being double cast, junior Tara Prager and sophomore Kayla Dobbs will be switching off the role each night. The story...
The birds are back in town
Annalee Barnett, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Filed under Archive
Deep within Cave Creek lies Wild at Heart, a group of devoted individuals who have banded together to form a rescue with one purpose, to save wild birds of prey in the Sonoran Desert. “I’ve always felt like doing something for the community to give back, and saving birds of prey was the path th...
Step out
Maddie Howard, Spotlight Editor
February 10, 2017
Filed under Archive
Cave Creek is known for its wide variety of hiking trails that can suit any hiker’s needs for adventure. There are a large selection of hiking trails that are just minutes away from downtown Cave Creek. Located north of downtown Cave Creek, the Spur Cross trail system includes some of the most popul...
Chopper hot spot
Annalee Barnett, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Filed under Archive
From February 17 to 19, the Hideaway Grill in downtown Cave Creek will be hosting a Custom Builder’s Showcase for bike lovers. The event will provide live music, giveaways, and some of Arizona’s top bike builders. Harleys, leather jackets, tattoos, and great food will draw bikers from all around th...
Jamming the trunk into a new space
Sara Windom, Style Editor
December 20, 2016
Filed under Archive
With Christmas lights dangling from the walls, balloons covering the floor, and ribbons draping from the ceiling, the Trunk Space held their first Semi-Social event inside their new permanent home at the Grace Lutheran Church. The Trunk Space showcases the local art and music scene of Phoenix, and af...
October Photo Essay
Logan Larkin, Photo Editor
November 5, 2016
Filed under Archive, Photo Gallery