Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” is definitely a must-see movie. From the quality acting to the movie’s well-devised plotline, “Parasite” is a near-perfect piece. The movie is set in modern-day South Korea and is based around the financially struggling Kim family. The son of the family, Ki-woo, manages to get a job […]
Author: Mike Williams
Students adapt to digital teaching
As coronavirus has thrust society into new norms, students and teachers alike are learning — and adjusting — to a whole new world of online learning. “Online learning has proven to be sufficient for the time being, and I am continuing to learn material over Zoom without much difficulty,” junior […]
The Effects of Scheduling
I have changed my lifestyle to work around the looming virus, but the quarantine has affected my mindset for the time being. The longer I have been quarantined, the less effort I put forth in my work. It has been helpful to begin a routine, instead of spending my days […]
Review: Green Eggs and Ham on Netflix
Dr. Suess is a beloved author of mine and I was super excited when Green Eggs and Ham was made into a show on Netflix. I’ve grown up with reading Dr. Seuss, and I was a little skeptical, at first, about how well they would transition the story into TV […]
Review: Original Content on Streaming Services
Streaming services, such as Hulu and Netflix, have become more popular. Netflix has released more new original content, while Hulu is expanding their movie selection. But how do these new original works compare to traditional cable television? *** Fantasy shows can be pretty hit or miss. However, “The Witcher” did […]
Extracurricular Groups Respond To COVID-19 Crisis, Plan In Face Of Semester’s Disruption
The current online list of AMCHS’ clubs and organizations includes over 40 distinct entries. Senior Mona Birgisson, dissatisfied with her options of discussion-based clubs, decided instead to create another. “The discussions were very brief,” Birgisson said. “You just went there at four o’clock, someone presented something for 15 minutes, and […]
Gallery: Staff Appreciation Day
To celebrate the teachers, the administrative staff toured around different campuses and put on a show for staff members. Assistant Principals Jason Pratt and Mike McEver played a drum line song while Principal Gwen Elder, Assistant Principals KeKe Johnson and Anne Scott, and Counselor Jill Faith cheered along. The administration […]
Gallery: Shining For Students
In honor of the shortened year, the staff lined up outside the school on April 24 while it was lit and greeted students as they drove by. Teachers made posters, rung bells, played music, and handed out balloons to students. Many students decorated their cars and held posters as they […]
Speak But Listen Too
Typically, conducting and engaging in a conversation is not hard at all. But unfortunately, the same cannot be said about a political conversation. For the last 3 years of my life, I have been a part of speech and debate, an organization focused on teaching individuals how to use their […]
Uncharted Territory: How COVID taught me the importance of my actions
It’s pretty incredible looking back on yourself and thinking: “oh my god, I was so stupid.” That pretty much sums up my reflections on my trip to France this past week. I’ve never felt as deeply afraid as I did when my sister shook me awake and told me to […]
