By Jordan Collins Why do we study languages? Why do we study other cultures? How does understanding the global world help one understand our local world better? These are questions the Global Studies concentration aims to help students better understand. According to the Global Studies concentration section on the Battle Ground Academy website, the concentration... Continue Reading →
Young Democrats and Young Republicans Club: What Are Their Thoughts?
By Kiana Raoufiniai With everything else going on during our senior year, elections might not be your top priority. Taking the time to vote might seem like a hassle, and the policies of each candidate may be boring. However, you must keep in mind that democracy and freedom do not exist in every corner of... Continue Reading →
November Fashion: It’s Different
By Ella McLay November fashion is the epitome of fall fashion. Although it is the epitome of fall fashion, November fashion is its own entity. At least here in Tennessee, September is really just an extension of summer fashion but with a little more warmth and without the white linen after labor day, so the... Continue Reading →
Fall Sports Wrap-Up
By Ella McLay All fall sports have officially come to a close and winter sports are starting to gear up. The football teams’ season began with a playoff game against Lausanne in Memphis. The season did not end where they wanted it to, but they still had an exciting season. Thank you to the seniors... Continue Reading →
Literary Pumpkin Winners
By Jordan Collins Each October, Ms. Handelsman’s students participate in a festive contest creating pumpkins based on literary characters. Pumpkins this year ranged from children's books to famous classics, with pumpkins representing characters from books such as If you Give a Mouse a Cookie to The Count of Monte Cristo. The pumpkins were voted on... Continue Reading →
Fall vs. Autumn
By Parker Compton Happy fall! Or, is it autumn? Wait…what’s the difference between fall and autumn, anyways? Long before fall or autumn existed, this time of year was known as harvest. Harvest comes from the Old English hærfest and is the earliest name of the season. However, having the same name as the process of... Continue Reading →
Early Christmas Decorations: Fair or Foul
By Tanvi Chaudhary The season of Halloween has just ended. The ghosts are vanishing back to their realms, and the witches have stashed away their brooms. Thanksgiving is coming soon, so it’s time to ignore the harvest's final gleanings and begin the Christmas preparations. On the day of November 1st, many people begin their celebration... Continue Reading →
Anna and Anna Show: What are You Grateful For?
https://youtu.be/9PoXMUwcTO0 Anna and Anna Show
Watching The Nightmare Before Christmas For the First Time in 2023, Thirty Years After its Release
By Walker Kesler I don’t know how I went eighteen years without seeing Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. I have always been a fan of stop motion animation and Disney musicals, and I am always willing to give Tim Burton’s projects a chance, even if they end up a disappointing watch (looking at you... Continue Reading →
Halloween Movie Reviews
By Tanvi Chaudhary Preparing to watch some movies this Halloween? Well, here is a diverse selection of films that cater to every ghost, ghoul, and movie enthusiast out there. From timeless classics to heart-pounding horror masterpieces, this curated list promises a mix of scares and laughs. Whether you're seeking the eerie ambiance of vintage scares,... Continue Reading →
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