Pennsylvania school stabbing
April 11, 2014
by CAROLINE GAVURA Section Editor Sixteen-year-old Alex Hribal will be charged as an adult for stabbing 20 students and one adult at Franklin Regional High School in the Pittsburgh area. The sophomore is being charged with 21 counts of aggravated assault, four counts of attempted homicide, and one count... Read more »
Firefox boycotts lead to forced resignation
April 11, 2014
by AMBER KELLY Photographer Brendan Eich, the co-founder of the nonprofit internet company Mozilla, was recently forced to resign from his newly gained position as CEO due to backlash targeted at a monetary contribution he made years earlier. In 2008, Eich made a contribution of $1,000 toward a gay-marriage... Read more »
Remembering legendary star Mickey Rooney
April 11, 2014
by BRIANNA SICILIANO Photo/Video Editor After a nine-decade career in show-business that included Vaudeville, silent films, television, movies, and Broadway, Mickey Rooney passed away on Sunday, April 6 at the age of 93. Rooney was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 23, 1920 with the name Joseph... Read more »
“Gossip Girl” takes over MTHS
April 11, 2014
by ALEX RAGHUNANDAN Staff Writer Although the hit teen drama “Gossip Girl” ended back in December 2012, students at MTHS, including myself, have gravitated toward watching reruns online. The show will keep you wanting more and more until you know every dirty secret of Manhattan’s elite. “Gossip... Read more »
Prima ballerina from head to toe
April 11, 2014
by SOPHIA D’ADAMO Staff Writer Thirty-four-year-old Prima Ballerina, Svetlana Zakharova, continuously brings joy and excitement to her audience as one of the most influential role models in the ballet world. Born on June 10, 1979 in Lutsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, Zakharova was destined to... Read more »
The “Golden Boy” Stephen Curry
April 11, 2014
STEPHEN PISZAR Staff Writer Anyone who has paid even the slightest bit of attention to basketball over the years will surely have heard the name Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warrior star point guard, listed at six feet three inches tall and 185 pounds, is best known for his exceptional shooting abilities,... Read more »
‘Are You the One’ renewed for second season
April 11, 2014
by BRIANNA DELUCA Staff Writer MTV hit reality series “Are You the One” was renewed for a second season on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The unique dating show features 20 contestants from across the country. Through an extensive matchmaking process, the participants are paired up into 10 “perfect... Read more »
Houston, we have a problem
April 11, 2014
by TIMMY JOSEPH Staff Writer The Houston Texans will have the privilege of the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft on May 8. However, they have a lot of pressure as to who they should pick. The Texans, who finished with two wins and 14 losses, were the worst team in the NFL last season. They finished... Read more »
The life of Lively
April 11, 2014
by MARIAH THOMPSON Staff Writer Blake Lively, the former “Gossip Girl” star, continues to shine as an actress with her looks and talents, and shocks the world with her ability to play diverse roles. Lively, 26, was born in Los Angeles to Elaine and Ernie Lively, an American actor. She was... Read more »
How Earth’s favorite day of the year got started
April 11, 2014
by THOMAS O’SCANNELL Staff Writer Nature is often a victim of harsh mistreatment, but luckily, there is always one day of the year where that changes. Earth Day, which takes place on April 22, is supposed to be a day when all people can show their compassion and support for their natural surroundings.... Read more »