Pencil Noir
Treyton Williams, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2018
*Beginning of soft, smooth jazz* A pencil. Such a simple tool. Any man can make any thought in the world physical with one in his hand. Like all tools, it has no morality: its only an extension of the will of its user. That’s why it saddens me to to see it corrupted, knowing that it could have o...
aBANDoned (Mockumentary)
Kevin Wu, Multimedia Editor
December 3, 2017
This mockumentary was created by Gabby Barbic, Vicky Vien, and Bryce Kuhn for the Film Production class. The film genre depicted is known as a mockumentary. Mockumentaries are films that take the form of a serious documentary in order to satirize its subject. They are often partially or wholly improvised...
Underwater Basketweaving (Mockumentary)
Kevin Wu, Multimedia Editor
December 1, 2017
This mockumentary was created by Case Ollila, Landon Adler, Albara Aseri, and Thomas Borrego for the Film Production class. The film genre depicted is known as a mockumentary. Mockumentaries are films that take the form of a serious documentary in order to satirize its subject.They are often partially...
Brain Drain
Treyton Williams, Opinions Editor
May 24, 2017
The Test. Every man, woman, and super senior at Monarch High School dreads it. It is the epitome of stress, preparation, and lowered GPAs. It takes on a different physical manifestation for each individual. For some, it is a history final. For others, it can be the language arts midterm essay. But...
This is How We Do (Senior Year)
Abby Pelsmaeker, Academics Editor
April 28, 2016
I am an almost legal adult that’s roughly 23 days way from graduating. I have infinite wisdom, most of which I pull from Nick from New Girl (You don’t need to wash a towel, the towel washes you, duh,) or Ryan from The Office (never cook cheese pitas in the office), and on some rare occasions, Charl...
Bottoms Up!
Rachael Jacobs, Features Editor
April 27, 2016
No water bottle People that don’t carry a water bottle are, you guessed it, dehydrated. Dehydration often leads to sadness. Not carrying a water bottle also probably means they are careless and they rely on other people for a number of things. They also claim that Gatorade is good for you to protec...
Reasons Why I Don’t Understand Basketball
Ali Harford, Howler Editor in Chief
February 23, 2016
Dear Basketball Players,     You would think that by going to Monarch High School and completing the freshman gym basketball unit, and by being enrolled in Syracuse University, I would know my way around a basketball court, but for reals, I’m incredibly confused. Now listen. I’ve tried to ...
Monarch’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Flora Mai, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2016
What to put in the survival kit a.k.a. backpack: A pocket knife or just anything sharp like scissors, nail files, pens.  If sharp enough, you can defend yourself against former loved ones and bullies ...even if they aren’t zombies Food, preferably something that you can eat over a long time Â...
The 5 Best Things About Basketball
Peyton Carter, Guest Write
December 17, 2015
Floor burns: Need I say more? Floor burns are obviously the best part of basketball. It could be a blister on your hand from sliding on the floor, or even a small burn on your knee. Charges: Hands down the least painful thing in the game. A girl coming full force at you, you collide, an...
Tips to Stay Sane in the Beginning of the School Year
Ali Harford, Howler Editor in Chief
September 14, 2015
The beginning of the school year can only be compared to being slapped across the face with a slice of burning hot pizza by your best friend. The night starts fine. You and your best friend order some pizza. Maybe get some movies. You’re into your second movie or so, you’re having a pretty great...
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