Online AP Testing
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College Board has been forced to approach the AP test differently. Most students can’t test in schools due to the buildings being shut down, so all testing will take place online this year. It is something many students will have to adapt to, but for weeks, AP te...
Indiana Reopening
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
The state of Indiana has begun the process of slowly reopening local facilities. Starting May 1st, Governor Holcomb initiated the phase that will lead the state of Indiana into the stages of slowly reopening local businesses. Since the COVID-19 virus has stricken Indiana, for about two months, school ...
Game of Thrones
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
I finally got on the Game of Thrones bandwagon near the end of March as the stay at home order was called, and finished all 8 seasons into the first weekend of April. Although the show ended over a year ago, fans are still commonly frustrated over the rushed and poorly written end of the final season...
Zoom
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
As of March 12th, MVCSC buildings have been shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and social distancing has prevented many people from communicating with their friends and family. Many schools across the nation have shut down physical classrooms for the remainder of the school year. This has resul...
Ways To Stay Healthy During Quarantine
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, is a deadly flu-like disease that originated from wildlife in China. The virus has spread worldwide, finally being declared as an international pandemic. Governments around the world are calling upon the people to stay inside in order to prevent the virus f...
The Play That Goes Wrong
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Apologies to the hundreds of people who thought they were seeing “Hamilton,” and sadly, these are not my words, but those of the director, Chris Bean, in “The Play that Goes Wrong.” The Broadway comedy is on tour, and is currently a part of the 2020-2021 Broadway Across America touring season. ...
Leslie Odam Jr. Concert
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
March 31, 2020
January 31st, I was blessed with the opportunity to witness a live performance by Tony Award Winning actor Leslie Odam Jr. with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. It was mesmerizing, and I am still shaken over the experience. Leslie Odam Jr. has been a favorite of mine since 8th grade when I was obsess...
To all the Boys: ps I Still Love You
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
On February 12, Netflix finally released the second film of the “To All the Boys” trilogy based off of an original book series written by Jenny Han. I am a huge fan of the movies, and even though I have only read the first book, Lara Jean has become a teenage icon that I’m sure girls of all ag...
The Beginning of Aida
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
Last month on January 7 and 8, forty-one students auditioned to be a part of MV Theatre’s spring show Aida. Auditions are a nerve wracking experience for some, but the students came through and gave it their all. Thirty-seven students ended up making the final cast; however, with auditions and the...
Audition Tips
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
Auditions for Mt. Vernon’s production of Elton John’s Aida have passed, and looking into future auditions there are some things one may need to know before taking the stage. Going in, some people might be rather nervous to audition, especially if it is something they have never done before. To r...