A Tour of Trinidadian Traditions
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Staff
February 13, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase, Uncategorized
Trinidadian culture is unique as it reflects the vast cultural backgrounds of the country. Christmas is just one of the holidays that Trinibagonians look forward to each year. During the last few months of the year, Divali and the beginning of Carnival festivities create a special time that many people...
Top 5 Mood Boosting Essential Oils
Sara Matvey, Contributer
February 13, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
If the gloomy days and cold weather have got you down in the dumps I've got you covered. Using alternative ways to improve minor ailments like bruises, blemishes, headaches, colds, and cramps has been becoming more popular. Essential oils are oils that are distilled from natural plants. Believe it...
Welcoming Mr. Frank!
Grace La Count, Author
February 4, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, School News, Showcase
This year, Mercy High School welcomed math teacher, Mr. Jonathan Frank. So far, he loves the "school spirit at Mercy and the sense of school unity." Mr. Frank graduated with a B.A. in mathematics from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He previously taught at the Washington English School, an...
Fearlessly Freddie
Grace La Count, Author
December 11, 2018
“I always knew I was a star, and now the rest of the world seems to agree with me.” Hollywood sure agreed with this statement made by Freddie Mercury as the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody rocked audiences around the world. With a whopping $50 million made opening weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody dominated ...
Welcoming Ms. Robinson-Brown!
Grace La Count, Author
December 10, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, School News, Showcase
This year, Mercy High has welcomed social studies teacher, Ms. Jessica Robinson-Brown. She started her teaching career at Mercy and is overjoyed to be back. “It is Magic!” she says. Ms. Robinson-Brown attended Notre Dame University in Maryland where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Politic...
Snow in Review: November 15, 2018
Sara Matvey, Contributer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle
The first snow of the year is never a great one, only a foretaste of what is to come. If last Thursday's snow was any indication of how the rest of our snows this year will be, we're in for some online learning. The snowstorm, which many were skeptical about, ended in a day off and a two hour delay....
The Influence of Influenza: Get Your Flu Shot Now!
Heather Shanty, Author
November 19, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle
Runny noses, hoarse voices, body-aches, and phlegm-filled, incessant coughs - the dreaded flu season is once again upon us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year was the worst recorded flu season in 4o years, killing 80,000 and hospitalizing 900,000. This year...
BREAKING: Snow This Week?!?!?!?
Sara Matvey, Contributer
November 15, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, Showcase
As I am sure you all have heard, it is supposed to snow this Thursday morning. There will definitely be some sort of precipitation, most likely sleet, on Thursday. Weather.com says that it will turn into rain as the day progresses, specifically morning snow into rain. The most exciting part (to me at...
Seven Publishing Myths
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
November 14, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
Many people who love to read and write come up with new stories every day, during class, during homework, or in a dream, but most are not aware of the different methods of publishing to share their stories. Publishing is not an easy process, here are seven myths to give you a jump start ...
Welcoming Señor Fernandez!
Grace La Count, Author
November 12, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, School News
This year Mercy High School welcomed Spanish teacher Señor Julio Fernandez, and so far his experience has been nothing but enjoyable! Señor Fernandez previously taught at Canton Middle School in Baltimore, MD, for seventeen years and North Hartford High School in Pylesville, MD, for fourteen years. He a...
Nikola Tesla
Kayla-Marie Cumberbatch, Author
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
When you think of a genius you may think of Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking, but do you think of Nikola Tesla? The radio, x-ray, light and wireless technology are part of our everyday lives, but do you know the mind behind them? During a lightning storm in Smiljan, Croatia, Nikola Tesla was...
The Scoop on Snow and Possible White Christmas
Sara Matvey, Contributer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Showcase
I’m sure many of you have noticed that it has been getting very cold outside. It isn’t that cold, but compared to how hot it has been, it is freezing! Just yesterday, I was walking around in several layers and I was still cold. The most important factors for snow and for snow to stick are temperature...