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No One Lives Under the Lighthouse: A Horror Gaming Masterpiece
Dylan Pomeroy goes through the story, and a review of a fantastic indie horror game themed around a lighthouse. Continue reading No One Lives Under the Lighthouse: A Horror Gaming Masterpiece
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My Favorite Sitcom Finales
By: Ruby Garff Every piece of media, every movie, show, book, play, or musical, has to come to some sort of conclusion. With shorter form and self-contained media like films or books, endings are an immediate given. They are written … Continue reading My Favorite Sitcom Finales
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Insomniac’s Spider-Man Games: Spidey at His Best
Since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just debuted in October of this year, I had the excellence of these games reaffirmed in my head. Insomniac, the developer of all three modern PlayStation Spider-Man titles, has developed a version of the Spider-Man character that is truly special and has shaped the way I see the character for the better. Continue reading Insomniac’s Spider-Man Games: Spidey at His Best
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A Defense of Sam Raimi’s MJ
I am a passionate defender of female characters in any media, maybe to an extreme and biased extent. I like to think my attitude of “women can do no wrong” adds a bit of counterweight to some critics who seem to think that “women can do no right.” Continue reading A Defense of Sam Raimi’s MJ
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Raleigh (Part One)
Emanuel writes about the City of Raleigh in two articles. Continue reading Raleigh (Part One)
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Home
Emanuel looks back at moving to another city and confronts misconceptions about Chicago. Continue reading Home
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Is Adulthood Really That Bad?
Emanuel examines whether the complaints of adulthood are justified or not. Continue reading Is Adulthood Really That Bad?
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School Start Times in Our County
Amidst a teenage sleep deprivation pandemic, Emanuel argues against early school start times. Continue reading School Start Times in Our County
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Unwalkable cities through the teenage perspective
Emanuel explores the impacts of suburbia and unwalkable communities on teenagers. Continue reading Unwalkable cities through the teenage perspective
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Should There Be Age Limits for Elected Officials?
By: Ruby Garff The 2024 Presidential Election is startlingly close. As a soon-to-be 18-year-old, the prospect of choosing between ancient men who look like they’d fall over in a light autumn breeze is not comforting. Both Donald Trump and Joe … Continue reading Should There Be Age Limits for Elected Officials?
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Exploring School Attendance Boundaries
Emanuel looks at the way school attendance boundaries are set in the county and its effects on students. Continue reading Exploring School Attendance Boundaries
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The Era of Max Verstappen
The 2022 and 2023 seasons have been marked by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen’s continued dominance. We are in the era of a new great. Continue reading The Era of Max Verstappen
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Mozzarella Sticks: The Herald’s Hottest, Cheesiest Ranking Yet
This week Herald Staffer Nicole Chedraoui decided she wanted to share her unwavering love for the best cheesy appetizer: mozzarella sticks. Read more for her sizzling hot rankings. Continue reading Mozzarella Sticks: The Herald’s Hottest, Cheesiest Ranking Yet
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Almost Famous and the Rockstar Girlfriend Phenomenon
Ever heard of the ‘rockstar gf’? Well, staffer JoAnn Snavely has, and this week she decided to get scientific behind what she dubs the rockstar girlfriend phenomenon. Continue reading Almost Famous and the Rockstar Girlfriend Phenomenon
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The King Of The Streets
The streets call him minister of defense, people call him Checo, king of the streets. This week Ixchel talks about the man, the legend himself, Checo Perez, Formula 1 driver. Continue reading The King Of The Streets
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The Ultimate Guide to Concerts
Tweet and excerpt: This week, staffer JoAnn Snavely takes her amateur concert experience and gives the ultimate guide for concert-goers everywhere. Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Concerts
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Appalachian Urban Legends: The Scary Truth?
By: JoAnn Snavely This fall, I will be attending Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Nestled within the beautiful Appalachian mountains, it seems like the perfect place to be. Or is it? Recently, I’ve come to find myself acquainted with … Continue reading Appalachian Urban Legends: The Scary Truth?
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The Heritage Special Olympics
Herald staffers Nicole and Gabrielle highlight the recent Heritage Special Olympics, a landmark event in our school’s history. Continue reading The Heritage Special Olympics
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David and the War on Art
Read Gabrielle’s article this week on the political implications of classical art and banned books, as it all starts with David. Continue reading David and the War on Art
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Are College Admissions Rigged?
In this week’s article, Ixchel writes about affirmative action and whether or not it gives students a fair chance at admissions. Continue reading Are College Admissions Rigged?
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Why Shouldn’t Trans People Be Allowed To Exist?
Eli debates whether or not trans people should be allowed to exist. Continue reading Why Shouldn’t Trans People Be Allowed To Exist?
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A Definitive Ranking of Every Ghostface in The Scream Franchise
This week Herald Staffer Nicole Chedraoui returns to her Buzzfeed routes to give us an official ranking of every Ghostface in the Scream franchise. Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of Every Ghostface in The Scream Franchise
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Alive Through Sound: Internet Sounds
In the latest edition of ‘Alive Through Sound’, Herald Staffer JoAnn Snavely touches on the impact of TikTok and the music industry. Continue reading Alive Through Sound: Internet Sounds
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Aaron Sorkin and Sorkinisms: The Identity of a Screenwriter
By: Ruby Garff What is the most important job in the making of a movie or a TV show? Who will make or break the quality of whatever media you’re watching? Is it the actors or the director? Often when … Continue reading Aaron Sorkin and Sorkinisms: The Identity of a Screenwriter
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Covid and Concerts: Why Concert Etiquette Needs to be Revived
Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely explains the pitfalls of concert etiquette and how it needs to be addressed post-Covid. Continue reading Covid and Concerts: Why Concert Etiquette Needs to be Revived
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#StopWillow: A Fight for Climate Justice
In an age where climate change is an ever growing crisis, Joe Biden’s passage of “The Willow Project” serves to be the last nail in the coffin of environmental destruction. Read more to learn about what can be done to reverse this horrifying legislation. Continue reading #StopWillow: A Fight for Climate Justice
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Student Spotlight: Audrey!
For this new installment of Student Spotlight, come learn more about Audrey! Continue reading Student Spotlight: Audrey!
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: Baby Fisher
In the eighth round of “Spotlight on Rising Stars,” Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald to Baby Fisher and Medium Build (including audio) Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Baby Fisher
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: Medium Build
In the eighth round of “Spotlight on Rising Stars,” Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald to Medium Build and Baby Fisher (including audio) Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Medium Build
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Character Analysis: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
If you love the classics as much as Herald staffer Gabrielle, delve into the world of Dorian Gray and the thorough analysis of those around him. Continue reading The Picture of Dorian Gray Character Analysis: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Formula One: Silly Season
In Ixchel’s latest article for the Herald, she writes about the phenomenon in Formula One known as: silly season. Continue reading Formula One: Silly Season
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Forum and SHADESOFBLUE
In the seventh round of “Spotlight on Rising Stars,” Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald to SHADESOFBLUE and The Forum in a special TikTok edition.
Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Forum and SHADESOFBLUE
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The Conundrum of Being a Black Female Artist: Trailblazers, Troubled History, and a Recovering Present in the Music Industry
Travel through time and look to the present with this music retrospective honoring Black female artists in the music industry on International Women’s Day! Continue reading The Conundrum of Being a Black Female Artist: Trailblazers, Troubled History, and a Recovering Present in the Music Industry
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Interview with Coach Sloan, The New Athletic Director!
Want to know more about the new athletic director? Join us for this interview! Continue reading Interview with Coach Sloan, The New Athletic Director!
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More Than A Game, El Clásico
El Clásico is a showdown of (arguably) the two most formidable football clubs in La Liga. In this article, Ixchel discusses the history behind their fierce rivalry. Continue reading More Than A Game, El Clásico
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Why Nemo Will Never Be Found
This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui breaks her silence on the real hidden meaning of Pixar’s smash hit “Finding Nemo.” Continue reading Why Nemo Will Never Be Found
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: Housing Co.
In another edition of ‘Spotlight on Rising Stars’, staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald readers to Housing Co. and fanclubwallet, exclusive audio interview included! Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Housing Co.
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: fanclubwallet
In another edition of ‘Spotlight on Rising Stars’, staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald readers to Housing Co. and fanclubwallet! Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: fanclubwallet
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For the Love of Ghibli
Movies that feel like the very beauty of life itself, scenes that are stunningly touching, and art that transcends boundaries all describe Studio Ghibli movies. Dive into the world of Ghibli with Gabrielle’s article this week! Continue reading For the Love of Ghibli
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Is It Senioritis, Depression, or Burnout?
This article talks about depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 or text 741-741. If you would like to speak with an LGBTQ+ specific line, text 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386. You deserve to be here. Have a wonderful … Continue reading Is It Senioritis, Depression, or Burnout?
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Let’s Talk: The Ohio Environmental Crisis
When catastrophe struck the small village of East Palestine on February 3rd, the media imploded. Today staffer Nicole Chedraoui talks logistics and gives her take on the emerging environmental crisis. Continue reading Let’s Talk: The Ohio Environmental Crisis
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: Sorry Snowman
In a new edition of Spotlight on Rising Stars, Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely executed interviews featuring: The Backfires and Sorry Snowman (with audio) Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Sorry Snowman
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Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Backfires
In a new edition of Spotlight on Rising Stars, Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely executed interviews featuring: The Backfires and Sorry Snowman. Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Backfires
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The Michigan State University Shooting, “How Many More?”
By: Ruby Garff 2023 continues to be a year plagued by gun violence. It seems that every time we look at our phones or turn on the news, we see reports of a new devastating attack. We’ve reached an inevitable … Continue reading The Michigan State University Shooting, “How Many More?”
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Alive Through Sound: The Power of Music
Music is a powerful tool, and staffer JoAnn Snavely describes the power of music.
Continue reading Alive Through Sound: The Power of Music
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Student Spotlight: Cheikh
By: Eli Duah-Mensah Each month, the Heritage Herald will focus on a student from our Extended Content Standards (ECS) program for our series “Student Spotlight!” This month, we interviewed Cheikh! This series aims to bring more visibility to people with … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Cheikh
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Hot or Not? An Amateur’s Review of the 2023 Grammys Red Carpet
Calling all Huskies! Award season is back! This week staffer Nicole Chedraoui pops on to tell us what was HOT and what was NOT on the Grammy’s red carpet. Continue reading Hot or Not? An Amateur’s Review of the 2023 Grammys Red Carpet
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The Best Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Gabrielle London talks love on Valentine’s Day with the beauty of music. Love songs have been around for centuries, spreading the warmth of affection. Delve into the best ones of all time and of the modern era with this article. Continue reading The Best Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
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Get to Know the Cast of Grease!
Eli Duah-Mensah catches up with the cast of Grease before opening night! Continue reading Get to Know the Cast of Grease!
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Disagreeable Grey
Gabrielle London speaks on the sometimes destructive nature of house-flippers in the modern era. She speaks on understanding the tendencies of flippers, and their impact on one of the most important parts of life-where a person lives. Continue reading Disagreeable Grey
Kubo and the Two Strings: The Power of Memories
An underrated stop-motion masterpiece Continue reading Kubo and the Two Strings: The Power of Memories
Dribble, Dunk, and Dive: The History of Basketball Comes Alive!!
By: Grace Conte Have you ever wondered how the sport of basketball that we know today came to be? Let’s dribble this ball through the court of history and learn about the backboard of basketball. Basketball was first created in … Continue reading Dribble, Dunk, and Dive: The History of Basketball Comes Alive!!
Luna
By: Dylan Pomeroy Luna, Moon. Luna means moon in Spanish, and I’ve noticed an interesting rise in its popularity. It got me thinking, why do names get popular at all? For instance, during the early-mid 1900s, Christianity was at a … Continue reading Luna
Carolina Cravings: Food Finds Across the State
By: Grace Conte Here in North Carolina, we have a unique food scene full of amazing restaurants and delicious food. From BBQ and biscuits to milkshakes and macaroons, we have it all!! Today let’s explore the best food from the … Continue reading Carolina Cravings: Food Finds Across the State
The DeepSeek Debacle
By: Dylan Pomeroy I know you’ve heard of ChatGPT- the revolutionary AI chatbot that’s changing the world. But what you may or may not have heard of is its potential rival, DeepSeek. The whale-logoed, open-source AI is making headlines and … Continue reading The DeepSeek Debacle
More Than Just Grades: The Importance of English Class
An in-depth analysis of the skills you learned and improved upon during your time in English class and how those learned skills can become useful in your professional and personal life. Continue reading More Than Just Grades: The Importance of English Class
The Magic of Marvel Video Games
By: Dylan Pomeroy Marvel needs zero introduction, so I won’t give any. However, the video games I’m going to talk about today certainly do. I’ve had the idea to write this article or just form some sort of creative endeavor … Continue reading The Magic of Marvel Video Games
My New Favorite Bad Movie
By TJ Gibson Over my winter break, I, like many Americans, found myself thoroughly annoyed by my relatives. Since I couldn’t go with the tried and true method of locking myself in my room, I decided to play a group game that I’d heard about online. I printed out some bingo cards from a template online and filled in all the squares with popular tropes and stereotypes from Hallmark movies. Then on Christmas Eve, after an eventful run of decorating cookies and opening presents,, we all sat down and watched the Lifetime movie Dear Christmas. It was bad. It … Continue reading My New Favorite Bad Movie
Healthy Gut, Happy Life: The Connection Between the Brain and Gut
How gut health impacts your mental health, energy, and mood. Continue reading Healthy Gut, Happy Life: The Connection Between the Brain and Gut
How Your Mouth Holds the Key to Wellness
By: Grace Conte Your mouth is the gateway to life. It’s how you consume food and water, how you breathe, regulate your temperature, and most importantly, how you communicate. The mouth determines the health of the rest of your body, including, but not limited to, your stomach, your lungs, your brain, and your social life. Today, I’m going to discuss how to practice proper oral health and what bad oral health can do to our bodies. The mouth by definition is “the opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is … Continue reading How Your Mouth Holds the Key to Wellness
In-Home Movies vs. Movie Theaters
A dive into the topical debate of which is better: in-home movies or theater experiences? Continue reading In-Home Movies vs. Movie Theaters
Christmas Unwrapped: A World Tour of Christmas Traditions
By: Grace Conte Merry Christmas, メリークリスマス, feliz navidad, 圣诞快乐, Frohe Weihnachten. You may have noticed a pattern in that sentence: All of those say Merry Christmas. Today, we will learn about all the cultures that celebrate Christmas and how they do that!! Let’s start in the United States. Christmas time in the United States is nothing short of jolly. In the US, you can see every company and house decorating with bright lights, Santa hats, blow-up decorations, and most importantly Christmas trees. A Christmas tree is an evergreen tree that is customarily put inside a home and decorated with lights, … Continue reading Christmas Unwrapped: A World Tour of Christmas Traditions
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