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Fashion Is Not Just a Passion

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Michael Dick, Reporter
May 10, 2013

What do you think when people say the word fashion? Clothing, brands, style? The fact is that fashion is more than just stitches in clothing; it’s how some people can express themselves. Fashion is a fun way to look at people because you can tell if a person has a lot of money, if they are in a certain... Read more »

Ionia Illustrates Individualism

Jordan Stephans's mural is impressing everybody at Ionia High School. If you would like to check it out, swing by the hallway outside of Mrs. Fuller's classroom.

Haley Barker, Staff Writer
March 25, 2013

  “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  Those words once spoken by Napoleon Bonaparte, but since have been used to describe art all over the world. We’ve all heard those words several times, but the meaning remains true. A picture whether drawn, painted, or taken with a camera, can be described... Read more »

Anticipation Arises Among Young Jazzers

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Tim Mayer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013

Every February for the past nine years, the IHS Jazz Band packs up their equipment and heads off for a trip that they’ve been anticipating for months. This, of course, is their annual trip to Central Michigan University to participate in CMU’s Jazz Weekend competition. The Jazz Band packs up on a... Read more »

Maroon 5 Overexposed

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Taylor Smith, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013

Their new album, Overexposed, shows the new direction that Maroon 5 has taken with their music. Their first debut album was Harder to Breathe, and since then, their music has done nothing but improve. Maroon 5 has had to deal with people who don’t like their new direction with alternative-pop music.... Read more »

The Vibe of Video Games

Alexandria Hawley
January 17, 2013

Is it said that 91% of children play video games regularly. This number seems to be unusually high. Some argue that kids should be using their imaginations while playing outside instead of in the house glued to their video games. Video games take kids out of the social world and into the virtual world.... Read more »

Kinect the Kindness

Students painting their hands to make their mark on the school walls

Ashley Listerman, Staff Writer
January 17, 2013

            Displaying a person’s biggest struggle in life, the ”Wall of Hands” represents it all. Project Kinect had one mission, and that mission was to stop the bullying here at Ionia High school by creating a wall with a powerful message. The wall is located across from... Read more »

Are You a Belieber?

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Niki Cory, Staff Writer
December 12, 2012

Many people have different opinions on male singers. Take Justin Bieber for an example. Girls seem to love him- especially teenage girls-yet boys seem to think he’s not all that great. Whether or not you like a male singer, sometimes depends on your gender. Many girls often love male singers because... Read more »

Witty Webcomic Websites

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David Perry
October 4, 2012

For all those people who don’t know about webcomics, they would need to know what a webcomic is, and there is only one simple thing that webcomics are for, which is pure entertainment. The second portion of information people would need is that webcomics are essentially just online comics, like the... Read more »

Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel Hits 75

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Bayley Rewa, Arts and Entertainment Writer
May 29, 2012

Gone with the Wind is a timeless love story, which took place in the ravages of the Civil War.  The book just celebrated the 75th anniversary of winning the Pulitzer Prize on May third.  Everyone is at least somewhat familiar with the characters: Scarlett O’Hara, Rhett Butler, and the rest.  Did... Read more »

Art Show Success

Sabrina Hull, News Writer
May 24, 2012

Mrs. Fuller poses with Sidney Cooper at this year's annual art show. The 2012 Art Show was held from May 1to May 6, and had a nice turn out.  Mrs. Fuller, the art teacher, is the person that directs the whole thing. She has been teaching at Ionia Public Schools for about 14 years. Many appreciate her... Read more »