Students in the training program try out simulated disabilities. Impaired vision, and trouble walking are common disabilities among the elderly.
Bella Fenner, Copy Editor
November 7, 2019 • No Comments
For the first time ever, Grand Ledge High School is now offering a free technical training program. This program is a class that occurs 3-6pm after school on Mondays and certifies in PCA (Personal Care Aide). Like most programs, there are entry requirements. In order to apply for this program, students must be 17 or older, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and physically able to perform PCA tasks. Although there are these few restrictions, this program is very beneficial for the students, staff, and the future. “About 8 years ago I was involved in a federally funded project to develop a comprehensive PCA program in Michigan called Building Dreams Building Quality (BTBQ).” said Dr. Claire Luz. “We have been trying to upscale this program because of a very critical shortage in care workers,” This...
Recent News Stories
October 20, 2019
From the court to the classroom, Casey McDonnell manages it all. McDonnell has been a teacher of Physics and Physical Science for eight years and just recently became the new head coach for the boys’ varsity Tennis team. While this was his first year with the boys team, he has had a lot of experience to...
October 17, 2019
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Eastern as from the east, Equine as in horse, and Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain) or EEE is a disease that is carried by mosquitoes. There is on average 7 cases of EEE in America citizens annually, typically limited to eastern Gulf states. But so far this year there...
October 13, 2019
The military base in Nevada known as Area 51 has been shrouded in mystery for decades, with multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) having been observed by locals around the base since the 1950s. Though the U.S. government has stayed consistent in saying these sightings are just the result of testings...
Cole Harkins, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019 • 1 Comment
Whether playing in a league for money with a three to four digit jackpot to the winner, or just playing for fun with friends, fantasy football can provide entertainment and more competitiveness as fans watching favorite players and teams play. Every NFL season, fantasy football gurus come out of the dark to give their two cents on their predictions for the season. This had caused fantasy football to become a larger component of NFL community. Each year, over 50 million people play fantasy football, and the average adult spends $556 betting, according to the Washington Post. For those who don’t follow the pretend leagues, at the start...
Recent Sports Stories
November 2, 2019
GL Girls swim has not only been a Capital Area Activities Conference, or CAAC Blue, powerhouse for the last few years, but has also had serious state title contenders as well. When it comes to this year’s varsity swim team, expect nothing different. Even with their previous coach of several years, Coach...
October 31, 2019
As the fall sports season wraps up, winter sports are underway, and basketball is at the forefront. Students who are interested in playing basketball are currently preparing for basketball tryouts by conditioning and taking advantage of the provided open gym twice a week. During open gym, these...
October 25, 2019
Making it to states as not just a junior, but as a sophomore as well is very exciting for any athlete. Making it to states as an underclassmen feels like an underdog move, especially if you have nothing to lose. However, here at Grand Ledge, one fortunate tennis player had the opportunity to go to the state...
Courtesy photo by Sharanjit Kaur
Brooke Bennet is into dance as well as pom.
Roxy Hernandez, staff writer
November 13, 2019 • No Comments
Brooke Bennett had no idea how exciting of an experience it truly was to participate in a Quinceañera. A Quinceañera (Quince) is a traditional Latin-American fiesta to celebrate the 15th birthday of a Catholic girl and coming of age. The preparation for a Quince is similar to that of a wedding. When Bennett began her summer, she had no idea that she was going to be involved in a cultural-building experience that would open her world to the Latin-American culture that includes the ceremony, dance and festivities with family and closest friends. Being part of the Quince is an honor and a once in a lifetime experience to celebrate alongside the special birthday girl. A typical Quince would require a court made up of a few guys (called “Chambelanes”) and girls called “Damas” that are important to the...
Recent Features Stories
November 6, 2019
There is a hero at Grand Ledge High School who just conquered a monster that has been wreaking havoc on people for centuries. AP Psychology and French teacher, Mrs. Bouck, fought and won her terrifying battle against breast cancer. “When I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (breast...
November 6, 2019
With fall back in full swing, students at GLHS are gearing up for a season full of spooks, cider, and meeting up with friends to enjoy all that this time of year has to offer. Whether it is the hay rides, haunted houses, or pumpkin spice lattes, there is never a shortage of activities and experiences for teens...
November 5, 2019
Imagine you are a dog, it is Thanksgiving day, and instead of being in a warm home surrounded by delicious smells and loving family, you are in a cage, cold and alone. Every day, hundreds of homeless pets are in this situation in local shelters. With winter approaching, it is important that all the animals...
Photo by Matthew Faccio
The title screen of Rain World displays the main character right next to the name of the game. This is the screen you see right before the game starts and you choose what file to play.
Matthew Faccio, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
"Rain World” is a game with an extremely immersive atmosphere and is as fun to play as it is difficult, creating a truly unique game. It is a Survival Platformer game that has an extremely unique play style. As the player, the main goal in the game, is to find the main character’s family that they were separated from by a torrent of rain in the games opening cinematic. But there is so much more to the world of “Rain World” than just that. The game takes place in a constantly active ecosystem in which the character, a hybrid animal called a slugcat, falls on the lower end of the food chain. With these living and hunting obstacles, one of the player’s main goal in this game is to just survive the harsh ecosystem, but the player, being part of that ecosystem, also needs to eat. Players have to find (in normal mode) at...
Recent Entertainment Stories
November 4, 2019
Imagine seeing a favorite superhero that has been watched by millions and is a huge fan favorite get completely wiped out of the MCU. That hero's name? Spider-Man. He transitioned fairly well from Sony to the MCU the first time (the film's clearly doing better with critics) and has made almost $2 billion...
November 3, 2019
Senior Emily Winkler in her favorite fall scarf. Winkler got her scarf from Shoe Carnival, and loves to sport it as soon as the weather changes. “I was very surprised to find such a cute scarf at a store like Shoe Carnival, but I’m very glad I found it,” Winkler said. For...
October 24, 2019
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Life in high school is like a rollercoaster there are lots of ups and downs. But...
October 28, 2019
Messenger app is the second biggest messaging app in the world, followed by...
October 22, 2019
The Grand Ledge school district has, upon the heels of a national lawsuit that awarded...
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