LeBron: hate him Or love him?
written by Bill Haught • May 24, 2011
It all began when NBA superstar LeBron James announced that he would be leaving his longtime team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and would be “taking his talents to South Beach,” to join a “super team” of sorts with fellow NBA superstars Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. His Decision...
Health has become America’s latest obsession—appearing everywhere from televisions to smartphone applications. Calorie counting and exercise tracking is becoming just as frequent and obsessive as a teenage texting habit. Although health has come into the foreground, America’s obesity rates are still rising.
Health making you fat?
written by Thuy Lan Nguyen • May 24, 2011
Free. Sugar free, fat free, gluten free. Labels boasting the absence of various additives beckon shoppers to load their carts with the oftentimes pricier food products, giving the illusion of a healthier lifestyle. Although a healthier diet can be achieved with the aid of ‘insert...
Do the mentally ill deserve an education?
written by Rashida Beal • May 23, 2011
“A severe mental disorder characterized by some, but not necessarily all, of the following features: emotional blunting, intellectual deterioration, social isolation, disorganized speech and behavior, delusions, and hallucinations.” (dictionary.com). This disorder, which permanently...
The terror attacks on 9/11 left a lasting memory in American people. Sophomore John Chausow said, “It didn’t really seem real to me.”
Bin Laden’s death sparks students to remember 9/11
written by Omer Arain • May 23, 2011
The recent death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been celebrated by millions around the world. Students at Germantown High School remember where they were on one of the worst days in American history, almost eleven years ago. After 9/11, patriotism in America was at an all...
Since WikiLeaks was created in 2006, over 200,000 confidential documents have been released online. These documents consist of reports of over 700 prisoners being released from Guantanamo Bay in the early 2000s, U.S army soldiers killing innocent civilians, and even government’s plans to shut down WikiLeaks. All of these documents had not been released to the public previously.
Julian Assange: anarchist or savior?
written by Keegan Hasbrook • May 20, 2011
“What does censorship reveal? It reveals fear,” said Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange. With this mindset, Assange has created www.wikileaks.ch, a site that leaks confidential information about the government, such as war logs that governments have refused to release to the...
News
Font-tastic!
May 24, 2011
From A to Z, there are types of fonts for every letter and personality out there. Times New Roman tends to be the classic report style font that almost everyone tends to stray... [Read more]
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Arts & Academics
As seniors leave for college there are many colleges for them to consider applying to. Each college and university has something different to offer that pertain to senior’s interests. Senior Tim Jankowski says, “ I chose UW-Whitewater because I want to be an accountant and Whitewater would fit me best, I think.”
It’s the day we’ve been waiting for
written by Cara Staub · May 3, 2011
It’s the day we’ve been waiting for. The day where we walk across that wooden stage, get handed our diploma, and prove to everyone the hard work we have accomplished. It... [Read more]
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Activities
Neuland
written by Jennifer Haldemann · March 29, 2011
Neuland means “new land” in German. Traveling half way across the world, to a new place, with new people, and all new food: staying with a family you have never met before. There... [Read more]
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Sports
The Madness Behind March Madness
written by Brett Dzik · March 29, 2011
The 2011 NCAA basketball tournament is now underway and students are getting into the spirit. Here at GHS some people care about March Madness more than others, but individuals... [Read more]
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Entertainment
On Friday May 6th, the junior class of GHS gathered for a fun filled night at the Mequon Country Club. Music blared and students danced until midnight, making it a night to remember for all.
Il était une fois: Once upon a time…
written by Olivia Gahm · May 23, 2011
It all begins with a dress, an elegant ball gown that drags on the floor as she walks. Then comes the tux, the boy looks sharp and on top of his game for one night of the year.... [Read more]
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Editorial/Opinion
MPS cutting art, music and gym classes
June 8, 2011
It’s a fact: we live in a world controlled by money. It’s quite unfortunate at times, because oftentimes money doesn’t go where it needs to go most. I am a strong believer... [Read more]