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The Journal

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The Journal

A Cappella Choir singing in the 2023 Christmas concert.
It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas
Catherine Hayes, Editor in Chief • December 18, 2024

In memory of former choir director Jean Singer, a legend in West Virginia’s world of music who died in April, A Cappella Choir director Joshua...

The Northern Lights at the top of Spider Ridge Road in Parkersburg, Oct. 10.
Under the Northern Lights
Brooklyn Miller, Staff writer • December 11, 2024

Edit Dec. 12 - The Snowball Dance has been postponed until further notice. If students missed seeing the Northern Lights in October, Student...

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Helping After Helene
October 4, 2024
Junior Will Hopkins reads critical thinking questions to his AP Language class during a socratic seminar Dec. 16. The class analyzed questions relating to the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.
Students Plough Through Until Break
Isabelle Rollins, Guest writer • December 17, 2024

A time to give thanks and a time for cheer! Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the biggest holidays in the U.S. These last two months of the year are arguably the busiest ones,...

Turkey Talk
November 21, 2024

Opinion: Suicide Prevention Month
Aubrie Kendall, Staff writer • September 30, 2024

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness for this important crisis. Although mental health and suicide are issues...

Dear Freshmen
Dear Freshmen
August 30, 2024
The five book recommendations.
Cuddle up for ‘Read a New Book Month’
Catherine Hayes, Editor in Chief • December 19, 2024

As the winter’s chill rolls in, many people cuddle up indoors with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and take time to open a book by a warm fire. Maybe this is why the month of December...

Image of the McCallister’s house from "Home Alone".
Why ‘Home Alone’ is One of the Best Movies Ever
Gabrielle Rodet, Staff writer • December 19, 2024

As the holidays creep closer and closer, an annual tradition in my family is to watch the Christmas classic, “Home Alone”. Released Nov. 16, 1990, directed by Chris Columbus...

Recent Sports Scores
Players on the sidelines Aug. 30 at Stadium Field.
Football team falls short in season opener, loses to Morgantown
Elijah Wiant, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024

The football team suffered a disappointing loss to Morgantown during their opening game at Stadium Field on Friday, Aug. 30. Despite a strong...

Countdown to Holiday Break
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