WTW with V2?
Talia Cornejo, Writer
November 29, 2018
Filed under A & E, Entertainment
It's been two years and people are still mourning the death of Vine. Shortly after Vine was shut down, there were rumors of a second vine coming out. So are they true? Well, I am happy to tell you that they are! Former co founder of Vine, Dom Hoffman, confirmed that he will be launching a new app...
Binge Worthy
Alec Reeves, Design Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
It is that time of year again when you want to cuddle up on the couch and binge watch shows and movies. Here is a list of movies and shows that you can binge watch on Netflix. The Twilight Zone is a great show for those fans of horror. Each episode is a different dilemma. The Twilight Zone is a bl...
Into Dust
Emily Teismann, Contributor
October 31, 2018
Filed under A & E, Entertainment
The movie took the box office by storm, ranking the 4th highest grossing film of all time and yet it left fans feeling defeated and unsatisfied: Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. I was one of the disheartened fans. For me, the ending was shattering. I watched my beloved characters perish or dissolve ...
Mr. HHS
Prather Ford, Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Mr. Holt High School (HHS) is a senior boy who will represent our school as a respectful, responsible and reputable role model for not only the younger classmen but as well as inflict a mark on adults who come to our school. A total of twelve male participants will compete for this role on December 5, 20...
Politics In Hollywood
Cale Barnes, Writer
October 1, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
The Nike ad, social media, and interviews. Politics and Hollywood are becoming more and more entwined. The two bleed into each other, with celebrities taking stances on social media and cries for boycotts coming from audiences. Even recently, with the Captain Marvel trailer, some said that the hero, Ca...
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Penny Ruiz, Writer
September 7, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Cold and flu season is right up on us. It seems like everyone is coming back from Labor Day Weekend under the weather. There are ways for you to stay clean and healthy to avoid the seasonal sickness. Of course we all know the wash your hands and cough into your elbow trick to prevent the spread the sprea...
Holt’s Powderpuff
Prather Ford, Writer
September 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, News, Sports, Student Life
Powderpuff is a football game that consists of two seperate games; one between lower classman (freshman and sophomores), and the other between the upper classmen (junior and seniors). Holt is having their football game on September 26, 6-8 p.m., three days in advance of Homecoming. The freshman and sophomore...
LouFest Cancellation
Megan Thompson, Photography Editor
September 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
“We are sad to announce that LouFest 2018 has been cancelled. We know this is a great disappointment to many and that there has been wide speculation around our event. We want to share what’s been going on directly with you…” “LouFest had several financial hurdles. The loss of t...
Programs at the Public Library
Cale Barnes, Writer
August 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
The public library is a severely underused resource. Both in the way of books, and also programs and events. Not many people realize, but public libraries have events and programs that anyone can go to. There is nerf battles, art clubs, fandom clubs, dungeons and dragons, and more. In July e...
A Shot In The Dark: Molly Burke
Talia Cornejo, Writer
August 23, 2018
Filed under A & E, Entertainment, News, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
Molly Burke seems like your typical girly Youtuber. She has an intense passion for makeup, fashion and animals which are all implemented in her videos. But there's something that makes Molly different that you wont know just by looking at her: She's blind. At the age of four she was diagnosed with a...
It’ll Be a Blast at the Back to School Bash
Jacob Rothenberger, Online Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Student Life
Even though school has just begun, Holt is already beginning to get into the swing of things. To welcome students back and to start the school year strong, Holt is hosting its annual Back to School Bash. The Back to School Bash is a tailgate and dance on August 24, as well as our first...
Meet the Author: Melissa Scholes Young
Megan Thompson, Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Melissa Scholes Young visited Holt High School’s library to talk about her book "Flood" and her journey as a writer. She taught college writing, creative writing, advanced fiction and poetry at American University in Washington DC. She also has a 16-year-old daughter. Young comes from a farm family and grew up i...
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