Compiled by Jordin Vaughn For this edition, I asked AECHS students about their favorite Thanksgiving foods. 48.9% of students prefer Turkey compared to​​ the 38.3% of students that prefer ham. Some students like different things other than turkey and ham. For example, people like oxtail, ribs, lentil loaf, chicken, cornish hens, brisket, and beef roast. When asked what their favorite Thanksgiving side dish was, the most popular opinion was mac and cheese. Which just so happen

Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu Oftentimes, you hear people talk about how prices are too expensive, and they miss when there was enthusiasm in the air. Now we’re sure you probably don’t understand where we’re going with this, but you’ll soon find out what we mean…let’s take a stroll down memory lane! It’s Thanksgiving break, people are eager to see their families, eat good food, and buy a plethora of items on Black Friday. Stores would have sal

AnnaMarie Harper ah484@uakron.edu December is one of those months when it’s always cold and busy. Here are some of the most well-known holidays and what they look like: Christmas (December 25th):  Christmas is one of the most popular holidays around the world and is celebrated as both a religious holiday and a worldwide phenomenon. Many religious people celebrate by attending church services, saying prayers, or reading the nativity story of Jesus Christ. Others might celebrat

Paige Fassnacht  ef90@uakron.edu Saint Nikolaus Day, celebrated on December 6th, is one of the most cherished holiday traditions in Germany. As someone who is German, it’s a celebration that has always held special meaning for me. The holiday honors Saint Nikolaus, a 4th-century bishop remembered for his kindness, generosity, and care for children. In many German regions, Saint Nikolaus arrives with a companion such as Knecht Ruprecht or Krampus, figures who help remind child

Sienna Collins-Robinson Water or worse? Imagine your walking along our scenic campus. Maybe you  trip over a crack in the sidewalk and face plant into the ground, you touch and smell a flower, your foot gets soaked into a puddle. What if I told you that all those spots could all be doused in pee, watermarked by the UA urinator. It all started with a trend on Tiktok where the user, “@the.uakronpisser” sneaks in the cover of dark, peeing all over  random things,objects, and pla

Lena Cao lc206@uakron.edu AECHS’s second season of Cross Country has officially come to a close. Last year, AEC partnered with North High School’s Cross Country team, but this season we proudly represented AEC on our own. Our team included 18 runners from AEC, 2 from North, and 1 from STEM, for a total of 21 athletes representing AECHS. Coach: Mr. Larry O’Neil AEC – Boys Dominic Holowell (9th) Donald Kennedy (9th) Immanuel Bibby (9th) Jack Sisler (9th) Robbie Cunningham (9th)

Juliana Adams jea74@uakron.edu A mysterious masked murderer dressed as a Thanksgiving historical figure relentlessly terrorizes the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts after a Black Friday Riot ended in catastrophe. With chilling and completely unique killings, this horror movie is entirely its own.  The horror film Thanksgiving (Rated R), although poorly perceived; completely defied any traditional horror stereotypes, and altered the horror game entirely. Although this film is o

Juliana Adams jea74@uakron.edu As the holiday season approaches, we must begin to consider what to get our loved ones. Many of us, including myself, sometimes struggle to find gifts that we know our loved ones would appreciate and get use out of. Therefore; I have compiled a complete list of some of the most popular gifts to consider when shopping for any type of person this holiday season.  A JBL Speaker Although sometimes on the costly side, a JBL speaker is one of the most

A view of our Cheerleaders from the Fall Pep Assembly by Hannah Galloway.

Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu Jordan Peele’s movie production company, MonkeyPaw Productions, put out a movie titled, HIM. Starring Tyriq Withers, he plays a football athlete by the name of Cameron Cade. During the game season, Cameron gets a brain-injury, and he starts to surrender to the idea that all is lost, and that his dreams might never be a reality. However, Marlon Wayans, who plays the role of Isaiah White, has a great resume in the w

Lareesha Khabatari, lk145@uakron.edu Are the O’Neil twins really that similar? What if you were to ask the same exact questions to them. Would you get similar answers or completely different ones? Well, after an interview, the answer may still be unclear. The two twins, Brother Larry and Brother Tom, were asked a series of questions including, “Do you have twin telepathy?” and “What’s your biggest fear?’ The answers may surprise you. “Do you have twin telepathy?” - The twins

AnnaMarie Harper, ah484@uakron.edu During November, Native Americans and Alaska Natives are recognized for their history, rich culture, and contributions. This became official in 1990 when Congress recognized this month to honor Native communities for their contributions and raise awareness about their heritage.   Natives are the original Americans and have lived here for thousands of years. Before European settlers arrived, they developed unique tribes, languages, and more.

Mikiela Grimes, mng51@uakron.edu   Mr. Morgan, a long-term substitute teacher, is bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a fresh perspective to the classroom this year. A 2020 graduate of Green High School, Mr. Morgan went on to earn a degree in History with the initial goal of becoming a college professor. However, after completing his degree, he realized that path was not the right fit for him. Last year, he spent some time working as a substitute teacher, a role he originally

Jaden Beacham jab606@uakron.edu   I LOVE Tetris. I have played over a thousand levels and it is my third favorite video game. So, you can imagine my surprise when I found out that it was the first video game ever played in space. The record was accomplished by a Russian cosmonaut named Aleksandr Serebrov. On July 1st, 1993, he brought his Game Boy with him as he soared toward the MIR Space station. Apparently, he deeply enjoyed the game and would play it in his free time whil

Bryahna Palmer, bep41@uakron.edu The Red Cross Club is a student-led organization with the goal of making a difference in the community through health education, humanitarian work, and service. Founded by junior Ruby Lemley, who was inspired by her older brother and 2025 AECHS alumnus Jack Lemley, the club continues their shared goal of creating volunteer opportunities for students while helping people in need around Akron. This year, the Red Cross Club hopes to strengthen co

Thank you to Larry O'Niel The AEC XC Club completed it's 2nd year of competition, wrapping up the season at the City Series Championship The Championship was a special night for the club. Sophomore, Leo Ward was the first place finisher in the boys division with a time of 18:42. Marely Morales was 2nd overall in the girl's division with a time of 21:57 These were course PRs for both Leo and Marely. Although the AEC XC was not permitted to score, the boys team finished unoff

By Jordin Vaughn, jdv42@uakron.edu With an increase in assignments being handed out, more tests coming up, and things overall just getting harder as the year progresses, it is important that we remind ourselves of why we are even doing any of this at all. That is why I recommend creating a vision board. Whether it’s just on Pinterest or if you make a physical one, having a vision board can be highly motivating. I personally like making one for each school year or season but a

Dorrien King, dak118@uakron.edu Photo Credit: Steven Harris At Akron Early College High School, everyone knows Coach LeGrair. He is a teacher, a coach, and a mentor who cares about helping students grow both in class and in life. Sports shaped the way he teaches. “Sports taught me structure and teamwork,” he says. “That is what I try to pass on to my students.” For him, lessons are not just about schoolwork. They are about preparing for the future. What he enjoys most is when

Keila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu Photo Credit: Steven Harris Just last year, we welcomed Ms. India to our school, and we thought it would be important for her to share more about herself!  She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, and she attended and graduated from Kenmore High School. One of her favorite aspects of her job is building relationships with the students at AEC. Ms. India admires the sense of responsibility that scholars have here.  Outside of school, she enjoys do

Paige Fassnacht, Hailey Ross ef90@uakron.edu Chill Artisan Ice Cream is located just right across from Lock 3, at 209 S Main Street Suite 2. They have many different flavours of ice cream, chocolate, and other treats that switch out occasionally. Two of our very own Akron Early College High School seniors work there! Hailey Ross and Isaiah Leonard, so make sure to stop by to get some ice cream from them. My friend, Hailey, and I decided to go in and sample all of their ice cr