By Jaden Beacham

By Lareesha Khabatari, lk145@uakron.edu   We all know that Chinese is difficult to learn but what is it that makes it so hard? Well, there are a multitude of reasons for this and it is especially confusing for the average English speaker. The language groups themselves vary extremely yet Chinese still seems somewhat challenging for people in the sinosphere as well.  But why? Well, the main reasons for Chinese being hard is that there is no alphabet, the tonal system, and no s

By AnnaMarie Harper, ah484@uakron.edu You fall into an endless cycle of “later,” only to continuously push it off to the last second. It becomes a part of your daily routine, and you try to figure out why it is that you continue to procrastinate and how to stop it. Maybe you’re convinced that the stress is what helps you work efficiently, but if you really want to know why it feels like you can’t stop, here are some reasons why:  One of the biggest reasons for procrastination

Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu We all know the holiday St. Patrick's Day, where everyone wears green and elementary students go on hunts in the classrooms for pots of gold supposedly left by a leprechaun. But do you know the origin of the holiday? Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who helped spread Christianity throughout Ireland. But something that many people may not know about Saint Patrick is that he isn't actually Irish. He was orig

By Daelynne Eastern Most people rank pizza as their favorite food, but don’t you think you’ve had too much of it? While it has a variety of kinds, such as pepperoni, cheese, veggie, and sausage, it is still an overeating food. We are drawn to pizza because of its savory, fatty, and very flavorful qualities. But did you know that too much of it is a problem? According to the article “Eat This, Not That,” eating too much pizza over time can increase your chance of getting diabe

By: Juliana Adams jea74@uakron.edu The 2026 survival-horror film “Primate” (Rated R) written and directed by Johannes Roberts, guides audiences along an eerie journey with our main character “Lucy” who visits her vacation home with friends in her tropical estate. Once home, she and her friends are greeted with her father, sister, and family Chimpanzee named “Ben,” originally trained by Lucy’s late mother who studied and revolutionized Chimpanzees within the science world, det

By Josephine Lassailly With over two million cases of cancer in the United States each year and about twenty million worldwide, this disease has felt like an inevitable possibility for many. With its existence plaguing the public for hundreds of years the scariest part is that there is still no cure. How come we have the most innovative technologies and techniques but can’t seem to figure out this particular puzzle? Radiation and chemo count more as palliative care for cleans

Ruby Lemley, rl123@uakron.edu With our juniors having taken the ACT almost three weeks ago, right before spring break, tension and stress have been consistently high during the time meant for our relaxation. However, scores were just recently released, leaving opinions and emotions split. Though not all colleges and universities require ACT scores in their applications, this exam remains a substantial part of our high school experience and an evaluation of overall academic kn

By Jordin Vaughn, jdv42@uakron.edu Black Student Union was created to provide a safe space for black students as well as a space to share experiences and struggles. Advised by Ms. Tori and run by president Fatimah Wahid,here at our school we have Black Student Union of our own, advised by Ms. Tori and run by president Fatimah Wahid. The AECHS Black Student Union had our 3rd annual showcase this year on February 26th. We had a variety of acts featured in the showcase includin

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