Plethora of PERFORM participants
Sadie Scott, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Teen Culture, Theatre
Meridian drama is an outlet for many students to be involved in theatre, but for those Meridian students who just can't get enough of being on stage, many decide to perform in the Decatur Park District's PERFORM program. "It's like family almost. You know almost everyone there and there's always...
Dog House
Madison Kirkland, Reporter
March 26, 2018
Filed under Restaurants
If you have a little extra money to spend, and you’re looking for a good place to eat, you should drive over to the Dog House located off route 36. They are a new facility, serving dogs, sausages, burgers and much more. I went to the Dog House to grab a bite to eat. I was nervous at first, ...
Denton Little’s review date
Spencer Litteral, Reporter
March 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books
Ever wish you knew when you would die? Well, in Denton Little's Death Date, everyone knows when they will. And Denton gets his turn at death at the young age of 17. The story of Denton Little's Death Date, written by Lance Ruben, follows Denton Little on what should be his last day alive. Denton ...
Go see Game Night and collect $200
Connor Hurelbrink, Executive Producer
March 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
The movie Game Night was released in theaters on February 23, 2018. This murder/mystery film appeals to those who love twists, turns, and utter confusion. The movie is centered around something many people participate in across America: game night. Max and Annie met while competing in a trivia...
Hakuna Matata, The Lion King Jr. is a hit
Connor Hurelbrink, Executive Producer
March 9, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Theatre
After getting an early look at Meridian Middle School's rendition of The Lion King Jr., I can confidently say you do not want to miss it. After working closely with the High School Drama Club, I expected nothing but the best coming into this. However, I still had my doubts, considering these bright you...
What’s up with the Forthype?
Matthew Sander, Reporter
March 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Fortnite Battle Royale is an online multiplayer arena combat game produced by EpicGames. It has also been a craze for some students at Meridian. "It's like basically, you get dropped into this area that's full of guns and potions that give you stuff like shield and other types of things," says Zack...
Comic strip project
Kyle Farmer, Reporter
February 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
In Ms. Johnson's Geometry class, students have started the comic strip project. Students can either cut one frame out of the comic strip and recreate the drawing, or get some friends together and do a whole comic strip, which will earn the group five extra credit points. Another advantage of this project...
Speculating Spectaculathon
Matthew Sander, Reporter
February 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Theatre
Since the cast announcement Friday, January 26, there has already been one practice, the first one going into four months of preparation for the production of the Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon. "As soon as she (Mrs. Moore) showed us the video of that other school doing it, I immediately knew I had to sta...
We’re live!
Kyle Farmer, Reporter
February 2, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Coming live from Meridian High School, District 15 News will air its first live news show, starting at 2:05 pm on February 2. The hosts will provide three different stories from a new location with one new host behind the desk. The show will contain three story packages along with student-made commercials....
A spectacular start to a spectaculathon
Sadie Scott, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Theatre
With The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe being earlier in the year, Meridian Drama Club has decided to perform another play... and this one has a much less serious tone. Meridian will perform the comedic show, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, May 4 and 5. "This show will certainly differ from other...
