Zero Dark Thirty: Undeserved Scrutiny?
Rachel Maas, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2013
In the last few months, the film industry big shots have been analyzing Hollywood’s most impressive works of art from 2012 and choosing which to honor during award season. One of the year’s most talked about films, Zero Dark Thirty, has had quite a successful sweep through the events, reeling... (more...)
Glorifying the Guilty
Rachel Maas, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2013
I have a confession to make: I remember the names of both the Colorado shooter and the Newtown shooter. I don’t remember the name of a single victim. And of that, I am ashamed. I’m not going to talk about gun control in this article, or the questionable mental stability of either shooter.... (more...)
Rotary Students of the Month: September
Rachel Maas, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2012
Kailyn Hill is the daughter of Jeff and Traci Hill and the sister of Jeff Hill Jr. She is the vice-president of the Drama Club, a two-year captain of the girl’s throwing team, and a two-year captain of the HHS Flag Line. Kailyn is also score-book keeper for the volleyball team, a... (more...)
Great Expectations: by Charles Dickens
Rachel Maas, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2012
Perhaps more commonly referred to by AP students as a book of “not so great expectations,” this English classic was required reading for this year’s senior AP Literature students. The novel follows the life of “Pip” as he grows from a child of modest means to... (more...)
Unbroken: by Laura Hillenbrand
Rachel Maas, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2012
This nonfiction book with a historical focus on World War II was a reading option of AP US History students during the summer. Unbroken follows the life of Louis Zamperini, a California track star and Olympian who eventually becomes a Japanese prisoner of war. As America enters the second... (more...)
Lady Eagles Finish Season
Rachel Maas, Jr. Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
The Hubbard Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team finished their season on Monday, February 20th, being defeated in a sectional tournament game at Austintown Fitch High School. The ladies faced West Branch in a tough game that ended with a score of 72-31. The Lady Eagles Basketball Team entered... (more...)
Social Networking: Is it making you more sociable?
Rachel Maas, Jr. Staff Writer
December 23, 2011
If you’re a high school student reading this article, chances are you have utilized some form of social networking site. According to digitalbuzzblog.com, the number of Facebook users has now reached over 500 million, which means approximately one in every thirteen people in the world have... (more...)
Volleyball: Lady Eagles end as Sectional Champs
Rachel Maas, Jr. Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
“The season was good, and our defense was strong. We can be proud of that,” stated both Taylor Greathouse and Kaitlyn Evans, co-captains of the Hubbard Lady Eagles Volleyball team. The girls finished out their year with twelve wins and nine losses–a record strong enough... (more...)
YSU Press Day
Rachel Maas, Jr. Staff Writer
November 2, 2011
On September 22nd, Hubbard High School Video Productions and Hub Staff students attended the annual Press Day at Youngstown State University. Press Day is an event designed to teach area high school journalists valuable skills and to allow them the opportunity to brainstorm with journalists... (more...)