Sam’s Roast Corner: Lighting a Fire Under Show Choir *
By Sam Shipe, Opinion Editor
May 11, 2017
The show choirs at ZCHS seem to hold themselves just a bit *cough* *cough* very much above everyone else. What gives them this entitlement? How do they justify their pretentiousness? They complain nonstop for having to balance school work and daily life with all those gosh-darned practices. Well, gu...
Freaky Fresh: Debunked (Asparagus)
By Morgan Galer, Student Life Editor
April 17, 2017
Asparagus hasn’t had a sudden increase in fame as of late. However, that is no reason for the vegetable to not be hated by those far and wide who find the slimy, green, stalk a little unappetizing. The old are usually the first ones to jump at the sight of an asparagus plant. Springing up at any barbecue,...
Staycation 2k17
By Erin Patterson, Staff
April 11, 2017
Filed under OPINION
What’s better than being in Zionsville when you have a whole week to leave and not miss anything? Just about everything. Expect for one thing: if you are someone who is staying home this spring break, you won’t see anyone you know. The typical Florida-goers will see more familiar faces than the...
Sam’s Roast Corner: The Harbinger Putting the Dead In Deadlines
By Sam Shipe, Staff
March 6, 2017
*Everything in this piece is an exaggeration. All roasts are meant in jest with no offense intended. I’m sorry what was I supposed to roast again? The Harbinger? Really? Wait what even is that? Oh, that borderline newspaper reject that everyone who orders a yearbook gets for free? This is too easy....
But the Children Love the Books: St. Anything
By Lindsay Herhusky, Sports Editor
March 5, 2017
Even before you crack open the pages this book draws you in. I must confess, I had been wanting to buy this book for a long time due to its’ gorgeous navy blue cover with a glowing carousel on the front. But it has been repeated to me again and again that you can not judge a book by its cover, and...
But the Children Love the Books: The Diabolic
By Abigail Winters, Staff
February 27, 2017
What defines or makes us human? If we create something that looks and acts human, is it? Do we own what create, even if it’s alive? If we can create people like dolls, should we? In this riveting story about a girl engineered to kill, you discover what defines your own humanity. Nemesis, a Diabolic,...
Freaky Fresh: Debunked (Brussels Sprouts)
By Morgan Galer, Student Life Editor
February 17, 2017
As I’m sure every one of you will notice as the next issue of The Harbinger graces your existence, there is no "Freaky Fresh: Debunked" in this issue. Tragic, sad, depressing, I know. We all know. I am sad to say that column has been terminated, ended, and will there will be no more vegetable and...
Unbiased Review: Waist Trainer
By Kelly Garcia, Assistant Web Editor
May 20, 2016
After I wrote my story for the print issue of the Harbinger, I began to wonder, what is the big deal with the waist trainers? The Kardashians have really influenced the female population in thinking that they need this item in their wardrobe. I know that there are a lot of health concerns that come alo...
Prom Promiscuity
By Morgan Galer, Student Life Editor
April 29, 2016
Filed under OPINION
As every high school student knows, public display of affection (PDA) is something that, unfortunately, happens way too often. From hallways to the back of the classroom, hormonal teenagers just cannot seem to cool off enough to save it for later. While it is no secret that prom is the birthplace of PDA (among ...
Talk2Us: Dating a Second Semester Senior
By Marissa Stacy and Claire Austin, Managing Editor and Staff
April 28, 2016
Filed under OPINION
Q: Is it worth it to start dating a second semester senior this late in the year? A: There are pros and cons to dating a second semester senior this late in the year. We would like to point out the pros. The first real deciding factor is if you like him or her, and we mean actually like...
Journey through the Political Playground: Capitalism
By Maeve, Staff
April 22, 2016
Filed under OPINION
For many years, I have listened intently as those around me have praised and discounted the various political belief structures available to us. I could no longer stand idly by and allow others have all the fun. I decided that in order to differentiate between fact and fiction, I would need to immerse...
Amnesty For Immigrants
By Ella Peavler, News Editor
April 19, 2016
Filed under OPINION
The topic of illegal immigration has frequently presented itself in the 2016 presidential election. Even before that, it has been a heated topic of discussion. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, there are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country, and that number...
