By Grace Fetsick, Feferi Fiske, and Lola Geiss Donate Clothes. Have any clothes that no longer fit or are no longer your style? Re-purpose them by donating them, rather than throwing them out and creating more waste. Clean up your community. On your commute home or outside of your school pick up trash you may … Continue reading Fifteen Things YOU Can Do This Earth Day
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Everywhere and Elsewhere
By Grace Fetsick Theatre students of all grades have dreamed of this moment. Senior play! This is a tradition to theatre alumni alike. The theatre class produces their own full length, two act play. This play is directed, cast, performed, designed, and created by theatre four students. The class of 2024’s senior play was none … Continue reading Everywhere and Elsewhere
The Barbie Movie and What I Took From It
By Shane Pacheco In 1959, Ruth Handler created a doll based on a famous German doll named Lilli. Inspired by Lilli, she created the doll as a much more child friendly, Americanized alternative. She named the doll Barbie, creating a multi-generational icon whose likeness inspired generations of young girls. Throughout the decade Barbie has been … Continue reading The Barbie Movie and What I Took From It
Women of Rush (Opinion Piece)
By Grace Fetsick Happy Women’s History Month! As we celebrate inspiring women during this month, here at Rush News we’d like to celebrate some of the women in our school! Michelle Obama said it best when she said, “When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” Let's give thanks to a few … Continue reading Women of Rush (Opinion Piece)
The m&m’s Meltdown
All of the original m&ms spokescandies, plus the recently added Purple m&m Written by Feferi Fiske The m&m's spokescandies have recently come under fire- to the point where they had to be put on an ‘indefinite pause’ and are currently replaced by actress Maya Rudolph. But, why? What did these silly little treats do to … Continue reading The m&m’s Meltdown
What is Girlhood?
Written by Shane Pacheco The worst part about girlhood in society is the expectations and standards. Girlhood is the feeling of shame when you start to enjoy typically feminine things. Girlhood is the sinking gut drop when you feel like you’re only a girl and nothing beyond that. Girlhood is doing anything you can to … Continue reading What is Girlhood?
World Series Bound
Written by Mic Pulaski Pitcher Brad Lidge and Catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrating after they struck out the final batter in the 2008 World Series, causing them to win the World Series. Image credits to: https://www.inquirer.com Earlier this week, Sunday October 23, to be exact, our very own Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 4 … Continue reading World Series Bound
Are you a Certified Lover Boy?
By Grace Fetsick DISCLAIMER: The Palette no longer supports Kanye and will no longer be giving him attention. Please note this article was written before the recent antisemetic comments from West. "Donda or Certified Lover Boy?” We all probably have been asked this question before. But why are people comparing two completely different albums by … Continue reading Are you a Certified Lover Boy?
African American History Assembly
Written By: Molly McCaffrey and Grace Fetsick As everyone knows, February is African American History month. This February Rush continues its tradition with the African American History Assembly. In this showcase we see the students at Rush use their various talents to celebrate African heritage. The theme of this year’s assembly was the Harlem Renaissance, … Continue reading African American History Assembly
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