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Mid-winter break

Alexander Schmidt, Managing editor • March 1, 2023

Mid-winter break typically refers to a school holiday that occurs in the middle of the winter semester. It is a brief period of time when students and teachers are given time off from school to recharge,...

Is this the end of Ticketmaster?

Alexander Schmidt, Managing editor • January 8, 2023

Taylor Swift’s fans are outraged after tickets for her upcoming tour caused Ticketmaster to crash. Now lawmakers are demanding answers about the company’s operations. The demand for presale tickets...

SAT scores decline throughout country

Dana Brinker, reporter • December 9, 2022

In the United States, standardized test scores have been on the decline. A common standardized test, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), was introduced in 1926, and is a way to measure a student’s readiness...

Behind the scenes of this year’s play, “Blood and Sequins”

Alexander Schmidt, Managing editor • November 16, 2022

“Blood and Sequins” by Rachel Bublitz will have three showings: Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm, Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 pm. “The play the theater department is putting on this...

September 27, 2022

"My mom tends to be really happy all the time so I get that from her. I'm very happy with my girlfriend and how life is right now but then my biological father is very strong and has angry reactions so...

Starting off the year with a new play

Alexander Schmidt, Managing Editor • September 7, 2022

“Blood and Sequins” by Rachel Bublitz will have three showings: Thursday, November 3 at 7 pm, Friday, November 4 at 7 pm, and Saturday, November 5 at 4 pm. "The play the theatre department is putting...

Principal Tom Lietz accepts new position

Alexander Schmidt, Digital Editor • May 24, 2022

It was shocking news for students and staff to learn that principal Thomas Lietz would be leaving Utica at the end of the school year. “I have accepted a position as the Associate Director for Training...

Behind the Scenes

Alexander Schmidt, digital editor • May 24, 2022

“The Incomplete Life & Random Death of Molly Denholtz” was Utica’s first play since COVID-19. It was held Thursday and Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 4 pm. “I think it went very well, I remember...

ARTISTIC SHOWCASE

Alexander Schmidt, Digital Editor • May 11, 2022

The district’s art show returned this year, and took place at the community center in Sterling Heights from March 22-March 24. The Scholastics show is still going on, and occurs at the College for Creative...

Quarantine Updates

Alexander Schmidt • April 28, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 25, the CDC established new guidelines for wearing masks. This decision was based on community-level hospital data and new cases. The CDC is no longer recommending schools to wear masks...

Sugary drinks in vending machines no longer allowed

Alexander Schmidt • April 28, 2022

Recently, the vending machines at Utica have been shut down due to the sugary drinks being sold during school hours. Many students are upset because they rely on these drinks to help keep them awake. “I...

behind the [lack of] Mask Requirements

Alexander Schmidt • April 28, 2022

This year, students started school on Aug. 31st, 2021. From the start of our school year principal Thomas Leitz, informed students, that masks were not mandatory. However, if you would like to wear a mask,...