Dear Dr.Vitti and the Department of Literacy ...

Dear Dr.Vitti and the Department of Literacy, My name is Zharia Akeem, and my colleague, Jalise Little, and I, both attend Renaissance High School.

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed by DuRon Grant Student athletes are reclassing to higher their chances of being successful as a professional athlete.

Program prepares students for college

Have you heard of Goes Global? Neither did I until they came to Southeastern High School with information about leadership and travel.

Mumford merger a welcome change

“We acted like there was a line in the middle of the class separating us all,” senior Divine Crawford said. She was describing the first week in English teacher Rubye Richard’s AP Literature class. ...

King dance instructor honored as Educator of the Year

The University Musical Society and DTE Energy Foundation awarded King’s own dance instructor Denise Allen the 2018 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year award. This award annually celebrates teachers’ ...

New adviser helps smooth transition to colleges and careers

Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School has a new college adviser, Juanita Gool. Her job is to assist in the process of getting seniors closer to their career choice.

Students respond to Coming Out Wall: What is administration going to do about mental health?

If you walk down one of the halls at Renaissance High, you’ll see two rainbow wall also known as the “Coming Out Wall.” Since early October, students have written down secrets to be posted to said ...

Renaissance celebrates LGBTQ community in honor of National Coming Out Day

Members of the board game club at Renaissance High School constructed a “Coming Out Wall” in honor of National Coming Out Day, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and more. The Coming ...

Program prepares students for college

Have you heard of Goes Global? Neither did I until they came to Southeastern High School with information about leadership and travel.

DPN Network prepares students for college

The Detroit Parent Network (DPN) helps Southeastern High School students plan for college by conducting workshops at the school during the school day. Since September 19, 2018, DPN Theresa Mitchell, has ...

​Lunchtime at Mumford good for more than just lunch

Two years ago at Mumford lunch was only 30 minutes long, but starting last year, the lunch hour is really an hour long. During the short lunch period students barely had enough time eat.

King dance instructor honored as Educator of the Year

The University Musical Society and DTE Energy Foundation awarded King’s own dance instructor Denise Allen the 2018 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year award. This award annually celebrates teachers’ ...

Dear Dr.Vitti and the Department of Literacy ...

Dear Dr.Vitti and the Department of Literacy, My name is Zharia Akeem, and my colleague, Jalise Little, and I, both attend Renaissance High School.

Detroit dances with survivors to raise money for families affected by cancer

Detroit’s Pinkfunds Organization hosted its annual breast cancer awareness dance on Oct. 5 in Southfield to bring awareness to problems that breast cancer causes, with an exciting twist. “Dancing ...

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed by DuRon Grant Student athletes are reclassing to higher their chances of being successful as a professional athlete.

Renaissance celebrates LGBTQ community in honor of National Coming Out Day

Members of the board game club at Renaissance High School constructed a “Coming Out Wall” in honor of National Coming Out Day, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and more. The Coming ...

Respect on the field

A year ago, Azia Isaac became the first and only girl to play on the Southeastern High School football team, an accomplishment she is most proud of. The 16-year-old junior is dedicated to the sport, which ...

Mumford merger a welcome change

“We acted like there was a line in the middle of the class separating us all,” senior Divine Crawford said. She was describing the first week in English teacher Rubye Richard’s AP Literature class. ...

Phoenix varsity football brotherhood carries players despite season end

After a 14-59 loss to King, a 21-20 win against Denby, and a 42-0 win against CMA, Renaissance Phoenix football team did not get picked for state playoffs.

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed

Reclassing is cheating, but currently allowed by DuRon Grant Student athletes are reclassing to higher their chances of being successful as a professional athlete.

Respect on the field

A year ago, Azia Isaac became the first and only girl to play on the Southeastern High School football team, an accomplishment she is most proud of. The 16-year-old junior is dedicated to the sport, which ...

Algebra teacher dedicated to distance

Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School algebra teacher Benjamin Harris was one of thousands of runners who completed the 41st Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon on Oct.

Girls volleyball team ends regular season 5-8, keeps a positive attitude

The Detroit Cristo Rey Lady Wolves Volleyball team ended its regular season with a 5-8 record, giving them the most wins in the team’s short history.

Miggy Ball at the Corner

​T.H.U.G. is The Hate U Give

Police brutality is an ongoing problem for African Americans in the U.S. It’s become so common of an issue that when we see the face of another teen or adult that has succumb to unjustified police brutality, ...

Film Review: Venom disappoints, doesn’t represent character

Despite strong acting, Sony’s Venom doesn’t represent the character for who he truly is. The film, released on Oct.

ASSASSIN’S CREED: ODYSSEY: A standout In an aging franchise

“Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey” is an open-world adventure game and the 11th mainline title in the franchise.

Fanny pack craze

Fanny packs: The current fashion trend that has been making it's resurgence as of late. You can see them everywhere, school, stores, fashion shows, etc, being worn by people of all ages and backgrounds. What ...

Video Game Club isn't just about the games

Here at Cass Technical High School, there are a variety of clubs. Keeping this in mind, this gives a lot of diversity to what students can choose to do in their spare time.

Detroit students travel to Wakanda

It was mid-winter break and it was raining. Nevertheless, by 10:15 a.m., four buses were on their way to Wakanda -- by way of the Bel Air Luxury Cinema on Tuesday, Feb.

​T.H.U.G. is The Hate U Give

Police brutality is an ongoing problem for African Americans in the U.S. It’s become so common of an issue that when we see the face of another teen or adult that has succumb to unjustified police brutality, ...

​Why Trump’s plans to remove birthright citizenship affects you

On Oct. 30, an interview of President Donald Trump by “Axios on HBO” was released where he expressed his desire to end the idea of birthright citizenship. In the video, he said, “It’s in the process. ...

What does women empowerment mean to you?

Women empowerment is the theme of the decade. Whether it’s African American women expressing their rights by wearing their natural hair or Arab American women standing for their rights, society no longer ...

Film Review: Venom disappoints, doesn’t represent character

Despite strong acting, Sony’s Venom doesn’t represent the character for who he truly is. The film, released on Oct.

Is stress a normal part of being a teen?

If you talk to any high school student, most will tell you they have an incredibly packed schedule.

How to Be A Successful Student

High school alone is a challenging time in a teenager’s life. However being a Detroit Cristo Rey student makes it even more challenging due to its college preparatory curriculum and Corporate Work Study ...