Ashley Franco Cestary

Birds and Tigers face-off in varsity tennis match

Edy Hobson and Ashley Franco Cestary
April 23, 2025

Varsity softball crushes Seton

Ashley Franco Cestary and Kaya Santini
April 16, 2025

Ariana Grande introduces electric additions to eternal sunshine

Ashley Franco Cestary
April 10, 2025

It’s midnight on the start of spring break, and this deluxe album came at the perfect time. Eternal Sunshine is Ariana Grande’s latest album, released on March 28 2024. The deluxe version was announced...

Girls varsity tennis takes on Newport Central Catholic

Ashley Franco Cestary
April 9, 2025

What Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins has in store

Ashley Franco Cestary
March 27, 2025

Strolling through rows of bookshelves at the bookstore, I scan the shelves for my most anticipated read of the year: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. Published March 17, the new Hunger Games...

Tate McRae’s new album release and leak

Ashley Franco Cestary and Meg Howton
March 13, 2025

So Close to What is Tate MacRae’s 3rd studio album and many fans think her best yet. This album came out on February 21, 2025. This album, as McRae has stated in interviews, was her “stepping into...

Varsity boys face off to Beachwood

Ashley Franco Cestary and Alecia Cogsville
February 25, 2025

A gritty fight, a tough loss, Highlands falls to Holy Cross

Alecia Cogsville and Ashley Franco Cestary
February 20, 2025

Girls basketball falls short to Sacred Heart

Jenna Richey, Kara Laber, Sophie Taylor, and Ashley Franco Cestary
February 11, 2025

Maren Orme (9) follows through with her free throw shot. “I walk back a little bit and I take a deep breath before I shoot, just so I can stay focused for the free throw,” Orme said.

FDA bans Red No. 3 dye

Ashley Franco Cestary
January 29, 2025

The No.3 Red Dye or Erythrosine was banned by the FDA from foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines. Many people believe this was long overdue as it has been 3 decades since it was banned from...

Highlands seniors prepare for first time voting

Meg Gallagher and Ashley Franco Cestary
November 4, 2024

On November 5, it will be a first for several Highlands High School seniors. With the election fastly approaching, voters have been getting informed and are ready to make their voice heard. This is a...

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