Embracing Yourself This Holiday Season

Staff Writer: Maddy LeClaire As this year’s holiday season is coming up there are lots of things happening so fast. Christmas is an exciting time for giving and sharing your love for someone. Also, starting new traditions and carrying on old ones is always a terrific way to get in the holiday spirit. Christmas is […]

Christmas is My Favorite time of Year!

Staff Writer: Savannah Gilbert During this time of the year the air is filled with joy and excitement of Christmas time. It’s a magical season where families and friends come together to celebrate, exchange gifts, and create lasting memories. The sight and feeling of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, the sound of cheerful carols, and the […]

Halloween Candy: Delicious, but Dangerous?

Staff Writer: Paige Haring Candy is well-known treat around the world. The one holiday we celebrate candy is Halloween. That is the time when we take candy off doorsteps to old folks that are dumb enough to leave a bowl of candy out and hope kids will take one. Trick or Treating is an experience […]

Feeling Spooky

Staff Writer: Savannah Gilbert Halloween is a spooktacular time of year when we can let our creativity run wild and transform into our favorite characters. Whether you’re going for a classic look or want to stand out with a unique costume, there are endless options for you to choose from. From wicked witches to friendly […]

Dogs and Cats: The Difference in Preference

Dogs are one of the most common pets, along with cats and fish. According to worldatlas.com, dogs are the most popular pet, with approximately 48,255,413 households owning one, with cats are second with about 31,896,077 households having one. But which is the Woodstock Band Program’s favorite pet? According to a poll taken involving members of […]

The Interesting History of Saint Patrick’s Day 

Staff Writer: Ximena Rojas   Saint Patrick’s Day is an important Holiday that is celebrated in Ireland also known as the feast of St. Patrick. On St Patrick’s Day, March 17th the national apostle of Ireland is celebrated for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick also played a part in the Christianization of Anglo-Saxons and The […]

Pancakes Vs Waffles

Staff Writer: Hailey Heneghan  It’s an age-old debate on which is better, pancakes or waffles.  Almost everyone has an extraordinarily strong opinion on the subject.   The are many similarities between the two.  For example, they are often made from the same batter. They are also both savory often topped with sweet syrup, so why do […]

Trending Makeup in 2023 

Charlotte Tilbury is a popular makeup brand that recently became trendier going into 2023. The brand may be expensive, but the quality is incredible. The most popular things from the brand are the Flawless Filter, the Beauty Highlighter, and the Setting Spray. The shade range in the foundation and Flawless Filter is very wide. Cheyenne […]

History of Valentine’s Day!  

Staff Writer: Olivia O’Connor  Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Where did it even come from and why is it such a big deal? Well, I’m here to explain.  Valentine’s Day occurs on February 14th every year and is celebrated worldwide and is most popular in the United States, Brazil, France, and […]

The Magic of Christmas Songs 

Staff writer: Kaitlyn Henscheid  There is nothing like a good Christmas song to get people into the holiday spirit. But who started this amazing tradition? The first ever Christmas song dates all the way back to 129 AD according to, Christmas Songs: History and Origin Story, it said, “It was inspired, perhaps written, by a […]