How the Coronavirus is affecting students
Jenene Grover, Managing Editor
May 25, 2020
On March 5, 2020, Tennessee had its first confirmed case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Williamson County. By March 12th, the number of confirmed cases in Tennessee reached 18. On that same day, Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order that declared a state of emergency in Tennessee. On March...
How social distancing affects students
Mia Isom, Associate Editor
May 18, 2020
Social distancing is recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means you have to keep space between yourself and other people for everyone’s safety. The guidelines to social distancing are simple and easy to follow. You have to stay at least six feet apart from others. People...
Online AP exams made simple
Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2020
With remote learning continuing across the nation, all AP exams have been moved to an online format. There are many ways to prepare to get ready for these exams. First, check with your AP teacher(s). They will provide practice for you as well as when your exam is and the time frame. Make sure the ti...
How to raise your ACT score
Maddy Williams, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2020
When applying for college, college applications always ask for your ACT score, and many colleges have ACT requirements to apply for the college or certain scholarships. The ACT is a monumental step in applying to colleges and getting scholarships. With that being said, you need to study in order to make...
June Boys: A race against time and a race for the truth
Matt Taylor, Reporter
April 13, 2020
Courtney Stevens visited Blackman High on March 6th to talk to students about her newest book June Boys. June Boys is about a serial kidnapper called the Gemini Thief who takes three boys and holds them captive from June 1st to June 30th the following year. These “June boys” survive thirteen...
President Trump’s extended travel ban
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
March 9, 2020
The first travel ban was put in place by President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 13769, titled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. This ban was politically named the “Muslim ban” because the countries banned were predominantly Muslim populated. The included...
AP classes: pro’s and con’s
Jenene Grover, Reporter
March 9, 2020
College is something that is always on a high schooler’s mind. Preparing for college is an extremely stressful time. The hardest part about it is choosing the right classes for you. Blackman offers classes varying from standard, honors, and AP (Advanced Placement). In Tennessee, instead of having a weighted GPA, you have added points to your ...
Senior planning as a junior
Ally Blake, Reporter
March 4, 2020
Rising seniors, in 2021 you’ll be dancing in fancy dresses and suits. You’ll be jingling your keys at the pep rallies, and you’ll be at the apex of high school. Most importantly, you will be graduating. Many questions and ideas come about when thinking of college, but which questions...
Blaze briefs: March 9th-28th
Taylor Matney, Reporter
March 4, 2020
Sunday, March 8th At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Spring Forward starts in Tennessee. Change your clocks forward an hour. Monday, March 9 Prom tickets on sale for $45 each Tuesday, March 10 Free financial aid workshop Thursday, March 12 Early dismissal Report cards Orien...
So your President was impeached…
Sienna Philips, News Editor
February 27, 2020
Your president was impeached. Do you know what that means? On December 18, 2019, President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives. What does this mean? What is impeachment? Contrary to what many believe, when somebody is impeached, this does not mean that he/she will be removed...
An overview of Black History Month
Mckenzie Wade, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Black History Month is the American and Canadian celebration of African Americans’ contributions in their fight for freedom and equality. The month of February was officially recognized as Black History Month by President Gerald Ford in 1976. The origin of Black History Month started in the year 1915, h...
Blaze briefs: February 24th-March 7th
Taylor Matney, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Monday, February 24 Tickets on sale for the Heat performance at MTSU on March 7 Tuesday, February 25 Key Club meeting at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, February 27 Spring cap and gown pictures through English classes Upcoming: Monday, March 4 Spring blood drive f...
