Tornadoes are one of the most destructive natural disasters out there. Their concentrated force, coupled with their erratic and unpredictable nature, makes for costly and devastating results. It’s important to highlight where they occur geographically- the infamous “Tornado Alley” is where they’re most prevalent. For the benefit of local residents, mainly central and southern Indiana is hit the hardest by these twisters, and South Bend rarely experiences the full front of the damage. From...

The class of 2025 is nearing graduation! So, all the more reason to tell you about our amazing seniors! But I'm focusing on one senior in particular: Abigail Jackson.   Abby Jackson is a current JAHS senior who has been making waves in her academics, sports, and school community for the past four years. Before coming to John Adams, Abby attended John Young Middle School, in Mishawaka. Then, she set off on her high school career.   From a young age, Abby has been a very athletic...

The American Folk music genre harbors roots from as early as the 15th century. However, most of the folk music we know today, from profound artists like Joan Baez, Odetta, Woody Guthrie, Mississippi John Hurt and Bob Dylan--to name a few--are a part of and worked to develop the American folk revival. The American folk music revival movement was a reinvention of traditional American folk music, taking place throughout the 1940's and '60s, rooting from both rural and urban areas of the country....