Cardinal Connection

Freshman Kay Ndanzia pins her McKinney opponent at the home duels on Jan. 26.

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2023

The last Cardinal Update was Jan. 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Cardinal Update Academic Expo: MHS will host the annual Academic Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 1. There will...

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Broom

Nicholas Hernandez, Reporter • January 27, 2023

David Broom is a world history teacher and basketball coach, who is new to the high school this year. He has been with Melissa for some time and enjoys teaching and coaching...

Enid and Wednesday, with their two different styles, stand on opposite sides of their dorm room.

Netflix show 'Wednesday' becomes fan favorite

Whitney Ackerman, Reporter • January 25, 2023

The Netflix show “Wednesday,” which is a spin-off of “The Addams Family,” became popular when it was released over Thanksgiving break because of Wednesday’s unique...

Actor Jeremy Renner recovers in a hospital after being run over by a snow plow on New Years Day.

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner recovers after snow plow incident

Unairah Kennedy, Reporter • January 25, 2023

Actor Jeremy Renner, best known as Marvel character Hawkeye, was crushed by a snow plow near his home in Nevada on New Year’s Day. The Washoe County Sheriff’s office...

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' set to release in June 2023

Kaitlyn Johnson, Reporter • January 25, 2023

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is coming to theaters in June of 2023. This will be featuring Miles Morales, the new spider-man, going through verses with Gwen Stacy....

Teacher Spotlight: Coach Broom

Nicholas Hernandez, Reporter

January 27, 2023

Netflix show ‘Wednesday’ becomes fan favorite

Whitney Ackerman, Reporter

January 25, 2023

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner recovers after snow plow incident

Unairah Kennedy, Reporter

January 25, 2023

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ set to release in June 2023

Kaitlyn Johnson, Reporter

January 25, 2023

The photo shows some of the artists who were recently named to Rolling Stones Top 200 Best Singers list.

Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 200 Best Singers’ list creates controversy

Kaitlin Hardin, Reporter

January 25, 2023

NEWS

Admin implements FlexTime Manager app for Mega Lunch

January 23, 2023

With the dawn of the new year, administration rolled out changes for students...

Middle school principal Marcus Eckert is named the new high school principal beginning with the 2023-24 school year.

Marcus Eckert named new high school principal

January 23, 2023

Brazilian President Lula and former soccer player Pelé pose for a photo during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first World Cup title won by Brazil in 1958, at the Planalto Palace.

Brazilian soccer player Pelé dies at 82

January 23, 2023

Monthly Awareness: Cervical Health

January 20, 2023

FEATURE

Debra Kennedy teaches her 4th period Algebra 1 class.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Debra Kennedy

January 18, 2023

“I spy something red,” Algebra 1 teacher said. She often says this as...

Teacher spotlight: Ms. Fortune

January 11, 2023

Student Spotlight: Dallas Shane

January 10, 2023

Student Spotlight: Grace Vidmar

January 10, 2023

ENTERTAINMENT

The movie M3GAN releases in theaters Jan. 6.

[Review] 'M3GAN' releases in theaters Jan. 6

Deacon Ashley, Reporter • January 20, 2023

“M3GAN,” the movie, recently released into theaters on Jan. 6. Its run time is 1 hour and 42 minutes....

Super Mario Bros. releases in theaters April 7.

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' set to release in theaters April 7

January 20, 2023

Melissa Theatre starts early production on One Act Play 'A Monster Calls'

January 18, 2023

[Review] 'Persona 5 Royal' releases with massive success

November 16, 2022

CARDINAL BRIEF

Cardinal Brief: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Abbie Chaloupka, Co-Editor-in-Chief

January 27, 2023

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SPORTS

Caitlin Clark goes strong to the rim in a game against Michigan.

Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark proves to be one to watch

Kimora Castleberry, Reporter • January 23, 2023

Caitlin Clark one of the best players in women's collegiate basketball. She plays for Iowa and is...

Cristiano Ronaldo holds his new Al-Nassr jersey.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi club Al-Nassr

Indresh Krishnamoorthi, Reporter • January 23, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo, known by many to be the greatest football (soccer) player, shocked the world when...

Baseball tryouts to be held Jan. 22

Francisco Gonzalez, Reporter • January 18, 2023

With baseball tryouts happening Jan. 22, a lot of athletes in baseball feel pressure to train to be as...

OPINION

[Opinion] 12 'tree-mendous' holiday gift/wish list ideas

Miranda Sirota, Reporter • December 16, 2022

MULTIMEDIA

SZA's new album 'SOS' tops charts, breaks records

Miranda Sirota, Reporter • January 20, 2023

STAFF

Kimora Castleberry

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Kimora Castleberry is part of the MHS volleyball and basketball teams. She is in the class of 2025 and this is her first year being part of Cardinal Connection. She enjoys watching Netflix as well as spending...