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The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

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Let's make history: Change "fire ants" to "spicy boys"

Let’s make history: Change “fire ants” to “spicy boys”

Michael Katz
September 12, 2016

They say he’s a revolutionary, that Kanye bowed down and kissed his feet when they first met. He’s rumored to be the inspiration for Dos Equis’s...

Ives Estate 5K attracts many

Ives Estate 5K attracts many

Michael Katz
April 19, 2016

Over one hundred runners (and walkers) gathered at Ives Estates Park for the third annual Ives 5k as the Sun rose on Saturday, April 16. The run began...

The 95 Theses on the failures and flaws of public education

The 95 Theses on the failures and flaws of public education

Michael Katz
February 19, 2016

You cannot fix something until you know what is wrong with it - which is why The Lightning Strike asked students and faculty to share with us the most...

New Krop iPrep academy set to open in 2018

New Krop iPrep academy set to open in 2018

Michael Katz
February 4, 2016

A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, a General Obligation (GO) bond was passed. It’s not really as interesting as jedis and light sabers, but...

Ray Kroc: Make America Great Again!

Ray Kroc: Make America Great Again!

Michael Katz
September 25, 2015

A few weeks ago, I pulled into the McDonald’s drive-thru in the Skylake plaza at approximately 11:30 at night. I ordered a BBQ Ranch Burger, 10 chicken...

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