The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Paly’s Black Scholars United Club

By Jessica Haight, Grace Rolston, Eliza Roth, and Nikki Heydarpour January 30, 2024

This story was originally published on InFocus on January 18, 2024.

Creating a history

By Mackenzie Sroka, McHenry High School January 30, 2024

As the girls shoulders hit the floor the pin is called and the match is won. It is always met with congrats and excitement, but this year is different. The girls all rush to congratulate as they all would...

MHSNews | School District Embraces Artificial Intelligence

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence will be available in limited capacities to high schoolers within the Rockwood School District beginning in February. Students completed an introductory virtual training session...

Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation

By Tyler Quattrin and Maya Gjelhaug January 26, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 22, which marks 51 years since the now-overturned Roe v. Wade ruling legalized abortion, thousands gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the annual March for Life.  At noon, buses...

MHSNews | Local Volunteers Feed the World One Bag at a Time

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 26, 2024

Dozens of volunteers gathered on a chilly January morning to package bags of dehydrated meal components. Watch to learn more about where these bags go, what is included in the bags and the importance of...

Rolling through the Storm

By Michael Bartholomew and Nathan Buroker January 26, 2024

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on January 24, 2024.

Mike Levin Feature

By Tomiris Gumar, Sage Creek High School January 24, 2024

This story was originally published on The Sage on January 19, 2024.

Up to Speed with Journalist at WBTV News and WCA Alumna, Claire Kopsky

By Taryn Cunningham and Corinne Plumb January 24, 2024

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on January 23, 2024.

Student breaks 52-year-old record

By William Elliott, Downers Grove South High School January 23, 2024

This story was originally published on Blueprint on January 22, 2024.

The Persistence Podcast Clip: Empowering Women’s Leadership in Politics

By Annabelle Frazer, Cassie Letendre, and Emma Nash January 22, 2024

In this short clip from "The Persistence Podcast: Casey Lucius," the girls discuss the challenges, importance, and influence of female leadership in politics with Casey Lucius, Marco Island's Assistant...

Boys Tennis Team Hosts Community Pickleball Tournament

By Jack Favazza and Luke Graves January 19, 2024

 The boys tennis team held a community pickleball tournament on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Chesterfield Mall. Students, parents and alumni all participated in the tournament. Krishay Vanga, junior, played...

The Persistence Podcast Clip: Defining Female Leadership in Faith

By Annabelle Frazer and Helen Totten January 19, 2024

In this short clip from the episode, “The Persistence Podcast: Jennifer Babcock," Reverend Babcock details her thoughts and experience as female reverend in the Episcopal Church. This story was originally...

Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School January 19, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, gifted teacher Shannon Batt sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney to discuss her experience as a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She has been able to...

Ceramics: A Clay Community

By Bo Brumleve, Saint Xavier High School January 19, 2024

This story was originally published on Xavier News on January 18, 2024.

MHSNews | Whipping it up with MHS’s Best Buddies Cooking Class

By Nia Dailey, Marquette High School January 17, 2024

MHS's Best Buddies organization has a cooking class that allows students to interact with other students who may not be exactly like them. We talked to foods teacher Josie Muenks, and seniors, Carly Vinson...

Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

By Abby Raftery, Wayland High School January 17, 2024

wspn · Chief Burman Join WSPN's Podcast Editor Abby Raftery as she speaks with Police Chief Ed Burman about Burman's background and the police department's role in the Wayland community. 0:00 -...

Hendrix: ‘Music is my life’

By Ingrid Smith, McCallum High School January 16, 2024

In this episode of Feedback Loop, senior Lucas Hendrix discusses his experience writing and performing music as "Phimpkade," playing with the band Pipe and living with perfect pitch. Hendrix grew...

SPREADING THE JOY: Sophomore Chim Becker poses with sophomores Cozbi Sims and Lou Davidson while manning a table at the Hispanic Heritage treat day during lunch  of Sept 28. Becker is a part of the students of color alliance, who put together the activity to raise money for their club.

“It [the stand] was really fun because McCallum has a lot of latino kids,” Becker said. “And I think it was nice that I could share the stuff that I usually just have at home with people who have never tried it before.”

Becker recognizes the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage at Mac.

“I think its important to celebrate,” Becker said. “Because our culture is awesome and super cool, and everybody should be able to learn about other cultures of the world.”

Caption by JoJo Barnard.

Mac celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

As part of McCallum’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the Student of Color Club put on a variety of activities to show their appreciation and pride. Part of their month-long festivities, the club...

MHSNews | Pathways Wellness Center supports mindful learning

By Elliott Jorgensen, Marquette High School January 12, 2024

Pathways Wellness Center, an alternative high school in Eureka, offers online learning in an in-person classroom. Students go on field trips, participate in community service and decorate the school. Students...

Jazz for a Cure

By Tomiris Gumar, Sage Creek High School January 10, 2024

This story was originally published on The Sage on January 9, 2024.

The STEMinist Ep. 4: A voice for the voiceless

By Alessandra Tremulis, Carlmont High School January 10, 2024

In this episode, Allie Tremulis speaks with Melissa Shaw, a holistic veterinarian in Hawaii. Shaw discusses what holistic medicine means, along with why it is important for her to be an advocate for the...

Video: Johnson impresses teammates with calming presence

By Ava Doyle and Hailey Blurton January 9, 2024

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on January 1, 2024.

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Santa for deaf and hard of hearing children

By Julia Dean, Lafayette High School January 4, 2024

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Deaf Santa at 25 E. Frisco Ave in Webster Groves from 9-11:30 a.m.. The event has crafts, balloon animals with Moolah Clowns, waffles and hot cocoa, along with storytelling...

MHSNews | MHS Teachers Share Opinions on Slang

By Stephan Bosnjak, Marquette High School January 4, 2024

Language is constantly evolving and slang is a part of the evolution of language. Della Thompson, Emily Thompson, and Ed Bolton were tested on their knowledge of slang terms. Nicole Scherder and Ed Bolton...

FHSD Board of Education Proposed Restricting Entering Private Rooms Based on the Assigned Sex of Students and Faculty

By Ray Hathcock and Taylor Saale January 2, 2024

"The sex of a student shall be determined by the sex marker on the student’s certified U.S. Birth Certificate,” stated the proposed Policy Draft P2116 from the FHSD Board of Education. This policy...

An unexpected musical encounter

By Joaquin Perez, Liberty High School - TX January 2, 2024

From the strings of the orchestra to the brass instruments of the band to the harmonies of choir, the sound of music often fills the fine arts departments. But on the other side of campus, the strums...

People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 3: Balancing the books: How poverty impacts education

By Elaine Jiang, Carlmont High School January 2, 2024

Wealth makes a major difference in the quality of a person’s education. Being born into the right zip code, the wealthier zip code, can mean going to a much better public school and a much better chance...

MHSNews | Breakthrough: The Berlin Wall Sculpture in Missouri

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 2, 2024

Pieces of the Berlin Wall are spread all throughout the world, but it may come as a surprise that a large section stands in Fulton, Missouri. Embark on a journey through time to discover why it stands...

This is the fourth installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers. Aquila reporters Victor Gong and Claire Zhao meet with Young Min (11) to discuss her work in cell-penetrating peptides.

Research Revelations Episode 4: Chemotherapy and cell-penetrating peptides with Young Min

By Victor Gong and Claire Zhao December 21, 2023

This is the fourth installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers, a podcast where Aquila staff members talk to student researchers about their projects and research goals....

School’s first female wrestling coach making an impact

By Ryan Shapiro, Liberty High School - TX December 19, 2023

Since the school’s opening in 2006, wrestling has been an option for student athletes to compete in. This year though, the school hired its first female wrestling coach. First it was Los Fresnos,...

Airport Day Brings Community Together Through Aviation

By Sarp Kendirli and Aneesh Tiwari December 19, 2023

This story was originally published on InFocus on October 5, 2023.

Bulldog rowing away the competition

By Sam Vane, James Bowie High School December 18, 2023

  The finish line is getting closer, her heart beats faster. Junior Olivia Branch can taste victory. Her body is aching, but the thought of victory keeps her and her teammates boat moving toward the finish...

Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle

Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle

By Mischa Lee, Wayland High School December 18, 2023

wspn · Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle Join WSPN reporter Mischa Lee as she talks with junior Reva Datar about Datar's experience being the only girl on the Wayland High School wrestling team, as well...

Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.

From addiction to recovery

By Ananya Chaudhary, Dylan Nguyen, and Aashi Venkat December 18, 2023

Dylan Nguyen · From addiction to recoverydoc Transcript: AC: Hi guys, my name is Ananya Chaudhary. DN: My name is Dylan Nguyen.  AV: My name is Aashi Venkat.  AC: And we're...

Writing, Romance, and Vampire Bats – an Interview with Lynn Painter

By Hannah Halterman, Francis Howell Central High School December 18, 2023

Author Lynn Painter talks on the Spartan Podcast Network about how she became a published author, her writing process, her advice for young writers, and her unique experience with vampire bats. This...

Senior puts in the work on and off the mat

By Aidan Medley, De Smet Jesuit High School December 15, 2023

This story was originally published on The Mirror on December 13, 2023.

‘The Feed’ episode three

By Reilly Botto and Keyona Winstead December 11, 2023

Reporters and podcast hosts Reilly Botto and Keyona Winstead discuss the new Priscilla movie that released earlier this fall. They touch on the topic of dating abuse and talk about Elvis and Priscilla’s...

Boys varsity basketball wins against Hinsdale South

By Kate Dziewinski, William Elliott, and Vanja Bogdanovic December 6, 2023

DGS varsity basketball team (5-1) buzzed through the media attention of Brendan Savage's federal lawsuit to clutch a 81-56 win against rivals Hinsdale South last Friday night at home. “We kind...

Cat Zen Cafe Looks To Find Homes for Cats While Providing Comfort for Customers

By Drew Johnson and Taylor Saale December 5, 2023

For Tonya Williams, simply visiting shelters wasn’t enough to advocate for animals. Using her background in social work, Williams applied what she knew about human hospitality to pet care and...

New age of technology

By Sam Whittaker, Nathan Delaney, and Jack Schense December 1, 2023

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on September 28, 2023.

Treasure Island: Behind The Scenes

By Melissa Waas, Rock Ridge High School December 1, 2023

On Nov. 9, 10, and 11, Rock Ridge Performing Arts (RRPA) performed their fall play “Treasure Island.” This class act featured their DE Theater Literature class, composed of only upperclassmen. The...

Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”

GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’

By Laila Taraporevala, The American School in London November 30, 2023

The Performing Arts Department put on the fall musical “Anything Goes” Nov. 16-18. Set on the S.S. American, a boat traveling from New York to London in 1934, “Anything Goes” follows a combination...

The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community

By Isabella Rice, Carlmont High School November 28, 2023

The Redwood City Public Library helps bring together the community by welcoming all people to partake in the many opportunities and resources it offers. In July 2021, the Redwood City Council approved...

The Urban Stream Research Center is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserve system. Students in AP Environmental Studies are able to visit this site as part of a field trip in the fall.

[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO water testing

By Eshan Amir, West Chicago Community High School November 28, 2023

There exists a special kind of water that cannot be found in grocery stores, malls, or water fountains anywhere in America - one with a taste that cannot be quickly forgotten. That is right: microorganism-filled,...

Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living

By Melanie Coombs and Avery Liedl November 28, 2023

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on November 17, 2023.

People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate

By Elaine Jiang, Carlmont High School November 27, 2023

On June 29, the Supreme Court ruled on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. University of North Carolina (UNC), declaring that the consideration of race and ethnicity in admissions...

America’s National Churchill Museum: A Midwest Treasure

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School November 21, 2023

America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, tells of the life, times and accomplishments of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The museum is part of Westminster College's campus,...

Podcast Editors Dive into a Conversation with Hannah Snow and Nurse Layne Shoemaker: Exploring the Impact of Diabetes on High School Students

By Rylee Jarosz/Podcast Editor, Mount Vernon High School November 17, 2023

This story was originally published on Jacket Journal on November 15, 2023.

Eerie experiements

By Quinn Burton and Delaney Lueck November 13, 2023

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 9, 2023.

JOYFM Behind The Scenes: The Faces Behind the Voices

By Taryn Cunnigham, Westminster Christian Academy November 13, 2023

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on November 9, 2023.

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