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Ariyana James (12) sits on the bench alongside her teammates. After being named to the CAAC Blue All-League team last year, James suffered a stroke during preseason this year, causing her to be out for  season.
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Unbreakable
By Holyn Walsh, East Lansing High School

As the daughter of two accomplished basketball players, Ariyana was immersed in the game from an early age. Her father played professionally overseas while her mother played at the collegiate level and went on to coach at high schools in the area. From sitting in the stands during her mom's practices to riding the bus with the team on game days, Ariyana grew up on the court. “I watched them play basketball all the time, so I feel like it's kind of in my genes,” Ariyana said. “I kind of fell into it the same way they did.” Ariyana was only 9 years old when she started playing for her elementary school’s co-ed team. Though the team was meant to be a fun outlet for kids to try basketball, her mom, Ashley James, saw more. “It was very shocking to see how serious she...

Café Vida in the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 26.
A tribute to Altadena and the Palisades
By Channing '25, Francesca '25, and Addie '26
Many students and teachers are concerned about job security, career prospects and overall stability of the computer science industry. “We're still at the infancy of AI, but it does seem like a pivotal time,” computer science teacher Marina Peregrino said.
Decoding computer science’s future
By Claire Tian, Ashley Mo, and Jonathan Xue
Student journalism, a cornerstone of local democracy, is endangered across the country.
OPINION: The case for student journalism
By Isabella Edghill, duPont Manual High School
English teachers Brad Ruda (left) and Matt Dewar (right) are often confused for one another.
“I’m not Mr. Ruda”
By Lizzy Grace, Lake Forest High School
Hollywood 22 smoke shop on Mass. St. appeals to a younger audience with bright signs and colorful lighting.
The Smoke Shop Epidemic in Lawrence
By Avery Sloyer, Lawrence High School
Juan "Wonway Posibul" Amador gets into the jazz of his nightly music set. Amador broadcasts diverse genres on the radio every weeknight.
Behind a radio host’s microphone
By Anna Ypodimatopoulou, Carlmont High School
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2024 Free Spirit Scholar: Shannon Raneri
2024 Free Spirit Scholar: Shannon Raneri
English long-term substitute teacher Tom Wiegman lectures during first-period Advanced Placement English Literature class today in Room 32 while the ViewSonic monitor behind him shows no internet access. Sunny Hills and all campuses in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District could not access the internet for the whole school day though it was restored within an hour after school.
Internet outage hits Fullerton Joint Union High School District again
By Seowon Han, Sunny Hills High School
The Haskell sign welcomes students and vistors to Haskell's campus. Amid federal budget cuts, Haskell laid off around 25% of its faculty and staff.
NEWS: Scaling Back Staffing
By Ember Klein, Lawrence Free State High School
WJ swim conquer states, win co-titles
WJ swim conquer states, win co-titles
By William Murphy, Walter Johnson High School
On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order called "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," which has caused a chilling effect in high school and college sports, even in schools without trans athletes.
Torn from the turf
By Aubrey Butler, McHenry High School
Hagerty: A hotbed of stars
Hagerty: A hotbed of stars
By Kaitlyn Taylor, Hagerty High School
Recent studies have shown a stark decrease in literacy rates among younger generations. With the rise of artificial intelligence, several students have strayed away traditional forms of education—the most alarming being books.
The Decline of Literacy and the Rise of AI: Are We Losing the Ability to Think?
By Elliott Ruvalcaba, San Juan Hills High School
Why should I be okay with this?
Why should I be okay with this?
By Abigail Tripp-Bullough, Thousand Oaks High School
Activists line National Road, holding signs in protest of the current administration and advocating for a better future. Courtesy of Teddie Grogan.
Protests in Wheeling
By Kelsey Holeczy, Wheeling Park High School
Mental Health in the Media
Mental Health in the Media
By Jenny Liang, Adlai E. Stevenson High School - IL
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Connection crew member Wyatt M. gives a gift to one of the ACCESS students.
Connection Crew brings valentines with a twist
By Julia B., Abbigail M., and Aubrey O.
This image is from her trailer video, which depicts Jennie’s alter ego, displaying her newfound freedom to explore her newfound freedom as a solo artist.

Credits: Mexico City Production by Habitant
A new era of musical freedom
By Sophia W., Day Creek Intermediate School
MW lax building on a new foundation
By Sam Whittaker and Aasif Sultani
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
By Martha Willard and Lily Rantanen
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
By Peyton Parker and Brody Heidemann
Student-athletes commit to their future teams
By Brody Heidemann, Gretna East High School