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The Trump administration's cuts could impact the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which supports special education services. The Public Schools of Brookline received over $2.3 million in IDEA funding in FY25.
Federal budget cuts raise questions for Brookline schools
April 8, 2025
Standing behind the podium, Parks Administration Assistant Director Kurt Beilharz presents the Doe Branch Park Master Plan to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Doe Branch is currently in its design stage and is waiting to be approved by the town council. "First we want to identify a design consultant, and we usually hire architecture and engineering firms or landscape architecture firms," Beilharz said. "We get a firm on board, and then we look for public input. Once we have their input, then we put together what's called a concept plan."
Prosper opens new parks to accommodate growing population
April 8, 2025
On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.
Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation
April 8, 2025
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
April 4, 2025
Coppell High School has seen a surge in student organizations, prompting adjustments in club management and sponsorship. As more students seek community and leadership opportunities, faculty and student leaders navigate the challenges of keeping engagement and resources. Animation by Sofia Exposito
Full flight forward: Student organizations rising up
April 4, 2025
Making waves: Jack Punswick continues family swim legacy through cancer diagnosis
April 8, 2025
Moving Backwards: Budget Cuts Shake Louisville’s Violence Prevention Programs
April 8, 2025
A man protests the Trump administration's immigration executive orders in front of City Hall. Hundreds of protestors gathered on Feb. 17 to rally against the new president.
Executive impact
April 8, 2025
Illustration by Via Yang
Founding the bell scandal
April 8, 2025
During exam season, students often overexert themselves - especially those in more demanding classes. For many honors students, this pressure builds over time and leads to burnout. (Photo illustration created by Ruby Guerrero using an image she took, Canva, and logos sourced from Harvard University and New York University via Wikimedia Commons)
More than grades: The pressure and expectations honors students face
April 8, 2025
Senior Nick Hardin reacts after hitting a triple in the team's game against Clear Springs on Feb. 20.
Hardin makes most of second chance after elbow surgery
April 8, 2025
Switching sides
Switching sides
April 8, 2025
Challenges present themselves to Muslim athletes during the holy month of Ramadan, but athletes persevere and create strategies to ensure they can successfully play their sport. Design by Safa Saedi.
How athletes balance faith, fasting and performance during Ramadan
April 4, 2025
Kailey Benson runs over to hug girls Coach Kurt Kruse after she had won her second championship. Benson hugged Kruse before he pointed up to the Spartans in the audience and then she hugged Jacob Mattson to celebrate.
Carrying the Weight of the Champion
April 4, 2025
Flag football has recently made name in the sports industry, making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S.
Flagging a new era: the rise of flag football
April 4, 2025
Keyboards and pipes — Bondi’s organ playing
Keyboards and pipes — Bondi’s organ playing
April 8, 2025
The Bald Eagles take flight
The Bald Eagles take flight
April 4, 2025
Junior Adam Tapper has found a passion for writing literary translations, from Yiddish and German, two languages to which he feels a deep connection due to his family’s heritage.
Lost words, new voices: Junior Adam Tapper works to preserve and share minority languages
April 4, 2025
Cataloging Assistant Martha Waters explores unrequited love and high-society courtship in her five-book historical romance series, “Regency Vows.” Waters began working at the school Jan. 20.
Martha Waters embraces ‘deeply chaotic’ writing process behind bestselling novels
April 4, 2025
"The Gunslinger" is a new musical written, composed and directed by Ben Demase, set to be performed May 23 and 24. (Above design created by Ben Demase.)
Behind the Curtain of Ben Demase’s Original Musical, “The Gunslinger”
April 4, 2025
Red, white and blue, the American flag holds the values of our democracy. The fight that we once endured has returned, as student journalists and senior correspondents across the country are losing their voices due to government control. “[Are] the White House and [the] government limiting free speech [and] freedom of the press? Yes [they are],” chief communications officer of the Parkway School District and former journalist Elisa Tomich said.
The fight for the first: Protecting journalists across the country
April 8, 2025
Dozens of students flood the crosswalk, their weary steps dragging after a long day of hagwon classes, finally heading home at 10 p.m.
Stolen youth: Korea’s medical school obsession sacrifices health and happiness
April 4, 2025
Coppell has provided a blanket of security for its residents through low crime rates and stability, developing the community name of the “Coppell Bubble.” The Sidekick staff designer Safiya Azam thinks the bubble provides a false sense of security that fuels ignorance toward issues degrading the community.
Popping the Coppell Bubble
April 2, 2025
Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.
Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms
March 27, 2025
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
March 27, 2025
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
April 8, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
April 2, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
Shepherd Perkins: A Peek Into a Budding Artist’s Album
March 27, 2025
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Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 21, 2025
Listen to some of our favorite snacks and decide which you enjoy most!
Top 5 Best Snacks Podcast
March 21, 2025
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its seventh season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.
Season 7, Episode 11: When things go wrong in science labs
March 13, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
Can Ugur (’27) lunges to tackle a TASIS player as Arthur Lamond (’26) runs to help. Coach Ryan Erickson said the team will refer to their game against TASIS to see how they can improve in the future. “Monday, we’ll kind of review the game tape that we have, find some highlights of things we did well, applaud those and then look at things that we need to continue to work on and think about how we need to get better at,” Erickson said.
GALLERY Boys varsity rugby competes against TASIS
March 6, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
AP Art and Design Host Art Show
April 8, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
April 2, 2025
Recognizing the theme of ‘hope’, Keynote speaker and women’s rights activist Katherine Spillar held a speech about legislative milestones and the importance of community engagement. “We can’t put our heads under the pillow and say we’re going to wait it out because without the pushback, without us fighting, we can’t hold the line,” Spillar said. “We have to be organized and strong so when an opportunity becomes available to make forward movement, we're there to seize it. Begin the fight now, wherever you are.”
Women Inspire and Find Hope at Sixth Annual “Rise To” Summit
April 1, 2025
Rachana Charkravarthula, freshmen, works on art work during Ac Lab.
Special Education Program Fosters Growth
March 27, 2025
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Sculpting his talents

By Annabelle Harshbarger and Camille O • January 13, 2022

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 21, 2021.

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