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Eddie Metz, a homeless occupant of Anderson Dr. adjacent to the San Rafael Creek. Harsh winter and summer seasons levy extreme environmental conditions for Marins homeless population.
Unhoused community members face hardships during winter weather
December 7, 2023
The childrens section at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library features a wide variety of picture books. A few of the books featured are Flower for Sarajevo by John McCutcheon, Late Nate in a Race by Emily Arnold McCully, and more.
‘The narrative is everything is great in Ankeny, but that may not be the case for every facility and for every kid’
December 7, 2023
“Thank you for standing up against genocide, for all those who don’t have a voice.”
Marin teens peacefully protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
December 6, 2023
Elevating solutions for unreliable campus systems
Elevating solutions for unreliable campus systems
December 5, 2023
Politico Society Hosts Fireside Chat with Mayor Francis Suarez
December 5, 2023
The Yaro Foundation works on giving rural children the supplies they need to go to school.
Charity Issue: Building foundations back home
December 7, 2023
WSS investigates the changes in attention and cognitive function with West students.
1-2-3, eyes on me
December 7, 2023
Chemistry teacher Hoa Cost poses with one of her familys chickens in December, 2023.
Dr. Cost Raises Children, Students … and Chickens!
December 7, 2023
Juniors Justin Rotaru and Preston Cote wrote a book on investing called The Essential Investor.
Invested in investing
December 7, 2023
An invisible crisis accumulates within pockets of poverty: a growing number of citizens in the country face illiteracy. Data from CrossRiverTherapy.com.
The silent epidemic of falling literacy rates
December 6, 2023
ONE TWO THREE MARCH: Cedric Walls gets into position at halftime of the Bowie-Westlake game. The Bowie band performed at the Bands of America Nationals in early November.
Double trouble featuring Cedric Walls
December 7, 2023
Love it or Hate it, the One-and-One Foul is No More
December 7, 2023
The boys are back in bald: ETHS’ hair-related team traditions
December 7, 2023
Sarah Sutherland excels as equestrian
December 7, 2023
Daniel Olshanskiy (’25) catches up on school work while traveling to a soccer tournament. During the time he spent playing for academies, he often had to do work while going to practice.
Students reflect on Premier League aspirations, balancing academics
December 6, 2023
Apple TV+’s new adaptation of New York Times bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus follows the life of genius female chemist Elizabeth Zott, played by Brie Larson, in the 1950s. Battling blatant sexism cemented in this era’s society, she attempts to expand her research and build credibility as a scientist.
“Lessons in Chemistry” shines light on sexism and social inequality in 1950s fashion
December 7, 2023
The pit orchestra for Hello Dolly consists of around 35 musicians.
Pit orchestra tunes up for ‘Hello Dolly’
December 7, 2023
Nightshade effectively poisons AI models when they train on content that was altered by the tool.
New tool helps artists fight back against generative AI
December 6, 2023
When sophomore Camila Diaz first began writing songs as a creative outlet about three months ago, she didn’t anticipate that this would be the start of a lifelong passion.
Sophomore songwriter writes songs and creates a future
December 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of A24 Films
“Dream Scenario”: a cinematic nightmare
December 6, 2023
Murders and missing cases of indigenous women are left ignored and lacking investigation. Jurisdictional confusion and other causes lead to these cases ending up cold.
Missing and murdered indigenous women is a crisis in need of more awareness and investigation
December 7, 2023
This graphic illustration of a magnifying glass with an exclamation point being held up to text represents the importance of critically thinking about your news consumption to combat the spread of misinformation. The rapid spread of information facilitated by social media further underscores the importance of responsibly reporting and consuming news. (Graphic Illustration by Audrey Chang)
Editorial: Dangers of misinformation and how to combat it as a news consumer
December 6, 2023
For the past 50 years, the Open Choice program has offered Hartford students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford.
Making the Right Choice
December 6, 2023
In a world where Instagram-worthy salads often overshadow childhood classics, diet culture has reshaped the snacks that once fueled our youthful spirits.
The bitter aftertaste of diet culture
December 5, 2023
Everyday that those with power and agency do not attempt to address this issue is an active acceptance that this is normal. The simple truth is this-children fearing for their lives in school is not normal.
Students are too apathetic about school violence
December 1, 2023
Senior guard Richard Gasmen shooting a free-throw during the second quarter.
Boys varsity basketball wins against Hinsdale South
December 6, 2023
At the Zen Cat Cafe people can love and relax with the cats and find peace with a coffee. The cafe is a resource for stray cats to find a home with the cafe or other cat lovers.
Cat Zen Cafe Looks To Find Homes for Cats While Providing Comfort for Customers
December 5, 2023
New age of technology
December 1, 2023
Jim “Jamaica” Hawkins, played by senior Olivia McMahon, is shocked when she discovers that a hole was cut into the treasure map to steal coordinates that reveal the location of the treasure on Skeleton Island, which Jim, Long John Silver, and his pirates are after.
Treasure Island: Behind The Scenes
December 1, 2023
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’
November 30, 2023
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
November 27, 2023
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Podcast Editors Dive into a Conversation with Hannah Snow and Nurse Layne Shoemaker: Exploring the Impact of Diabetes on High School Students
November 17, 2023
A MathMagician member participates in one of the activities the summer camp has to offer. This summer program created by two juniors helps kids with learning disabilities develop a love for math. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Markham)
Gator Tales: Xavier students create summer program called MathMagicians
October 27, 2023
Getting on track: Michele Abbate brakes through barriers in racing
Getting on track: Michele Abbate ‘brakes’ through barriers in racing
October 25, 2023
Prepcast 2.2: Striking Through Hollywood: The Breakdown
October 7, 2023
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’
November 30, 2023
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
November 28, 2023
Head bent, head coach Tyler Moore laughs after the team dumped the water on his head, in celebration. This is Moores first year as head coach. The team has earned multiple iconic wins and accomplishments under his guidance.
Column: Football season through my lens
November 10, 2023
WATER BALLOONS AND SMILES: Senior Peer Assistance and Leadership program member Jude Masoni holds up his fellow PAL, senior David Herring, as a human shield to protect himself from the path of an incoming water balloon. Students paid to throw a balloon at the PALS on Tuesday as part of the shooting PAL-ery, one of the Pink Week fundraisers intended to raise money for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas, an Austin-based non-profit that provides personalized support to those affected by breast cancer.  Year after year the PALS put on Pink Week in order to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The PALS put on a variety of different events the whole week at lunch in hopes of both bringing in profits and bringing an exciting week of fun to the McCallum community.    Herring was made a target of the water balloon by his cross country teammates. “I enjoyed seeing my teammates coming out to donate as I was telling them about it the week prior,” Herring said. “I was also just having fun on that nice day with my fellow PALS. Some of them that did the pallery that day, like Jude, I’ve known since elementary school.” Caption by Chloe Lewcock with reporting by JoJo Barnard.
Pink Week soars to new fund-raising heights
October 31, 2023
The mall has been abandoned since 2017 and is often nicknamed The Quad.
Photo Essay: Charlestowne mall: once booming, now abandoned
October 20, 2023
Senior guard Richard Gasmen shooting a free-throw during the second quarter.
Boys varsity basketball wins against Hinsdale South
December 6, 2023
At the Zen Cat Cafe people can love and relax with the cats and find peace with a coffee. The cafe is a resource for stray cats to find a home with the cafe or other cat lovers.
Cat Zen Cafe Looks To Find Homes for Cats While Providing Comfort for Customers
December 5, 2023
New age of technology
December 1, 2023
Jim “Jamaica” Hawkins, played by senior Olivia McMahon, is shocked when she discovers that a hole was cut into the treasure map to steal coordinates that reveal the location of the treasure on Skeleton Island, which Jim, Long John Silver, and his pirates are after.
Treasure Island: Behind The Scenes
December 1, 2023
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
November 28, 2023
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Video: Breaking down the Blevins wrestling family

Did you know that there are two nationally-ranked elementary wrestlers in our own district? Sydney Lampkin has more on the Blevins family that is taking the wrestling world by a storm, one match at a time.
By Sydney Lampkin and Kadence Shook • March 17, 2023

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on March 12, 2023.

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