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Public libraries are meant to be a safe place for all. However, following recent trends, the Bettendorf Public Library was targeted with bomb threats.
Library bomb threats indicate nationwide challenges against intellectual freedom
December 8, 2023
Kaiser Permanente workers and members of SEIU-UHW hit strike lines to protest an understaffing crisis, which was causing low wages and unsafe conditions for patients. Photo courtesy of SEIU-UHW | Used with permission
Strike out
December 8, 2023
Audio engineering teacher Jimmy Pryor works with junior Deven Hawkins to use artificial intelligence to extract instruments from popular songs. Chapman teachers and students are learning when and how to use AI effectively and ethically.
“The most powerful piece of technology we’ve ever created”
December 8, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Mass shooting on UNLV campus
December 8, 2023
Freshman Aasiya Sheikh and her team set a world record for robotics for the most points achieved at a match. As a lead programmer, she was responsible for most of the teams success.
Freshman breaks a world record in robotics
December 8, 2023
A survey sent by The Forest Scout indicates that a majority of students at LFHS have cheated this school year, some believing their decisions have no harm. Graphic by Taylor Ross.
A Culture of Cheating
December 8, 2023
In a world that measures success in titles and wealth lies a realm of warmth and acceptance filled by families and individuals touched by Down syndrome.
Charity Issue: Maren’s mission
December 8, 2023
Sam Kuhlemeier works quietly in class while her teacher is away administering the Practice ACT. Kuhlemeier uses the free period to catch up on Chemistry homework.
Four-day school weeks: a possible solution to teacher retention
December 8, 2023
Villalobos works on the prosthetic arm for Jesse who requested it to be turquoise and black.
Augustine Villalobos: On the Bounds of Biology and Engineering
December 8, 2023
Orchestra Director Matthew Nix and orchestra students at the Symphony, Chamber, and Concert Choir performance on Nov. 9
New orchestra director fosters positivity and student-focused curriculum
December 8, 2023
Finishing second not only in his age group 16-19 but also all age groups 40 and under, senior Samuel Wen found himself as the only American to be on the podium for the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Ibiza, Spain. Wen finished the 1K swim in 14:02 and the 5K run in 18:32, ending with a time of 33:59.
Swim, Run, Wen
December 8, 2023
The varsity girls’ flag football team makes their way towards the opposing team’s end zone.
Girls’ Flag Football on the Rise Amid Recent CIF-Sanction
December 8, 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
Producers of the AJCs hip-hop documentary The South Got Something to Say Ernie Suggs and DeAsia Paige stand next to Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob containing artists Big Gipp, T-Mo, CeLoo Green, and Khujo.
50 years of hip-hop shapes Atlanta’s culture, community
December 8, 2023
Giving Voice to Songs of the Holocaust
December 8, 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
Should legacy admissions still exist?
Should legacy admissions still exist?
December 8, 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
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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Trailblazing linebacker Perry breaks barriers

By Cate Barton, Midtown High School • October 19, 2023
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Junior Isabelle Perry was determined to play football. Michael Perry, Perry’s father, recalls her sneaking out of the house to join early morning and evening practices. Michael Perry, while initially opposed to the idea of Perry playing football, has come to the realization that what Perry is doing is “groundbreaking.” He now celebrates and supports Perry’s decision to play football.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Southerner. It was originally published on October 5, 2023.

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