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Funding cuts have severely impacted healthcare in California threatening Medicaid coverage, reducing public health services and straining hospitals and local health departments. Graphic | Aprameya Rupanagunta
Trump’s cuts to healthcare programs under the “Big Beautiful Bill” could have irreversible local effects
October 15, 2025
US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director and AP African American Studies teacher Kayla Brazee begins her AP African American Studies class. After not being able to run for two years due to not enough sign-ups, the class has now been able to run.
AP African American Studies Sparks Conversation
October 15, 2025
A member of Indivisible Mid-Peninsula sits at a booth at the Belmont Farmers Market, looking to bring awareness and encourage voting for Proposition 50. This is just one of the many ways the Democratic Party of California is canvassing for Proposition 50. “We speak often on public forums. That’s probably the biggest thing we do. There are a lot of grassroots groups knocking on doors, texting, and making phone calls. There are mailers going out and money is being raised,” said Diane Papan, an assembly member in the California State Assembly.
Proposition 50 authorizes changes to California’s congressional maps
October 15, 2025
Community members holding signs at Hayfield Secondary School on Back to School Night. Photo courtesy of Judy Conti
Mold remediation underway at Hayfield
October 15, 2025
A Carlmont student sits at the attendance office asking to go home from overwhelming stress and lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety and depression, making it difficult to keep up with schoolwork. "So many of our students are sleep deprived, and that impacts every aspect of their life," said Shelley Bustamante, Carlmont’s Wellness Center therapist.
Confusion surrounds California schools’ mental health day policy
October 14, 2025
13 going on 30: maturity in the digital age
October 15, 2025
VPNs have become the key for students to get around the new fire wall, but there is risk involved with VPN usage.
Access denied: VPNs emerge as teenagers’ digital loophole
October 15, 2025
Coppell High School senior Sofiia Chernyshova holds up three fingers to represent the trident of the Ukrainian Coat of Arms's historical symbol. Chernyshova emigrated from Ukraine to the United States in ninth grade, sharing her experiences, hardships and adaptations with being an immigrant in America while simultaneously embracing her Ukrainian identity. Aditi Narayangari
Chernyshova embodying Ukrainian heritage with American traditions
October 15, 2025
From classroom to conference – Jin’s journey to Geneva
October 15, 2025
Lainee Norton, senior, feeds George, the single bearded dragon the family has adopted. George is fed every other day, since grown bearded dragons don't require as much food as hatchlings.
Family Reflects on Having 12 Animals
October 15, 2025
Unified soccer players Joanna Landazuri, junior, and Sophie Maher, senior, embrace one another with a high five after scoring a goal.
Unified soccer team plays Wilsonville High School for second home game of the year
October 15, 2025
The baseball team cheers after winning the state championship. Due to the school's history of success and high standards in the baseball program, the sport sees many athletes transfer both in and out.
Leaving so soon?
October 14, 2025
Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea's Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games
Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea’s Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games
October 14, 2025
A bulldozer sprays water onto the field with a special attachment in the process of installing turf.
Fieldless? Still got fitness
October 10, 2025
The Menlo and Hózhó football teams line up together after the game to take a photo.
New Mexico Football Team Visits Menlo to Open Season
October 10, 2025
Vedanshi Prasad writes beautiful poetry and short stories, inspired by her previous struggles and powerful books.
Vedanshi Prasad overcomes obstacles and ignites inspiration
October 15, 2025
CHEESING FOR THE CAMERA: Chris Simons smiles down at his phone, just as he greets the teaching focused TikToks he makes. Simons’ TikTok content varies from “day-in-the-life’s” to skits.
TikTok trendsetter takes over the Bowie teaching world
October 15, 2025
Bryce Mikolajczak holds up his cards, planning to make his next move in his game Cell Quest. Photos by Nicolas Cheng and used with permission from Bryce Mikolajczak.
Bryce Mikolajczak’s Cell Quest gamifies the world of cells
October 14, 2025
Rather than hurtle ahead with westernization in an attempt to strike gold in the American market, the K-pop industry shouldn’t be afraid to look into its past for inspiration.
Westernization drains the K from K-pop
October 14, 2025
The Vindys, a band from Youngstown, Ohio, are working to expand their fan base.
Finding the groove
October 10, 2025
Their Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Their Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
October 15, 2025
Generation V(iolence)
Generation V(iolence)
October 10, 2025
Mainstream politics seem to have become recreational as superficial insults and mockery overtake previous legitimate criticism. Illustration | Suhana Mahabal
Staff Editorial: No proxy for politics
October 10, 2025
Townsend Harris implements a cellphone ban policy adhering to the new law.
Editorial: though cell phone ban is unnecessary, THHS administration responded with trust in students
October 7, 2025
A girl sits lost in thought, not able to identify the cultural items of her Korean root. The heavily Western focused education she received interfered with her understanding of her very own nation's traditions.
Western-focused education sidelines Korean history and culture
September 30, 2025
Welcome to the Oddest “Grocery Store”: Omega Mart
October 14, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
October 7, 2025
The Viper Club Spotlight is a new podcast giving insight into all the clubs at school. Photo by Jacob Ceron.
Viper Club Cast: Forensics
October 6, 2025
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
October 1, 2025
Gator Tales: Xavier theology teachers’ take on Labubus
October 1, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Papp lines up at wingback during West Chicago’s 66–20 win over Ridgewood on Sept. 19 at Memorial Field. Papp also plays cornerback for the Wildcats.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Rain, cheers, and grit: Wildcats bounce back against Ridgewood
September 26, 2025
Protesters gathered in downtown West Chicago earlier this week following raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO residents march towards freedom in anti-ICE protests
September 23, 2025
GRAND REVEAL: Sophomore Cruz Gonzales performs alongside the other baritone saxophone players during Bandapalooza on Aug 22. Bandapalooza allowed the band to perform what they’ve been practicing during the summer to an audience full of friends and family. While this wasn’t the band’s first full run through, it was their first in front of an audience. “I feel like we’ve done better in rehearsals, and due to the pressure and other things, it hindered our performance a little bit, but I was still proud,” Gonzales said. One thing that Gonzales pointed out that the band needs to work on in the future is making sure everybody knows exactly where they’re supposed to be and knows the repetition. This performance also allowed the band to introduce their new theme of Gothic Renaissance to their audience. “This year’s costumes are totally different,” Gonzales said. “We have hip capes and shako hats, which is a big change from last year.” Looking towards the future and big pictures, Gonzales wants the band to have a successful season and make state. “Considering how close it was last year, we were pretty bummed,” he said. “So this year, I think everybody is really trying to work harder to get there and make state again.” Caption by Maya Tackett. Photo by Wren Vanderford.
Bandapalooza marches into new year
September 16, 2025
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 2025
Welcome to the Oddest “Grocery Store”: Omega Mart
October 14, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
Jeremiah Cox in the action at his Tech Internship
On-campus internships fosters real-world learning
October 6, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Securing screens

By Carley Bailey and Nathan Buroker • April 18, 2024

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on April 15, 2024. 

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