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Narrating a skit for the pep rally on Thursday, Sept. 26, senior class president Akul Dixit tells the story of “sleepy seniors.” “I think this was our worst pep rally,” Dixit said. “We came into this under the impression that we could turn off lights, but minutes before this roll call, we were told we couldn't. It didn't go well.”
Full capacity
November 14, 2024
Negotiations got tense at the contract bargaining session Tuesday night.
Educators call Mayor Verga to the negotiation table
November 14, 2024
The Ross Fire Department is located on Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Potential closure of Station 18 in Ross sparks community concerns
November 13, 2024
While parents and teachers formed a marching line with rainbow umbrellas to insulate students from the hateful messaging coming from the sidewalk, students wrote supportive messages with sidewalk chalk to express support for the same groups that the agitators were villifying.
Community responds to agitators’ return with show of support
November 13, 2024
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
November 11, 2024
Mariana Lozano, 12, reads "No Longer Human" by Osamu Dazai as warm up for English. Students are required to keep a book or their choice in this class.
Stress Influences Teens Lives
November 14, 2024
Junior Lauren Ho grasps a stress ball in her hand. With the recent popularization of fidget toys, such as the Nee-Doh cube, stress toys have begun making a comeback among students at Archer.
Fidget Toy Frenzy: Exploring usage of fidget toys among students
November 14, 2024
Mallorie Johnson works as seventh grade English teacher (left) and monster at Knott's Scary Farm in the Cinema Slasher haunted maze at night (right). (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)
Teacher by Day, Monster by Night
November 14, 2024
Sophomore Samantha Requena takes notes in Algebra II Advanced. Her family moved from Venezuela when she was 2 years old.
Requenas find safety, security in U.S.
November 13, 2024
Juniors Isabella Hudson and Roxie Lara hold up a phone while on TikTok.
Scrolling to Success or Stress? Restrictions On Social Media Spark Crucial Discussion Among Latin Community
November 13, 2024
After high school, Jackson Baur, ‘25, hopes to continue as a mascot. “I would definitely do it in college, depending on what school I go to,” Baur said. “I’m probably gonna go to South Carolina and their mascot is the Gamecock, which I feel like is a pretty cool mascot, similar to an eagle. So I would definitely think about it if the opportunity came.”
Mask on, mask off
November 14, 2024
Junior varsity basketball coach Xavier Smith shares a laugh with senior Joonsung Kim in his office located in the Information Services department.
Xavier Smith: Mentoring with motivation
November 14, 2024
“It's very important to make sure the people in your life know they're important to you. Whether that's doing small acts of kindness or just being there whenever they need you, having a really strong support system is what gets you through life, and it's a really valuable life skill to have," Sofie Marino (12) said.
Humans of Harker: Pillar of support
November 14, 2024
Carlmont pickleball club president Gabriel Rui and his teammate Ethan Roth compete in a tournament they organized amongst the school. The pickleball tournament had a massive turnout of Carlmont students and teachers participating in the event, showcasing the increase in popularity of the sport.
In a pickle: the battle for the courts
November 13, 2024
Nonnewaug Field Hockey Players Fear Facial Injuries
Nonnewaug Field Hockey Players Fear Facial Injuries
November 13, 2024
Senior Akki Gundu practicing for the Seva Dance INfusion performance Nov. 3. “[Seva Dance has] allowed me to express my love for dancing and for my culture, which I don't get to do a lot, so it's kind of special,” Gundu said. (This image has been horizontally flipped.)
Benefiting the community with Bollywood
November 14, 2024
The cover art for The Cure's newest album, Songs of A Lost World, depicts a light gray, misshapen stone contrasted by a dark background.
The Cure returns with monotonously gloomy album Songs of A Lost World
November 12, 2024
“Smile 2” is a chilling horror film that challenges the measures viewers take to heal and self-reflect. The film was released in theaters Oct. 18, according to ODEON.
‘Smile 2’ captivates audiences, demands vulnerability through disturbing take on trauma
November 12, 2024
Author Ellen Hopkins visited Dunbar to speak to students about banned books.
Why I Read Banned Books
November 12, 2024
Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.
From Robux to revenue: innovating success
November 11, 2024
No, Nothing is too Political
No, Nothing is too Political
November 14, 2024
The Wheeling Suspension bridge is an iconic landmark for our town, but how does Wheeling build bridges with the younger generations and influence them to stay?
Why Don’t You Stay Awhile?
November 14, 2024
Tinfoil hats have been a symbol to represent paranoia conspiracy theorists have. The hats are worn with the belief that they will protect the brain from electromagnetic fields or mind control. Photo Illustration | Samika Bhatkar
Rumor has it
November 13, 2024
Women and men must stand united against the issue of Rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
November 13, 2024
The Upper Campus's Center for Science, Technology and Industry was designed to be a beautfiul learning place with walls of windows. But with new issues arising many people have questions on if these walls can keep student safe.
Opinion | The new wing would not be safe during an active threat
November 12, 2024
Baldwin High School's American Sign Language Club hosted a silent dinner last week.
Silent video story explains ASL Club’s silent dinner
November 14, 2024
A newly opened restaurant at 14051 Manchester Rd lets people can hang out and play their favorite nerd games. To find out more, watch this video about the family-friendly Dirty 20 Nerd Bar.
Dirty 20 Nerd Bar Opens to Game Enthusiasts
November 12, 2024
Covour Coffee
Covour Coffee
November 5, 2024
Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick
November 5, 2024
Elementary students turn the corner for their final lap cheered on by a volunteer.
MES elementary students learn how to achieve jaw-dropping objectives by running 26.2 miles
November 5, 2024
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry
November 1, 2024
S2E2 - The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
S2E2 – The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
October 31, 2024
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
October 22, 2024
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago's rap elites
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago’s rap elites
October 17, 2024
Mary Russo in her chemistry classroom.
The Orbit: New Teacher Feature
October 10, 2024
Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick
November 5, 2024
ALL ABOUT ALTOS: In the midst of the prelims performance of “Fury Road,” movement captain and alto section leader junior Liliana Escamilla, makes her way through the music and choreography with other members of the alto section by her side. This being her third year as a member of the band, Escamilla has played in the Bands of America Regional competition before and knew what to expect. “It went pretty well and most people were pretty proud of how they performed,” she said. “The competition has always been an extremely hard one as most of the bands are 6A, so we do it as more of an experience to improve, but I feel like it definitely benefited us to see what we can do better for the next competition next Saturday.”
Band sharpens its craft at first competition of season
October 16, 2024
The Blue Angels diamond performs the barrel roll break during the 2024 Fleet Week Airshow.
2024 Fleet Week Airshow stuns spectators with one of the best performances in years
October 16, 2024
COLALEO IN THE YELLOW SUIT: Senior Joe Colaleo rehearses ferociously confronts the Tuck family about the water that turns people immortal as the cast of McCallum Theater’s fall production Tuck Everlasting blocks a scene. The rehearsal is for the actors to know where to be placed and stand throughout the show. “I am feeling great about the process and creation of the show as a whole,” Colaleo said. “We are working really fast, we are super prepared. Everyone is working really hard, and we are just finishing up learning set traffic, cleaning and perfecting the show.” In the show, Colaleo plays The Man in the Yellow Suit, a character he was hoping to get when auditioning. The character is greedy and selfish and his goal is to become wealthy by selling water from the spring in the woods. “I want the water to sell for money and they are stopping me,” Colaleo said. For Colaleo, Tuck Everlasting represents the start of his senior year and the final season with McCallum Theater. “Playing this role as a senior is very fulfilling and fun,” Colaleo said. “Everyone looks up to you and you get a sense of accomplishment and pride when you see others doing well.” Looking back on his four years in theater production, Colaleo said he wants to do everything he can this year to support the underclassmen and have fun in the rest of the shows this year. “I really appreciate the process a lot more this year, knowing it will be one of the last times I’m doing something like this at McCallum and I won’t see a lot of these people for a long time,” Colaleo said. Caption by Nate Williams.
‘Everlasting’ rehearsal process nears its end
October 10, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Baldwin High School's American Sign Language Club hosted a silent dinner last week.
Silent video story explains ASL Club’s silent dinner
November 14, 2024
A newly opened restaurant at 14051 Manchester Rd lets people can hang out and play their favorite nerd games. To find out more, watch this video about the family-friendly Dirty 20 Nerd Bar.
Dirty 20 Nerd Bar Opens to Game Enthusiasts
November 12, 2024
Covour Coffee
Covour Coffee
November 5, 2024
Elementary students turn the corner for their final lap cheered on by a volunteer.
MES elementary students learn how to achieve jaw-dropping objectives by running 26.2 miles
November 5, 2024
Helping hounds
October 25, 2024
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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

Best of SNO

Harris-Walz campaign hosts Election Eve party across from Midtown

By Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer • November 14, 2024
Fairlie Mercer
PARTY TIME: The Morehouse College dance team took the stage with DJ KP The Great at the Harris-Waltz event at Park Tavern. This event provided Harris supporters the opportunity to relax and have fun before the stress of election day.
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