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English long-term substitute teacher Tom Wiegman lectures during first-period Advanced Placement English Literature class today in Room 32 while the ViewSonic monitor behind him shows no internet access. Sunny Hills and all campuses in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District could not access the internet for the whole school day though it was restored within an hour after school.
Internet outage hits Fullerton Joint Union High School District again
March 13, 2025
The Haskell sign welcomes students and vistors to Haskell's campus. Amid federal budget cuts, Haskell laid off around 25% of its faculty and staff.
NEWS: Scaling Back Staffing
March 13, 2025
Recent legislation could impact programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Design by Marisa Bucher.
Kentucky legislature and federal government targets diversity, equity and inclusion in schools
March 13, 2025
School Budget Debates Cause Controversy
School Budget Debates Cause Controversy
March 13, 2025
A mini-Jesus peeks through the shelves in the NASH Library.
They Found Jesus
March 12, 2025
Stylist Flor Hernandez stocks clothing at Elyse Walker's Calabasas Commons Location. Elyse Walker was founded in 1999, and currently has three locations around the Los Angeles area. They lost two locations due to the Palisades fire, but are hoping to rebuild.
Rising from the ashes: Elyse Walker, other small businesses recover from Palisades fires
March 13, 2025
Arellano reaches the official state line of Alaksa marking the final leg to her 4000 mile biking journey. Photo courtesy of Arellano.
Eat, sleep, bike, repeat
March 13, 2025
A high school student considers the prestige of the universities she is applying to in tandem with her college application tasks. She has started writing down all of the tasks she needs to complete on Post-It notes, which threaten to overwhelm her.
Beyond prestige: the cost of college
March 13, 2025
Intent and Impact for Westridge Students Who Found Nonprofits
March 13, 2025
Kids leap for joy after a day of beach adventures, their laughter echoing in the waves. Their play unlocked a world of imagination and wonder, from sandcastle empires to daring explorations around rocky coves. This unrestrained joy reinforces that play is essential, not just for children, but for nurturing the inner child within everybody.
The magic of play
March 12, 2025
WJ swim conquer states, win co-titles
WJ swim conquer states, win co-titles
March 13, 2025
On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order called "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," which has caused a chilling effect in high school and college sports, even in schools without trans athletes.
Torn from the turf
March 13, 2025
Hagerty: A hotbed of stars
Hagerty: A hotbed of stars
March 13, 2025
Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL
Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL
March 12, 2025
Coppell High School sophomore Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos and his brother senior Ionnais Panagiotopoulos are training to become USA Boxing certified boxers. They have been boxing for four years and built a bond through boxing and training together. Photo by Elizabeth De Santiago.
Beyond the ring: Panagiotopoulos brothers woven by boxing
March 12, 2025
Mental Health in the Media
Mental Health in the Media
March 13, 2025
Credit: Photo courtesy of Ava Derby Ava shot her EP cover with her producer, who came up with the idea of adding golden tears to her face since many of the songs are sad. Ava said that much of her songwriting is based on hypothetical scenarios and not necessarily her real life, and is a form of storytelling.
Senior Ava Derby Showcases her Musical Passion Through Debut EP
March 13, 2025
The band "Matthew Smith and The Menagerie," including Edina High School alumni Matthew Smith and Max Froehlich, opened for musician Brennan Weld on March 2 at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis, the venue where Minnesota's own Prince kick started his career.
Froehlich and Smith’s journey from music at EHS to 7th St. Entry
March 13, 2025
The first note of the first piece played by piano freshman Joanne Choi at the “Da Capo” recital.
The Key to Klavier
March 12, 2025
The album cover for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" features The Weeknd, seemingly overwhelmed and screaming from pain.
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ crosses the finish line of The Weeknd’s career
March 12, 2025
Recent studies have shown a stark decrease in literacy rates among younger generations. With the rise of artificial intelligence, several students have strayed away traditional forms of education—the most alarming being books.
The Decline of Literacy and the Rise of AI: Are We Losing the Ability to Think?
March 12, 2025
Why should I be okay with this?
Why should I be okay with this?
March 12, 2025
Activists line National Road, holding signs in protest of the current administration and advocating for a better future. Courtesy of Teddie Grogan.
Protests in Wheeling
March 11, 2025
This box showcases African and Black American culture, while using the African American flag as a symbol to represent the connection between both cultures. Graphic Illustration by Dara Alitoro
Op-ed: Including African culture in the larger conversation of being Black
March 11, 2025
The Erasure of Black History Month
The Erasure of Black History Month
March 6, 2025
MW lax building on a new foundation
March 13, 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
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
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 11, 2025
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
March 6, 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
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
March 6, 2025
S5 E8 - The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
S5 E8 – The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
March 6, 2025
Crimson Podcast FT: Bernard’s Winter Track
March 6, 2025
Mount Vernon High School looks for the next level in MVHS sports
Game Plan Ahead: JJ Reporters Lucia Burt and Marina Sinsel Discuss the Future of MVHS Sports with Mr. Justin Sanford and Nolan White
March 6, 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
Lukas Doepke (’27) competes in the 50-meter freestyle Feb. 1. Doepke said he hopes to improve his style by the end of the season. “For my technique, I really want to get better at turns,” Doepke said. “I’d also like to get better at my freestyle because it’s, you know, the coolest one.”
GALLERY Swimmers compete in full-day meet
February 7, 2025
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
January 15, 2025
MW lax building on a new foundation
March 13, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 11, 2025
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
March 6, 2025
Student-athletes commit to their future teams
Student-athletes commit to their future teams
March 6, 2025
Meet MHS: Liam Stecher
Meet MHS: Liam Stecher
March 4, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Beyond prestige: the cost of college

By Addya Agarwal, Carlmont High School • March 13, 2025
Addya Agarwal
A high school student considers the prestige of the universities she is applying to in tandem with her college application tasks. She has started writing down all of the tasks she needs to complete on Post-It notes, which threaten to overwhelm her.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Scot Scoop News. It was originally published on March 12, 2025.

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