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A protester raises a sign demanding an election audit as thousands of others chant in support of President Yoon.
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Crabapple Fire burns 9,700 acres near Fredericksburg
Crabapple Fire burns 9,700 acres near Fredericksburg
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Parent Liasion's resources and capabilities to Amador students may be cut or altered after President Trump's cuts to the Department of Education.
On the Chopping Block: What Trump’s DOE Cuts Mean For PUSD
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Several of the AISD police officers who remained on campus to aid with dismissal after it was deemed safe to lift the secure hold on the campus attended the faculty briefing that took place in the cafeteria immediately after school.
AISD police chief reveals details of threat on McCallum campus, police response to it
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Coppell ISD Board of Trustees presents the District Teachers of the Year award on May 21 at Vonita White Administration Building. The board emphasizes the district’s core values during times of crisis and difficult decision making.
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El Otro Lado’s Raw Look at the Reality La Salle Students Will Never Forget
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Davenport and Griffith laugh over stories through the window and door of their buses. “Being a bus driver gives me a chance to have a lot more friends, a lot more people to talk to, and I really enjoy that,” Griffith said. They often chat in the Inglemoor parking lot before students board.
Bus drivers steer the future
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An upper school student walks in the front of the school, wearing a transgender flag on their back. In President Trump's inauguration speech, he declared that "there are only two genders: male and female." During this time, transgender and nonbianary Archer students aim to educate the community and fight against gender inequality.
Accuracy, activism: Archer students navigate Trump anti-transgender policy
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Women in Sports Club brings community to female athletes at NT
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Officer Flood was named "Officer of the Year" in February for his life-saving actions last spring.
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Sophomore wrestler Carter Brown holds the leg of Willard wrestler Porter Talbot in the State semifinal match. This was a rematch of the Winnetonka final that Brown won to claim first place over Talbot in January.
Moving up the ranks
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The LouCity and Racing Foundation's initiatives provide financially accessible soccer for children all across Louisville.
Soccer for all: The LouCity & Racing Foundation
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GAMEBALL: A (wo)man for all seasons
GAMEBALL: A (wo)man for all seasons
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Before the second half of the girls basketball State finals, Activities Director Ryan Garder talks to students at the front of the student section.
Griffins recognized for sportsmanship as policy debate continues
March 18, 2025
By successfully balancing academics and fencing, ninth grader Ella Nguyen stands out not only for her skill but for her persistence and openness to advice from her coach, peers and even her brother.
Ella Nguyen finds fencing success through hard work, determination
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Shamrock shuffle
Shamrock shuffle
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Tyler Finny '25, and Victoria Campbell '25, directing an original song titled "I'll Be Alright."
“I’ll Be Alright”
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Trushar Patel has been running Rajun Cajun, his family-owned resturaunt in Hyde Park on 53rd street, for the past 30 years. Inspired by the previous owner’s Southern cooking, Rajun Cajun serves customers a unique blend of both Indian and southern cuisine.
Combining culture and comfort: Trushar Patel gives Indian food a Southern twist
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Celebrating Geman folk culture, Gabriel Oliveira '25 twirls Ellah Daniel '29 during their German partner dance. Both dancers competed at Sprachfest, a regional competition on Feb. 8, and then advanced to TGSC which took place in March.
German Folk Dancing Team Celebrates Heritage at Texas State German Contest
March 18, 2025
The Pink Elephant, a tattoo and piercing shop in Ankeny
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Legislators are more focused on enforcing policies such as the Parent's Bill of Rights than protecting the physical safety of students.
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A large pothole in the middle of an intersecting back road on Feb. 28 at White Oak Blvd.
Montgomery County wastes funds on non-essentials, fails to improve roads
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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.
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Activists line National Road, holding signs in protest of the current administration and advocating for a better future. Courtesy of Teddie Grogan.
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Business Beat: Holy Rollie Pastry Shop spreading swirls of community joy
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On Monday, March 10, MHS hosted its annual job fair.
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Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
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MW lax building on a new foundation
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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
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Season 7, Episode 11: When things go wrong in science labs
March 13, 2025
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
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S5 E8 - The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
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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.
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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
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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
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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.”
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Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
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Business Beat: Holy Rollie Pastry Shop spreading swirls of community joy
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On Monday, March 10, MHS hosted its annual job fair.
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Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
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MW lax building on a new foundation
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MW lax building on a new foundation

By Sam Whittaker and Aasif Sultani • March 13, 2025

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on March 11, 2025.

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