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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
March 18, 2025
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.
Leading through crisis: Board of Trustees balancing community needs, financial responsibilities
March 18, 2025
Title IX in LCPS: Clarity, Compliance, and Change
Title IX in LCPS: Clarity, Compliance, and Change
March 18, 2025
LCPS's Administration building is the centerpoint for all LCPS policy decisions.
The Future of DEIA in LCPS
March 18, 2025
The 24-25 State team after their 45th win!
A Perfectly Paved Road to 45
March 18, 2025
A section of charred mountainside stands next to unburnt Chaparral along Sepulveda. "It doesn't matter what's burning when you have the conditions like we have in California often," Director of the California Chaparral Institute Richard Halsey said. "Strong winds, low humidity, long term drought, you know. Grass, shrubs, trees, houses — doesn't matter. Once it gets started, it's not going to stop until it either hits the ocean or the weather changes."
Experts reflect on how to manage chaparral ecosystem after LA fires
March 18, 2025
McNamara captures the moment
McNamara captures the moment
March 18, 2025
On a double date, senior Amia De Leon and senior Kimberly Walters get to know their books during the Blind Date event in the library. The Page Turners Club set up an event in which students pick books that have been wrapped and only say what genre they are, that way they can pick out a book they wouldn’t have otherwise. "I have a lot of fun in page turners,” De Leon said. “Typically, Walters helps me with our slideshows and trivia, we’re taking some of our book members to a book festival in a couple of weeks and that will be very very exciting.” Photo by Sebastian Farias.
Swipe Right
March 18, 2025
Cape Cod is a popular tourist destination for Massachusetts residents and enjoy the scenery that the coastal area has to offer. Unfortunately, Cape Cod is being faced with consequences of climate change such as rising sea levels, erosion and a loss of biodiversity. “[My family and I] have been going there since 1984, so we really watched the Cape shrink every year,” lifelong Cape Cod visitor Mary Hicks said.
Cape Cod faces climate consequences
March 18, 2025
Halli Leonhardt (12) stands by a fire rescue truck before training. Leonhardt started her journey as a firefighter in June of last year. “I always just kind of wanted to help,” Leonhardt said.
Halli Leonhardt starts her career as a volunteer firefighter
March 18, 2025
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
March 18, 2025
The MCHS shot clock is becoming a great addition for next years season.
Shot clocks to be used in basketball games starting next school year
March 18, 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
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
March 18, 2025
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
The art of tattooing
March 18, 2025
"Novocaine"
“Novocaine”: A Pain-Free Adventure That Balances Action, Humor, and Heart
March 18, 2025
Sasha Peyton Smith’s 'The Rose Bargain' -- released Feb. 4 -- is the first volume in a two-part romantic fantasy series that follows the witty, unpolished Lady Ivy Benton as she aims to restore her family’s reputation.
‘The Rose Bargain’ Review: Romantic Fantasy, With a Magical Twist
March 18, 2025
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
March 18, 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
Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
March 18, 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
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
Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial
March 18, 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
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

Video: Family-run dojo selected for free Super Bowl commercial

More than 120 million people tuned in to watch the super bowl this February. One Maize family received the opportunity of a lifetime to have their business’s commercial air during the big game entirely free. Lance Schafer, Mason Bauman and Ian Reyes caught up with the Weber family to discuss their experience.
By Lance Schafer, Mason Bauman, and Ian Reyes • March 18, 2025

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on March 16, 2025.

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