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A witness reported seeing a student with a gun on Pomona Avenue on March 28. The weapon turned out to be this plastic water gun. Photo courtesy of Carter Salinas
Senior Assassin game triggers lockdown
May 14, 2025
Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 14, 2025
Coding for the Common Good: Plot AI Wins Congressional App Challenge
Coding for the Common Good: Plot AI Wins Congressional App Challenge
May 14, 2025
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
The Sinking East Coast: Virginia Beach Students Are Facing a Growing Crisis
May 14, 2025
November 2023: Newly arrived migrants camped outside of the 18th Police District, unprotected from Chicago's weather.
Immigration Crackdowns Stir Fear in Chicago Classrooms
May 9, 2025
Matthew Bounds reflects on his time at the School and looks forward to the future.
The name of the game: Bounds leaves a legacy of robotics, computer science and fun
May 14, 2025
Sarah Schlapp relaxes on a lawn in front of Bryn Mawr College, the school she will be attending in the fall. Schlapp chose Bryn Mawr because of her positive experience feeling valued and included in classroom discussions in a predominantly-female environment.
Investigating the relevance of historically women’s colleges
May 14, 2025
Plastic cups spill out onto the street from an overstuffed garbage bag. Fallen cherry blossom petals blanket the ground around it.
Petals beneath plastic
May 14, 2025
Ms. Goetz wears the crown given to the yearly “Speed Trig Queen” in front of the wall of students’ perfect scores.
The 30 year reign of Laura Goetz
May 14, 2025
Portrait of senior Nathaly Arana
Senior faces pressure to succeed, does so through STEM
May 14, 2025
Whether for travel or leisure, see how Iowa City’s unique cycling culture impacts West.
Stuck in the cycle
May 14, 2025
Codee Myers talks to senior Grace Buch during a break in play. Myers has coached for the girls’ basketball program since the 2021-22 season.
Codee Myers: helping students get their head in the game
May 14, 2025
Fossil athletes walk in the Parade of Teams during the Special Olympics.
Largest annual Special Olympics celebrates 13 years of joy and community
May 14, 2025
Hamza Deyaf yells instructions and encouragement as Bowie track member Emelia Lynn runs hurdle drills. Deyaf learned to skills necessary to coach this event after running it for the University of Texas.
Track team hurdles to success with new volunteer coach
May 9, 2025
Freshman Alber Wu holds up his foil, standing proudly with his fencing equipment. Photo by Olivia Tu. Graphic illustration by Kieran Hau and Amanda Jin.
Alber Wu discovers his tempo through fencing
May 9, 2025
Computer graphic arts and digital photographer teacher Jennifer Bible poses with a Super Bowl poster. She designed this and many other graphics while working with the NFL.
Graphic designer turns teacher
May 14, 2025
Crawford’s design, titled “No Bad Ideas.” He was awarded a Scholastic Gold Key, an award given to young artists. The piece is currently being judged for national awards.
No Bad Ideas
May 14, 2025
Nashville artist Sawyer Utah is navigating the music industry while building his talent. He uses modern-day marketing tactics, such as social media, to build his platform, teasing and releasing his new songs on his platforms. He recently released a brand new single “tears and wishes.” (Photo courtesy of Sawyer Utah)
Pop artist Sawyer Utah establishes himself amidst evolving music industry
May 14, 2025
Senior AP Studio Art student Miranda Guss holds "Greed," her favorite of the 15 pieces of her AP Art portfolio submission.
Painting with Purpose
May 14, 2025
Solomons performs throughout her high school career at numerous school events. Photo provided by Rebecca Solomons
Beyond the spotlight
May 14, 2025
Recent actions by both the Trump administration and the state legislature will further disparities in education. Design by Dia Cohen.
STAFF EDITORIAL: Our government does not have students’ best interests at heart
May 9, 2025
It is easy to assume that federal policy decisions have little bearing on the lives of high school students. But our privilege does not shield us from national decisions that erode the foundation of research itself.
Editorial: Research funding cuts threaten students’ futures
May 9, 2025
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
Editorial: Press Freedom Starts with Students
May 9, 2025
Theogony's independence is under threat. We need your help.
ACPS is set to initiate a new policy of censorship. We need your help.
May 7, 2025
Close up photo of a bowl of ice that people have been dumping over their heads for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
“Ice Bucket Challenge” makes a comeback
May 7, 2025
Clayton’s New Mayor: Bridget McAndrew
May 14, 2025
Posing, senior, designer and model Jade Hotard showcases one of her designs as she walks down the runway. At the fashion show, designers were able to create three pieces that matched the theme of fantasy. “It's based off of the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake,” Hotard said. “It came to me in a dream, and I was like, I need to make this dress.”
Behind the curtain
May 14, 2025
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
Clayton’s New Mayor: Bridget McAndrew
May 14, 2025
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
May 2, 2025
If you could do high school all over again what would you do differently? Why? How? In this episode senior journalists and podcasters Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch share 5 pieces of advice.
Episode 19 – 5 things we wish we knew before starting high school
April 30, 2025
Junior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at the Caney Creek meet. He screamed toward his teammates when he realized he had thrown a personal record.
Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals
April 15, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 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
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Junior Zane Shieh sings an original song while playing the guitar with his band, Spiral Maze, at the Battle of the Bands last Thursday. He sings the long note of his band’s original song entitled “Reach,” a part of a new album coming soon. “This is my second year doing Battle of the Bands and with Spiral Maze,” Shieh said. “We had a pretty tight set, but I think it went really well, and the crowd liked us a good bit.” Shieh said his excitement toward playing at the Battle of the Bands this year was being able to showcase his band’s new music. “My favorite part was performing our new song, and playing for a bunch of my friends was super sick,” Shieh said. “It was stressful at first—like a little nervous—but it all cleared up right after the first song, and the atmosphere was very chill.” While it was not his band’s first time performing in front of a crowd, Shieh said he loves playing music at his own school and performing original music. “We’ve played at the Austin Rodeo two times and a few restaurants like Tamale House and Freddo’s ATX,” Shieh said. Shieh and his band will be back performing at school at the upcoming first annual McCallum Art Party fundraiser on Feb. 22. Caption by Nate Williams.
Battle of the Bands brings Mac musicians together
April 10, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Posing, senior, designer and model Jade Hotard showcases one of her designs as she walks down the runway. At the fashion show, designers were able to create three pieces that matched the theme of fantasy. “It's based off of the Black Swan from the ballet Swan Lake,” Hotard said. “It came to me in a dream, and I was like, I need to make this dress.”
Behind the curtain
May 14, 2025
'It's such a staple of Archer': Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
‘It’s such a staple of Archer’: Senior class sets up Maypole in annual tradition
May 9, 2025
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
Silent Heroes Honor Fallen Soldier at Jefferson Barracks
May 9, 2025
Center Stage ended the year with their spring performance on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 15. The show included solos by seniors who sang, danced and played instruments.
Spring Center Stage Show Expands to Include Senior Solos
May 7, 2025
SF's Cherry Blossom Festival
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 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

The 30 year reign of Laura Goetz

By Ian Chen and Anna Wu • May 14, 2025
Ian Chen
Ms. Goetz wears the crown given to the yearly “Speed Trig Queen” in front of the wall of students’ perfect scores.
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