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This image reflects the urgent crisis of gun violence, especially the growing number of school shootings in the United States. Every year, students and teachers face the fear and trauma of attacks that should never happen inside a classroom. The small figures pulling against the gun represent the ongoing efforts of communities, activists, and young people to push for change. For example stricter gun laws, safer schools, and a future where education isn’t overshadowed by violence. It’s a reminder that stopping gun violence is not just a political debate but a fight for children’s lives and the safety of every community.
A sliver of hope: Preventing gun violence in schools
September 23, 2025
Treasurer Matt Brown explained that certain high-cost services — including mental health support, special education and career-technical programs — cannot be fully covered by state aid.
Ohio Budget Cuts Funding to Most Vulnerable Public Schools
September 23, 2025
SEAT incorporated strategies from past FUHSD equity initiatives, as well as outside research, to create the program's framework. Illustration | Fiona Chen, Corinna Kuo and Lora Lee
FUHSD implements SEAT to confront district-wide inequity
September 23, 2025
An architect’s render of what the farmers market might look like when finished. (Cass County Community Foundation)
From Produce to Prosperity: A Major Expansion Project
September 23, 2025
Going Tech-'No'
Going Tech-‘No’
September 22, 2025
Willis alum honored with renaming of 1097
September 23, 2025
Algebra 2 teacher Conchita Bean attends a faculty meeting during her time teaching at San Isidro College. She taught there for six years before transferring to Bukidnon National High School.
The formula of resilience
September 23, 2025
Coppell High School seniors Satyam Sood and Gabriel Wang stand in front of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. ReachEquilibria is a youth-led mental health nonprofit dedicated to spreading mental health awareness and services. Photo illustration by Dayami Granados and Hiral Patel.
ReachEquilibria turning grief into growth
September 23, 2025
During drill team practice on Aug. 26, senior Karsyn Eubank holds her pose. She earned a spot on varsity drill team, marking her first year as a Silver Spur.
Karsyn Eubank: From Chemotherapy To Choreography
September 23, 2025
English teacher Margaret Starrett wasn’t expecting to become a high school teacher, but a wide range of educational experiences eventually led her to LAHS.
From prison classrooms to LAHS: Margaret Starrett empowers student voices
September 23, 2025
Sophomore Jon Pavlatos throws routes during Family Night for the football team. He will make his first start for the varsity squad tonight against Montgomery on the road.
Pavlatos steps into spotlight
September 23, 2025
Senior Kentrell White celebrates after getting a touchdown for the Knights. White committed to play Division I football at Auburn.
Senior White commits to Auburn, pursues Division I football
September 22, 2025
Mark Teague leads a warmup drill during the football team’s practice. “ I'm very aggressive, uptempo,” Teague said. “And I want the kids to feed off of that. I want them to feel as though our coach will run through a wall for us, and we do the same for him.”
From Writing Playbooks to Writing His Story, Teague is More Than Just a Coach
September 16, 2025
Coaches and students play basketball with Zone 6. Photos used with permission from Zone 6. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.
Zone 6 coaches confidence one drill at a time
June 2, 2025
Grady Andersen: The man on the sideline
Grady Andersen: The man on the sideline
June 2, 2025
Offset’s “KIARI” album cover features the artist lying down contemplatively as he closes his eyes while smoking a cigarette. Photo courtesy of Motown Records.
Offset’s ‘Kiari’ takes an off path to introspection
September 22, 2025
“Superman” reimagines the hero’s story as a reflection of modern society. The film was released in theaters July 11, according to Odeon.
‘Superman’ confronts power, propaganda through action, parallels real world events
September 17, 2025
A family walks through Coyote Point together in one of the scenes painted on the mural. The goal of the mural was to depict the park in an accurate way. "We wanted to make sure that it wasn't like a tropical scene that you would see in a different country. We wanted it to be like, oh, yeah, this is Coyote Point," said Michele Beasley, executive director of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.
Bay Area youth transform Coyote Point’s public restroom into art
September 17, 2025
Live, laugh, love... Labubus?
Live, laugh, love… Labubus?
September 17, 2025
Art Bias artists Amber Smith, Deborah Shea, and Shari Bryant walk down the San Carlos centennial mural. With the purpose of honoring the city’s history, the San Carlos centennial mural is a massive feat, displaying the result of talent, research, and collaboration within the artwork. The artists received help from local schools and volunteers during the first stages of painting. “In the beginning, we allowed people to sign up as volunteers. We allowed them to do the primer and the triangles. We also had a lot of kids from high school,” Smith said.
San Carlos mural celebrates 100 years of history
September 16, 2025
AP African American Studies provides students with a deeper understanding of the history of themselves and their peers, fostering a more informed and compassionate perspective.
OPINION: AP African American Studies is essential
September 23, 2025
YES Abroad alumnus Isaac Vosburg stands outside the Malaysian Embassy in Washington D.C. with an ear of corn.
State Department study-abroad cuts slam doors shut for Iowan students
September 22, 2025
Protecting journalists’ right to report on events that deserve global recognition is essential for social progress. According to the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, 25 journalists have been either arrested or charged criminally for doing their job so far in 2025.
Attacks on reporters represent falling democracy, conceal truth
September 22, 2025
The error message that appears when a student tries to access Clever through a Google search. SCPS's educational software has far too many errors and inconveniences to reasonably justify its use.
Killing me (Micro)softly
September 19, 2025
Taught the values of free speech, but punished for using it, students find themselves silenced in the very institutions meant to empower them. This carries over to adulthood, creating a meek, silent population.
Too young for rights, old enough for blame
September 19, 2025
Protesters gathered in downtown West Chicago earlier this week following raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO residents march towards freedom in anti-ICE protests
September 23, 2025
The Legendary Light is hosted on Spotify.
Podcast: The Legendary Light with Riya and Maddy
September 19, 2025
Green Team takes recycling to next level with new initiatives, new leadership
Green Team takes recycling to next level with new initiatives, new leadership
September 17, 2025
The rise of brainrot across internet culture
The rise of brainrot across internet culture
September 17, 2025
Bryce Miller, hall monitor, is performing in Anna Ziegler’s "The Wanderers" at the New Jewish Theatre in Creve Coeur. The production runs through Sept. 28.
Hall Monitor Stars in Production of ‘The Wanderers’
September 17, 2025
The Legendary Light is hosted on Spotify.
Podcast: The Legendary Light with Riya and Maddy
September 19, 2025
The rise of brainrot across internet culture
The rise of brainrot across internet culture
September 17, 2025
Senior Ben Polega poses with parents Jeff and Victoria Polega and their dog Friday for the football team's Senior Knight.
Stepping up to the plate
June 2, 2025
The CEO of WABE TV, Jennifer Dorian, says investment in public media is an investment in the future. It connects communities, schools, and guarantees everyone access to necessary information.
WABE CEO discusses possible funding cuts
May 21, 2025
Clayton’s New Mayor: Bridget McAndrew
May 14, 2025
Protesters gathered in downtown West Chicago earlier this week following raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO residents march towards freedom in anti-ICE protests
September 23, 2025
GRAND REVEAL: Sophomore Cruz Gonzales performs alongside the other baritone saxophone players during Bandapalooza on Aug 22. Bandapalooza allowed the band to perform what they’ve been practicing during the summer to an audience full of friends and family. While this wasn’t the band’s first full run through, it was their first in front of an audience. “I feel like we’ve done better in rehearsals, and due to the pressure and other things, it hindered our performance a little bit, but I was still proud,” Gonzales said. One thing that Gonzales pointed out that the band needs to work on in the future is making sure everybody knows exactly where they’re supposed to be and knows the repetition. This performance also allowed the band to introduce their new theme of Gothic Renaissance to their audience. “This year’s costumes are totally different,” Gonzales said. “We have hip capes and shako hats, which is a big change from last year.” Looking towards the future and big pictures, Gonzales wants the band to have a successful season and make state. “Considering how close it was last year, we were pretty bummed,” he said. “So this year, I think everybody is really trying to work harder to get there and make state again.” Caption by Maya Tackett. Photo by Wren Vanderford.
Bandapalooza marches into new year
September 16, 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
Green Team takes recycling to next level with new initiatives, new leadership
Green Team takes recycling to next level with new initiatives, new leadership
September 17, 2025
Bryce Miller, hall monitor, is performing in Anna Ziegler’s "The Wanderers" at the New Jewish Theatre in Creve Coeur. The production runs through Sept. 28.
Hall Monitor Stars in Production of ‘The Wanderers’
September 17, 2025
Hornets kick off with Get Connected Day
Hornets kick off with Get Connected Day
September 17, 2025
Passing nonperishable food items along the assembly line, volunteers for the Prosper Ladies Association assemble food kits for local families in need. These Prosper ISD students are volunteering for the association's Summer Lunch Program in collaboration with the LovePacs food pantry. "What a lot of people don't understand is, when they think of Prosper, they think of affluence," Vice President Kristi Izquierdo said. “But, Prosper is quite large, and it touches five cities, (including) Frisco, Aubrey, Celina and McKinney. So as those areas grow, so does the need for support.”
Prosper-based nonprofits mobilize during summer
September 16, 2025
Cattle Car exhibit visits The Masters School, shares message of Holocaust survivors’ stories
May 27, 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

ReachEquilibria turning grief into growth

By Sanghika Pallela, Coppell High School • September 23, 2025
Hiral Patel
Coppell High School seniors Satyam Sood and Gabriel Wang stand in front of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. ReachEquilibria is a youth-led mental health nonprofit dedicated to spreading mental health awareness and services. Photo illustration by Dayami Granados and Hiral Patel.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Coppell Student Media. It was originally published on September 19, 2025.

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