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Eliana Niese shapes hearts for the better
Eliana Niese shapes hearts for the better
October 28, 2025
The new restrictions introduced by the Pentagon have raised concerns among the public over journalistic freedom. Citizens have shared their concerns over the current relationship between the United States Government and independent journalists.
Journalists’ Pentagon walkout underlines concerns over freedom of the press
October 28, 2025
LEFT ALONE: The Parent Accountability Act would take legal action against parents for their child's behavior. Critics are concerned it could worsen "social inequality."
Proposed law threatens legal action against parents
October 27, 2025
The Canadian Snowbirds soar above the Golden Gate Bridge in the Goose formation during their airshow on Oct. 11. The Snowbirds, or more professionally, the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, are a flight aerobatics team that consists of members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
San Francisco Fleet Week redefines patriotism amid government shutdown
October 27, 2025
ICE and HSI agents detain Korean technicians at a Georgia battery plant. What began as a routine work trip ended in multiple arrests, exposing the fragile distinction between cooperation and criminalization.
Koreans rounded up by ICE agents in Georgia
October 27, 2025
Five Lasallians share insights into the story of their watches.
Beyond the Dial: Watches of La Salle
October 28, 2025
As the blended learning meeting was held on Sep 9. comes to a close, Kari Hillen takes in the last few questions held by the team.
Teacher AI-de
October 28, 2025
(Left to Right) Megan Baker, Kamryn Harris, Laura Doub, and Meranda Shoemaker pose in front of the "Life of a War Eagle" bulletin board they designed as part of their annual tradition of creating Taylor Swift-themed boards to display in the third-floor history hallway.
“Why is the Eagle Sexy?” History’s Swifties and The Life of a War Eagle
October 28, 2025
Senior Catherine Groves poses with a massive skull. Most people don't discover their career until college, but some teens are already getting hands-on experience with paleontology through the University of Chicago’s Fossil Lab.
Students explore paleontology through Fossil Lab
October 28, 2025
Itza Perez views a sign that has a supportive message for immigrants. Signs like this can offer hope to immigrant communities in times of instability. “I’m not an immigrant. My parents aren’t immigrants. We’re okay. But for some extended family, it’s not the same. It’s definitely very scary,” Perez said.
Immigration raids impact Carlmont students of all backgrounds
October 28, 2025
Brennan Wack with his fellow captains before the game.
Carrying a Family Tradition, Creating a Park Legacy
October 28, 2025
STANDING STRONG: Maddie Kerrigan (#49) goes all in, meeting her opponent in a head to head tackle. Determined she continues pushing with purpose, the ultimate goal being to knock the opposing player over.
Breaking stereotypes: Kerrigan dominates the field
October 28, 2025
Coach Jones and Briana pose together after a game during his sophomore year playing at Stephen F. Austin University. Briana played Division 1 volleyball at SFA, and they would watch each other's games.
Back where it all began
October 28, 2025
Humans of Brimmer: Aka Pappu '28 Scales New Heights
Humans of Brimmer: Aka Pappu ’28 Scales New Heights
October 28, 2025
Coach Sutton inspires his players on and off the court, and he's become known as a direct communicator.
New coach, new era for boys basketball
October 27, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at last year's Witching Hour event.
After “Witching Hour” read-a-thon event sells out in just three minutes, students take on reading challenges to get off the waitlist
October 28, 2025
One other benefit of joining the teacher steel drum band is the ability to interact with other teachers outside of their department. “I've been able to put some names to the faces and have conversations with people that I would have probably never really had a conversation with before,” Shannon Montiel said. “It's easy when you're doing something together to make new friendships.”
Steel-ing the spotlight
October 28, 2025
Katherine Nguyen and her NYO friends stand in front of the Beijing Performing Arts Center. “My favorite part of the tour was probably the second half of the tour, like Shanghai and Seoul, just because I got close to the people I was with,” Nguyen said.
Strung for Greatness
October 28, 2025
Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
October 27, 2025
Photo of Leo Gil warming up in the colorguard closet in the band room.
A seat in the symphony
October 22, 2025
At the surface level, this was blunt racism, pushing past those thin layers, there was a hidden underlying issue: cultural erasure — the suppression of a cultural group’s heritage driven by dominant cultures through neglect. 
Cultural erasure: how my school forgot my identity
October 28, 2025
Every student in MCPS should learn about the Holocaust in school.
Opinion: MCPS should standardize Holocaust education
October 28, 2025
Editorial: ICE has no place at schools
Editorial: ICE has no place at schools
October 27, 2025
Texas Senate Bill 11 Section 25.0823 (b)(3) prohibits students from participating in voluntary prayer during school hours. The Sidekick assignment editor Zaara Shaik thinks this law goes against The Free Exercise clause under the First Amendment, forcing students to neglect their religious practices.
Religion or school? Texas law states you cannot have both
October 24, 2025
Trick-or-treating is a tradition that should continue to bring joy to everyone on Halloween.
What happened to Halloween?
October 24, 2025
Turning a Hobby Into a Teaching Tool: Mr. Voge’s Love for Piano
Turning a Hobby Into a Teaching Tool: Mr. Voge’s Love for Piano
October 24, 2025
Beneath The Waves - Tish Champagne
Beneath The Waves – Tish Champagne
October 24, 2025
VIDEO: Louisville “No Kings” protestors gather against President Donald Trump’s policies
VIDEO: Louisville “No Kings” protestors gather against President Donald Trump’s policies
October 24, 2025
About 80 STUCO members spent about 4 hours setting up for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year's theme was La La Land.
Behind the Scenes:
October 22, 2025
HE IS US. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough speaks at the podium of the Montgomery Fairgrounds stadium during the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Sept. 30. Keough said he was a longtime supporter of Kirk’s debates. “Charlie Kirk is Montgomery County,” Keough said. “And Montgomery County is Charlie Kirk.”
GALLERY: Montgomery County memorial honors Charlie Kirk
October 22, 2025
Beneath The Waves - Tish Champagne
Beneath The Waves – Tish Champagne
October 24, 2025
senior suggestions
Senior Suggestions: What stands out to colleges?
October 21, 2025
Crimson Podcast Episode 4 ft. Tennis Captain Liz Chen
October 16, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
October 7, 2025
HE IS US. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough speaks at the podium of the Montgomery Fairgrounds stadium during the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Sept. 30. Keough said he was a longtime supporter of Kirk’s debates. “Charlie Kirk is Montgomery County,” Keough said. “And Montgomery County is Charlie Kirk.”
GALLERY: Montgomery County memorial honors Charlie Kirk
October 22, 2025
Governor J.B. Pritzker was one of the many who gave a speech at Grant Park. "Tyranny requires your fear, your silence and your compliance, democracy requires your courage," Pritzker said. "So Donald Trump stay the hell out of Chicago."
[PHOTO ESSAY] ‘No Kings’ protest marches its way into history
October 22, 2025
Eric "Zeke" Zeker re-strings outside linebacker Nick Davis's (‘27) pads during a game against St. Margaret's High School Oct. 10. For 25 years, Zeke has served as BOHS's equipment manager.
IN PICTURES: The Wildcat Goes Behind-the-Scenes With Equipment Manager Eric ‘Zeke’ Zeker
October 20, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Papp lines up at wingback during West Chicago’s 66–20 win over Ridgewood on Sept. 19 at Memorial Field. Papp also plays cornerback for the Wildcats.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Rain, cheers, and grit: Wildcats bounce back against Ridgewood
September 26, 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
Turning a Hobby Into a Teaching Tool: Mr. Voge’s Love for Piano
Turning a Hobby Into a Teaching Tool: Mr. Voge’s Love for Piano
October 24, 2025
VIDEO: Louisville “No Kings” protestors gather against President Donald Trump’s policies
VIDEO: Louisville “No Kings” protestors gather against President Donald Trump’s policies
October 24, 2025
About 80 STUCO members spent about 4 hours setting up for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year's theme was La La Land.
Behind the Scenes:
October 22, 2025
Welcome to the Oddest “Grocery Store”: Omega Mart
October 14, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 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

‘I’m a storyteller:’ Gotham Chopra documents athletes’ mentality, drive

By Laila Taraporevala, The American School in London • October 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gotham Chopra
Gotham Chopra works on the set of “In The Arena: Serena Williams.” Chopra is one of the three Religion of Sports, a production company that works alongside elite athletes to share their stories through film, co-founders.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Standard. It was originally published on September 30, 2025.

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