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Protester outside the Portland ICE facility with a sign saying “Why do I need protective gear just to hold this sign?” In the background, graffiti reads “Molotovs melt ICE” Molotovs are an improvised incendiary fire weapon used typically by revolutionaries and during riots.
Conflict at the ICE building
October 22, 2025
Ella Liu '27 rides a "Project MOVER" e-bike in downtown Dobbs Ferry. The transportation initiative was started originally in Ossining, and then moved to Dobbs Ferry this past summer. There are numerous "hubs" in the village, with one being in the intersection of the two busiest streets in town.
Dobbs Ferry introduces an e-bike system
October 22, 2025
Winston, a comfort dog, will work with the Lake Forest Police Department's Social Worker Lauren Perez.
Pawsitive Impact: New Comfort Dog Joins the Police Department
October 22, 2025
Emery Miyasaki (10), shares pets and smiles with a therapy dog from Love on a Leash. The popular program has been on hiatus here until board-certified paperwork is completed.
Where Did The Puppies Go?
October 22, 2025
Cutline: Senior Pierrce Sandle (center) dances with other students in the quad during the DJ battle between social science teacher Marcus Reveles and athletic director Paul Jones on Thursday, October 16.
Surprise event invites students and staff to dance to DJ-ed music
October 21, 2025
Sports manager Thad Longmire ’28 inspires athletes on and off the field — and peers inside and outside the classroom — despite the hurdles he faces.
Playing the long game: Thad Longmire’s sports journey
October 22, 2025
Charlie, living his best life as an adopted member of the Briggs family, lounges on the family's carpet.
From a Stray Bit of Hope to a Household of Happiness
October 22, 2025
Attending the Wildcat White-Out football game, Sophia Long (far right) poses with friends. Between juggling a busy schedule and the pressure of senior year, Long still prioritizes her passion for connecting to the student body as well as her role as Student Representative on the Dallastown School Board.
The Voice of Students
October 22, 2025
A graphic illustration depicts an AI ASMR creator typing on a honey keyboard and spreading different planets on toast. The AI ASMR trend has gained popularity over the past few months and begins to raise questions among students and ASMR creators. (Graphic illustration by Emily Paschall)
Triggering more than tingles: Students, ASMR creator respond to AI ASMR trend
October 22, 2025
People see Gen Z using these phrases online and misattribute their origin to this generation. In reality, many of these “slang” words used today trace back to Black and queer communities. These words have been lifted from their origins and now circulate through mainstream life.
Margin to Mainstream: Gen Z slang uses terms from minority dialects
October 21, 2025
Senior Aaniya Thornton celebrates 1,000 digs with her family after the varsity volleyball game against the LASA Raptors on Friday, Sept. 12.
1,000 digs, one dream
October 22, 2025
Nguyen takes his first picture in front of a lake after finding out he made the team. This photo was taken at Santa Fe Dam.
Making waves at worlds
October 21, 2025
The Diablo Ladies Rodeo Drill Team from Livermore performed a horseback routine during the Women of Rodeo show at Cow Palace on Oct. 4. In previous years, the San Francisco Police Department’s (SFPD) mounted unit would perform during such events. “They just stopped the last two years, because the police department is short, so the mounted unit is much smaller,” said Susan Rolovich, a former SFPD senior police officer.
The rodeo provides an arena for resilience
October 20, 2025
As the season progresses, David and Abigail Leder look to overcome difficulties with collective effort.
Father-daughter dynamic duo makes a splash in water polo
October 20, 2025
Coppell High School senior Judah Mullican, 2025-2026 Plunger Boy, excites the crowd at Coppell’s football game at Hebron on Sept. 26. The Plunger Boy tradition originated in the 1990s from a school rivalry. Animation by Karen Mascarenhas and Ani Ly.
Behind the bandana: Mullican energizing longstanding tradition
October 16, 2025
Photo of Leo Gil warming up in the colorguard closet in the band room.
A seat in the symphony
October 22, 2025
Concentrated, seniors Natalie Ju, Dorian Herri, Brandon Kim, and Imy Gao play their respective instruments. Taking the extra step, these student musicians not only pursue higher-level musical opportunities, but also take to Instagram to share their progress and passion for their instrument.
Insta-Instruments
October 22, 2025
Yo, Brea, Brea, It's 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'
Yo, Brea, Brea, It’s ‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’
October 21, 2025
Music artists today largely strive to receive streams and chart well, while many older artists focused on pushing political messages. Protest music can speak to people’s emotions, as a single powerful song can take one person’s struggle and urge thousands to feel and act on it.
The Beat of Change: Why protest music must rise again
October 21, 2025
Amanda Moi, junior, instructs one of her students at a CReT class on Sunday, Sept. 28. Moi advises the students with the jellyfish pattern as her student observes up close. Moi joined CReT during her freshman year.
Students Teach Children to Crochet
October 21, 2025
Dependence on these technologies and prolonged conversations can lead to AI psychosis — a phenomenon where users become delusional, paranoid and out of touch with reality because of interactions with an AI chatbot.
AI psychosis: the hidden risk of chatbot companions
October 22, 2025
Under the new limitations, students are unable to access their grades during school hours.
Closing the gradebook opens the door to learning
October 22, 2025
An empty chair, full of regret
An empty chair, full of regret
October 22, 2025
Twisted fandoms and eye-catching articles blindly abuse star players, prospects, and their teams. Even Son is no exception to relentless criticism from the media.
When headlines cause harm: sensationalism in Korean sports journalism
October 21, 2025
Vibe coding is a software development style that uses AI to generate code from natural language prompts and feedback. Illustration | Asha Wojciechowski
How vibe coding is shaping the future of CS
October 20, 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
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
senior suggestions
Senior Suggestions: What stands out to colleges?
October 21, 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
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
The Viper Club Spotlight is a new podcast giving insight into all the clubs at school. Photo by Jacob Ceron.
Viper Club Cast: Forensics
October 6, 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
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
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Insta-Instruments

Student Musicians Post on Instrument Practice Instagram Accounts
By Yonnie Yang, Jayant Kalra, and Sarah Jung • October 22, 2025
Vedanti Patil
Concentrated, seniors Natalie Ju, Dorian Herri, Brandon Kim, and Imy Gao play their respective instruments. Taking the extra step, these student musicians not only pursue higher-level musical opportunities, but also take to Instagram to share their progress and passion for their instrument.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Westwood Horizon. It was originally published on October 17, 2025.

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