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As part of a school-wide Wi-Fi upgrade, the IT team replaced old wireless access points with new Ruckus devices in every classroom. Members of the community should expect reliable internet connection anywhere on campus with improved speeds and security.
Wi-Fi overhaul hopes to bring widespread coverage across campus
October 3, 2024
Cell phones are an oasis for students and a headache for teachers. Now, state guidance says they are a hindrance to instruction and need to be stored away.
Virginia Bans Phones At School
October 3, 2024
Prosper ISD installed the silent emergency alarm during the summer. The button is placed in every classroom, and is used when authorities are needed.
Seconds can save lives
October 3, 2024
GBHS faculty reconfigure their budgets to account for high paper usage
GBHS faculty reconfigure their budgets to account for high paper usage
October 3, 2024
Many students’ only transportation has been the bus since beginning at WHHS. “Metro has had a long relationship with WHHS and the Cincinnati Public School District,” Matthew Chaney, the 10-12 grade assistant principal, said.
The passing of yellow busses
October 3, 2024
Students face added pressure in the SAT testing process, due to a shortage of nearby testing centers.
Limited SAT Test Spaces Adds Stress
October 3, 2024
The 19th annual Burlingame Pet Parade took place on Sept. 28, inviting all pets to participate. Local schools, families, and celebrities found their way to Broadway in Burlingame, where they participated in various competitions. "We knew that Burlingame needed its own special event, and a pet parade was the best option," said parade co-founder Ross Bruce.
Burlingame Pet Parade met with paws and applause
October 3, 2024
Catalina Frías was only 9 years old when she won the acclaimed Food Network cooking competition Chopped Jr. (Photo courtesy of Catalina Frías)
Whisking Dreams into Reality
October 3, 2024
A dim classroom, desks pushed against the door, blinds drawn to block the eyes of potential intruders. The clock read 10:30 a.m., and students messaged each other to figure out the situation.
Behind barricaded doors
October 3, 2024
Borsa with the AP Italian Consultants team she leads during the June 2023 AP reading. The annual reading has taken place in Cincinnati, Ohio in the past but will move to Cleveland, Ohio for the 2025 reading.
A peek into AP reading
October 3, 2024
Wide receiver Tyler Hoke stands on the sidelines before the start of the game at Coppell on Sept. 27. The team lost the game 14-49.
7 on 7
October 3, 2024
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
October 3, 2024
Sophomore Sarah Paisley Owen outside the swimming pool for the Olympic Trials.
Rising star: Owen shines at Olympic Trials
October 3, 2024
NT alumni compete at Paris 2024
NT alumni compete at Paris 2024
October 3, 2024
Nonnewaug seniors, from left, Jeff Bernardi and Thomas Lengyel, hold the spoon as Liam Sandor pretends to drink during the fall sports pep rally Sept. 19. The spoon is a longtime symbol of pride in Nonnewaug athletics.
The Spoon: The Life and Greatest Stories of the Greatest Mascot in the BL
October 1, 2024
According to the DCI website, Drum Corp. International has reached "more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States." (Photos used with permission by Carson Gramm & Kyan Carlson)
From practice to podium
October 3, 2024
Recalling Retro
Recalling Retro
October 3, 2024
Instruments at the ready, United Sound special education students work every Friday to learn music with their mentors from the orchestra. Cassie Cepeda, one of the program's teachers, said the group even performed in front of the school board last year. "It was awesome to see all the students just rise to the occasion and learn a song in two rehearsals," Cepeda said. "We had to pull off one of the songs in two rehearsals. They showed us that, we don't need to hold them back. And, it really taught us, and our mentor students, that there's really no limit."
A listen behind the music of United Sound
October 3, 2024
Running the show. Brandon Kunder directs the Alumni Band during practice. Kunder was Larry Detwiler's student teacher in 2023 and is now the director of the Jr. High band.
Together again: Graduates return for Alumni Band
October 1, 2024
Choir and a cappella Director Bri Holland practices a song at the piano in the choir room. "I'm excited to be in a space where I can see students for up to seven years at a time," Holland said. "I'm excited to cultivate that relationship."
New year, new music: Bri Holland becomes new choir and a cappella director
October 1, 2024
EDITORIAL: Our New Voices defend democracy
EDITORIAL: Our New Voices defend democracy
October 3, 2024
Grind culture has consumed the lives of many on the way to academic success. According to Forbes, 55% of Americans reported feeling stressed about their work lives, 20% higher than the global average.
Grind culture hinders well-being, deserves attention
October 3, 2024
The divide between opportunity and affordability grows wider within today’s academic landscape.
You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Poor
October 3, 2024
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Opinion: Minga should min-go
October 3, 2024
Coaches are the driving force behind West Chicago Community High School's teams, and while they provide feedback to athletes, the opportunity to do the same is not always a given.
[EDITORIAL] Student athletes should be given opportunity to provide feedback on coaches
October 3, 2024
The Riverwalk Market's Impacts on the Community
The Riverwalk Market’s Impacts on the Community
October 3, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
September 26, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 2024
"Behind the Backline" is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
May 29, 2024
Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert
May 23, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller celebrates the conclusion of the graduation. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”
Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation
May 30, 2024
BACKGROUND IN THE BUSINESS: Dressed by junior designer Kaitlyn Gerrie, senior Chamila Muñoz took to the “Dreamland” runway this past weekend. While it was her first time participating in the McCallum fashion show, Muñoz isn’t new to the modeling world. I modeled here and there when I was a lot younger, maybe five or six [years old] for some jewelry brands and small businesses, but not much in recent years,” Muñoz said. Muñoz had hoped to participate in last year’s show but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. For her senior year, though, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass her by. “It’s [modeling] something I haven’t done in a while so I was excited to step out of my comfort zone in a way,” Muñoz said. “I always love trying new things and being able to show off designs of my schoolmates is such an honor.” The preparation process for the show was hectic, leaving the final reveal of Gerrie’s design until days before the show, but the moment Muñoz tried on the outfit, all the stress for both designer and model melted away. “I didn’t get to try on my outfit until the day before, but the look on Kaitlyn’s face when she saw what she had worked so hard to make actually on a model was just so special,” Muñoz said. “I know it meant so much to her. But then she handed me a blindfold and told me I’d be walking with it on, so that was pretty wild.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm.
Mac fashion show brings ‘Dreamland’ to reality
May 21, 2024
Positive Post-Its Project
Girl Up Club Produces Positive Post-its for Women’s History Month
May 21, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.
Seniors celebrate final day of high school
May 17, 2024
The Riverwalk Market's Impacts on the Community
The Riverwalk Market’s Impacts on the Community
October 3, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
Students walk out demanding the reinstatement of teachers
September 26, 2024
The Mustangs boys varsity football team played against Columbia Hickman High School on Aug. 30 starting their season with a 31-21 win.
School Spirit Inspires Athletes
September 23, 2024
Right before their official bowling practice in a bowling facility, this week students got to partake in a different kind of bowling practice in the dark.
With the lights out, Partner’s PE shines
September 20, 2024
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
The “Brat 2026” poster created by the junior class after it was partially removed.

Censorship in public schools rises as the presidential election inches closer

By Ashley Eddingfield, Pleasant Valley High School - IA • October 3, 2024

At the beginning of Homecoming week, Spartan Assembly’s junior class created a poster labeled “2026 Brat.” To their surprise, administration requested the poster be removed because they felt it held...

A person with both human and robotic movements is staring away. "If you are following things like elections, everyone is going to see these deep fakes where somebody's voice or picture is associated with something that they never said. You also see this kind of stuff outside the election context," Heinke said.

California law targets AI-generated election misinformation

By Isabelle Ling, Carlmont High School • October 1, 2024

California Assembly Bill (AB) 2839, signed into law on Sept. 17, sets clear guidelines to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) generated deepfakes and other deceptive digital content in elections.  AB...

Archer moms Priya Nambiar (left) and Shilpa Mysoor (right) wear their LOTUS to POTUS t-shirts in support of Kamala Harris presidential campaign. Inspired by Harris's female and Indian identity, the two created a small business which has reached Harris supporters nationwide. (Photo by Priya Nambiar)

Lotus to POTUS: Archer parents create national t-shirt fundraiser for Harris-Walz campaign

By Lucy Williams, Archer School for Girls • September 30, 2024

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms closer, Archer history classes begin their units on politics, and newly-turned 18-year-old seniors begin gearing up to vote. Alongside student and faculty involvement,...

Typically, a presidential candidate’s main issue is their opponent. This year, however, it's shaping up to be musicians instead.

Campaigns and Copyright: Can Politicians Use Copyrighted Songs Without Artist Permission?

By Jack Spark, Sage Creek High School • September 30, 2024

With the 2024 local and national elections, politicians are using copyrighted songs to enhance their rallies and political campaigns more than ever before, sometimes against the artists’ wishes. Politicians...

Young Voters Impact Elections

By Caroline Ballotta and Danya Risam-Chandi • September 27, 2024

In the past few months, both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions have played host to thousands of delegates, candidates and other influential guests. Both presidential candidates hope to...

The real winner of the Trump-Harris debate? The moderators—for surviving

By Akansha Bagga, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology • September 26, 2024

Moderating a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is the political version of extreme sports. Honestly, they should get hazard pay. From the start, Trump was on brand—interrupting,...

English teacher Dr. Clara Boyle’s Advanced Honors English class is currently reading All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren, which details American politics and elections in the 1930’s.

Bishop’s New Faculty Election Committee: Grappling with a “Dynamic” Election

By Summer Hu, The Bishop's School • September 26, 2024

The 2024 election seems to be seeping into everything — from discussions at the family dinner table to Instagram feeds to classes at school.  The Bishop’s faculty election committee aims to educate...

Panelists discuss how investing in care initiatives can raise the GDP by approximately 3-5 percent.

Democrats maintain investing in care infrastructure will improve economy

By Aly Dusing, West Chicago Community High School • September 26, 2024

Care was at the center of the Democrats' economic policy initiative at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.  The day consisted of scheduled caucus meetings exploring topics of interfaith...

Social media intern and high school student Grace Ludwig watches a video curated by the viral Kamala HQ rapid response team.

Kamala HQ’s revolutionary social media strategy could be the key to young voter turnout

By Grace Schmidt, Pleasant Valley High School - IA • September 25, 2024

Lower voter turnout has been a trend amongst young Americans, citing they feel unseen by the older politicians who have held political office. In the past election cycle, presidential and congressional...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) holds a "Kamala" sign high during the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Schumer is an PLEO delegate due to his senate seat.

Delegates attend 2024 DNC in Chicago, nominate Kamala Harris for President

By C.J. Getting, Naperville Central High School • September 23, 2024

The Central Times is sending two journalists daily to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22. This was made possible by the Illinois Journalism Education Association. Read more of...

A close up look

By Alexa Muñoz, The Hockaday School • September 23, 2024

Talking about politics at the dinner table is easy. While that statement will likely remain untrue for the foreseeable future, navigating this topic at lunch with friends or at club meetings is oftentimes...

New voters have a lot of feelings about being able to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

Voting Vibes: How High School Seniors Feel About Voting This Election Year

By Chamiru Liyanawaduge, Olathe West High School • September 23, 2024

Seniors feel all sorts of emotions regarding the upcoming election in November. As we mature into self-sufficient citizens in a modern American society, the responsibility of the future invokes passionate...

Every Vote Counts

By Wildcat Editorial Board, Brea Olinda High School • September 20, 2024

On Dec. 20, 2020, two candidates campaigning for a four-year term on the BOUSD school board found themselves deadlocked with 1,805 votes apiece. To break the tie, the election turned to an unconventional...

A child holds up a sign reading "stop bombing kids" during a protest on Monday, Aug. 19. Since Oct. 7, more than 10,000 children have been killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

Thousands march on DNC, demand ‘ceasefire now!’

By C.J. Getting, Naperville Central High School • September 19, 2024

The Central Times sent two journalists daily to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22. This was made possible by the Illinois Journalism Education Association. Read more of our...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Democratic National Convention. At 34 years old, she is the second-youngest member of Congress.

Youth voices amplified

By C.J. Getting, Naperville Central High School • September 18, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Central Times. It was originally published on September 5, 2024.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stands with seniors Sonia Dholakia and Lauren Mrva. Photo courtesy of Mrva

Students Embrace 2024 Election with New Political Opportunities

By Savannah Smith, Menlo School • September 18, 2024

For many Menlo students, this November will be the first time they interact with a presidential campaign — during the last presidential election nearly four years ago, the class of 2028 was in fifth...

Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.

Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign

By Nathan Wang and Chloe Kim • September 17, 2024

Alexander Hudlin ’26 spoke to millions of viewers at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Aug. 21. Hudlin is Vice President Kamala Harris’ godson, and referred to her as his "auntie"...

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