For decades, students at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science have entered the hallowed halls of Hogarth Dining Hall on Friday afternoons met with the familiar scent of fryer grease. While...

Lake Macbride’s gorgeous lakeside trails and the life-giving sounds of wind brushing through the thick, sun-filled forest breathe serenity like no other place. Tucked away in the middle of this land...

On the streets of San José, the Eastern gray squirrel is an ordinary sight. Complete with its bushy tail and cinnamon-tinged fur, it is a common visitor to backyards and porches. Yet this common creature...

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The Accolade continues with its feature that focuses on those who have graduated from Sunny Hills and how they are contributing to their community and beyond. In this latest segment, Journalism 1 cub reporter...

Attempting to reconnect the Flint River and surrounding communities, the Finding the Flint initiative tackles the mistreatment Georgia’s second-longest river has faced in conflict with growing development...

Dr. Steve Howard’s running career has taken him all around the state. In high school, Howard competed in the section and state championships. In college, he ran Division I at the University of California,...

On Friday, March 28, “Bo” Berry Biscuit, counselor Whitney Singleton’s beloved pup, strutted into his usual grooming place: Lori Givney’s class. After taking a quick potty break, Bo was ready for...

It was mid-morning when nurse Chanthini Thomas got a call from the front office. Was it a parent? Maybe administration? “Hey Nursey!” Thomas recognized that voice immediately. The last time...

In 2024, Iowa farmers produced 2.63 billion bushels of corn and 598 million bushels of soybeans as the top corn-producing state. In 2022, the agricultural industry in Iowa also supplied $88.3 billion to...

It’s easy for people to stereotype Gloucester High’s multilingual students with terms like “the Spanish girls.” For Jennyfer and Monica C., their dark eyes, brown skin, long black hair, and Hispanic...

Life is full of messes, but some can make you reconsider your career. On a work day like any other, faculty manager Sophia Jennings (she/her) received an urgent work order. “They called me: ‘Sophia,...

Over 20,000 high school students from around the world sit in orderly rows of chairs within a vast, dimly lit room. Their gazes remain fixed on the brightly illuminated stage upfront, each of them driven...

The Palisades Fire, which occurred in mid-January, was one of the most destructive fires in Southern California's history. The fires caused thousands of animals to suffer burn injuries and displaced many...

Imagine a world where the fate of your life was held in the hopes of a generous donor to do an altruistic act. That world has been a reality for Dallastown's very own Lou Orndorff- until Shannon Werner...

While kombucha has been around for thousands of years — originating in China and spreading across the world — its rise in popularity in the past decade aligns with a broader health movement toward...

Flour dusts the air as junior Gianna Gonzalez carefully mixes ingredients for her favorite treat, swirling frosting onto a batch of freshly baked cupcakes. With each motion, her beloved cupcakes come to...

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Welcoming shoppers from all around St. Louis, a bookstore sits amongst the shops in Webster. Inside, the shelves are lined with books and merchandise from several authors and art sellers. Holland Saltsman,...

When she’s not in the classroom, one can most likely find English teacher Valerie Burdette outside walking in the woods or along a shore, eager to spot a new species of bird to add to her list of hundreds.     Burdette...

Misleading product labels and improper waste sorting are contributing to disruptions in California’s compost and recycling waste management systems, suggesting long-term environmental consequences. Terms...

The future of healthcare begins in A106. At Coppell High School, it takes shape one lesson, one student and one moment at a time. At the center of it all is health science teacher Bill Borowski, a mentor...

While it may be difficult to imagine yourself in a situation where you’ll see someone experiencing an overdose, that was the reality for New York citizen Michael Hage. On June 30, 2024, Hage was in...

Three years ago, McCallum High School got an influx of refugee students from Afghanistan. There was no English as a second language, ESL, class to help them seamlessly integrate into high school in the...

When Lily Dunlap discovered she had cancer, her first concern was not the painful chemotherapy treatments nor the exhaustive recovery process. She was worried about breaking the news to her close friends...

To most, senior Itzel Nunez appears reserved, almost shy. But beneath her quiet exterior lies a fierce passion that defies expectations—Itzel is a dedicated metalhead, with a love for music that surprises...

In the interest of full disclosure, pilot Alyson Hsiao is the piano teacher of News Editor Emily Paschall ('26)  While scrolling on TikTok, you might notice your "For You" page bombarded by plane...

High school life is a fragile juggling act of managing painstaking amounts of schoolwork, meeting the demands of extracurriculars, and handling the complexities of social life and expectations. For many,...

The line usually starts forming at 12:52 p.m. — two minutes before the start of lunch. Students stand behind each other alongside one of the wings on campus. By the time the bell rings to signal...

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After four hours of fishing and no catches, junior Mack Dempsey’s boat engine broke down on Lake Erie during a 2023 trip. He thought he would return empty-handed. But while his dad was out buying...

Ed Madsen, a proud graduate of Lake Forest High School and a member of the Class of ‘55, recently wrote a toast to the Class of 2025—70 years later. Behind his words was a lifetime of stories, lessons,...

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When the announcements are livestreamed each morning, most teachers play them begrudgingly, wanting just to get to the start of class. Social studies teacher Christopher Merrill, however, shows his enthusiasm...

Oakmont’s EXCEL Life Skills Program, which is designed to equip high school students with the essential tools for successful adult living through targeted instruction and hands-on experiences, has started...

Eight months after Hurricane Beryl, sophomore Karis McKinney waits after school until 4 p.m. for her mom to be able to pick her up.  Eight months after Hurricane Beryl, sophomore Bella Barrett struggles...

Did you know that the artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow to around $1.85 trillion by 2030? AI has been revolutionizing industries such as healthcare and transportation by improving data...

The final touches can make all the difference. With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Using a pair of tweezers, he places delicate flowers...

Jackson Hinze spends his days at Gretna High School educating students on all things to do with math. While he may seem like your typical math teacher, Hinze is almost entirely unable to hear out of his...

The doors open to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and sweet baked goods right out of the oven. People of all ages sit and sip their handcrafted drinks. The plant-filled environment provides a fresh...

When senior Nolan Anderson was up north on Crane Lake, he heard the hum of an engine overhead. “A float plane flew right over the boat, and I just remember that being one of the coolest things I've ever...

In June 2023, senior Suzy Samayoa co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and conservation efforts. While the organization began strongly after Samayoa and the co-founders met during...