Junior Daniel Cykowski was tired and impatient after a three-hour drive to Texas City, ready to give up on the trip. Yet once he cast his line the frustration faded away, replaced by the kind of calm that...

He faces the audience; his purpose is found in the crowd. For senior Daniel Percy, thinking about the arts is “constant.” They have been a “fact of life” from the first time he picked up an...

When children are in kindergarten, they are introduced to one job: teacher. Often, that becomes the job they want to do. The church is another place where kids are exposed to careers, and some consider...

She walked barefoot for two hours every day, rain or shine. Wearing her one and only uniform, she made it to school, exhausted but never deterred. Living in Don Carlos, Bukidnon, in the Philippines,...

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.

She takes a deep breath and slowly walks on the stage. The music starts, and her body goes through the motions as if programmed to do so. She cycles through thoughts of grace for the opportunity to dance,...

From teaching at a men’s maximum security prison to working as a college admissions officer, new English Literature and Survey and Survey Composition and Literature teacher Margaret Starrett has a wide...

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After long nights and international flights, Del Val substitute and alumna Ellis Stanton won an Emmy for her work covering the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Credited as an NBC Content Associate, Stanton...

The stage was filled with swift and echoing movements. Hundreds of spectators watched, including masters from all over the globe. But instead of feeling nervous, they were eager to showcase their...

The College Board, the nonprofit behind Advanced Placement (AP) classes, has colonized most high schools across the country. And, as any FHC student would know, Ranger Country is no different.  During...

Young female welding teachers at the high school level are few and far between.  GHS alumna Cadance Rohrer is one of them. Rohrer joined the GHS staff this year. She graduated from Gretna in 2022 and...

He watched hundreds of Pokémon matches. Two years later, he became the star competitor of one of the biggest ones. Sophomore Apollo Stephens placed second at the North American Pokémon Senior VGC...

Eric Carpenter-Grantham sits at his kitchen counter, the afternoon light shining through the windows and glistens off three mockup logos he’s poring over. One design is for autism, one is for mental...

Auto collision teacher Jeff Wilson and his wife Amber stood right outside the Kingwood Park dugout on May 1. Their 12-year-old son Shiloh was inside wearing his baseball helmet and giving a pep talk to...

On the morning of May 3, 2007, BOHS students, staff, and faculty arrived on campus to the sounds of Brea Olinda Unified School District (BOUSD) service vehicles, pressure washers, and chainsaws. The...

As lunchtime approached, Dominic Shipley and his fellow AIMsters braced themselves. As they sat down in the cafeteria, the officers closely observed their every bite, the rising seniors carefully managed...

“Incoming!” Gun in hand, senior Kori Hagins dove into the ground at the warning sound, the whistle of the grenade shooting through the air until it exploded. Colorful smoke engulfed the surrounding...

Senior Harvy Chang gazes out the window of a Bay Area Rapid Transit train, watching the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco rush past him. He’s gone on many trips like this, sitting on the hard-backed...

What do Hollywood actor Taylor Lautner and Safety Manager Oscar Lopez have in common? They’re both called Sharkboy. “I don’t know who started it,” Lopez said. “One student said it to me,...

Reducing waste, nourishing communities — that’s the mission of Truly Fresh, a nonprofit started by junior Xara Aman that targets produce waste. The organization collects excess fruit in neighborhoods...

With a computer and his body full of nerves, he sat in his room waiting to interview his first ever guest. Junior Pritam Saha founded The Hustle Path podcast in May, co-hosting it with junior Joshua...

All of a sudden, an ambulance comes driving through your neighborhood. “What happened? Where is it going? Is everyone okay?” are a few of thoughts that race through your head as your heart is pounding....

As I put a string of gold beads around my neck, representing the loss of a parent, I prepare myself for the day ahead.  This past weekend, I attended Pittsburgh’s Out of the Darkness Walk hosted...

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Global Food Project is a nonprofit organization housing community gardens, mostly for immigrants and refugees in the Iowa City area. Global Food Project operates at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm,...

Five years minimum. That’s how long senior Alana Spencer has to serve in the navy now that she has committed to the United States Naval Academy. But she wants to spend longer there. “I think...

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I’m going to be late. The car accelerates faster and faster — 10, 15, 20 over. Engine roaring, thoughts racing and music blaring, the driver’s mind is focused on one thing: getting there on time....

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The sharp smell of nail polish fills the air, as sophomore Elena Zapiain’s eyes glance over her materials. She steadies her hand before she glides a brush over one nail, the task almost meditative in...

From smoggy skies to flood-prone neighborhoods, not every community in San Mateo County faces climate change in the same way. As cities roll out new sustainability initiatives and emergency preparedness...

Federal budget cuts may seem far removed from the daily lives of Los Angeles high school students. However, as the political landscape continues to shift under the second Trump administration, many students...

Carefully molding delicate gel into a 3D shape, nail artists use intricate paints and craft charms to create personalized, ornate nail designs. Sophomore Kimmy Le, senior Effie Wang and junior Ellie York...

The girls lacrosse team brings in a huddle. With only a little bit of time left on the clock, Harker is trailing a few points behind. Before they have the chance to go back on the field, the stadium lights...

Nearly half of the teachers at Washington and Kennedy High Schools have considered leaving the district, according to a December 2024 survey obtained through a public records request by Iowa News Now....

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Hawk Eye. It was originally published on May 21, 2025.

Imagine living in a world where it is a struggle to do basic everyday tasks, made worse through continuous dismissal from others and somewhat frequent feelings of isolation that come with their experiences.  That...

Ingredient 1: Lab research Ingredient 2: Science Olympiad Ingredient 3: National Honor Society [NHS] Ingredient 4: Charcuterie Theory Above are all the components needed to make up senior Sophia...

Tala is a physically disabled child who grew up in the city of Tel el-Hawa located in the southern region of Gaza. The date of Oct. 7, 2023, marked a turning point in Tala’s life. Already left at a physical...

North America has lost 3 billion birds, a 29% decrease in overall bird populations since 1970. Over the past 55 years, bird species abundance and population numbers have declined rapidly. Due to climate...

With junior and senior classes that held over 600 students, Hagerty had enjoyed increased in enrollment over the past few years, even as other district schools saw their numbers steadily decline. However,...