The parking lot erupts the moment the clock strikes 2:50 p.m.  Rows of yellow buses inch forward as thousands of students spill out of school in every direction. Police officers block traffic, administrators...

Sarah Goble's son was only two-months-old when he vomited in a way his mother had never seen before. A sharp, projectile spray that ended in a spreading stain of blood. By nightfall, Goble had taken him...

Junior Danica Przywara wasn’t expecting to be at McAnnulty Elementary School’s Valentine's Day party this year. But after helping model American Sign Language for Deaf kindergartener Ellie Beu, she...

Hacky sack, a game that was popularized in the 1980-90s, involves standing in a circle and keeping a small weighted ball, or “sack,” off of the ground by using one’s feet, legs, arms and chest. Hacky...

When you think of St. Louis, the first bird that comes to mind is probably a cardinal. The St. Louis metropolitan area is undeniably a “baseball town,” but the City of Clayton is now celebrating birds...

Junior Luke Goss was only 13 years old when he was startled awake by a dream at 4 a.m.  In the dream, the world spun around him while he walked with no purpose. What happened next remains so vivid...

The downward tilt of the eyebrows, the firm set of the mouth, the rapid exhale of breath and crossed arms are all indicators of anger. Through body language, this emotion can be recognized intuitively. Body...

"Big Brother is watching you." In his book 1984, George Orwell created a society in which citizens are constantly watched by the figure, “Big Brother." With modern-day technologies like Ring cameras,...

Editor’s Note: The names Santiago Rodriguez, Flor Cruz and Laura Gonzalez are pseudonyms the sources requested for fear of detention.These interviews were all conducted in Spanish and translated by reporter...

Almost every supermarket has a snack aisle: a long hallway devoted to chips, cookies and candies. Shelves are filled with colorful logos, bright, plastic wrappers and artificial flavors. These treats...

A computer, a spool of plastic filament, and a few hours are now enough for students to manufacture physical objects inside their classrooms, possibly leading to intellectual property violations. Across...

When junior Emily Moon and her chamber group lift their violin bows, signaling the end of the piece, they are met with a warm and enthusiastic applause from individuals at the Lamb Center homeless...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Lion's Tale. It was originally published on May 26, 2026.

Four years of college, four years of medical school, five years of residency, and 13 years of one's life dedicated to becoming a doctor — yet artificial intelligence (AI) is now learning to diagnose...

“You couldn’t go a single class without hearing ‘SO exciting!!’” Abigail Wiener (‘28), a current Honors Chemistry student, said. “Her enthusiasm made everything more interesting.” The phrase...

7 year old junior Connor Dooley’s favorite part of visiting his grandfather was when he grabbed his guitar and played. As his fingers plucked at the strings and he sang, Dooley would sit in awe at how...

I am Miss California USA 2025. I am Miss California USA 2025. I am Miss California USA 2025 … The lamp’s yellow light gently lit the words written 10 times over in MVHS alum ‘23 Kylie Chang’s...

Note: Student names in this article have been omitted to preserve anonymity. A group of high school girls spills out of their Uber and onto the sidewalk. The freezing Chicago air blows their hair...

Trigger Warning: This article discusses sensitive topics, including eating disorders and body dysmorphia, which may be distressing for some readers. The names Jane, Sarah, Elise, Emily and Andrew are pseudonyms...

A young woman crouches under an overhang, pulling her woolen jacket tightly around herself to protect from the rain pattering softly on the asphalt. The smell of wet cement lingers, mixed with fumes from...

In March, The Oracle conducted a survey on happiness and received 86 respondents out of the 498 students attending Archer. Of these, 38.4% said they feel happier than sad, 36% said they feel equally happy...

The first time most people wear a suit, it’s for a wedding or a job interview. CHS9 student Ellie Evans wore hers to the United Nations. Evans is one of 20 Girl Scouts nationwide selected to represent...

The striking scent of acetone lingers around the room as the taking off of an old set of nails begins in preparation to bring in a new set. Flurries of powder descend onto her nightstand as senior Maritza...

Junior Kushi Valapadasu smelled it first, and she had no idea what it was. The water coming out of her Loudoun County home had an odd, chemical smell she couldn’t quite understand. She had lived in...

Behind the walls of his bedroom, Jack Burningham* sits at his desk, surrounded by books. He, and another 17% of students, struggle with substance use. Schoolwork becomes a struggle for him, so much so...

In 1994, a group of men in blue berets and camouflage uniforms walked into 15-year-old Security Officer Siddy Kamara’s home in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where families had gathered for shelter. Outside,...

It is 1 a.m. A student is still awake, finishing homework after a full day of classes, practice and extracurriculars. Their phone lights up with notifications, reminders of everything still left to do....

Looking out the window driving down Old Sudbury Road in Wayland, the woods suddenly retreat, revealing a quiet road between two open fields. At first, one might find themselves captivated by the sheep,...

The first floor bustles with commerce and lively exchange, but just above stands the once-vibrant hanbok stalls in striking emptiness. This contrast, apparent in the Daegu Seomun market, reveals a fading...

Homework? Less urgent. Motivation? Fading. School? Starting to feel optional. Senior Mikel Cho said that once he committed to the University of California, Riverside, the rhythm of school changed. Homework...

Following persistent symptoms of nausea and dizziness, sophomore Sabrina Perng was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in 2018. For Perng, this marked a drastic life change. “I was diagnosed in second...

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The best teachers don’t just teach facts and procedures. They leave their marks on students’ minds, inspiring them to think differently and do more. TAHS art teacher Eric Feather has done that and...

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Disclaimer: The opinions stated by Michael Sugar are those of a private citizen. Sugar’s opinions are not affiliated with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District or his status as a public employee...

This article was originally published in the 2026 edition of The Hawk magazine.  Check out the full edition at lswhawk.com/magazine or click here. 5:30 a.m. Alarm blaring. It’s just a little...

At 13 years old, Maggie Schebel ’28 walked into the hospital for a doctor’s appointment and walked out with a life-changing cancer diagnosis. But Schebel is not alone — more than one in 20 Iowans...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Scot Scoop News. It was originally published on May 12, 2026.

Many Black students aim to attend an HBCU, but as college costs continue to rise, many students are struggling to pay their tuition and school fees. Many students have turned to crowdfunding and platforms...

After 33 years of helping generations of students build something as simple as a wooden box to something as significant as a career in the construction trades, Tyrone Area High School carpentry teacher...

Senior checklist:  Take senior pictures  Pick the perfect homecoming date Decorating homecoming overalls Getting accepted into your dream college  Going to a football game Buying...

After 27 years at Tyrone Area High School and 30 years in education, high school science teacher and science department chair Ron Wilson will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Known for...

Scattered across the countertop is an array of lab equipment: tubes filled with thick liquids, pigmented powders laid in grids, cotton swabs littered throughout. The dabbing of brushes upon palettes sends...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Oak Park Talon. It was originally published on May 11, 2026.

Her heart is a drum she can’t control, pounding against the cage of her ribs as if it’s trying to escape. The air around her thickens. The light bends. The world begins to slip through her fingers....