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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Many KHS students have memorable stories to share about owning a fake ID.

Faking it: the McLovin way

By Sanchan Khanuja, Kirkwood High School March 15, 2024

*The names Evan, Seth and Jules have been used to protect the identities of sources in this article. In the life of Clark County, an adventure unfolds involving a crashed party, a gas station robbery...

Class of 2024 adjusts college applications in wake of Supreme Court ruling eliminating affirmative action

By Priya Thoppil, McCallum High School March 15, 2024

The class of 2024 is the first class of students to apply to colleges and universities without federally protected affirmative action in 57 years. As a result, students from historically underrepresented...

Humans

By Emerson Swift, Tamalpais High School March 15, 2024

Sharing stories, one prison at a time.  You would never be able to guess that the one-room office space tucked into a tiny building along San Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael is changing lives. It...

Greenwashing is often used to drive sales, obscuring a company’s true environmental impact.

Lifting the mask

By Bowen Yan, Carlmont High School March 15, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on March 13, 2024.

As said by both Design Manager Shilpa Mallem and Program Administrator Gregory C. Johnson, recognizing and mitigating the consequences of the bridge on the environment and the people living there are “major” priorities for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program.

$6 Billion, 10 Years of Construction, and a Bridge That Will Be Built To Last a Lifetime

By Finn Christensen-McElroy, La Salle Catholic Preparatory High School March 15, 2024

Senior Hailey Heytvelt’s commute to volleyball practice is at least 40 minutes long.  On her way to the gym she practices at in Beaverton, Heytvelt takes a route that’s been routine for the last...

Superintendent Dr. Michael Tefs stands with School Resource Officer Scott Dressler and District Treasurer Richard Berdine.

Superintendent resigns from position

By Bella Soful, Revere High School March 15, 2024

Revere Schools District Superintendent Dr. Michael Tefs has resigned from the position but is staying with Revere until the end of his contract in July. After three years of calling snow days, organizing...

Big Surprise: Senior Carolynn Armstrong and school consular Theresa Rhoads stand in front of the nursing class. We wanted it to be a surprise so we made sure to through her a little party before she could find out, Rhoads said.  Carolynn covers her mouth in happiness and shock.

Just be yourself

By Meredith Conrad, GlenOak High School March 15, 2024

The bright lights and sterile environment of the operating room can be an unsettling place and one that not many students can see their future careers in. But for Carolynn Armstrong, who grew up in and...

AP readers share process, benefits of grading exams

By Naeha Muralikrishnan, Thomas S. Wootton High School March 15, 2024

After students complete their anticipated AP exams in May, they find themselves waiting for about two months before they receive their scores. During this time, AP teachers and college faculty from all...

Carolina Tiger Rescue is one of the thousand animal centered non-profits in North Carolina working to protect wildlife. Creatures from raccoons to tigers call this sanctuary home, and they have been part of numerous animal rescues nationwide.

North Carolina organizations go above and beyond in animal conservation efforts

By Nic Cazin, Wakefield High School - NC March 15, 2024

Climate change has been on the forefront of political discussions for many decades, sparking conversations from renewable resources to recycling. One of the biggest movements include conserving wildlife,...

After sitting in a Mayors Youth Advisory Council meeting, local reporter Josh Flynn poses for a picture at the city building

The Man Behind the Camera

By Emily Sanchez, Logansport High School March 14, 2024

Within the busyness of the community comes many opportunities for a reporter to write different articles about the events that take place within Cass County. Most of these articles are written by the well-known...

Juniors Elisa Karich and Agustina Llanos stand in front of the Chilean flag while preparing for the Latin America Assembly which showcased the diverse and intriguing aspects of Latin American culture. “I ended up becoming friends with people that spoke my language, Spanish, but eventually after getting comfortable with them, I started getting more comfortable with people that spoke English,”  Karich said.

Immigrating and assimilating: The truth behind settling into the US

By Elli Karistinou, Walter Johnson High School March 14, 2024

A political shift towards dictatorship. An economic crisis, accompanied by upheaval and unemployment. A desire for better job opportunities. These events are all followed by a long, cramped plane ride...

Sophomore Nathan Man carefully scrutinizes his physique in the mirror, hoping for signs of progress during a 2-hour-long weightlifting session in Carlmont High School’s weight room. He works alongside several other sports teams who use the facilities for their training. However, Man continues his strength training regimen long after the teams leave until slightly after the weight room officially closes at 5:45 p.m. This is just one of his many exercise sessions within a week.

Dysmorphia in the details

By Nathan Turnbeaugh, Carlmont High School March 14, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on March 11, 2024.

Countless households light diyas in commemoration of Mahashivratri, illuminating their homes with the divine light of Lord Shivas blessings.

Celebrating cosmic consciousness: Hindus around the world embrace Mahashivratri

By Zenil Koovejee, Amador Valley High School March 14, 2024

Amidst rhythmic chants and vibrant festivities, Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, unfolded on March 8th this year. Devotees across the globe immersed themselves in prayers, fasting, and rituals...

Special education teacher Deborah Corbet poses with a heart pillow she received in the hospital, with letters she received laid out on her desk. Corbet has a long scar across her chest from her heart surgery.

The heart of a survivor

By Peyton Kuschmeider, Hebron High School March 12, 2024

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 March 8, 2024.

Ramadan, the holiest month in the Muslim calendar, will take place this year from Mar. 10 to Apr. 9. Over the thirty days, those who are physically able will fast from sunrise to sunset, fulfilling one of the five pillars of Islam, sawm.

Fasting and faith

By Katerina Matta, The Harker Upper School March 12, 2024

Millions across the world turned to the sky tonight, awaiting the first sighting of the new crescent moon. As the pale white glow emerged from the clouds and replaced the setting sun, cheers erupted, and...

A RAW WORKSHOP. Ki and Yang Kim have owned and operated Vogue Cleaners since its opening in 1995, serving an array of Hyde Parkers and students alike. Despite meeting through an arranged marriage, their time together has only strengthened their bond as they work alongside each other day after day.

Sewn together: Ki Kim and Yang Kim

By Skye Freeman, University of Chicago Laboratory High School March 12, 2024

The little storefront on 57th Street between South Harper and South Blackstone Avenues, with its faded maroon awning and windows covered by posters, doesn’t stand out much. Yet, walking into the shop,...

A new coffee shop in Prosper called Six Sips opened up on Dec. 18. It is run by three sisters and their husbands. Brittany McLeod, one of the sisters and Co-owner said she appreciates how the shop brings her family closer. I love being there, and I love that its something that I did with my sisters, McLeod said. Im just Im so proud of us (and) how far weve come.

‘Six Sips’ of Success

By Erica Deutsch, Prosper High School March 11, 2024

As all three sisters look around their new coffee shop, they take a step back and reflect on the journey it took to make 'Six Sips' what they call their second home. "We have this video of the three...

Azora, one of the dogs in the Peninsula Humane Society’s shelter in Burlingame, watches possible adopters pass by. Every year, over two million animals enter shelters in the United States.

Behind glass doors: the ethics of animal shelters

By Keira Sarmiento, Carlmont High School March 11, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on March 8, 2024.

The Tension Behind Tradition

By Carlo Costigliola, Patchogue-Medford High School March 11, 2024

New York State is rooted in a rich Native American history, with the first Native tribe arriving in the Adirondack region some 2,000 years ago. In the present day, New Yorkers pay homage to this history...

Transgender and genderqueer high schoolers share ups and downs of experiences at Monroe-Woodbury High School

By Olivia Cooper, Monroe-Woodbury Senior High School March 11, 2024

Note: The terms transgender and genderqueer are used in tandem in this article to include both transgender people and those who don't use the label transgender but are still considered outside the gender...

Although government and economics teacher Alex Gray took economics in high school, she has never felt like the curriculum adequately prepared her to navigate the finances of daily life.

California weighs requiring financial literacy course

By Audrey Wei, Burlingame High School - CA March 11, 2024

On Sept. 5, 2023, attorney Christopher Lee Kaufman and financial education non-profit founder Timothy J. Ranzetta proposed a ballot initiative to make one semester of financial literacy classes a high...

Latino students constantly have an expectation of behaving in the machismo culture hanging over their heads.

Machismo culture leads to problems for teenagers

By Allison Madrid, Ritenour High School March 8, 2024

Machismo seen in Hispanic youth isn’t something that is just left behind when immigrating.  The effects of machismo and, by extension, sexism, can be seen in families as well as schools and extracurriculars.  ...

Soaring, Trendsetting, Envisioning, Motivating: S.T.E.M. Women

By Karen Wei, Clements High School March 8, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site.This story was originally published on The Round Up on March 7, 2024.

 It’s been almost 13 years since “The Hawk Eye” published the original story, “Baby steps, long strides,” in 2011. Since then, alumni Madie Mckasson and Brandon Van Kuilenburg have worked together to raise their daughter, 12-year-old Skylar Van Kuilenburg. (Photo provided by Madie Mckasson, via Nicholas L. Laning)

Moving forward

By Olivia Evans, Hebron High School March 8, 2024
It was the night before New Year’s Eve — the night before Madie Mckasson’s wedding. She booked a hotel room in downtown Dallas with her daughter, Skylar Van Kuilenburg, and had a mother-daughter sleepover. Madie was excited, but Skylar knew her mom wasn’t always comfortable in the spotlight. The wedding was all about Madie, and it only made her more nervous. Skylar received beaded bracelets with individual quotes on them from her grandma during Christmas. Madie needed something borrowed for her wedding, and Skylar knew exactly what to give her.
A second grader experiments with makeup and toys. The age where young girls will begin applying makeup is getting younger due to the influence of the internet.

Exploring the accelerated insecurity of today’s youth

By Skylin Lui, Carlmont High School March 8, 2024

A bright red lip, thick heavy eyelashes, and sharp winged eyeliner.  This sounds like the description of a celebrity on the cover of a tabloid magazine. However, this has become an increasing reality...

Submitted photo by Justin Boleyn.

 History teacher serves as a U.S. Capitol Officer

By Rebeca Solis, Caney Creek High School March 8, 2024

A phone rang in the middle of U.S. History teacher Justin Boleyn’s class. Except this wasn’t a students’ phone, it was Boleyn’s. “Are you paying attention to what is happening?”, his wife’s...

Tate high school has a unique way of educating their students.

Empowering education

By Zoe Smith, West High School March 8, 2024

The Iowa Department of Education defines alternative education as “a perspective, not a procedure.” While students at the ICCSD’s traditional high schools may overlook Tate, it remains a vital part...

Aid the future with the ADE Foundation

Aid the future with the ADE Foundation

By Kate Davis and Mazzy Warren March 7, 2024

In 2010, Andrew Escobedo was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at three years old, and proceeded to undergo four years of chemotherapy. Following his diagnosis, Andrew lived in the...

Ready to Vote? Many Latin Juniors and Seniors Aren’t

By Lyla Granich and Natalie Arora March 7, 2024

As the 2024 Presidential election approaches, Latin is attempting to combat low youth voter turnout through clubs, posters, and drives. Despite these efforts, Latin students still show an apathetic response...

The Ardsley acres hotel has about 70 migrants being housed there. It’s located about 30 minutes away from New York City on Saw Mill River road.

From El Paso to New York City to Ardsley NY

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval and Alexa Murphy March 7, 2024

This article is part of a larger series of stories regarding immigration, which primarily discusses the Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley communities’ reaction to immigration, rather than the immigrant stories...

Books within the high school curriculum that contain serious topics have sparked controversy.

Students should expand literary horizons

By Eileen Zhu, Lynbrook High School - CA March 7, 2024

At the center of our English classrooms, discussions weave around the students’ collective experiences reading literature, which brings about new perspectives and conversations. In recent years, some...

Waad Dafalla 26, Trinity Myers 25 and Julian Manson 26 pose for a photo

Black excellence at West: Waad Dafalla, Trinity Myers and Juju Manson

By Minna Abdalla, West High School March 7, 2024

The Urban Dictionary defines Black excellence as “Someone that is Black and portrays great qualities and abilities that make the Black community proud.” This definition is accurate, however, Black...

Global warming threatens the ‘Doomsday Glacier’

By Isabelle Ling, Carlmont High School March 6, 2024

The retreat of the Thwaites Glacier is accelerating sea level rise at a rapid rate. Located in the Western Antarctic, the collapse of the Thwaites Glacier, which is larger than the size of Florida,...

“What I like about every day football would probably be the team and brotherhood that comes with it, and the idea that everyones out there getting better together. Football really allows you to see your progress. I like the idea that you get to do that with your teammates,” Kevin Bettencourt (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Tackling challenges through teamwork

By Shaina Cohen, The Harker Upper School March 6, 2024

As the clock counts down, just a few seconds remain in the first half of the 2022 Homecoming game. The football team prepares for the last play at dusk, and Kevin Bettencourt (12) readies himself, sprints...

For Women’s History Month, WSS highlights influential women from the Iowa City community.

Women of West

By Zaira Ahmad, Anna Song, Mrudani Ramkumar, and Gianna Liu March 5, 2024

March is dedicated to recognizing women’s impacts by celebrating those who have shaped society for the better.  In 1908, women workers in the Needle Trade marched in New York to demand women’s...

Latin School Students Face Challenges Amid ADHD Medication Shortage

By Caroline McHugh, Latin School of Chicago March 5, 2024

For as long as his memory serves, a Latin freshman with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has fidgeted in class. Mindless tasks kept his brain entertained during the monotonous routine of...

A birds-eye view of the Kentucky capitol.

Kentucky’s Education Dilemma: State Lags at \%2332 in National Rankings

By Nathan Mueller, Highlands High School - KY March 5, 2024

In 2024, 6.4 billion dollars of Kentucky’s annual budget will be allocated to KDE (Kentucky Department of Education). Despite this, U.S. News ranks Kentucky #32 in education among all 50 states. As the...

Tiny Superheroes works to build kids confidence who have disabilities and build acceptance.

Charity Issue: True superheroes

By Sophia Webb, Kirkwood High School March 5, 2024

What makes someone a superhero? Super strength? Lightning-fast speed? Telekinesis? At Tiny Superheroes, this title means so much more. For Tiny Superheroes, a superhero is someone who’s courageous, strong...

Student activists inspire change in community

Student activists inspire change in community

By Madeira Lee (she/her) and Iris Huang (she/her) March 4, 2024

Growing up in a world surrounded by technology, a new generation of activists and future politicians tackle conflicts in unique ways. Modern activists utilize social media to spread awareness, and more...

Lola Marks loves using the fact that she was born on leap day as an icebreaker or a fun fact when getting to know people.

A One-in-1,461 Chance: La Salle’s Sole Leap Day Birthday

By Seychelle Marks-Bienen and Lucy Loeb March 1, 2024

Most Americans — and anyone else who uses the Gregorian calendar — are familiar with Leap Day. Starting in elementary school, we’re taught mnemonics to help us remember that, unlike most other months,...

Strand by Strand: Students weave new narratives around their own hair care

Strand by Strand: Students weave new narratives around their own hair care

By Claire Jittipun, Henry M. Gunn High School March 1, 2024

During a family reunion in 2017, freshman Samantha Knudson was drawn to her grandmother’s beautiful mass of intricately braided purple hair. This moment marked a turning point in how she viewed her own...

As the climate crisis looms overhead, concerns for the future have prompted increasingly more people to take action in their communities. Teachers, administration, parents, and students are all playing a part in the growing grassroots sustainability initiative.

A grassroots sustainability effort: local groups continue the fight against climate change

By Kara Kim, Carlmont High School March 1, 2024

The sea level is rising, wildfires are burning, and the planet is heating. The consequences of human activity and climate change seem overly daunting for a single person — but smaller groups are showing...

Senior Chris Montoya smiles while cutting a customers hair.

Humans of WEGO: a cut above

By Chris Pena and Dania Cureno March 1, 2024

The sound of the trimmers fills the room with a dull buzz. In one corner, a group of friends is laughing about some inside joke or the latest video game showdown. Bright lights flood the room with daylight,...

Rather than studying in the typical way, Misra reads a Chinese novel about a female perspective of the February 28 incident.  [Learning] is less intentional studying and more just natural exposure to language, he said.

Expanding culture through language

By Dawson Sotiriades, Bellaire High School March 1, 2024

Language classes serve a variety of purposes for students, like being an important part of their college applications, exposing them to different cultures and giving them the chance to learn and master...

Students who were labeled as gifted and talented in elementary school often struggle with the high levels of expectations that come both internally and externally.

Expectation overload

By Hallie Thornburgh, Ritenour High School March 1, 2024

Expectations are inanimate values that can be used in an attempt to make a person ‘better’. Yet, high expectations feel like a punishment for countless high school students.  While general expectations...

The MVHS Library has historically provided a variety of inclusive texts.

Bans on bans

By Taryn Lam, Brandon Wang, and Eric Zhou March 1, 2024

When librarian Laura Utile’s children came home from Catholic class one day talking about how their teacher banned them from reading “The Golden Compass,” Utile responded with a simple question:...

Senior Angelina Xu is a student advocate who has experience in public policy. Xu and fellow RM senior Advika Agarwal are the co-founders of Compostology, a nonprofit launched in 2021.

Xu paves way for sustainability, equity

By Raha Murtuza, Richard Montgomery High School - MD March 1, 2024

It would be an understatement to say senior Angelina Xu is well-known throughout Montgomery County. As the elected president of the Maryland Association of Student Councils (the state-wide student government),...

Four years old and a student in high school

By Sasha Baumgartner, West Chicago Community High School February 29, 2024

Kiara Lovett, a sophomore at WEGO, has to wait four years to celebrate her birthday on the "real" day. Lovett was born on February 29, or leap day, a day that is only included in the calendar approximately...

After cleaning senior dining during fifth period Willie Grubb poses for a picture.

Acts of Courage

By Solily San Miguel, Smithson Valley High School February 29, 2024

When custodian Willie Grubb saw a house burning down as a junior firefighter, he didn't hesitate to suit up and run in, saving a 2-year-old girl. “I wasn't scared, I had heart,” Grubb said. “I...

Senior Lia Swanson relaxes in their favorite teachers classroom, participating in the Creative Writing Club. Swanson demonstrates strict focus while practicing writing skills. These skills may have helped them in gaining a perfect ACT score.

Lia Swanson has their ACT together

By Tori Baer, Oviedo High School February 28, 2024

Students whisper about ACT scores being released across the AP Biology classroom. Everyone opens their mobile devices quickly, along with Lia Swanson. Hugged in a clean turquoise circle, sits the flawless...

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