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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Junior Lauren Ho grasps a stress ball in her hand. With the recent popularization of fidget toys, such as the Nee-Doh cube, stress toys have begun making a comeback among students at Archer.

Fidget Toy Frenzy: Exploring usage of fidget toys among students

By Melinda Wang, Archer School for Girls November 14, 2024

Bright blue, pink and purple Nee-Doh cubes had gained popularity across the Archer campus. From the fidget toys you can rent from Learning Services to the free toys from the counselors' office, fidget...

Mallorie Johnson works as seventh grade English teacher (left) and monster at Knott's Scary Farm in the Cinema Slasher haunted maze at night (right). (Photo credit: Ellis Evans)

Teacher by Day, Monster by Night

By Nicole Jaramillo, Norton Science & Language Academy November 14, 2024

While department stores have ditched their animatronic skeletons and glowing pumpkin decor for artificial Christmas trees and inflatable Santas, Halloween "monsters" (professional scare actors at haunt...

Sophomore Samantha Requena takes notes in Algebra II Advanced. Her family moved from Venezuela when she was 2 years old.

Requenas find safety, security in U.S.

By Sydney Ortiz, Kingwood Park High School November 13, 2024

The picture of the Caracas Mountains in Samantha Requena’s living room transports the sophomore back to her birth country of Venezuela.  “It’s in my memories. I see it, and I remember looking...

Juniors Isabella Hudson and Roxie Lara hold up a phone while on TikTok.

Scrolling to Success or Stress? Restrictions On Social Media Spark Crucial Discussion Among Latin Community

By Edie Park, Anderson Miller, Alexa Nasatir, and Isabella Hudson November 13, 2024

Possible restrictions over apps such as TikTok and Instagram, designed to address growing concerns about social media’s impact on mental health, have stirred a debate over social media's influence on...

Sophomore Irina Walker is a foreign exchange student from Switzerland who will be at GHS through the end of the academic year.  "I think what motivated me to come is to have something that is special, and the experience that’s worth it," she said. Walker speaks three languages.

New Places, New Experiences

By Avery Hansen, Gretna High School November 13, 2024

When students walk the hallways of Gretna High School, they pass by a large crowd of people. All going to different classes, talking to different people and thinking about different things. Everyone who...

Before taking over the RE Speech and Debate program nine years ago, Coach Hamm taught debate around the world.

The Unstoppable Coach Hamm

By Olivia Karp ’27, Ransom Everglades School November 13, 2024

The day was like any other Thursday for Speech and Debate Coach Kate Hamm. Since 8:00 a.m., she had been preparing for the next day’s statewide novice debate tournament in Orlando. At 9:00 p.m., she...

At the Crossroads

By Alzhraa Mahmoud, Celina Zhou, and Isaac Zelinske November 13, 2024

In arenas across the country, crowds rally: the air is heavy with heat and breath, the warmth of bodies close together with anticipation. The skyline is crowded with pickets and signs, while phone flashlights...

Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.

Unmasking the truths of stolen faces

By Sally Lee and Leanne Yoon November 12, 2024

**Editor’s Note: The Jets Flyover Editorial Board has chosen to keep ‘J,’ a victim of deepfake sex crimes, anonymous following consultation with legal counsel, in order to protect the victim. All...

'Doing what no one else does': the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203

‘Doing what no one else does’: the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203

By Sarah Segvich, Naperville Central High School November 12, 2024

From the moment her students’ bus arrives on campus, Caitlin Swinford is guiding them to class, supporting behavior needs and working alongside teachers. As a behavior support paraprofessional at Naperville...

The current American landscape is split between two main parties, the Republicans and Democrats. While historically, America is no stranger to political polarization, the level of division has reached a peak in recent years.

Split down the aisle

By Josephine Lim, Hagerty High School November 12, 2024

In their AP Literature class, seniors Antonio Pizza and Jack Levin discuss their shared love of flip phones, the symbolism of the pear tree in Their Eyes Were Watching God and the latest Thinkpad updates....

The immigrant experience

By Heather Song, Palo Alto High School November 12, 2024

With the promise of the American dream and full of optimism, senior Karen Yang uprooted her life in China and moved to the United States at 15 in hopes of taking advantage of the educational opportunities...

Sophomore Maddie Pruitt holds her insulin pen that she uses daily. People with Type 1 diabetes have to inject insulin four to five times a day in order to keep their blood sugar at a healthy level.

Beyond the diagnosis

By Daniela Valdez Rios, Hebron High School November 12, 2024

Her eyes were open, but she was unresponsive.  Her blood sugar was dangerously low. Her mom panicked as she tried to give her juice in hopes of her blood sugar going up. With no luck, her dad started...

Rows of produce, freshly picked from local orchards, line up ready for customers. As the local growing season ends, fall produce like peppers and tomatoes become more prominent. “When it gets colder in the fall, we do more local pumpkins and mums and jarred goods, and our pies are local,” Stark said.

Farm Fresh

By Josh Devine and Madeline Awad November 12, 2024

Amish farms. Wisconsin. Jars of honey. A pumpkin patch. These seemingly random and unrelated things all intersect in one place: The Summit All Seasons Market. The market magically intertwines all aspects...

Jonny Klaeren celebrates his favorite holiday, Halloween, with his best friends.

Klaeren finds his way to body positivity

By Kate Dziewinski, Downers Grove South High School November 12, 2024

Every teenager goes through the process of discovering who they are in high school. For senior Jonny Klaeren, it was learning to love his body. Klaeren started his weight loss journey in middle school...

Senior Nolan Datz worked at a internship for one month over the summer. He had planned to become a welder, but he changed his mind after the internship. Photo of manufacturing facility by Nolan Datz. Graphic by Kaitlyn Sitton.

Surviving Burnout

By Preston Carpenter, Kingwood Park High School November 12, 2024

Senior Nolan Datz was about to cry. As an intern, he sat alone in a little corner of a workshop in front of a conveyor belt, ducts gathering in piles waiting to be glued together. The work was physically...

Lockdown

By Dalia Saal and Mirai Matsuzawa November 11, 2024

As sophomore Orly Schube walks into her first period class, students, absorbed by their phones, pay no attention to the teacher as they wait for the final bell. This bothers Schube, who said kids should...

How has Theft due to Prop 47 Impacted Small Businesses in the Sacramento Area?

By Clark Owens and Murtaza Zanzi November 11, 2024

The issue of crime, particularly property theft and shoplifting crimes have been plaguing the Sacramento area for 10 years. Based on increasing statistics from The Public Policy Institute of California...

Reported weapon threats and concerning comments at CT schools as of Oct. 16.

Connecticut faces school threats, local teams work to ensure student safety

By Bianca Mastocciolo ’26, Alexis Jacobs ’26, Caroline Zajac ’25, and Angelina Matra ’25 November 5, 2024

A Staples student was arrested by the Westport Police Department on Sept. 16, following a threat made on social media. Earlier that same day, threatening graffiti was found in Staples bathrooms. The two...

Neptune VFD operates this ladder truck and three other fire trucks.

Family Tradition Fuels Neptune Fire Company’s Success Amid Volunteer Shortage

By Shiloh Price, Tyrone Area High School November 5, 2024

While many volunteer fire companies struggle due to a critical shortage of volunteers, one fire company in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, has defied the odds by keeping its ranks full and its response times fast. According...

The feature image shown above includes the Morgan Message logo. It was inspired by her artwork and her love for teal.  First hand accounts claim that at Morgan Rodgers memorial there were butterflies everywhere which explains the meaning behind the butterfly.

The Legacy of Morgan’s Message

By Amadis Levasa, West Brunswick High School November 5, 2024

A tragic event set off worldwide inspiration and has saved thousands of young adults from losing their battles to anxiety or depression. By sharing her story, athletes and non-athletes alike see themselves...

Sophomore Manasvi Singh lights firecrackers with her friend Joy Raichura, on Nov. 12, 2023. 
Used with permission of Manasvi Singh

Diwali lights the way as students share cultural traditions

By Athula Cheboli, Chantilly High School November 5, 2024

As oil lamps flicker and colorful rangoli patterns are drawn, students prepare to celebrate Diwali, a festival filled with lights, sweets and joy . Beneath the fireworks and family gatherings are traditions...

Selig shows off one of the many snakes in his family’s care.

Senior displays love for the outdoors through hobbies

By Howie Hicks, Revere High School November 5, 2024

In a world where screens are the primary source of entertainment for most highschoolers, some seek out other forms of entertainment. Revere High School (RHS) senior Carl Selig entertains himself through...

Seniors Aiden Dabbs and Nate Witteman ride on John Villano's golf cart, experiencing a day in the life of their hero on Sept. 25, 2024.

Hometown hero

By Drew Newlin, West Shore Junior/Senior High School November 5, 2024

After a long day at school, senior Nicholas Miles slowly hobbles across the parking lot, dreading the news that awaits him at the hospital. Miles had already torn his ACL before, and while playing soccer,...

“My karate teachers emphasize that as black belts, we should be living up to the standard of our rank and acting as an example for the students who are lower-ranked.' When I’m helping out and someone messes up, I don't necessarily say, ‘You did this wrong, try to do this.’ I take a more relaxed approach and act out what they did a little comically. It's finding the balance between being strict and being more playful with the students," senior Claire Perng said.

Humans of Harker: Playing with purpose

By Claire Zhao, The Harker School November 5, 2024

It’s the last event at senior Claire Perng’s second-degree black belt exam, a bo staff speed competition that pits two martial arts world champions against two members of the studio’s demo team....

Coppell High School English teacher Laura Salamone helps junior Rhea Guru on Oct. 21. Salamone is passionate about connecting with students and is selected for The Sidekick’s Volume 36 No. 2 Teacher of the Issue.

Spreading positivity, one page at a time

By Naila Ali, Coppell High School November 5, 2024

As students settle into their seats in room C237, they are greeted with a smile and endless enthusiasm by Coppell High School English teacher Laura Salamone, ready to start the class with an adventure...

Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.

Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits

By Jeannine Chiang, Burlingame High School – CA November 1, 2024

When Bay University student Ryan Chew enters the pool, the transformation is immediate. On land, he relies on a network of supports — wheelchair, straps, caregivers — to manage basic tasks. But in...

Meterologist Kyle Roberts covers a tornado warning on live television. Having covered so much severe weather, going wall to wall is a well-oiled machine for him.

Meteorologists recount erratic EF-3 tornado

By Linyang Lee, St. Mark”s School of Texas November 1, 2024

The tornado wasn’t something they could see ahead of time. Sure, NBC5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell remembers that he’d forecasted thunderstorms developing west of Tarrant County. But that was...

Gavin Jense, Robert Velasquez, and Jayla Rodriguez are editing the Ninja-go Intro for the bulletin.

Lights, camera, action: the RCHS Digital Film program

By Farida Abdullatif, Rancho Cucamonga High School November 1, 2024

Quiet on set, rolling in 3, 2, 1. Action! The phrase is heard all year round. Students and staff always see groups of students filming and having a blast with creativity in RCHS’s Digital Film class. Digital...

Freshman Crytal Gomez's family celebrates the Day of the Dead in Mexico. (Courtesy of Crystal Gomez)

Three Different Cultures Celebrating Halloween

By Crystal Gomez, Logansport High School November 1, 2024

Halloween is already around the corner and decorations are up all around Logansport. Many countries in Latin America celebrate something similar to the United States's Halloween; Dia de los Muertos and...

Holding Hatch, the therapy dachshund, freshman Ameya Gollapudi participates in a Mental Health Monday activity on Oct. 21. During lunch on Monday, the Divine Canines organization brought in some therapy dogs for students to interact with to help brighten their days and improve mental health. “Students are under a lot of pressure,” Hatch’s owner Sarah Thomas said. “I think that the benefit of having a dog around, a calming presence, is really valuable. It just brightens up someone’s day to visit with a dog.” 
Photo by Alyssa Fox

Serving Up Paw-sitivity

By Julia Seiden, Cedar Park High School November 1, 2024

Monday, the dreaded day of the week. Students get slammed with work and have to sit in hours of classes, knowing that they have to repeat this cycle for five more days. Many students feel a sense of relief...

Biology and football P.E. teacher Matthew Livingston holds a football helmet in one hand and a potted plant in the other. Livingston began teaching biology 29 years ago, and spent the last six years teaching Year 1 P.E. or football P.E. simultaneously.

Teachers of many trades

By Cass Love, Torrey Pines High School November 1, 2024

Hot and cold. Introvert and extrovert. Yin and yang. As a society, we are fascinated by opposites, and we work to incorporate them into our everyday lives through colors, flavors and personalities. But...

Samantha Barnes and Bobby Barnes anniversary  (photo courtesy of Bobby Barnes)

More Than a Game: The Life Lessons of Bobby Barnes

By Makayla Howard, Tyrone Area High School November 1, 2024

Twenty-five years ago this December, the Tyrone Golden Eagle football team won the first PIAA state football championship in Tyrone and Blair County history. Some stars of that team have become a part...

Halloween candy wrappers are scattered between leaves at Archie Williams.

The environmental cost of Halloween

By Riley Liebman, Ava Alsterlind, and Emma McFerron October 31, 2024

Since Irish immigrants brought Halloween traditions over in the 1840s, Americans have celebrated the holiday with seasonal decorations, costumes, and candy. According to the National Retail Federation,...

Senior Luke Sharp poses with his saxophone, bat, helmet and AP textbooks. Sharp is a member of the varsity football and baseball teams, a part of a nationally recognized saxophone quartet and a scholar. He said his interests have led to him growing as a leader and becoming a better person through them.

Sharpest tool in the shed

By Gavin Lambert, Hebron High School October 31, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Hawk Eye on October 25, 2024.

A Greener World

By Ira Rodrigues, Nathan King, and Madeline Fong October 31, 2024

**An abridged version of this story appears in the November 2024 issue of Panorama. Below is the full piece. Mosquitoes buzz, filling the air with a raucous din as they fly in lazy circles. Mud covers...

Mental Bakedown

By David Moss, Marquette High School October 31, 2024

Jamie Park, junior, started baking chocolate chip cookies during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She tried many popular online recipes and fell in love with the baking process. “I kept baking, and I started...

People gather outside of the Dayton Street Day Labor Center in Aurora, Colorado, to get food and necessities. This center is vital to many newcomers, helping them find work and support.

The human toll of political lies

By Lillian Gray, McCallum High School October 31, 2024

“You look at Aurora in Colorado. They are taking over the towns. They're taking over buildings. They're going in violently… And they're destroying our country. They're dangerous. They're at the highest...

The San Francisco Zoo is facing heightened scrutiny after a report raised concerns about the conditions of animal enclosures amid their plans to introduce pandas from China next year. "It's a great financial expense; we're looking at millions and millions of dollars,” said Michael Angelo Torres, chairman of the San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare.

Panda-monium: concerns surface over San Francisco Zoo conditions

By Shiori Chen, Carlmont High School October 31, 2024

The San Francisco Zoo faces renewed scrutiny after a recommendation report raised concerns about animal welfare as the city prepares to bring in pandas from China next year—a financial venture that is...

Flavia and Fabio Salima Marcano pose with the Venezuelan flag their family brought with them when they sought political asylum in the United States in 2017. Millions have fled the country in the last decade to escape economic hardship and political repression.

FOR THE KIDS

By Sydney Ortiz, Kingwood Park High School October 31, 2024

Flavia Salima Marcano, then 10, was sad and excited for the surprise vacation her parents planned. She didn’t like leaving her family and friends in Venezuela, but she looked forward to visiting her...

Senior Jesse Fuentes works in horticulture class to craft a bouquet during the spring semester of 2024.

Humans of WEGO: Talented florist blooms with self-made business

By Anjali Rai, Brayden Alderton, Dominic Wasserstrom, and Mariah Varnado October 31, 2024

Special thanks to Wildcat Chronicle alumna Nancy Sanchez for her help with this article. Imagine the sweet scent of freshly purchased flowers, the delightful aroma wafting through the air, and the visual...

The Harvey family at Mr. Chris Harvey’s Naval promotion ceremony in San Diego.

The Military Family Experience

By Ben Brown, The Bishop’s School October 31, 2024

Christopher Harvey (Jack (‘25) and Sam (‘28)) remembers the moment like it was yesterday. It was a Wednesday night in early 2008, his first night of active duty on the new naval ship he was stationed...

Christina Haaverson stands in front of a plane before taking flight from the Livermore Municipal Airport. From classroom to cockpit, Haaverson exercises her skills as a certified professional private pilot and practices flying on weekends.

Soaring through skies

By Sherlyn Hernandez, California High School – CA October 31, 2024

When not in the classroom teaching “Animal Farm” or the power of mindfulness, Christina Haaverson spends occasional weekends soaring through skies as a private pilot. Haaverson’s parents initially...

Phone practices across Rockwood are relatively similar, with an baseline expectation that phones are away during instructional time. While most high schools in the district ask phones be put away completely for the entirety of class, Lafayette is the only school that allows teachers to decide the expectations in their own classroom.

New Phone Practice, Who Dis?

By Maddy Cox and Pavani Manumari October 31, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Lancer Feed. It was originally published on October 29, 2024.

Infographic comparing demographics of the Maize district and smaller schools in Kansas

Isolating or inviting

By Alissa Ragland, Maize Career Academy October 31, 2024

Here in the Maize district, there are so many different types of people, the hallways are crowded, and there have to be multiple lunch periods to accommodate all of the students. At smaller schools, students...

Scraps having been left been, students walk by the pavilion casually unaware of those who would later leave their tables spotless.

Beyond Just Cleaning

By Aaron Rojas and Joseph Abrahantes October 31, 2024

Consider the aftermath of a busy lunch period: school trays piled like a tower with uneaten food, drinks spilled on tables and trash scattered across campus. For custodians, this familiar sight is their...

Social Studies teacher Mary Anne Zears shadowing Dhiya Ashlyn for teacher shadowing student program.

Student Shadowing Program aims to improve classroom instruction

By Sakeenah Amatul, Metea Valley High School October 31, 2024

The student teacher program is a voluntary opportunity for teachers to walk a day in their life in students' shoes. On Oct. 17, nine volunteer staff members shadowed students in their class schedule,...

Pudgy Pony Logo on store window.

A Blue Ribbon Business

By Savannah Robertson, Lakota East High School October 31, 2024

When people walk down the bustling streets of downtown Middletown, they are surrounded by boutiques, cafes, and all sorts of different shops. Community members and visitors alike wonder which stops to...

Though it's illegal to drink or be drunk on any school grounds at MCHS, intoxicated students and adults being escorted out of McCracken has become a more normal sight this season.

Worth the risk?

By Lily Adams, McHenry High School October 31, 2024

A MCHS student is walking down to the dean's office. They were caught with alcohol at last Friday's football game, their heart is beating rapidly as their dean explains the major consequences this incident...

TRACKING TRENDS. Many wearable health devices sync their heath data directly with medical professionals, enabling remote monitoring of health issues and early detection  of chronic conditions without frequent in-person visits.

Tech tools transform training

By Kabir Joshi and Edward Park October 29, 2024

160, 150, 140, 130, 110. Sophomore Taara Sajdeh watches her Garmin watch display her heart rate after her run. Gone are the days of pedometers strapped to your waist, and in are the days of rings...

Due to county reccomendations after 2018, Burlingame no longer conducts Lockdown/Barricade drills for students or staff.

‘Never truly prepared’

By Connie Lu, Zachary Newman, and Sophia Bella October 29, 2024

The B asked students and staff to reflect on their personal sense of safety on campus in an anonymous survey. This is what they said:  “Our community can be deemed safe. However, every single community...

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