Daniel Morgali and Jack Trumbly fly through the trees on their bikes, tires crunching on the gravel. Branches whip past them as the boys pedal faster and faster, weaving around the trail. One last push...

Freshman Jouli Sharbaji’s mom, journalist Ola Malas, first fled her home country of Syria under threats at the start of the Syrian revolution over a decade ago. At the time, Malas was a well-known radio...

*Some names were changed to conserve anonymity Focusing on photos of loved ones, Mandy Keets strains to remember who they are. The drugs shattered her memory, and as she recovers from her fourth overdose,...

Eighty-five percent of country constitutions worldwide guarantee equality for women. The United States Constitution isn’t one of them. Ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment granted American women the...

As the daughter of two accomplished basketball players, Ariyana was immersed in the game from an early age. Her father played professionally overseas while her mother played at the collegiate level...

Stage lights shine brightly. Crowns glisten under the spotlight. The announcer’s voice rings out, calling a name. Applause erupts. A sash with the words "NAM Texas Jr. Teen" is draped gently...

What began as a chance encounter between local dairy farmer Wayne Harpster and US President Jimmy Carter blossomed into an unlikely forty-year friendship. Harpster is the founder of Evergreen Farms...

As the bell rings, senior Chloe Amos packs up her bags as she heads for swim practice. In the few minutes before practice starts, she finds herself deciding between two things: having a snack or putting...

Each day, approximately 6 million youths around Korea march down the well-trodden path of conventional public school education and college admissions. Meanwhile, less than 1.5% of the student population...

Little food, no energy, poor health. This is the reality for millions of Americans who, despite continuous efforts from local organizations and the government, suffer from food insecurity every day. “Food...

Fewer Illinois high school students are heading to college, marking a shift in post-secondary trends. Since 2018 — the earliest year data is available — college enrollment among graduates has dropped...

Expensive. That’s the term that best describes Senior Amberleigh Alvarez’s life. Her mom’s medical ports and biweekly doctor visits are expensive. Her brother’s asthma inhalers and EpiPens are...

Using a gaming console for the first time at only three years old, senior Jorge Jordan sparked an interest in gaming before most, continuing in his curiosity by studying video game development in middle...

When Sasha Boyd, 2024 alum and freshman at UCLA, traveled back to her dormitory after winter break, the last thing she expected was to be packing up and moving out again just days later. However, with...

Returning from a basketball-filled winter break, head coach Kathy Halligan began the chore of cleaning her email inbox. As she robotically deleted a multitude of messages, one stuck out among the rest. The...

So much of a teacher’s personal time and energy is put into setting students up for success, even beyond the classroom and coursework, whether it be checking in with students’ well-being, crafting...

"So, where did you go to school?” Many Louisville natives face this question time and time again, even decades after graduating. To outsiders, it’s a straightforward question. Many assume it’s...

For today’s busy NC teenagers, a sweet treat can provide a desperately needed break from the ravages of school, work and social skirmishes. Luckily, one of their peers at NC, magnet sophomore Samantha...

There is a lot Atticus Hampton enjoys in life, whether it is his love for all animals, dinosaurs, or eating Little Debbie cakes; all those pale in comparison to his love for playing baseball and football. Although,...

In his work as a producer and part-time host at the sports talk radio station 93.7 The Fan, Baldwin alum Austin Bechtold has become accustomed to talking to big names in the sports world. But the most...

Imagine looking at the soft sand awaiting you as a breeze blows through your hair and a sunset glimmers off the water, carrying you as if you were flying. Ventura, California has always been known...

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 February 19, 2025.

2:14 p.m. It’s almost time to leave for work, yet night custodian Ana Cortez finds herself faltering by the doorway of her kitchen. The savory smell of her homemade chicken stew has caught her attention,...

Although Altadena and the Pacific Palisades were both devastated by the recent Los Angeles fires, the legacy and history of these two vibrant communities live on. Both counties were founded over a century...

New Trier High School sophomore Scarlett Harper has accomplished a life’s amount of hard work and dedication in just four short years. After passing the “Bee Bill,” officially known as Illinois HB...

Aaron Hayes is not just a math teacher with 30 years of experience—he is also the creative force behind Championship Frames, a business dedicated to preserving ticket stubs, autographs, and memorabilia...

Outside under the shade of the “Freshman tree,” many White Station students stand waiting at the end of a long day of school to get picked up while either listening to multiple conversations or shutting...

Verdana. Arial. Comic Sans. For sophomore Samantha Kervin, who reads about four books a month, fonts like these are a game changer when it comes to her dyslexia. “Think if the words were to overlap,...

For Rita Farhi (’92), moving from Turkey to London at 16 years old was a startling change. “I just didn't think we would move,” Farhi said. “That was not something my father talked about all...

For many girls, prom is the night they look forward to their whole lives. In movies and photos, prom looks like a special, spectacular night for everyone, especially when you have a dress you will never...

“'Cause when you're 15 And somebody tells you they love you You're gonna believe them.” In her 2008 hit, “Fifteen,” singer Taylor Swift reflects on the innocence and vulnerability of young...

From tight slicked-back ponytails to braids decorated with beads, butterfly clips, and barrettes, the Black Student Union (BSU) celebrated its annual Spirit Week with its first-ever Haircare Day. Students...

Living in Kyiv, Ukraine, junior Anastasiia Musiiaka's childhood dream was to attend college in the U.S. as an international student. At the age of 4, after some encouragement from her mom, Musiiaka started...

After a late wake-up on Jan. 10, Sarah A. ’27 leaves the comfort of her bed to join her close friend Pip D. ’27 in the neighboring room. Together they toast waffles, finish lingering homework and set...

When she was in first grade, senior Jamie Alessandra Garcia introduced herself as Filipino, expecting a warm welcome that her other classmates received. Instead, she was met with unfamiliarity. Since then,...

The Early Years It all started in second grade. But, they didn’t know it then, of course. Richard ‘Dick’ Schwemm leans back in his chair, a small smile on his face. “We were both born in Sherman...

Striding down the hallways and striving for a faster start in the world, Danube Shudic makes a mark on clubs, classes, and her peers. Shudic is part of the class of 2027 cohort but will be graduating...

American flags wave from truck beds, Make America Great Again (MAGA) hats top heads in supermarket aisles, and banners reading Trump 2024 line suburban streets. In the shadow of Mar-a-Lago, West Palm Beach...

It starts as quiet murmurs. You hear your friends speculate about what might happen. As the day grows near, you start to check your phone hourly for updates. A few of your classmates might even pester...

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 February 12, 2025.

Do Gen Z’s candy hearts say, “Will you be mine?” or “Do you lowkey wanna hang out?” Today, the holiday of love, many wonder if they will be someone's Valentine. But there is one problem: Gen...

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes drew a sketch depicting major media and tech executives, including the Post’s owner Jeff Bezos, bowing before Donald Trump. When an editor...

“Twenty more feet, Perry!” The voices of eight frantic teenagers rung out in the middle of a silent South Dakota night.  The bus, named Perry, sputtered as it slowly powered into a Walmart parking...

On Archer's campus, there is always some activity going on. As soon as students step off the buses, they have places to be: whether they are learning in class, attending panels, grabbing lunch or rushing...

As his fingers glided over the dirty golden coat of the dog, junior Vikram Aditya Srikanth couldn’t help but notice its ribs jutting out of its thin build. Eight years ago, when he was a 7-year-old waiting...

WOODBURY -- For Nonnewaug High School faculty member Mike Sturges, the daily routine is familiar. First, a scenic drive through Woodbury’s pastoral landscape for a 7 a.m. arrival to campus. Then, a brisk...

Danon Disease only affects a few people, and Andrew Lopez, a sophomore at Francis Howell Central, is one of them. Classified as a rare disease, Danon causes both intellectual disabilities and heart failure,...

Many Staples students have shared a similar experience: their period arrives early, and they are forced to make an uncomfortable decision of either wading up toilet paper or making the embarrassing trip...