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Students participating in the walkout stand with their signs and chant in support of trans rights.
Students attend walkout to protest proposed VDOE policy
October 3, 2022
School Resource Officer Derrick Hammond escorts students across 8th Street after school on Sep. 8.
Midtown, district work to strengthen security in schools
October 3, 2022
At NorCal Media Day on Sept. 24, 2021, Nathalie Miranda, Valeria Luquin, and Adriana Chavira answered questions in front of an audience of student journalists.
Suspension of journalism adviser highlights student media rights
September 29, 2022
Demonstrators protest in front of the San Rafael Public Safety Center regarding the excessive use of force towards a San Rafael gardener by SRPD officers.
Bloody police-inflicted beat down puts spotlight on racial injustice
September 29, 2022
The Uvalde school massacre in Texas on May 24 among other school shootings calls attention to campus safety measures. Meanwhile, Sunny Hills alongside the Fullerton Joint Union High School District aim to re-evaluate its current guidelines.
RESPONSE TO UVALDE SHOOTING: Fullerton Joint Union High School District creates new school safety position, SH seeks to hire a fourth campus supervisor
September 29, 2022
Newquist does an exercise in the gym while modeling a Goliath Athletics shirt and shorts.
Ethan Newquist: Breaking the mold
October 3, 2022
All students featured in the first segment of Black Excellence series.
Black Excellence at West: Dasia Taylor, Layan Ahmed and Moustafa Tiea
September 29, 2022
An illustration depicts teachers seated in their office cubicles doing work.
Beyond the Gradebook
September 29, 2022
Flamenco dancers Ely Cardenal and Ernesto Caballero dance. Cardenal founded Flamenco de Perfil and often partners with other flamenco dancers like Caballero.
Hispanic Heritage Month expands to Phase Two
September 27, 2022
Each Green Corner volunteer, Sonya Rowen, goes above and beyond her job, maintaining the local plants at Mariposa campus not cultivated by her organization.
Each Green Corner combats world hunger one garden at a time
September 26, 2022
Coppell coach Antonio Wiley gets ready for the Coppell football game against Keller Timber Creek at Keller ISD Athletic Complex on Sep. 9. Wiley leads the team by building a foundation of trust and respect. Photo by Olivia Short.
Wiley pushes Cowboys to wade through deep water
September 29, 2022
In a video recording from a Student Athlete Leadership Council meeting, students called on their peers to renew their commitment to sportsmanship guidelines that include respecting other players and coaches, avoiding confrontations with referees and cheering on student athletes from the stands.
MCPS implements new security measures at high school athletic events
September 29, 2022
New Pragues gym banner returns to the wall of the gym. It was removed last year when Park ceased competition with New Prague.
Competition with New Prague resumes
September 27, 2022
Holding out the ball, varsity quarterback and junior Ayden Arp hands the ball off to senior Tyree Nicholson. The team lost 7-24 to Round Rock on Sept. 9. “I think that once we get into district, it’ll be a whole different story,” Arp said. “We’ll have a lot more toughness when we have our district play.”
When the Going Gets Tough, the Toughness Gets Going
September 26, 2022
The Owatonna Boys Soccer team wore special warm ups for Dylan Lauwers’s memorial game.
Out of the Darkness
September 26, 2022
Dungeon Master Joe Bremer rolls the dice he uses to run his game of Dungeons and Dragons.
Role-playing game builds community through stories
September 30, 2022
Senior Asha Patel checks out a book from the Pritzker-Traubert family library. The TikTok subculture BookTok has sparked new interest in books among teens.
TikTok subculture inspires teens to read
September 29, 2022
Pinocchio (2022) has been panned by multiple critics with many calling it an insult and asking Disney to stop making live action films all together.
‘Pinocchio’: A cursed live action
September 28, 2022
An artists rendition of the image of a true clean girl — minimal makeup and jewelry, pale and clear skin and slicked-back hair.
The toxicities of becoming a ‘clean girl’: TikTok trend rips women of color of their culture
September 28, 2022
Junior Dylan Severance takes a BeReal photo for junior William Carr. As the photo is taken, both the front and back cameras are used to capture both students in the post.
Let’s BeReal
September 28, 2022
TRYING NEW STYLES Sophomore Jayden Asuncion likes to wear his hair in a fluffy, curly style. Now that the hair policies allow boys to have any length of hair, he plans to take advantage of these new privileges. “It’s important to express ourselves because we have a uniform here. That doesn’t offer a lot, especially with how strict they are on wearing the uniform,” Asuncion said.
Students share opinions on Mater Dei’s changes to the hair policy
September 29, 2022
Anni Pakradouni, right, is a beloved teacher at Toll Middle School.
Mama Pak’s Emotional Journey
September 28, 2022
Nigeria, highlighted on this map of Africa, soon will enact a ban on non-Nigerian models and voiceover actors in advertisements.
Opinion: Ban on non-native models will boost Nigeria
September 26, 2022
The sun beats down on Los Als new three story building.
Heat Wave, Energy Crisis, Climate Change: What’s Next?
September 23, 2022
As the new school year starts, many state legislatures and school boards are implementing anti-LGTBQ+ policies.
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills go into effect in schools across the country
September 20, 2022
Meet MHS: Grace Dai
Meet MHS: Grace Dai
October 3, 2022
What Makes a Classroom Special?
What Makes a Classroom Special?
September 29, 2022
Video: Sophomore quarterbacks character plays into his success on the field
Video: Sophomore quarterback’s character plays into his success on the field
September 29, 2022
Cheer sparkles with more student peers
Cheer ‘sparkles’ with more student peers
September 27, 2022
Pointing a camera at the student section, senior Gianna Galante captures the crowd for a shot. Going into her second year on the crew, Galante has learned new skills and prepared for a future in the industry. I want to work in film when Im older, Galante said. So this program has really helped me learn what its really like.
Stadium Crew delivers action to fans, gains experience in multimedia
September 27, 2022
Meet MHS: Grace Dai
Meet MHS: Grace Dai
October 3, 2022
What Makes a Classroom Special?
What Makes a Classroom Special?
September 29, 2022
Video: Sophomore quarterbacks character plays into his success on the field
Video: Sophomore quarterback’s character plays into his success on the field
September 29, 2022
Cheer sparkles with more student peers
Cheer ‘sparkles’ with more student peers
September 27, 2022
Pointing a camera at the student section, senior Gianna Galante captures the crowd for a shot. Going into her second year on the crew, Galante has learned new skills and prepared for a future in the industry. I want to work in film when Im older, Galante said. So this program has really helped me learn what its really like.
Stadium Crew delivers action to fans, gains experience in multimedia
September 27, 2022
UNDER THE UMBRELLA: Junior Wilson Corbitt heads toward his dad’s car near the portables during Monday afternoon’s rainstorm. Corbitt faired better than some students, having the forethought to bring an umbrella to school. “In that moment I thought ‘I bet you all thought I was crazy for bringing an umbrella on a sunny day,’” Corbitt said. His intuition proved right, but Corbitt connects this occurrence to a larger issue facing Austin and the planet. “Every year the weather in Texas gets more and more unpredictable and severe due to climate change,” Corbitt said. “And that’s coming off the back of one of the hottest summers on record where today was the first day since May under 90 degrees, which is making it progressively difficult to tell what might happen.” Reporting by Alice Scott.
Flash flood strikes Austin as school dismisses Monday
September 19, 2022
FIVE-STAR CAPTAIN: In One Night Only, the opening number of the spring show on Saturday night, Blue Brigade captain Charli Cevallos is front and center setting the mood and tempo for the number and entire show. Cevallos said the opening number of the spring show is always upbeat and fun and this year’s edition was no exception. Cevallos said she remembers the moment as one of pure adrenaline. “Since opener is the first dance, the excitement is running high and it’s such a great feeling to be performing our hard work for an audience.” As the photo suggests, the team was able to perform the number in sync even though it was a new dance choreographed exclusively for the spring show by first lieutenant Annabel Winter (left) and senior lieutenant Emily Garza. “Opener was our first spring show dance we learned,” Cevallos said, “and it came together super well. … [It was] definitely a team favorite.” Cevallos said her favorite part of the number was the very beginning when Winter (left) woke her up stage left from a deep sleep to start the show. “It’s so fun,” she said, “and the audience loved it.” For the first time in three years, that audience was in the MAC and at full capacity without pandemic restrictions.
‘Starry Knights’ return to their proper alignment
May 16, 2022
Dancers in the Pre-Professional dance class perform the piece SHEEN, choreographed by Mac and Texas Christian University dance alumnus Terrance L. Carson, Jr., during the winter dance concert on Friday at the AISD Performing Arts Center. The McCallum dance  directors brought in professional dancers to teach the choreography to the majors and the result was a beautifully crafted performance. “The show went amazingly well, especially because of the challenges of the current COVID situation,” said McCallum’s dance director Natalie Uehara. “The dancers overcame many obstacles and together with the technical staff of the AISD PAC, put on a beautiful performance.” Caption by Grace Vitale.
This time the ‘Breaking’ news is good news
January 18, 2022
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.
The year in review in photos
December 30, 2021
At 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 15, hundreds of students walked out of their third-period classes in a show of support for students who have been victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault. The group met in the band parking lot and then marched around the perimeter of the school stopping often to hear personal stories of assault and survival. Each story elicited embraces and statements of support from members of the crowd. The walkout was about building community and improving systemic support on campus. “We shared ideas for a better support system at Mac while talking about the realities of the situation, said Aubrey Mitchell, one of the organizers of today’s walkout, “People cried, laughed, yelled, hugged and left feeling supported and empowered.” Caption by Dave Winter.
Standing up and walking out
December 14, 2021
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder
May 20, 2022
In this podcast, Charlie looks into whether or not teens find themselves at the cinema.
Reel Teens: Are they at the cinema?
May 19, 2022
BALLADS AND BLUES: Sophomores King Perez-Cude and Joaquín Frazier, from the student band Red River Trucking Company, play a set of country-rock tunes, including traditional bluegrass tunes, Chris Stapleton’s “Midnight Train to Memphis” and an original song called “Ballad of an Outlaw Fugitive” at the Mr. Myers send-off concert. “We’re a rock band usually, but we have a lot of old school country and blues elements, so we decided to go acoustic,” Frazier said. He describes their style as complicated. “We’re kind of all over the place, but I would say blues or southern rock with some serious country and psychedelic influences,” Frazier said. Although he never met Mr. Myers, Frazier wanted to perform in honor of him. “[I] never got to know Mr. Myers, but I’ve heard great things he had done for our friends, and we wanted to play in honor of him,” he said. “We put together a short set together the night before and decided to go for it.” Reporting by Lucy Marco.
You name it. Red River Trucking Co. plays it.
May 19, 2022
In a digitally constructed image using Marvel graphics, Stephen Strange and Wanda Maximoff, or the Scarlet Witch, stand. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premiered Friday, May 6. Over The Popcorn Bowl is a podcast hosted by seniors Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans, Alyssa Clark and Christi Norris.
Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 15 – ‘Multiverse of Madness’
May 19, 2022
In a graphic made by Multimedia Director and senior Caleb Audia, his family history is shown, alongside senior Amanda Hares. In the podcast, the Hare and Audias family history is outlined by guest speaker Kathleen Norris. Norris is a genealogist.
History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 7 – Our Forgotten Family History
May 18, 2022
A POIGNANT PERFORMANCE: Jessie Lucas gave a stirring solo performance of a song she wrote during coffee on Friday, Nov. 5. With Coffeehouse, Lucas had been given the opportunity to pour her heart out through her song lyrics. “Getting to perform at Coffeehouse was really scary in the moment, but it was also super emotionally rewarding for me as well,” Lucas said. Caption by Grace Vitale.
Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus
December 15, 2021
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Elise Hadidi, a Woodside sophomore, sews a N95 mask cover at home.
Wildcats Find Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Despite the difficulties of teaching online, teachers now have more time to spend with their family.
Teaching from home: a new reality for teachers
June 1, 2020
Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.
Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices
May 29, 2020
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
Carlmont reels from the effects of COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Elise Hadidi, a Woodside sophomore, sews a N95 mask cover at home.
Wildcats Find Ways to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020
Despite the difficulties of teaching online, teachers now have more time to spend with their family.
Teaching from home: a new reality for teachers
June 1, 2020
Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.
Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices
May 29, 2020
Schools across the globe resorted to online learning in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, relying heavily on learning devices such as computers and tablets to connect with students.
Learning curves
May 29, 2020
A piece of cloth is used to wipe down the car from the soapy exterior.
Milligan’s Mitten Mobile provides quality detailing
March 24, 2020
EYES UP: Junior Blake Guerra glances at his growing collection of shoes he plans to sell. Guerra’s reselling business focuses on selling what is commonly bought or trending in the market.
Shoe reselling kicks up a major profit
March 24, 2020
Bryan Zhang, the senior founder of the Northwest-renowned brand, Unemploid.
Meet the Senior Behind Local Brand Unemploid
March 11, 2020
Spotlight: Talenthood --- A Scarsdale Based Business Created By SHS Junior Cooper Cohen
Spotlight: Talenthood — A Scarsdale Based Business Created By SHS Junior Cooper Cohen
March 5, 2020
Ullahs sticker inspiration drew heavily from the stationery and bullet journal communities.
G.I.S.C’s Homemade Sticker Growth
March 2, 2020
Protestors cross De Anza Boulevard and wave signs at cars that call for the House to pass two articles of impeachment tomorrow.
Demonstrators call for impeachment on street corners around Bay Area on the eve of historic impeachment vote
February 20, 2020
Representative Adam Schiff reads articles of impeachment before the Senate on Jan. 16, 2020.
Students Weigh-in on Trump’s Impeachment
February 12, 2020
President Donald Trump was acquitted February 5 from both charges. Article one was denied 52-48 and article two 51-49. Senator Mitt Romney was the only senator to cross party lines. 
Impeachment explained
February 12, 2020
House impeaches Trump; Senate acquits him
House impeaches Trump; Senate acquits him
February 11, 2020
President Trumps impeachment trial in the Senate began on Jan. 22, 2020.
Trump becomes the third president impeached in US history
February 10, 2020
FHSD’s suit has not been responded to by JUUL, however the company is legally required to respond to all suits.
Francis Howell School District files a lawsuit against JUUL
December 12, 2019
The cardiovascular system is painted on the wall outside the biology classrooms. The nicotine in vape and e-cigarette products have been proven to negatively impact the lungs, contributing to the concern the vaping epidemic will affect the health of youth for years to come. “There is an epidemic in our school of under-aged nicotine consumption… I think that this year that they did a really great job by bringing in Breathe NH… it was much more effective: there was a lot of data, statistics, infographics and [comparisons] especially to cigarettes, said Mary Martin 20, student council president.
HB joins the fight against vaping
December 11, 2019
As of Nov. 5, 2019, 39 people have died due to vape-related illnesses.
DGS still buzzed by Juul epidemic
December 9, 2019
MCPS recently sued Juul Labs and Altria Group. MCPS alleges that they violated federal racketeering laws and the Maryland and Montgomery County Consumer Protection Acts.
Montgomery County sues Juul in latest effort to end vaping epidemic
December 2, 2019
The different contents within a Juul and a Vape pen.
New research uncovers health risks of vaping
November 20, 2019
Brie Larson portrays the true hero of the movie, Carol Danvers. She starts the story as part of the Kree Starforce but later takes the opposing side of the skrulls.
Captain Marvel Analysis: Are Skrulls Taking Your Jobs?
April 30, 2019
Many universities are involved with the college admissions scandal in which students were enrolled under false circumstances.
CHS Students React to College Admissions Scandal
April 2, 2019
Pictured above is the University of Southern California. Influential Youtuber and social media presence Olivia Jade Giannulli was admitted to USC after her family placed bribes with the crew team to illegitimately list Giannulli as a recruited athlete.
Opinion: The college admissions scandal is unfair, but not unexpected
April 2, 2019
From hours of studying to money spent on study materials, testing bootcamps and retakes, students and their families often spend considerable amounts of time and money preparing for the ACT and SAT tests.
Student, teacher perspectives on the college admissions scandal
April 2, 2019
The college admissions scandal sheds light not only on the corruption and greed behind those who cheat their way into top-tier institutions but also on the flawed thinking that a prestigious college or university guarantees a lifetime of success and happiness.
Column: College admission scandal steals opportunities, reveals superficiality of higher education
March 27, 2019
ADVOCATE: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti canvassed for Katie Hill, who won the 25th district House against Republican Steve Knight.
Working to tip an election, one front door at a time
December 17, 2018
Students recently contributed to a poll based on what their thoughts are on politics and taking a class based on current events.
After the vote: what now?
December 13, 2018
Courtney Neron distributes her lawn signs with a supporter, John Vandenberg of Sherwood, who helped fund lawn signs.
Watch Courtney run!
December 12, 2018
This graphic shows the percentage of voters at the school and in the town of Holbrook who voted in favor of ballot question 3 on transgender rights
Holbrook Students Voice Their Opinions in Mock Midterm Election
November 29, 2018
Turn out for this years midterm elections was exceptionally high, with 47% of eligible Americans casting a ballot.
So, the Election’s Over… What Now?
November 29, 2018
Student photo from the fires
Students evacuate throughout southern California due to wildfires
January 11, 2019
Students gather around the menorah, which stills stands after the campsite burned in Malibu during the Woolsey Fire
Woolsey Fire destroys Gindling Hilltop Camp
December 28, 2018
The Ehret family works to rebuild their home after the Thomas Fire
Fire survivor shares experience
December 21, 2018
A Butte Humane Society veterinarian treating a feline patient who was burned in the Camp Fire in California
Helping Pets Hurt in the Camp Fire
December 21, 2018
Members of the city of Thousand Oaks mourn the death of 12 residents with flowers and candles
Community grieves double tragedy
December 21, 2018
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and senior military leaders, signs the National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 on Dec. 12, 2017. Due to the Government Shutdown many United States agencies were without funding for 35 days.
Shutdowns in space: What Mars rovers and NASA scientists have in common
February 21, 2019
The Mather family, shown above, is one of many affected by the government shutdown.
Longest-ever government shutdown affects local citizens
February 12, 2019
A sign reads Free food for Coast Guard on a menu board during the 2019 government shutdown.
Low Country businesses and organizations step in to provide for furloughed workers
February 8, 2019
The Capitol at sunset after the Senate rejected competing Democratic and Republican proposals for ending the partial government shutdown, which is the longest in the nations history, in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Longest Government Shutdown in U.S History
February 8, 2019
As the partial government shutdown drags on, southern Illinoisans begin to worry about the potential hardships which they might soon be facing.
No Budget, More Problems
February 7, 2019
Canyon High graduate experiences ‘small town’ spirit in post-Harvey Houston
Canyon High graduate experiences ‘small town’ spirit in post-Harvey Houston
October 1, 2017
GBHS grad reports live from Hurricane Harvey
GBHS grad reports live from Hurricane Harvey
October 1, 2017
Surviving the Storm
Surviving the Storm
October 1, 2017
Hurricane safety: what you need to know to prepare
Hurricane safety: what you need to know to prepare
October 1, 2017
Harvey hits Houston
Harvey hits Houston
October 1, 2017
Column: Politics Invading the NFL
Column: Politics Invading the NFL
October 30, 2017
Kaepernick was the Catalyst
Kaepernick was the Catalyst
October 30, 2017
Standing up -- or sitting or kneeling -- for what’s right
Standing up — or sitting or kneeling — for what’s right
October 30, 2017
Students Kneel and Display Flag During National Anthem
Students Kneel and Display Flag During National Anthem
October 30, 2017
Column: Land of the brave can’t behave
Column: Land of the brave can’t behave
October 30, 2017
A POIGNANT PERFORMANCE: Jessie Lucas gave a stirring solo performance of a song she wrote during coffee on Friday, Nov. 5. With Coffeehouse, Lucas had been given the opportunity to pour her heart out through her song lyrics. “Getting to perform at Coffeehouse was really scary in the moment, but it was also super emotionally rewarding for me as well,” Lucas said. Caption by Grace Vitale.
Coffeehouse enjoys triumphant return to Mac campus
December 15, 2021
Carnegie Hall awaits junior violinist
Carnegie Hall awaits junior violinist
December 20, 2017
Podcast: Politics with Parker
Podcast: Politics with Parker
December 8, 2017
Block scheduling fosters in-depth learning
Block scheduling fosters in-depth learning
December 6, 2017
Jesuit novice makes impact on choir
Jesuit novice makes impact on choir
December 5, 2017
Administration cites school policy in punishing protesters
Administration cites school policy in punishing protesters
April 19, 2018
Student journalists from Parkland high school tell CSPA how they covered shooting that killed 17
Student journalists from Parkland high school tell CSPA how they covered shooting that killed 17
April 19, 2018
When students speak up
When students speak up
April 18, 2018
Senior Sophie Herrmann advocates for Students Demand Action program
Senior Sophie Herrmann advocates for Students Demand Action program
April 18, 2018
Commentary: Why I walked out of our “walkout”
Commentary: Why I walked out of our “walkout”
April 13, 2018
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The Pirate Spiel S2, E5: Fighting the Stigma of the Disorder

By Abigail Evers, Pattonville High School • May 20, 2022

In this episode of “The Pirate Spiel,” Abby Evers talked about ways to better your mental health and sat down with sophomore Cole Lorino, senior Ace Mansdoerfer, and counselor Christy Wills to hear...

Reel Teens: Are they at the cinema?

By Charlie Minch, Downers Grove South High School • May 19, 2022

This story was originally published on Blueprint on May 11, 2022.

BALLADS AND BLUES: Sophomores King Perez-Cude and Joaquín Frazier, from the student band Red River Trucking Company, play a set of country-rock tunes, including traditional bluegrass tunes, Chris Stapleton’s “Midnight Train to Memphis” and an original song called “Ballad of an Outlaw Fugitive” at the Mr. Myers send-off concert. “We’re a rock band usually, but we have a lot of old school country and blues elements, so we decided to go acoustic,” Frazier said. He describes their style as complicated. “We’re kind of all over the place, but I would say blues or southern rock with some serious country and psychedelic influences,” Frazier said. Although he never met Mr. Myers, Frazier wanted to perform in honor of him. “[I] never got to know Mr. Myers, but I’ve heard great things he had done for our friends, and we wanted to play in honor of him,” he said. “We put together a short set together the night before and decided to go for it.” Reporting by Lucy Marco.

You name it. Red River Trucking Co. plays it.

By Julian Magee and Evelyn Griffin • May 19, 2022

macshieldonline · Feedback Loop, Episode 8, Part 1: Red River Trucking Co. Sophomores Joaquín Frazier and King Perez Cude had been pals since the dawn of time, but it didn’t dawn on them to start...

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 15 – ‘Multiverse of Madness’

By Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans, and Christi Norris • May 19, 2022

In their 15th episode of "Over The Popcorn Bowl," seniors Amanda Hare, Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans and Christi Norris discuss Marvel's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." The movie premiered...

History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 7 – Our Forgotten Family History

By Caleb Audia, Amanda Hare, and Christi Norris • May 18, 2022

For the final episode of History's Forgotten, seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare are joined by genealogist Kathleen Norris. Kathleen shared some forgotten stories of Audia and Hare's...

The methods of communication that people use — voice pitch, voice tone and body language — can affect the way people perceive professionalism.

Subconscious communication

By Mikaylah Du and Angela Zhang • May 10, 2022

Mikaylah Du · Subconscious communication “As human beings we’re social animals, right? We, for the most part, crave connection and being with others,” Seyer said. “And part of that, of reading...

Reaching one’s dreams: The struggles of first generation college students in the US

By Annie Lee, Northwood High School • May 9, 2022

In this episode of the Northwood Howler podcast, staff writer Annie Lee interviews senior Zeynep Karatas, a first-generation college student in the US, about her college application experience as well...

In this episode of Scot Scoop Unsolved, hosts Nyah Simpson and Malina Wong discuss the disappearance of Arianna Fitts.

Scot Scoop Unsolved S2 Ep. 2: The disappearance of Nicole and Arianna Fitts

By Nyah Simpson and Malina Wong • May 3, 2022

On April 8, 2016, Nicole Fitts was found dead in McLauren park in San Francisco. Her daughter Arianna Fitts had been missing since January or February of that same year. Since then, very little...

Complex Mindz Ep. 4: Trichotillomania part two

By Catherine Eikelbarner and Lucy Lopshire • April 28, 2022

Hello and welcome back to the Complex Mindz podcast! Hosts Lucy Lopshire and Catherine Eikelbarner discuss with guest Ellen Crupi how she lived with trichotillomania and its influence on her profession....

Milad’s tale in his own words: From Afghanistan to Potomac

By Arielle Kouyoumdjian, The Potomac School • April 26, 2022

An eye opening interview with Milad Yaqouby, Potomac's newest  sophomore, and a refugee from Afghanistan. A soccer whiz, video-game collector, anime buff, and computer coder. Learn what it's like to attend...

Pitt’s Tre Tipton talks college football with Purb Take podcast

By Ethan Spozarski, Jacob Staley, and Sam Tobiczyk • April 25, 2022

This story was originally published on Purbalite on April 21, 2022.

Lady Mustang Micro-Influencers

By Emma Fudacz, Downers Grove South High School • April 11, 2022

This story was originally published on Blueprint on March 16, 2022.

Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan talks Pens, Steelers with Purb Take podcast team

By Ethan Spozarski, Jacob Staley, and Sam Tobiczyk • March 24, 2022

Chris Mack, a Baldwin graduate who now co-hosts the morning sports talk radio show on 93.7 The Fan, joins the Purb Take sports podcast to talk about about Penguins trades and Steeler free agent signings. This...

Hosts Nyah Simpson and Malina Wong explore the story of The Doodler, a San Francisco murderer in the 1970s who killed members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Scot Scoop Unsolved S2 Ep. 1: The Doodler

By Nyah Simpson and Malina Wong • March 18, 2022

San Francisco in the 1970s was a very dangerous place. In the same few months in 1970, there were three murderers at large: The Zodiac, The Zebra Killer, and The Doodler. In this short podcast...

Hidden History: Ep.4

By Gabrielle Jadotte, Wiregrass Ranch High School • March 14, 2022

Welcome back to Hidden History, the educational podcast that delves into history’s hidden files and pulls out the stories that are often omitted from our history books. Hosted by history nerd, Gabrielle...

Hidden History: Ep.3

By Gabrielle Jadotte, Wiregrass Ranch High School • February 24, 2022

Welcome back to Hidden History, the educational podcast that delves into history’s hidden files and pulls out the stories that are often omitted from our history books. Hosted by history nerd, Gabrielle...

History’s Forgotten: Season 2 – Episode 6 – Dorothy Height

By Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia • February 23, 2022

In this episode: For Black History Month, seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare discuss important contributions of African Americans throughout history in this episode of “History’s...

Action Heroes Ep. 1: Investing in change

By Carolina Cuadros, Carlmont High School • February 21, 2022

Welcome to the pilot episode of Action Heroes, a podcast centered around individuals leaving a positive impact by the change they create in our society. Come along as host Carolina Cuadros discuss numerous...

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

By Carson Chapel, Paul Kercher, Ethan Spozarski, and Jacob Staley • February 9, 2022

The Purb Take sports podcast team returns for a fourth and final week of coverage of the NFL playoffs. This week the focus is on Super Bowl LVI, which features the Bengals vs. the Rams. Listen...

SheWorks Ep. 1: Unicorns vs. Zebras

By Amber Kaur Toor, Carlmont High School • February 9, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of SheWorks! SheWorks discusses the societal biases and sexism within the workplace. Each episode is an interview with either a female entrepreneur or a female in a male-dominated...

Complex Mindz Ep. 1: ADHD

By Catherine Eikelbarner and Lucy Lopshire • February 3, 2022

Welcome to the very first episode of the Complex Mindz podcast! This series will discuss different mental illnesses and health conditions that people may not know that much about or have a stereotypical...

Red, White, & True Ep. 6: Don’t marry management

By Chesney Evert, Carlmont High School • January 19, 2022

Welcome back to the sixth episode of Red, White, & True, a podcast that aims to navigate the world of polarized, partisan politics. Join host Chesney Evert and Edith Salvatore, president of the Sequoia...

Talkupation Ep. 5: Introducing an Entrepreneur

By Carolina Cuadros, Carlmont High School • December 22, 2021

The final episode of Talkupation follows the journey of young entrepreneur Evan Ajura. This educational podcast provides information about various occupations for listeners who may be interested in pursuing...

Paralympian Hannah McFadden climbs her way to the top

By Mia Lucas, Linganore High School • December 21, 2021

In this podcast, Hannah McFadden will speak about her career, the importance of fun in sports, her future, and the best part about being an athlete. McFadden's life has figuratively (and literally)...

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 6 – Holiday Special

By Christi Norris, Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans, and Amanda Hare • December 20, 2021

In their sixth episode of their podcast, "Over the Popcorn Bowl," seniors Christi Norris, Alyssa Clark, Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare discuss their favorite holiday movies and plenty of others. This...

Scot Scoop Unsolved Ep. 5: San Francisco native Brian Egg found dead in fish tank

By Nyah Simpson and Malina Wong • December 20, 2021

Egg was a 65-year-old bartender who worked at a gay bar in San Francisco called The Stud. Neighbors claim that he was nice and caring. Egg often let homeless people into his own home to help them out. In...

Gender Chicken Tender Ep. 3: The plot chickens…addressing myths

By Chels Chang, Carlmont High School • December 17, 2021

As more and more genderqueer communities come into the national spotlight, many remain overshadowed by the misconceptions about them. Often, the portrayals of genderqueer communities are limited to...

Red, White, & True Ep. 5: Not your checked pant Republican

By Chesney Evert, Carlmont High School • December 16, 2021

Welcome back to Red, White, & True, a podcast that aims to navigate America's polarized, partisan politics. In the second episode of a series on liberalism and conservatism in the United States, host...

With the movie title Red Notice, seniors Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris and Gabriella Winans sit around the podcast table. They recorded the fifth episode of their Over the Popcorn Bowl podcast. In this episode, they discussed the new movie Red Notice which starred Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds. (Photos by Caleb Audia, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 5 – ‘Red Notice’

By Gabriella Winans, Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, and Amanda Hare • December 15, 2021

 Spoiler Warning: This review does contain big spoilers for the movie "Red Notice." In their fifth episode, seniors Gabriella Winans, Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris and Amanda Hare discuss the...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 5: ‘Last Night in Soho’ discussion and review

By Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright • December 14, 2021

"Last Night in Soho" is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Anya Taylor Joy, Thomasin Mackenzie, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Oliver Phelps, and Michael Ajao. "Last Night in Soho" follows Ellie (Thomasin...

Dear Dumb Diary Ep. 4: Confessions of a punk feminist

By Anoushka Mekerira, Carlmont High School • December 10, 2021

Welcome back to Dear Dumb Diary, a podcast that encourages teen conversations and aims to create a platform for young people to speak about topics they are passionate about. Guest Ava Litvak, a junior,...

At the podcast table, seniors Caleb Audia, Christi Norris and Amanda Hare prepare for their podcast. In episode four of the second season of Historys Forgotten, they talked about Matt Urban, a Colonel Lieutenant in World War II. The episode is in honor of the anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7.

Podcast: History’s Forgotten: Season 2 – Episode 4 – Matt Urban

By Caleb Audia, Amanda Hare, and Christi Norris • December 10, 2021

On the anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor which brought the U.S. into World War II, seniors Christi Norris, Amanda Hare and Caleb Audia discuss the World War II Colonel Lieutenant Matt Urban...

Featuring the blue filter shown in the Twilight movie, a digitally constructed image shows seniors Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare at the podcast table. The students reviewed the Twilight saga for the fifth episode of their Over the Popcorn Bowl podcast. They reviewed Twilight in honor of its Nov. 21 release date 13 years ago. (Photos by Caitlyn Richey, digitally-constructed image by Amanda Hare, icons courtesy of Andrew Horvath and Freepik.)

Podcast: Over the Popcorn Bowl – Episode 4 – ‘Twilight’ Saga

By Gabriella Winans, Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Alyssa Clark • December 7, 2021

In their fourth episode, seniors Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, Amanda Hare and Gabby Winans discuss the 2008-2012 teen-drama movie saga "Twilight." The saga features a love story between vampire...

Purb Take podcast talks baseball with BHS alum from DK Pittsburgh Sports

By Paul Kercher, Carson Chapel, and Ethan Spozarski • December 3, 2021

This story was originally published on Purbalite on December 2, 2021.

Beyond the Bubble: Texas book censorship

By Emma Siebold, Smithson Valley High School • December 2, 2021

Managing editor Emma Siebold sits down with S.U.R.E. club adviser Jimmy Wilson to talk about recent efforts to censor books in Texas public schools. Here is a link to information and the list of books...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 2: ‘Shang-Chi’ review and ‘There Will Be Blood’ discussion

By Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright • November 22, 2021

In this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright give their thoughts on the new Marvel film "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." The movie follows the title character on...

The Bugle Banter Ep. 1: The Transition to Adulthood

By Ian Peiris, Su Ertekin-Taner, Aisha Hasan, and Sarah Scherkenbach • November 22, 2021

What is adulthood? At what time in life does one transition to adulthood? What does it mean to be an adult? Join hosts Su Ertekin-Taner, Aisha Hasan, and Sarah Scherkenbach for a discussion on this pivotal...

A digitally constructed image showcases characters from Marvels Eternals. The image comes with the attached review and podcast discussing the new Marvel movie. The biggest part of the movie to me was the characters, senior Amanda Hare said in the attached review. I found that I loved all of the Eternals. They all were unique and engaging in their own way, and while they were all new to the screen, I was able to fall in love with all of them. (Photo from Marvel Studios, icon by Freepik, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Review, Podcast: ‘Eternals’ showcases everlasting characters, charms with unique cast despite poor reviews

By Gabriella Winans, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris, and Alyssa Clark • November 18, 2021

 Click the play button above to listen to episode three of the "Over the Popcorn Bowl" podcast by seniors Gabriella Winans, Amanda Hare, Alyssa Clark and Christi Norris as they review the new...

Beyond the Bubble: National Diabetes Month

By Emma Siebold, Smithson Valley High School • November 18, 2021

Managing editor Emma Siebold takes national and international issues and localizes them for the school community. In this episode, she talks with a local student who lives with diabetes. This story was...

Montview Podcast, Season 2 Episode 4: CAREER WEEK DAY 1 w/ Ashley Riley

By Emily Thomason, DSST - Montview High School • November 17, 2021

Starting off Career Week we have our first interview with Ashley Riley. She is a soccer coach and executive director of a club. She gives us the perspective of any athlete that doesn’t know what they...

The Reel Ramble Ep. 4: ‘Dune’ discussion and review

By Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright • November 16, 2021

"Dune" is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Oscar Isaac as Leto Atreides, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Jason Momoa as Duncan...

Students, teachers work to respect pronouns, names

By Anastasia Thumser '22 and Lyah Muktavaram ’22 • November 15, 2021

After California's passing of Assembly Bill 245, which prohibits public California universities from deadnaming transgender or non-binary students, we gaged student and teacher opinions in the Staples...

City rejoices over historic Braves World Series Win

By Ava Smith and Stella Mackler • November 15, 2021

The Atlanta Braves won their first World Series in 26 years after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park. The Braves were welcomed home with a victory parade that stretched...

After graduating from McCallum in 2015, Elena Villalón studied at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. At age 21, she won the Grand Finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, one of the top opera competitions in the world.

Ella Villalón to star as Susanna in Austin Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ in next chapter of eventful career

By Samantha Powers and Theo Roe • November 12, 2021

macshieldonline · Feedback Loop, Episode 5 -- Elena Villalon Elena Villalón realized early that she wanted to pursue her passion for singing as a career. A class of 2015 alumna, she sang in the McCallum...

Beyond the Bubble: Veterans Day

November 12, 2021

Managing editor Emma Siebold talks with local veterans about Veterans Day. This story was originally published on Valley Ventana on November 9, 2021.

A graphic featuring photos of History Forgotten hosts seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare introduces the third episode of the show. In this episode, Norris, Audia and Hare talk about the history of veterans day. Veterans day occurred Thursday, Nov. 11. (Graphic by Amanda Hare, Photos by Alyssa Clark)

History’s Forgotten: Season 2 Episode 3: Veterans Day

By Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia • November 12, 2021

 In the third episode of season two of History’s Forgotten, seniors Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia discuss the history of Veterans Day. Veterans day was originally named armistice...

Lights, camera, representation: A look at depictions of LGBTQ+ characters in media

By Gwendolynne Royle, Downers Grove South High School • November 10, 2021

This story was originally published on Blueprint on November 7, 2021.

Modulating the key: The Fine Arts department tries to diversify

By Gwendolynne Royle, Downers Grove South High School • November 9, 2021

This story was originally published on Blueprint on November 7, 2021.

S1 Episode 5: Latin American Heritage: Overtime

By Diego Moreno, Northwood High School • November 5, 2021

From September 15 to October 15, the Hispanic population in the United States honors Hispanic Heritage Month. In an interview, extended from a graphic on the Sept. 30 issue of The Howler, Staff Writer...

Kay McAdams has lived with Tourette’s syndrome for almost half of her lifetime. With time they have learned how to educate others about Tourette’s and how to cope with their condition.

Moving past Tourette’s

By Emily McCluskey, Hagerty High School • November 5, 2021

Yelling out “I am a truck” or “I hate the British” seems like a normal day for the class clown and an easy way to get a laugh. However, sophomore Kay McAdams is not laughing. McAdams lives...

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