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

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

CRIMSON

By Sruthi Ramesh, Wentzville Liberty High School May 7, 2021

  A Note from the Writer: This poem was written during the height of the 2021 succession of hate crimes against Asian-Americans. Drowning in the news as updates were coming out, I couldn't grasp...

MHSNews | New Club Helps Girls Around the World

By Jack Huster, Marquette High School May 6, 2021

MHS students, Trinity Lopes and Suchita Karnati started the Days for Girls club to help women in our community and all over the world. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on May...

Sport of the Arts: A Look from the Rookies

By Sean Nguyen, Yoo-Bin Kwon, Hannah Bang, Garv Jain, and Erin Chen May 5, 2021

As spring sports continue, an activity stands out among the rest as not just a sport, but a sport of the arts: marching band. Originally set to take place in the fall, complications have converted what...

Taking flight to Zen

By Madelyn Christiansen, Millard West High School May 5, 2021

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on May 4, 2021.

The key to achieving happiness is actually very simple.

Generate authentic happiness using this one trick

By Grace Livecchi, Staples High School May 4, 2021

This story was originally published on Inklings on February 12, 2021.

Derek Chauvin: The Importance of his Guilty Verdict (PODCAST)

In this episode of "Achona: Beyond the Articles," members of the Achona Online staff — Editor-in-Chief Adriana James-Rodil, Managing Editor Emara Saez, Sophomore Staff Writer Raquelle Elson, and Sophomore...

This is episode two of the mini-series, Carieal Doss, Forever 18. Carieal passed just weeks before her high school graduation with the rest of Parkway Wests class of 2020. This episode details the medias response to Carieals murder, its impact on the Doss family and more.

Episode Two: Carieal Doss, Forever 18

By Zoe DeYoung, Parkway West High School May 3, 2021

[a beat comes in] Before we begin, a quick disclaimer. This episode will focus solely on facts and personal stories, in the hopes of humanizing the tragedy of gun violence in St. Louis. It is never...

STICKING WITH TRADITION: The McCallum Blue Brigade sticks the final pose during Last Dance to conclude their first Spring Show of 2021 on Friday April 16. “My favorite dance is ‘Last Dance’ because its such a classic!” junior member Natalie Dean said. I think it’s so fun, happy and a great way to end spring show every year,” The routine is full of memories for members past and present as it has been performed at the end of every spring show since 1991. Speaking of traditions, Dean helped to keep another spring show tradition alive when she made a slide show that included photos from the season as well as a tribute to seniors that included current and baby pictures of each graduating dancer.  Reporting by Grace Nugent.

Blue Brigade ends tough year with triumphant show

By Marley Angle, Carly Johnson, Lucy Marco, Anna McClellan, Caleb Melville, Madelynn Niles, Grace Nugent, Samantha Powers, Lindsey Plotkin, Lydia Reedy, Anna Schlett, Alice Scott, Alysa Spiro, Javier Vela, and Kennedy Weatherby May 3, 2021

After not having a spring show in 2020 and after a 2020-2021 campaign that director Nancy Searle said was often characterized by frustrations, disappointments and cancellations, the Blue Brigade ended...

Living with mother Earth Ep. 7: What you can do

By Payton Zolck, Carlmont High School April 29, 2021

Throughout, this series Payton Zolck has spoken with various people about climate change and different environmental issues. Join her in the last episode of Living with mother Earth, where she speaks with...

Virginia’s Garden: A mini documentary

By Kimberly Fickerson, Foothill Technology High School April 29, 2021

What does gardening mean to you? This is a question asked in the Home Garden Mini Documentary about Virginia's home garden located in Ojai, California. Virginia touches on how we can create our own garden...

The future of education

By Annabelle Harshbarger and Brooke Sliva April 29, 2021

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on April 28, 2021.

In first year at LHS, Biermann proves positive attitude crushes any obstacles

By Riley Philipp, Lafayette High School April 28, 2021

Though freshman Ashleigh Biermann had a rough start when she came into this world, she is proving that with strong family support and a great attitude, anything can be accomplished. She is active in several...

Students React to Retrenchment

By Nick Distefano, University of Central Missouri April 28, 2021

This story was originally published on Muleskinner on April 14, 2021.

A seller stands with his cart on Crisanto street.  He has lived on the street for 25 years.

Crisanto Street: A NML Photo Essay

By Ernest Leong, Los Altos High School April 28, 2021

. This story was originally published on LAHS - New Media Lit on April 21, 2021.

Never Too Late for Goodbye

By Lucie Flagg, North Allegheny Senior High School April 28, 2021

This story was originally published on The Uproar on April 27, 2021.

Writing Recs in Rona Season

By Sean Nguyen, Sahishnu Hanumansetty, Yoo-Bin Kwon, John Kim, and Alex Zhou April 27, 2021

It is that time of the year where students frantically ring up teachers for recommendations. However, with the primary communication between teachers and students being a digital screen this year, teachers...

Teaching in a Pandemic

By Riley Wania and Maya Culian April 27, 2021

We have heard countless stories of how COVID-19 has negatively impacted students, but we rarely get to hear how our teachers feel. With some teachers juggling in-person and virtual classes, this school...

The final stretch

By Miguel Paredes Reyes and Tenley Wright April 27, 2021

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on April 23, 2021.

Self-Care Share Ep. 5: The magic of meditation

Self-Care Share Ep. 5: The magic of meditation

By Carolina Cuadros, Carlmont High School April 26, 2021

In the fifth episode of Self-Care Share, host Carolina Cuadros describes her firsthand experience with meditation and the benefits of this practice. The episode features Fredrick Luskin, a meditation...

Earth Day 2021: Lancer Media explores Common Market’s efforts in sustainability

By Audrey Kilgore, Linganore High School April 26, 2021

Earth Day is one day a year to focus on the environment and how to protect it, but it is not enough to care about how we are treating the environment on just one day. In this podcast, a Frederick sustainability...

Expanding Black History Month activities have been a positive step, but those activities should be accessible to all Mac students and should take place throughout the year.

Celebrating Black history should be a year-round thing

By Theo Roe and Bobby Currie April 23, 2021

 macshieldonline · Real Talk, Episode 2: The essential importance of Black History Month In the latest episode of Real Talk, sophomore Caytie Brown, freshman Serena Galloway-Mark, senior Zakiya Robertson,...

Huynh serving boba smoothies at Noodles Pho U. She started working here in mid-October of 2020.

An experience of the impact of Asian hate

By Augustine Gallespen, Neuqua Valley High School April 23, 2021

This podcast was previously recorded on Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021. Augustine: Hello everyone. In the past year or so there have been many acts and attacks of racism and white supremacy. In the past...

In an image taken by journalism advisor, Lisa Roskens, seniors Caroline Wilburn, Emma Hutchinson, and junior Christi Norris record the latest episode of Historys Forgotten. In this episode, the team discusses the history of Earth Day, held on April 22. Started in 1970, Earth Day began as a way to educate students about the planet.

History’s Forgotten: Episode 9 – Earth Day

By Caroline Wilburn, Christi Norris, and Emma Hutchinson April 23, 2021

In this episode, seniors Emma Hutchinson, Caroline Wilburn and junior Christi Norris discuss the history of Earth Day. Started in 1970, Earth Day began as a way to educate students about the planet....

TJ Broadcast: A Family Production

By Sean Nguyen, Elaine Li, Emily Chen, Dhanbee Suh, and Shrishti Ghosh April 23, 2021

Within TJ Media, the Broadcast branch is responsible for the morning announcements, features, and broadcasts of other school events. With only the final products being uploaded onto Youtube, many students...

Asian Americans rise against racism in a national day action

By Kiana George, Carlmont High School April 22, 2021

As hate crimes agains Asian-Americans have surged in the past few months, thousands of protestors across the U.S. have rallied for change. In San Francisco, organizers brought together local city leaders,...

MHSNews | Local Man Continues Bird Feeding Legacy

By Adriano Robins, Marquette High School April 21, 2021

Local bird watcher, Russell Robins, reflects on what this hobby means to him and the most recent addition to his backyard wildlife. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on April...

Theres often discussion about students and their situations, but what about the other side of the screen?

The other side

By Mikaylah Du, Monta Vista High School April 21, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/mikaylah-du/the-other-side “I don't know exactly how much my students are getting out of remote learning. I don't know if I'm doing the best job I can do, because I don't have...

This is episode one of the mini-series, Carieal Doss, Forever 18. Carieal passed just weeks before her high school graduation with the rest of Parkway Wests class of 2020. This episode tells the story of the tragic night she was killed, as well as the aftermath from her mother, Johnetta Doss perspective.

Episode One: Carieal Doss, Forever 18

By Zoe DeYoung, Parkway West High School April 21, 2021

[a beat comes in] St. Louis: home to the Gateway Arch and to one of the most successful baseball franchises in history. Home to musical artists Nelly and Tina Turner and to activists Maya Angelou...

Arospace Ep. 4: Arriving at the representation station

Arospace Ep. 4: Arriving at the representation station

By Maddy Ting and Elise Hsu April 20, 2021

In the fourth episode of Arospace, hosts Maddy Ting and Elise Hsu go over historic and modern-day asexual and aromantic representation, particularly the media's noticeable lack of support in the past....

History’s Forgotten: Episode 8 – Charles Coward

By Caroline Wilburn, Christi Norris, and Maddie Moats April 19, 2021

In this episode, seniors Maddie Moats, Caroline Wilburn and junior Christi Norris discuss World War II hero Charles Coward, nicknamed the “Count of Auschwitz.” A British soldier, Coward was taken...

The Weekly Wave Season 3 Episode 10: A Conversation with Rick Collins

By Matthew Lyons, Aaron Johnson, and Derek Tirrell April 19, 2021

On Tuesday, Mar. 2, Co-founder of Abington News, Rick Collins, sat down with "The Weekly Wave" hosts Matt Lyons '21 and Aaron Johnson '21 to talk about being a journalist and citizens' civic duties. Hosts: ...

VIDEO: Leopard Pause: Flying Freshman

By Aiden Beaumariage, Nolan Novotny, and Connor Dunn April 15, 2021

In this week's edition, a freshman takes off into the clouds. This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on April 14, 2021.

“The Stream” helps advance senior’s filmmaking aspirations

By Aditi Darodkar, Liberty High School - TX April 15, 2021

Director, writer, producer, editor and filmmaker, a senior on campus is all that. And now, he’s getting ready for the next stage in his career. According to HollywoodReporter, University of Southern...

Big Ideas, Small Businesses Ep. 2: Damsels in Distress

By Chelsea Plunkett, Carlmont High School April 15, 2021

Welcome to episode two of Big Ideas, Small Businesses, the show that highlights teens and young adults navigating the world of small businesses. In this episode, Talia McWilliams and Elizabeth Higgins...

Carlmont students speak out about Asian hate

By Phoebe Gulsen, Carlmont High School April 14, 2021

This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on April 13, 2021.

Senior Tawny Quach is interviewed on the topic of cancel culture and whether it should be canceled. Photo by: Iliana Dowdell

Is it Time to Cancel “Cancel Culture”?

By Iliana Dowdell, Klein Cain High School April 14, 2021

https://youtu.be/sZ2cMO2buHs In a world where everyone is constantly being "canceled" over Twitter, has this form of reform done more harm than good? This story was originally published on Cain Live...

The Impacts of COVID-19 On Teenagers

By Caroline Blanke, Madelyn Clark, and Rhea Patel April 13, 2021

This story was originally published on FHNtoday.com on April 13, 2021.

Video story: Vigil recognized victims of violence

By Brooke Scanlon, Ethan Franco, and Izzy Swanson April 13, 2021

This story was originally published on Purbalite on April 9, 2021.

HOSA gets a visit from the US Army

By Madelyn Christiansen and Tenley Wright April 13, 2021

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on March 31, 2021.

Video story: Handprint day hits home for seniors

By Lindsay Bonetti and Grace Hampton April 13, 2021

This story was originally published on Purbalite on April 9, 2021.

A small, life-size figure of Roberto Clemente outside of the Clemente Museum

A Pittsburgh Wall Crawl

By Jess Daninhirsch, North Allegheny Senior High School April 13, 2021

Whenever I travel, I love to scope out some of the best murals and pieces of public art wherever I go and find them on a wall crawl. However, despite living here my entire life, I have never done a wall...

Student soars to new heights amidst pandemic

By Preston Kwok, Carlmont High School April 12, 2021

Thaddeus Duffy is currently a senior and has spent the past summer training to get his private pilot license with the Upwind Scholarship program. This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News...

Twin Dragon helps students kick their way to self-confidence

By Sabrina Lo, Carlmont High School April 12, 2021

Twin Dragon Kung Fu Academy is a studio in San Carlos that teaches the art of self-defense. Not only do their tight community and teaching style prepare their students for possible danger in real life,...

Small Businesses Make a Big Difference

By Sean Nguyen, Elaine Li, Armina Rahman, Abhi Peri, and Aneri Shah April 12, 2021

With COVID-19 cracking down on businesses this past year, business owners like Afroza Khan and Vibha Jasani have had to adapt to the changes brought on by this pandemic. Even while following social distancing...

Springs sports make a comeback

By Miguel Paredes Reyes and Logan Moseley April 12, 2021

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on March 31, 2021.

Londonderry School District teachers, staff get vaccinated

By Laura Haas and Courtney Clark April 8, 2021

Teachers and staff of the Londonderry School District got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 20. Staff scheduled appointments prior to the vaccine day to limit the amount of people...

VIDEO: Reaching Orbit

By George Burrus, Matthew Urquhart, and Lee Kinnebrew April 7, 2021

In this week's edition, a teacher takes an unexpected turn to help students. This story was originally published on The Red Ledger on April 7, 2021.

Spaced Scrimmages and Sanitized Sticks

By Sean Nguyen, Robert Stotz, Carl Chen, Alexander O'Quinn, and Santiago Criado April 7, 2021

With the Jefferson Field Hockey season coming to a close, the team celebrates a successful season during this COVID era. After two months of socially distant practices, scrimmages, and games, the team...

‘Super Super Straight’ trend provokes ire, discussions about transphobia 

By Madeleine Casey and Prasaus Yeager April 6, 2021

'Super Straight' trend provokes ire, discussions about transphobia This story was originally published on Inklings on April 5, 2021.

Local police officers discuss national police issues

By Preston Kwok, Carlmont High School April 6, 2021

Over the past year, several controversial incidents occurred involving police officers which received national attention. Officer Ed Barry with the Belmont Police Department and Mountain View Chief of...

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