The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Students and faculty at West are among the roughly 5% of US adults, according to the American Psychiatry Association, who experience SAD.

Living with SAD

By Jane Lam and Lilly Graham February 15, 2024

​ For some, the onset of winter conjures feelings of excitement and festivity — holiday dinners with family, sledding over winter break, sleeping in on the occasional snow day. Yet, for others,...

Listen In: Lunar New Year celebration holds tradition, culture

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School February 15, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, junior Jessica Guan sits down with Opinions Editor Samantha Haney to discuss the importance of the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture. Since she was a child, Guan has celebrated...

A Fashionable Entrance

By Ava Reyes and Lillian Seithel February 14, 2024

In this podcast, Photo Assignments editor Ava Reyes and Staff Photographer Lillian Seithel interview Mrs. Jane Kelley. They discuss Kelley’s fashion and her upcoming plans to expand her new social media...

Film student Liam McCoy excels in school video program

By Natasha Torkzaban, Mimi Rosado, Danny Phalen, and Bryndal Hoover February 14, 2024

60 degrees Fahrenheit with a 50% chance of rain is how senior Liam McCoy introduced the weather every morning to Langston Hughes Elementary School in fifth grade.   McCoy dabbled in video...

Welders use virtual reality to develop skills

By Stahley Sears, Sydney Lampkin, Melanie Coombs, and Carter Smith February 14, 2024

Undoubtedly impacting students through opportunity and new ways to learn, technology in schools has advanced over the last decade. From the laptops students carry, to classroom smart-screens that are used...

The Spectrum Sting Dance Team kicks it’s way to success

By Ruby Curtis and Jezabel Dimaze February 12, 2024

The Spectrum Sting Dance Team made Spectrum history a few weeks ago by gaining the opportunity to perform at a Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game on Wednesday, January 3rd. After being invited...

The Way Brothers Band Feature

By Leila Adams, Sage Creek High School February 9, 2024

This story was originally published on The Sage on February 8, 2024.

How digital footprint affects Gen Z

By Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez February 8, 2024

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez talk to freshman Emma Bullock and math teacher Gonçalo Sousa about their digital footprints. Listen as they discuss their...

From farm to table: FFA students take on raising animals

By Joaquin Perez, Liberty High School - TX February 8, 2024

Students in agriculture education classes on campus have the ability to raise animals at the Agriculture Barn, and several Redhawks have taken part in the opportunity. Future Farmers of America...

MHSNews | Ceramics Classes Rise in Popularity

By Harris Ellington, Nia Dailey, and Lydia Lange February 8, 2024

The ceramics classes at Marquette have been experiencing an uptick in popularity. We talked to ceramics teacher, Tara Harrow, and several ceramics students about their enjoyment of pottery and ceramics. This...

SciScoop Ep. 1: The future of precision medicine

By Isabella Zarzar, Carlmont High School February 2, 2024

With the advancement of research and technology such as AI and machine learning, the development and implementation of precision medicine is on the rise. Also called personalized medicine, precision...

MHSNews | Pixels and Pistons with MHS Robotics Club

By Myles Edgington and Zeke Shorkey February 2, 2024

Earlier in January, the MHS Robotics Club participated in a Rockwood Robotics Meet. We talked to multiple sources about the benefits of robotics and the specifics of what a robotics meet is. This story...

Listen In: Competition show builds friendship, learning opportunities

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School February 1, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, Class of 2011 graduate Charles Zimmerman sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney after his recent competition in season 5 of "Holiday Wars", a baking competition show. As...

From classroom to career, CTE Center gets students Future Ready

By Maya Silberman and Sadie Johnson January 31, 2024

“When will I use this in real life?” A question posed by many students is one Frisco ISD’s “future-ready” mission aims to solve, focusing on the long-term success of students and preparing...

Don’t Get Me Started: Mrs. Doolan

By Maggie Volpi, Wylie East High School January 31, 2024

Maggie Volpi sat down with Mrs. Doolan to find out more about the Raider National principal. This story was originally published on Blue Print on November 2, 2023.

Paly’s Black Scholars United Club

By Jessica Haight, Grace Rolston, Eliza Roth, and Nikki Heydarpour January 30, 2024

This story was originally published on InFocus on January 18, 2024.

Creating a history

By Mackenzie Sroka, McHenry High School January 30, 2024

As the girls shoulders hit the floor the pin is called and the match is won. It is always met with congrats and excitement, but this year is different. The girls all rush to congratulate as they all would...

MHSNews | School District Embraces Artificial Intelligence

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence will be available in limited capacities to high schoolers within the Rockwood School District beginning in February. Students completed an introductory virtual training session...

Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation

By Tyler Quattrin and Maya Gjelhaug January 26, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 22, which marks 51 years since the now-overturned Roe v. Wade ruling legalized abortion, thousands gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the annual March for Life.  At noon, buses...

MHSNews | Local Volunteers Feed the World One Bag at a Time

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 26, 2024

Dozens of volunteers gathered on a chilly January morning to package bags of dehydrated meal components. Watch to learn more about where these bags go, what is included in the bags and the importance of...

Rolling through the Storm

By Michael Bartholomew and Nathan Buroker January 26, 2024

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on January 24, 2024.

Mike Levin Feature

By Tomiris Gumar, Sage Creek High School January 24, 2024

This story was originally published on The Sage on January 19, 2024.

Up to Speed with Journalist at WBTV News and WCA Alumna, Claire Kopsky

By Taryn Cunningham and Corinne Plumb January 24, 2024

This story was originally published on The Wildcat Roar on January 23, 2024.

Student breaks 52-year-old record

By William Elliott, Downers Grove South High School January 23, 2024

This story was originally published on Blueprint on January 22, 2024.

The Persistence Podcast Clip: Empowering Women’s Leadership in Politics

By Annabelle Frazer, Cassie Letendre, and Emma Nash January 22, 2024

In this short clip from "The Persistence Podcast: Casey Lucius," the girls discuss the challenges, importance, and influence of female leadership in politics with Casey Lucius, Marco Island's Assistant...

Boys Tennis Team Hosts Community Pickleball Tournament

By Jack Favazza and Luke Graves January 19, 2024

 The boys tennis team held a community pickleball tournament on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Chesterfield Mall. Students, parents and alumni all participated in the tournament. Krishay Vanga, junior, played...

The Persistence Podcast Clip: Defining Female Leadership in Faith

By Annabelle Frazer and Helen Totten January 19, 2024

In this short clip from the episode, “The Persistence Podcast: Jennifer Babcock," Reverend Babcock details her thoughts and experience as female reverend in the Episcopal Church. This story was originally...

Listen In: Native American Heritage Month offers gifted teacher opportunity to teach culture

By Samantha Haney, Lafayette High School January 19, 2024

On this episode of Listen In, gifted teacher Shannon Batt sat down with Multimedia Editor Samantha Haney to discuss her experience as a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She has been able to...

Ceramics: A Clay Community

By Bo Brumleve, Saint Xavier High School January 19, 2024

This story was originally published on Xavier News on January 18, 2024.

MHSNews | Whipping it up with MHS’s Best Buddies Cooking Class

By Nia Dailey, Marquette High School January 17, 2024

MHS's Best Buddies organization has a cooking class that allows students to interact with other students who may not be exactly like them. We talked to foods teacher Josie Muenks, and seniors, Carly Vinson...

Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

By Abby Raftery, Wayland High School January 17, 2024

wspn · Chief Burman Join WSPN's Podcast Editor Abby Raftery as she speaks with Police Chief Ed Burman about Burman's background and the police department's role in the Wayland community. 0:00 -...

Hendrix: ‘Music is my life’

By Ingrid Smith, McCallum High School January 16, 2024

In this episode of Feedback Loop, senior Lucas Hendrix discusses his experience writing and performing music as "Phimpkade," playing with the band Pipe and living with perfect pitch. Hendrix grew...

SPREADING THE JOY: Sophomore Chim Becker poses with sophomores Cozbi Sims and Lou Davidson while manning a table at the Hispanic Heritage treat day during lunch  of Sept 28. Becker is a part of the students of color alliance, who put together the activity to raise money for their club.

“It [the stand] was really fun because McCallum has a lot of latino kids,” Becker said. “And I think it was nice that I could share the stuff that I usually just have at home with people who have never tried it before.”

Becker recognizes the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage at Mac.

“I think its important to celebrate,” Becker said. “Because our culture is awesome and super cool, and everybody should be able to learn about other cultures of the world.”

Caption by JoJo Barnard.

Mac celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

As part of McCallum’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the Student of Color Club put on a variety of activities to show their appreciation and pride. Part of their month-long festivities, the club...

MHSNews | Pathways Wellness Center supports mindful learning

By Elliott Jorgensen, Marquette High School January 12, 2024

Pathways Wellness Center, an alternative high school in Eureka, offers online learning in an in-person classroom. Students go on field trips, participate in community service and decorate the school. Students...

Jazz for a Cure

By Tomiris Gumar, Sage Creek High School January 10, 2024

This story was originally published on The Sage on January 9, 2024.

The STEMinist Ep. 4: A voice for the voiceless

By Alessandra Tremulis, Carlmont High School January 10, 2024

In this episode, Allie Tremulis speaks with Melissa Shaw, a holistic veterinarian in Hawaii. Shaw discusses what holistic medicine means, along with why it is important for her to be an advocate for the...

Video: Johnson impresses teammates with calming presence

By Ava Doyle and Hailey Blurton January 9, 2024

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on January 1, 2024.

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Santa for deaf and hard of hearing children

By Julia Dean, Lafayette High School January 4, 2024

DEAF Inc. hosts Signing with Deaf Santa at 25 E. Frisco Ave in Webster Groves from 9-11:30 a.m.. The event has crafts, balloon animals with Moolah Clowns, waffles and hot cocoa, along with storytelling...

MHSNews | MHS Teachers Share Opinions on Slang

By Stephan Bosnjak, Marquette High School January 4, 2024

Language is constantly evolving and slang is a part of the evolution of language. Della Thompson, Emily Thompson, and Ed Bolton were tested on their knowledge of slang terms. Nicole Scherder and Ed Bolton...

FHSD Board of Education Proposed Restricting Entering Private Rooms Based on the Assigned Sex of Students and Faculty

By Ray Hathcock and Taylor Saale January 2, 2024

"The sex of a student shall be determined by the sex marker on the student’s certified U.S. Birth Certificate,” stated the proposed Policy Draft P2116 from the FHSD Board of Education. This policy...

An unexpected musical encounter

By Joaquin Perez, Liberty High School - TX January 2, 2024

From the strings of the orchestra to the brass instruments of the band to the harmonies of choir, the sound of music often fills the fine arts departments. But on the other side of campus, the strums...

People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 3: Balancing the books: How poverty impacts education

By Elaine Jiang, Carlmont High School January 2, 2024

Wealth makes a major difference in the quality of a person’s education. Being born into the right zip code, the wealthier zip code, can mean going to a much better public school and a much better chance...

MHSNews | Breakthrough: The Berlin Wall Sculpture in Missouri

By Rhianna Li, Marquette High School January 2, 2024

Pieces of the Berlin Wall are spread all throughout the world, but it may come as a surprise that a large section stands in Fulton, Missouri. Embark on a journey through time to discover why it stands...

This is the fourth installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers. Aquila reporters Victor Gong and Claire Zhao meet with Young Min (11) to discuss her work in cell-penetrating peptides.

Research Revelations Episode 4: Chemotherapy and cell-penetrating peptides with Young Min

By Victor Gong and Claire Zhao December 21, 2023

This is the fourth installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers, a podcast where Aquila staff members talk to student researchers about their projects and research goals....

School’s first female wrestling coach making an impact

By Ryan Shapiro, Liberty High School - TX December 19, 2023

Since the school’s opening in 2006, wrestling has been an option for student athletes to compete in. This year though, the school hired its first female wrestling coach. First it was Los Fresnos,...

Airport Day Brings Community Together Through Aviation

By Sarp Kendirli and Aneesh Tiwari December 19, 2023

This story was originally published on InFocus on October 5, 2023.

Bulldog rowing away the competition

By Sam Vane, James Bowie High School December 18, 2023

  The finish line is getting closer, her heart beats faster. Junior Olivia Branch can taste victory. Her body is aching, but the thought of victory keeps her and her teammates boat moving toward the finish...

Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle

Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle

By Mischa Lee, Wayland High School December 18, 2023

wspn · Reva Datar: Ready to wrestle Join WSPN reporter Mischa Lee as she talks with junior Reva Datar about Datar's experience being the only girl on the Wayland High School wrestling team, as well...

Former MVHS student and current junior Mira Sarang’s experience with rehab has encouraged her to stay sober.

From addiction to recovery

By Ananya Chaudhary, Dylan Nguyen, and Aashi Venkat December 18, 2023

Dylan Nguyen · From addiction to recoverydoc Transcript: AC: Hi guys, my name is Ananya Chaudhary. DN: My name is Dylan Nguyen.  AV: My name is Aashi Venkat.  AC: And we're...

Writing, Romance, and Vampire Bats – an Interview with Lynn Painter

By Hannah Halterman, Francis Howell Central High School December 18, 2023

Author Lynn Painter talks on the Spartan Podcast Network about how she became a published author, her writing process, her advice for young writers, and her unique experience with vampire bats. This...

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