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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

Lafayette promotes mental health awareness through many resources

March 1, 2023

According to the CDC nearly 10% of all children between the ages of 6-17 have been diagnosed with either anxiety or depression. With statistics like these, it is hard to ignore the mental health issues...

MHSNews | Poking Fun with the Parkway Fencing Club

By Cassie Sun, Marquette High School February 24, 2023

For both competitive and recreational fencers, the Parkway Fencing Club offers local students a chance to train and try out the 3,000-year-old sport. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger...

UP NEXT: Robotics mentors middle schoolers

By Skyler Glenn, Hagerty High School February 22, 2023

Walking into the media center on a Tuesday night, sophomore Jorge Jordan lugs in crates of Legos, preparing for nearly 30 middle schoolers to arrive. Jordan is a mentor for the First Lego League Challenge...

“I know that he’s going to be there”

By Ryan Shapiro, Liberty High School - TX February 22, 2023

For most students, going to school means time away from their parents. But for senior, state-bound and regional champion wrestler, James-Ethan Harris, that’s been a bit of a challenge as his dad Jason...

Rays Rap: Episode 1 – Ms. Deneen Rose

By Annabelle Frazer, Jorge Rodriguez, Sophia Lowrie, and Helena Davis February 21, 2023

In our inaugural episode, editors Annabelle, Sophia, Jorge, and Helena chat with our very own Ms. Deneen Rose about her experiences in battling and defeating breast cancer. This story was originally published...

‘Behind The Backline:’ episode 2

By Veronica Hart, Delaware Valley Regional High School February 20, 2023

Today, 'Behind The Backline' host, Veronica Hart, will be sitting down with Ms. Eckhardt, a student assistance counselor, as well as Ms. Matlee, a mental health counselor, to break down the relation between...

Esports team focuses on Overwatch

By Jackson Kipling, Omaha Westside High School February 17, 2023

This story was originally published on Westside Wired on February 15, 2023.

SETTING THE STAGE: Senior Lauren Ryan-Holt (Leading Player) welcomes the audience in the show’s opening number, Magic to Do.  As a play within a play, Pippin has many layers to it, including the opening number which is performed as if the cast members were arriving at rehearsal and setting up for the top of the show

“It’s the casts musical bait to the audience,” Ryan-Holt said. “We’re luring them into the production we’re about to put on. We describe the journey and all the magical, fantastic things that will take place along the way. We literally set the stage for both the show and the audience’s expectations.”

Ryan-Holt opens the number and leads the other ensemble members until the song turns into a fully choreographed number. However, for Ryan-Holt, the opening seductive chords are her favorite part.

“There’s just something so mystical and enticing about how it sounds,” Ryan-Holt said. “It’s the one part where you can feel the full focus of the audience.”

Reporting by Alice Scott. Photo by Gergo Major.  

Like its title character, ‘Pippin’ evolving with each act

Last Thursday marked the first of eight runs of MacTheater's spring musical, Pippin. Following an acting troupe and narrated by Leading Player (senior Lauren Ryan-Holt), the play-within-a-play chronicles...

“We Are Just Like You:” Unified Basketball Takes on Counselors in Annual Game

By Grace Uhrain, Rock Canyon High School February 15, 2023

Hundreds of students stood in the bleachers, silently awaiting the game. The band started to play as students danced along. Then, the crowd roared as the members of the Unified basketball team walked onto...

MHSNews | Tabletop Creative Chaos

By Myles Edgington and Harsh Bains February 14, 2023

In Room 216, the Tabletop Gaming Club meets to enjoy in their shared enjoyment of Dungeons and Dragons, along with other tabletop games. If you’re looking for adventure and a strong sense of creativity,...

Video: Bettering our corner of the world

By Melanie Coombs and Sarah Conner February 13, 2023

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on February 10, 2023.

Painting her own path

By Ariana Griffin, Millard West High School February 13, 2023

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on February 9, 2023.

Video: Sophomores lead Leukemia and Lymphoma campaign to raise funds for Maize High principal

By Lakin Zamorano, Ella Stillings, and Emma Stillings February 9, 2023

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on February 7, 2023.

Faith over fear

By Quinn Burton, Millard West High School February 9, 2023

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on February 7, 2023.

MHSNews | Vintage Vinyl: Four Decades of Music

By Elliott Jorgensen and Owen DeArmond February 7, 2023

Music enthusiasts visit Vintage Vinyl to explore the songs the small shop has to offer. Since 1980, Vintage Vinyl has been a gallery displaying the evolving music that passes through the Delmar Loop. This...

Dreyfoos Student Enterprises Feature: Cookies by Maya

By Isaac Wright, Dreyfoos School of the Arts February 1, 2023

Isaac Wright is just warming up in this ongoing series exploring student enterprises. In this second episode, Maya Gary, owner of Cookies by Maya, recounts the history of her bakery business and looks...

MHSNews | The Deeper Meaning of ASL

By Brie Inman, Marquette High School January 26, 2023

ASL is a language that is not commonly taken, but it is so much more than just a hand language. ASL used to not be college credit for a foreign language, but over time it was recognized as its own language...

MHSNews | Local YoYo Club Educates and Performs Around the St. Louis Area

By Elliott Jorgensen, Marquette High School January 25, 2023

In the year that the Saint Louis City Foundry has been open, multiple new additions have been made. However, an unexpected addition is the sense of community that the space provides. The long running St....

MHSNews | Esports Tournaments Form Community in STL

By Shyam Punnachalil, Marquette High School January 24, 2023

Every week, esports players compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments at the Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on January...

MHSNews | HOSA Hosts First Annual MHS Stem Night

By Pranav Sriraman, Marquette High School January 23, 2023

On December 12th, HOSA hosted MHS' first annual Stem Night. The event was hosted in an effort to promote science-related clubs and activities to future Marquette students. This story was originally published...

Who’s got aux? – Lana Del Ray vs. 5SOS

By Mithra Cama and Gianna Galante January 23, 2023

In today's episode of "Who's got aux?," Gianna Galante and Mithra Cama discuss their music taste and choose one song for the other to listen to and review. Today's songs were "Best Friends" by 5 Seconds...

MHSNews | Freshman Study Slam Promotes Scholarship and Leadership

By Jack Favazza, Marquette High School January 20, 2023

In the last week of first semester, National Honors Society (NHS) sponsored the Freshman Study Slam in the library. The event was organized to assist freshman in their finals studying, while also providing...

Beyond the Surface Ep. 3: Know who you are

By Inaaya Omer, Carlmont High School January 20, 2023

Welcome to Beyond the Surface, hosted by Inaaya Omer. During the course of this series she’ll be joined by a new guest in each episode to talk about their experiences and their perspective on being a...

Bringing a smile to the community, one dessert at a time

By Varun Saravanan, Liberty High School - TX January 19, 2023

Whisk three eggs with one and a half cups of sugar. Fold in the flour. Pipe it onto a tray and let it sit for 30 minutes, and while it waits, finish up some practice for AP Bio, or work on the latest...

Paws up for mental health

By Carley Bailey and Nathan Buroker January 5, 2023

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 20, 2022.

Video: Beyond takedowns and pins

By Haley Barnard, Sydney Lampkin, and Stahley Sears January 4, 2023

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on December 30, 2022.

MHSNews | Volunteers Help Build, Maintain St. Louis Trails

By Shyam Punnachalil, Marquette High School December 16, 2022

Volunteers from the St. Louis area help build and maintain trails through the Gateway Off-Road Cyclists organization, also known as GORC. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on...

Beyond the Bubble: Celebrating Religious Differences

By Emma Siebold, Smithson Valley High School December 15, 2022

This story was originally published on Valley Ventana on December 13, 2022.

LAST TIME FOR THE TRIO: Seniors and chamber choir members Cate Thomason, Georgiana Murray and Stella Pitts perform “Landslide” in the style of The Chicks during a performance of the annual choir cabaret. This year’s cabaret production, themed “This is the Moment… Be a Light,” featured songs about the choice humans face to build someone up or break them down. Thomason said after four years of performing together, the trio’s personalities blend as well as their voices. For the trio, this Cabaret was bittersweet.

“We weren’t that nervous this year because we’ve been singing together for so long,” Thomason said.  “We were mainly just excited and sad that it was our last year singing together.”

Former choir directors Malcolm Nelson and Cheryl Lindquist returned to Mac to put on Cabaret this year. Thomason said Nelson and Lindquist’s fun taste in music made the experience even better.

“Cabaret is a lot of work but it’s a lot of fun music and an exciting experience,” Thomason said. “We are really fortunate to have Mr. Nelson and Dr. Lindquist coach and help us with everything. I think they’re really good at picking fun songs and putting so much together in such a short amount of time.”

Photo by Francesca Dietz. Reporting by Ingrid Smith.

Cabaret 2022 succeeds in bringing the ‘Light’

Last weekend, McCallum's choir held its annual cabaret show, 'THIS IS THE MOMENT: Be a light.' The showcase provided students an opportunity to perform an entire semester's musical work for friends and...

New Esports Center officially dedicated, open for competition

By Clark Chamberlin, De Smet Jesuit High School December 12, 2022

By the power of a gift from the Pohlmann family, Esports Director Ryan Sextro, with the assistance of a few seniors, has reinvented the Pohlmann Center. Not only will the Pohlmann Center remain a classroom,...

Meet MHS: Stella Goltzman

By Cassie Sun, Marquette High School December 7, 2022

Both an equestrian and an artist, sophomore Stella Goltzman decided to combine her two passions, building a business selling detailed portraits—of horses. This story was originally published on Marquette...

Video: Sphar faces everyday battles through cerebral palsy

By Ella Stillings, Emma Stillings, and Noah Byer December 2, 2022

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on November 29, 2022.

Bonjour to French culture

By Carley Bailey and Nathan Buroker November 18, 2022

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 15, 2022.

The opening scene of the play. Lead Matthew Menendez, who plays Christopher, lays on Wellington.

Photo Essay: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

By Madalen Erez, Coral Springs Charter School November 18, 2022

Theatre's production, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, aired November 4. It was met with great success. "I put my all in, and feel like it showed," said Matthew Menendez, who played lead...

Helping give hope to breast cancer patients

By Karina Grokhovskaya, Liberty High School - TX November 17, 2022

The Red Rhythm dance team went over to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), a foundation that has provided over 1.7 million breast health resources to those in need to help women and men affected...

LB baseball participates in Buddy Ball

By Cassidy Howard, Lake Brantley High School November 17, 2022

On Sat., Oct. 22, patriot baseball players volunteer for Buddy Ball, a program designed to help kids with special needs participate in the sport. The volunteers helped the participants hit, field, throw...

Standing in the hall of fame

By Trey Jochims and Jacob Hargens November 15, 2022

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 3, 2022.

A child’s wish | Warrior Weekly 10.25.22

By Rayaan Ahmed, Kyra Henry, and Apryl Hanneman November 15, 2022

WSM attended a special Make-A-Wish reveal for 5-year old Mikey Hollingsworth. Make- A- Wish is a foundation that grants life changing wishes for children with a critical illness. Make- A - Wish Illinois...

This is the first installment of Midterms Mayhem, a podcast where Aquila staff members discuss the 2022 midterm elections with upper school community members. In this episode, Aquila reporters Ella, Emma and Anika talk with U.S. history teacher Andrew Tate, Emmett Chung (12) and Trisha Variyar (12) about some of the key issues in the upcoming elections. 

Midterms Mayhem Episode 1: Key issues precede upcoming elections

By Ella Yee, Emma Gao, and Anika Maji November 7, 2022

This is the first installment of Midterms Mayhem, a podcast where Aquila staff members discuss the 2022 midterm elections with upper school community members. In this episode, Aquila reporters Ella, Emma...

MHSNews | Local Alternative Band Creates its Own Brand

By Elliott Jorgensen, Marquette High School November 7, 2022

Ninevolt is a rising band in the St. Louis area. In the past year, they have performed many shows while establishing their brand. Ninevolt's members reflect on their journey as they ramp-up towards their...

Swinging for inclusion

By Michael Bartholomew and Nathan Buroker November 7, 2022

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 3, 2022.

FUN WITH FRIENDS: Sophomores Hazel Trominski, Julia Rasp and Zalie Mann pose for the camera during Pink Week’s lunch festivities. Students in the science courtyard throughout the week enjoyed the activities while spending time with friends and sporting their best pink wear. Rasp went all-out during Pink Week, pink being her favorite color. “I think it’s awesome that they’re raising money for breast cancer awareness and doing fun stuff and that a lot of it is student-organized,” Rasp said.
Caption by Camilla Vandegrift.

Pink Week 2022 sets standard for fun, fundraising

Last week McCallum celebrated Pink Week, its annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research Center- filling the halls with pink streamers, wearing as much pink as possible, pelting PALs with water balloons...

Musician ZZTaylor performs on car top

By Ally Bliss, Midtown High School October 27, 2022

This story was originally published on The Southerner on October 20, 2022.

Senior Maya Cidale (Mal) alongside senior Kathryn Dooley (Evie), junior Henry Mayes (Carlos) and senior Anderson Zoll (Jay) perform Ways to be Wicked, a number in which the four evils reunite to take over Auradon. For Cidale, developing her character was a significant aspect of her rehearsal process. “It was actually a very interesting process finding my version of Mal,” Cidale said.  “I started off by pretending to be Regina George if she had magic on her side, but then I took a closer look at how all of the iconic mean girls achieved that status. I realized it was all about making people second guess themselves. From that realization, I stemmed every tactic from wanting people to question what they know is right.” Reporting by Alice Scott.

‘Descendants’ brings Disney magic to life

After weeks of hard work and late rehearsals, MacTheatre students displayed their talent in their annual fall musical: Disney’s Descendents the Musical, adapted from the original 2015 Disney film. Student...

Video: Money and more-why the majority of Maize teachers have considered leaving education

October 26, 2022

This story was originally published on OneMaize Media on October 25, 2022.

Getting Ready With the Ratchet Rockers

By Megan Geisler, Wentzville Liberty High School October 25, 2022

When you think of robotics, most people just think of robots and welding. Here in the Wentzville School District, robotics is so much more than that. Robotics is a club for everyone where you learn social...

The talent show with one rule…

By Carol Queiroz and Hanna Schiciano October 19, 2022

On Sept. 30, the Department of Performing Arts hosted a multilingual talent show, Polyglot. The show featured over 20 acts in 10 languages, ranging from language classes performing their alphabet to solo...

For the 1 in 100

By Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton October 6, 2022

This story was originally published on The Catalyst on September 28, 2022.

Levin speaks at an abortion rights protest they planned with TX4Abortion on Sept. 4.

Levin finds their voice in the fight for abortion rights

By Ingrid Smith, McCallum High School October 6, 2022

macshieldonline · Real Talk, Episode 4 -- Cassidy Levin In this episode of Real Talk, junior and abortion rights activist Cassidy Levin shares why they think teens have the ability to change the world....

SENIOR SEASON: Decked out in their jerseys, senior Parker Mitchell takes a photo of senior Sophia Kramer and friends before the first day of school in the senior parking lot. The night before, the class of ‘23 decorated their cars to show their senior pride going into their last year of high school. “It’s tradition for seniors to come and take [pictures] the morning before the first day of school,” Kramer said. “Being able to share that memory together is definitely bittersweet. I’m super excited for this year but I am anticipating all the lasts.” Reporting by Alice Scott.

Welcome back to Mac

On Monday, the McCallum halls echoed with the sights and sounds of freshmen looking for their classes in a maze of unfamiliar hallways, the marching band trumpeting a mighty welcome for the new superintendent...

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