Chinatown cookie company delivers good fortune for 58 years and counting
By Kiana George, Carlmont High School
February 21, 2020
As time progresses, more and more factories are becoming machine operated, but in San Francisco, one factory, known as the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company, is the last standing homemade fortune cookie factory in the country. Although it can’t compete with the speed or volume of other cookie factories,...
MHSNews | Badminton Club Sees Growth in Members
By Zara Tola and Shon Sayfuddinov
February 21, 2020
Out of all of the sports activities offered at MHS, senior Claire Zhang said there is one sport she truly can enjoy like no other: badminton. “I’m not a really athletic person or someone who is really good at sports,” Zhang said. “I remember in middle school, one of the P.E. activities that...
Autobiographies
By Magdalena Laughrey, North Allegheny Senior High School
February 21, 2020
This story was originally published on The Uproar on February 21, 2020.
Taking the plunge
By Jordan Bakar and Connor Robb
February 21, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on February 19, 2020.
MHSNews | NHS Hosts Annual Blood Drive
By Katie Schowe and R.C. Gioia
February 21, 2020
National Honors Society hosted the annual blood drive in the small gym on February 3, giving students and teachers the opportunity to save lives. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on February 12, 2020....
Beyond the Books
By Marilyn Buente and Noah Keckler
February 19, 2020
This story was originally published on On the Record on December 4, 2019.
Engineering department brings education to the real world
By Flint Frohman and Mark Platt
February 19, 2020
Many here at BSM probably know someone in the engineering department, but many outside the class may not know what happens in the hands-on program. The BSM engineering class is a unique program, with a high level of autonomy over what projects and activities one does in the class. “I would say it’s...
eLearning explained
By Elizabeth Hahn and Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla
February 17, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on February 5, 2020.
Bringing language to elementary schools
By Jenna Reynolds and Dana Summers
February 17, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on January 14, 2020.
Video – DuRT Robotics team prepares for competition
By Armon Wallace, De Smet Jesuit High School
February 14, 2020
This story was originally published on The Mirror on February 14, 2020.
Carlmont staff expresses their love for music through their Motown band
By Phoebe Gulsen, Carlmont High School
February 14, 2020
Carlmont staff members Dave Gomez, Cindy Shusterman, and Jerome Harris are part of the Smokin' Slice of Mojo band. They play a variety of music, from classic rock to Motown. The members spend time practicing and performing all over the Bay Area to continue their lifelong hobby of playing music. This st...
MHSNews | More Than Meets The Eye
By R.C. Gioia, Marquette High School
February 13, 2020
Richie Tienter is not like other freshmen. Five months after he was born and after numerous doctor visits, his parents were told that he had optic nerve hypoplasia, a disorder characterized by the underdevelopment of optic nerves. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on February 5, 2020....
Dr. Shuvo Roy: Revolutionizing the scientific and medical industries
By Josh Barde, Carlmont High School
February 12, 2020
Dr. Shuvo Roy has been researching and developing a new and better way for kidney failure patients to live a more natural life. The artificial kidney and nanotechnology may revolutionize the scientific industry as well as allowing dialysis patients around the world to enhance their quality of life. This st...
Impeachment explained
By Talia Lissauer and Marta Hill
February 12, 2020
Below are the transcripts to the two animated videos. The videos are available on YouTube and embedded in the transcripts below. In the midst of this historic impeachment of President Donald Trump, Echo is here to clear up confusion around the process. On July 25th, Trump called President of U...
Geiler vs. Geiler
By Natalie Eljamal and Miguel Paredes Reyes
February 11, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on February 5, 2020.
West journalists take on boxing
By Tosh Klever, West High School
February 11, 2020
Boxing is not a sport many athletes decide to take on. For the well-conditioned athletes at ICOR Boxing the boxing gym prioritizes the community and personal growth of their members. For the last three months, West Side Story staffers decided to face the challenge of learning this fearsome sport. This video features...
Caring through cards
By Elise Isakov, Henry W. Grady High School
February 10, 2020
This story was originally published on The Southerner on February 7, 2020.
Activist group Moms 4 Housing wins right to stay in Oakland house, protests Bay Area housing crisis
By Eric Fang, The Harker Upper School
February 10, 2020
A group of homeless mothers called Moms 4 Housing reached an agreement with Wedgewood Properties on Jan. 20 to buy the Oakland home they had illegally occupied from Nov. 18 to Jan. 14. Their fight to stay in the vacant house drew national attention to the housing crisis in the Bay Area. After hundre...
Stress from tryouts hinders performance
By Andrew Ghazouli, Carlmont High School
February 10, 2020
Every season, many athletes have to try out to keep playing their beloved sport. But oftentimes, the stress and pressure to play at their best during this period of time undermines their true capabilities. This story was originally published on Scot Scoop News on February 6, 2020....
Annual flower festival kicks off Chinese New Year’s celebration
By Ethan Man, Carlmont High School
February 7, 2020
Every year, people gather in San Francisco to celebrate the flower fair where they can browse and make purchases from the displays of flowers, fruits, and candy, simultaneously learning about Chinese culture. The festival is the first of many leading into Chinese New Year, and potential festival-goers...
Second degree Black belt
By Dana Summers and Michelle Zhang
February 7, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on January 24, 2020.
Blackmon finds victory on varsity wrestling as sophomore
By Alli Bishop, Lafayette High School
February 6, 2020
Sophomore Seraphina Blackmon has been on varsity wrestling since her freshman year. Her teammates describe her as positive and hard working. Blackmon wants to wrestle in college, and her goal is to win State during her high school career. "She always comes in here and she wants to get better, so she...
Lafayette hosts annual Jazz Festival
By Emily Budde, Lafayette High School
February 6, 2020
All four Rockwood High Schools Jazz Bands gathered on Jan. 15 to perform at the annual Jazz Festival in the Theater. Lafayette's Jazz Band performed two pieces, one of which they only had six rehearsals to prepare for. "When we learn and grow together, that's when the Jazz really comes out," senior...
Video – Comeback of the houses
By Connor Pohl, De Smet Jesuit High School
February 5, 2020
This story was originally published on The Mirror on February 4, 2020.
Behind the Scenes: Big Fish the Musical
By Izzy Rejino and Natalie Cullen
February 3, 2020
This story was originally published on The Dispatch on January 31, 2020.
48 States for autism awareness
By Kaitlyn Willard and Edison Geiler
February 3, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 8, 2019.
Tennis passion brings family together
By Phoebe Gulsen, Carlmont High School
February 3, 2020
Many Carlmont students choose to partake in a daily sport, whether it be through the school, an outside club, or as a recreational activity. Very few students use this as an opportunity to spend time with their family. Sophomore Nikhila Raman spends almost all of her free time playing tennis with her...
MHSNews | Lacing Up: Shoe Entrepreneurs On The Rise
By Shon Sayfuddinov, Marquette High School
January 31, 2020
With the growing popularity of sneaker culture, young entrepreneurs have began to start their own shoe businesses. Senior Chase Callahan has been in the business of selling and collecting shoes since 6th grade, and has an extensive inventory with sneakers ranging in price from 200 to 30,000 dollars. This st...
Unified in Speech
By Annabelle Harshbarger and Kaden Roth
January 31, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 14, 2019.
Jugglers join for Friday’s farewell
By Bekah Algaze, Starr's Mill High School
January 30, 2020
On Dec. 21, Peeples Elementary School former and current jugglers gathered together in the Whitewater High School gymnasium to celebrate coach Deborah Friday’s retirement. Friday has coached the juggling team for 29 years. Her last wish before retirement was to watch one performance by all the jugglers...
Building bots
By Jordan Bakar and Connor Robb
January 29, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 5, 2019.
After Hours
By Jayce Haun, Wentzville Liberty High School
January 28, 2020
Every day when you walk through the doors of the school in the morning, you may notice how clean the school is. This is not possible without our hard-working custodians. From Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., night custodians, Shawn Johnson and Jeff Risch are working hard in the 200...
New kids on the block
By Jasmine Hermosillo-Padilla and Olivia Oeth
January 28, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on November 8, 2019.
FHSD Sues JUUL
By Gabriel Lobato, Francis Howell North High School
January 27, 2020
This story was originally published on FHNtoday.com on January 6, 2020.
Providing HOPE for cancer
By Kaitlyn Willard and Miguel Paredes Reyes
January 24, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on January 14, 2020.
Yearbook’s dedication is often disregarded
By Ava Richards, Carlmont High School
January 22, 2020
Despite being an integral part of welcoming summer vacation, many remain unaware of the work that goes into creating the yearbook. The lengthy process starts and ends with Carlmont’s dedicated yearbook staff, who create the book completely from scratch. This story was originally published on Sc...
Behind the scenes: dancers prepare for choreography showcase
By Edward Chen, Bailey Maierson, Olivia Doan, and Fareen Dhuka
January 21, 2020
In the weeks leading up to the Student Choreography Showcase, dancers squeezed in rehearsals in the VST dance studios, scrambling to finish and teach their choregraphies. The showcase, known as STUCHO, allows St. John’s dancers to actively select the creative aspects of dance performances, such...
Home Sweet Tiny House
By Jenna Reynolds and Dana Summers
January 21, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 6, 2019.
No Labels Attached: LatinX Immigrants- “We Came Here for a Better Life”
By Nicole Calderon, Yeishaliz Cancel Ortiz, Allison Ferguson, and Kelsey Golden
January 17, 2020
This story was originally published on DHS Press on January 17, 2020.
MHSNews | Meet Mel
By Shon Sayfuddinov, Marquette High School
January 17, 2020
From the classroom to the parking lot, former teacher Mel Carusso made a career change that brought her to Marquette. After leaving a job that she loved, Mel was unsure of where her new position behind the wheel would take her. This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on January 13, 2020....
Hardworking and caring: SRO Deputy Fah strives for more than safety
By Nate Martell and Jackson Schou
January 14, 2020
This story was originally published on Spartan Shield on January 12, 2020.
Students unwind and relax through Toquet Hall’s “Happy Painting” program
By Serena Ye, Staples High School
January 13, 2020
This story was originally published on Inklings on January 7, 2020.
MHSNews | Freshman Wrestling Competes in Rockwood Quad Invitational
By Jackson Estwanick, Marquette High School
January 10, 2020
Last night, freshman wrestling took on the Rockwood Quad Invitational to face host Lafayette, along with Eureka and Rockwood Summit. Just past the midseason mark, the Mustangs team of wrestlers are mostly new to the sport, and have been working to improve their standings. This story was originally pu...
Video: Kosher Conundrum: Off-Campus Eating
By Addie Bassin, CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
January 10, 2020
This story was originally published on The Lion's Tale on January 9, 2020.
Video: When Life Gives You Limits
By Chaney Kelly and Jackie Carroll
January 10, 2020
At some point in time, we all go through something that questions our ability to overcome. One of our teachers here at LHS finds himself facing another trial in everyday life, but how he carries on is astounding. LNN's Chaney Kelly and Jackie Carroll let us in. This story was originally published on...
Back to Bassics
By Edison Geiler and Connor Robb
January 9, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 18, 2019.
Drawing portraits
By Logan Berggren and Bailey Christensen
January 9, 2020
This story was originally published on The Catalyst on December 19, 2019.
Quad City organization shines light on making new traditions
By Sakshi Lawande and Eesha Lawande
January 9, 2020
This story was originally published on Spartan Shield on January 6, 2020.
Video: Bean & Berry Documentary
By Jacob Toth, Bethel Park High School
January 7, 2020
Students love visiting The Bean & Berry to recharge during the early part of the school day. The Bean, which is in its fourth full year, is run and managed by students in marketing and DECA. This short documentary highlights the many features of the much-loved coffee shop. This story was originally pu...
Video story: Coach Wright’s 10-year running streak comes to an end
By Grace Hampton, Baldwin High School - PA
January 6, 2020
This story was originally published on Purbalite on January 3, 2020.