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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Former President Donald Trump was recently kicked off the 2024 presidential ballot in Maine and Colorado for his part in the Jan. 6th Insurrection, 2021.

January 6 insurrection – democracy at a crossroad

By Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn January 10, 2024

Jan. 6, 2021 - A joint Congress session was held at the United States Capitol to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell took the Senate floor and...

Out of the drinks pictured, Celcius has the most caffeine, with 16 mg. per ounce. Monster has 10 mg. per ounce, Red Bull has 9.5 mg. per ounce and Sparkling Ice Caffeine has 4 mg. per ounce. Celcius has over four times the amount of caffeine present in Coca-Cola, which has 3 mg. of caffeine per ounce.

Think about that drink

By Zosia Paciorek, Lafayette High School January 9, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, energy drink sales increased from $16.8 billion to $20.2 billion. Total energy drink sales globally reached $193 billion in 2023 according to Statistica. Many sales were to teenagers. The...

Antisemitic graffiti was found in Bethesda earlier this fall.

Antisemitism on the homefront

By Lily Rulnick, CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL January 9, 2024

The world has seen a significant increase in antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. Despite its large Jewish population, many Jewish residents in the greater Washington, D.C. area have...

The Dashboard, and additional data published in the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) Maryland Public Schools Report Card, reveal disparities in test scores and overall academic achievement among MCPS high schools.

New MCPS data highlights continuing disparities among high schools

By Nikhita Dass and Rebecca Waldman January 9, 2024

On Dec. 6, MCPS published a new School Profile Dashboard, making school information on enrollment, staffing, facilities and programs and academic pathways more accessible to the public. The Dashboard,...

Students take on roles of judge, jurors, witnesses and lawyers in Scarlett Mays Court Systems and Practices class. The courtroom was built on the second floor to help instruction in the courts and law classes.

Courtroom brings lessons to life

By Grace Darcy, Kingwood Park High School January 9, 2024

The courtroom is officially in use after construction wrapped up this past summer.  The new mock courtroom set up allows for criminal justice teacher, Scarlett May, to teach her students what it would...

Photo of Kira Wainits mom, who lived in Chuuk before moving to Hawaii

Hiding in plain sight

By Charlize Gaudiello, Mid-Pacific Institute January 9, 2024

Imagine how exhausting it would be to constantly hide who you are, anticipating the looks that people give you once they find out your ethnicity. Unfortunately, for some groups in Hawaii, this is a...

AROUND THE TABLES: Lit Club members Katherine Kuster, Maddy Shaw, Clyde Warren, and Addisyn Simmons listen to each other as they discuss the latest novel they read that week. Lit Club meets every Tuesday after school. Since their establishment, club members have read many different works, ranging from Animal Farm by George Orwell to Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami.

Book Clubs turn to a new chapter

By Asher Hagan, James Bowie High School January 9, 2024

As the final bell rings out on the PA, English teacher Judd Pfeffier waits for students to flood out of his classroom, only for more to come back in. Pfeffier is the sponsor of Bowie’s Literature Club...

Teen Court provides Douglas and Sarpy County youth the opportunity to experience a realistic court environment and learn about the legal system. It also allows juveniles, who have committed misdemeanors, to receive a sentence from their peers.

Sarpy County Teen Court

By Mary Jane Kushiner, Gretna High School January 9, 2024

For many high schoolers whose goal is to become a lawyer, or for those who just want to complete their community service hours for the National Honor Society, Teen Court is a great way to reach both of...

Juniors Steven Landsittel, Evan Brown, Josh Feist and Matty Johansson cut a ribbon to signify that the sidewalk they helped build is officially open for public use. “When we first started this project, it was just another class project to us, however, once the town responded to us and asked us to present a proposal to them, we realized we had to take it more seriously,” Landsittel said.

Paving the way for change: WHS juniors implement new sidewalk in Wayland

By Joey Fay, Wayland High School January 5, 2024

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the new, mile-long sidewalk that extends from the intersection of State Route 27 and State Route 126 to Wayland's Town Building and State...

Members of the Francis Howell community hold up signs of disapproval towards the school board at the Dec. 21 board of education meeting.

Francis Howell Board of Education Faces Backlash After Removing Black-Focused Electives at Dec. 21 Board Meeting

By Chase Pray, Francis Howell North High School January 5, 2024

At the Dec. 21 board meeting, the Francis Howell Board of Education decided to remove the Black Literature and Black History electives in a 5-2 vote. Community backlash ensued as members of the Francis...

New Trier hosts Red Cross-sponsored blood drives at the Northfield campus

NT gives back in Red Cross blood drives

By Allison Boehm, NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL January 4, 2024

The year is 2020, and schools and businesses are closing down rapidly. Everyone is retreating from society and living over Zoom. Patterns of daily life are interrupted, but the need for blood donations...

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Wayland Middle School Interim Principal Tyler Steffey sent an email to families to inform them of changes to WMS’ longstanding field trips, including the field trips to Walden Pond, Cape Cod and Washington, D.C.. “What feels important for the community to remember is that these decisions represent the culmination of years of consideration, Steffey said.

Administration’s reasoning and the community’s reaction to WMS’ canceled overnight field trips

By Selena Liu, Kally Proctor, and Penelope Biddle December 21, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Wayland Middle School (WMS) Interim Principal Tyler Steffey sent an email to WMS families to inform them of changes to longstanding field trips, including to Walden Pond, Cape Cod...

Underdog Leads the Pack

By Lily Hall, Paoli High School December 21, 2023

Throop Elementary has a new four-legged staff member working to make the school a better place for students. Throop teachers Marci Payton and Laura Pulliam brought a comfort dog, Teddy, into the classroom....

Violent crimes involving minors in Texarkana impact TISD

By Anna Bell Lee, Texas High School December 20, 2023

Stepping into Texas High, people naturally observe and interact with their peers who surround them. These people turn into their community. The community turns into friends. Those friends turn into family....

Marie Ver Haar discussing an upcoming project with her English 11 students.

SRVUSD tackles teacher shortage with new residency program

By Abigail Kapur, Dougherty Valley High School December 20, 2023

Grappling with a nationwide teacher shortage, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has adopted the strategy of creating a new program that seeks to encourage former SRVUSD students to return and...

Principal Jennifer Baker and new Acting Principal Nicole Morgan share a long, sentimental hug. I am grateful to Mrs. Baker for mentoring, coaching and allowing me to lead this school community, Morgan said.

Principal Jennifer Baker celebrates retirement with schoolwide clap out

By Allison Xu and Rachael Wolfson  December 20, 2023

As the clock ticked toward the beginning of seventh period on Nov. 30, a tangible sense of anticipation and excitement enveloped Walter Johnson High School. Students and staff lined the hallways in a hushed,...

Up in Smoke: the vaping epidemic raging on high school campuses

By Vanessa Wigfall, Clover Hill High School December 20, 2023

Teenagers have always been subject to advertisements from the tobacco industry, but in recent years, the focus has moved from traditional cigarettes to electronic cigarettes or vapes. With an estimated...

The Kenmore Square Starbucks store is a common place for students to eat lunch or study.

Starbucks Workers United Seattle joins the nationwide walkout

By Klaira Zhang (she/her) and Sofia Lapinski (she/her) December 20, 2023

On Nov. 16, Starbucks workers nationwide walked out of their stores in protest of working conditions during one of the busiest promotional events of the year: Red Cup Day. On Red Cup Day, customers can...

The Seal of Biliteracy is available for all students at Ankeny High School who are learning a second language. The deadline for registration is Jan. 11 and testing begins Feb. 19.

STAMP, ELPA21, and Bilingual Education… Oh My!

By Scott Kruse, Ankeny High School December 19, 2023

On Jan. 11, high school students across Iowa will submit their applications to earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diplomas. But these tests for the seal will not just be taking place in...

The Angel Tree Program has given teachers the chance to adopt an angel. Throughout November, teachers and their 2B class have had the chance to collect gifts for their angel.

Spreading holiday joy, one angel at a time

By Rin Ryu, Liberty High School - TX December 19, 2023

Teachers and students are helping to spread holiday joy with the Small World Angel Tree Program which allows Redhawks to ‘adopt an angel’ through 2B class periods and collect gifts for their angel...

Lieutenant Governor and Park graduate Peggy Flanagan speaks to sophomore Honors English students Dec. 13. The discussion focused on Flanagans experiences and her connection to both Park and the Indigenous community.

Lieutenant Governor sparks Park

By Alicia Mainjeni, St. Louis Park High School December 18, 2023

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan, spoke to 10th grade students about her lived experience and upbringing as an Indigenous person on Dec. 13. Flannagan facilitated a discussion with English...

Woman carries Palestine flag while finding a seat before the School Board meeting.

Edina School Board meeting adjourned early amidst protests

By Urva Jha, Edina High School December 18, 2023

The Edina School Board meeting on Dec. 11 adjourned early following protests concerning the suspension of two Edina High School students for their alleged antisemitic comments last month after the walk-out...

Above is a model of the prototype lock designed by Singh. The group hopes to test their locks and install them on a sample of students lockers. Visit their website, rockthelock.org for more information.

Revolutionizing the lock

By Emma Harper, Lake Zurich High School December 18, 2023

With $8,000, two years, and five team members, the business Revolutionizing the Lock (RTL), hopes to replace the combination locks in LZHS with quicker, easier, RFID scanner locks. The team won the grand...

A loaded gun was confiscated from a student at Richard Montgomery High School.

Administration confiscates loaded handgun from RM student

By Aisosa Ojo-Odiase, Richard Montgomery High School - MD December 18, 2023

RM administration confiscated a loaded handgun from a student who attends the school on the morning of Nov. 17. This was done in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department and MCPS security.  ...

On Dec. 10, Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant hosted a breakfast fundraiser with hopes of providing more food to the children of Gaza.

Sioux Falls restaurant holds fundraiser for children in Gaza

By Reese Duncan, Lincoln High School December 14, 2023

As warfare in Gaza continues, limiting access to food and water for the 2.3 million people there, a local restaurant owner found her own way of providing aid through a fundraiser meal. Sanaa’s Gourmet...

Getting the timing right, senior Bethany Davis removes her group’s lemon meringue tartlets from the oven. Students had to bake more often when they were limited from using oils on the stovetop. “I want to pursue culinary when I get older, so missing the aspect of using the stove top because of the improper building of the culinary room weakens our knowledge of how to use stovetop materials and prevent fires,” Davis said.

Culinary fire impacts cooking and policy in Culinary II class

By Owen Ackley, Lawrence High School December 14, 2023

A grease fire earlier this semester in culinary teacher Rose Barry’s classroom revealed an oversight in the school’s recent reconstruction. For about six weeks, culinary students were limited to baking...

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones proposed a plan to pay teachers an annual stipend, if they completed fire arm safety training and carried a gun in the classroom. His proposal will be voted on in January.

Proposal for stipend to arm teachers prompts resistance

By Emma Young, Midtown High School December 14, 2023

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones's proposal to pay teachers an annual stipend to be armed in the classroom has sparked resistance from teachers and students. Many have expressed concerns over additional responsibilities...

The procession moves down Market St., protesting against the APEC 2023 summit in San Francisco.

The voices against APEC

By Jason Chu, Lillian Wang, and Alyssa Yang December 13, 2023

“No to APEC! People over profit!” Demonstrators’ chants filled the streets of San Francisco as thousands marched on Market St. from Harry Bridges Plaza to the Moscone Center on Sunday,...

AFSCME members walked back and forth in front of Burlingame City Hall holding picketing signs.

Burlingame workers strike over speech suppression amid contract negotiations

By Jake Rothstein, Burlingame High School - CA December 11, 2023

The San Mateo County American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 829 union picketed in front of Burlingame City Hall for 16 hours on Monday, Dec. 4, citing intimidation...

Counter-protestors holding a sign that says You are Loved as cars pass by. Photo by Ava Blair

Louisville community support for Manual students contrasts Westboro messaging

Counter-protestors came out in a show of love and support for Manual students today in order to muffle the hateful chanting from members of Westboro Baptist Church who were protesting near Manual’s campus....

Public libraries are meant to be a safe place for all. However, following recent trends, the Bettendorf Public Library was targeted with bomb threats.

Library bomb threats indicate nationwide challenges against intellectual freedom

By Laura Chen, Pleasant Valley High School - IA December 8, 2023

Following a year with an unprecedented number of book bans, action against libraries in the U.S. has only increased. Individuals have begun issuing bomb threats to libraries across the nation, causing...

Kaiser Permanente workers and members of SEIU-UHW hit strike lines  to protest an understaffing crisis, which was causing low wages and unsafe conditions for patients. Photo courtesy of SEIU-UHW | Used with permission

Strike out

By Alyssa Yang, Monta Vista High School December 8, 2023

For the purpose of maintaining his anonymity in this story, we will refer to a physician at Kaiser Permanente as Physician A. America’s largest healthcare strike in history ended on Friday, Oct. 13...

Audio engineering teacher Jimmy Pryor works with junior Deven Hawkins to use artificial intelligence to extract instruments from popular songs. Chapman teachers and students are learning when and how to use AI effectively and ethically.

“The most powerful piece of technology we’ve ever created”

By Caroline Sims and Alina Sysa December 8, 2023

In the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) use has been on the rise. According to EdWeek, roughly 25% of high school students use AI in the classroom, which is a higher number than in past years. ...

BREAKING NEWS: Mass shooting on UNLV campus

By Yaritzza Montenegro and Ayma Malik December 8, 2023

Gunshots in the Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) at the University of Las Vegas (UNLV), were reported at approximately 11:53 a.m. “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT” alerts were sent out to students, alerting them to...

Freshman Aasiya Sheikh and her team set a world record for robotics for the most points achieved at a match. As a lead programmer, she was responsible for most of the teams success.

Freshman breaks a world record in robotics

By Sarayu Bongale, Liberty High School - TX December 8, 2023

The metallic creature whirs across the stage. Time ticks down. The audience holds its breath. 249 points! With that, freshman Aasiya Sheikh’s team broke a world record at FIRST, an international...

Eddie Metz, a homeless occupant of Anderson Dr. adjacent to the San Rafael Creek. Harsh 	winter and summer seasons levy extreme environmental conditions for Marins homeless population.

Unhoused community members face hardships during winter weather

By Hava Rossiter and Lola Capobianco December 7, 2023

As the colder months set in, most Marin residents with adequate housing can head indoors to stay warm, but for the approximately 1,000 unhoused people in Marin County, this is not an option. Unhoused people’s...

The childrens section at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library features a wide variety of picture books. A few of the books featured are Flower for Sarajevo by John McCutcheon, Late Nate in a Race by Emily Arnold McCully, and more.

‘The narrative is everything is great in Ankeny, but that may not be the case for every facility and for every kid’

By Lydia Gerety, Ankeny High School December 7, 2023

Ankeny students remember their love for reading starting in elementary school, but they might not have realized some of their peers were struggling in the very thing they enjoyed. At some Ankeny elementary...

“Thank you for standing up against genocide, for all those who don’t have a voice.”

Marin teens peacefully protest for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

By Jasmin Desruisseau, Archie Williams High School December 6, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 17, approximately 30 high school students from across Marin walked out of their schools in support of Palestinian civilians and a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group of teens...

Elevating solutions for unreliable campus systems

Elevating solutions for unreliable campus systems

By Emerson Traugott, James Bowie High School December 5, 2023

Math teacher Charles Cowey rolls up to the elevator on his scooter to see the bright yellow ‘out of order’ sign plastered across the doors. His broken foot doesn’t allow him to climb stairs like...

Politico Society Hosts Fireside Chat with Mayor Francis Suarez

By Sara Gelrud, Gulliver Preparatory December 5, 2023

Mayor of Miami, Frances Suarez, visited the Student Union last Monday for a fireside chat where he discussed a variety of topics: his 2024 presidential campaign, climate change, affordable housing, and...

Students hold up peace signs while others raise the Palestinian flag. November 1, 2023.

Breaking: P-CEP students organize humanitarian walkout in support of Palestine

By Sara Dallalah, Lucas Gentilia, and Sloan Shackelford November 30, 2023

For the safety of minors, students' faces have been blurred and students will be referred to by their initials. On Day 26 of the Israel-Hamas war, students from various cultures, ethnicities, ages,...

The Activist Club discusses school safety and how MCPS can keep students safe.

Fake bomb threats cause safety concerns in MCPS

By Rebekah Buchman, Thomas S. Wootton High School November 30, 2023

Fake bomb threats have plagued multiple MCPS schools over the past month. Eventually, the police linked the threats to a 12-year-old boy who cannot be charged for his offenses, due to his age. Blair...

The exterior of the Frenchtown Bookshop, located at 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ.

Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government

By Gianna Roberts, Delaware Valley Regional High School November 29, 2023

The Frenchtown Bookshop has successfully fought the local Zoning Committee after a neighbor's noise complaint led to a cease and desist letter being sent to the business. The local establishment is...

Public comments reflect fear, under-representation at Board meeting

By Will Kriner, Burlingame High School - CA November 29, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 16, the San Mateo Union High School District Board fielded public comments and concerns from 65 speakers regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and Superintendent Randall Booker’s initial...

REPRESENT: Wearing matching sweatshirts, Shalhevet students and faculty raise posters of those who were kidnapped by Hamas during Tuesday’s rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Calling for the release of the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 was one of the main themes at the Nov. 14 rally.

‘Let us not forget’ – 25 from Shalhevet join historic pro-Israel march in Washington, D.C.

By Ezra Helfand, Shalhevet High School November 29, 2023

A Shalhevet delegation of 21 students, four faculty, and many alumni and families stood in the front row of the March for Israel this past Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in what speakers...

At least twenty BHS students  attended the event, joining 1,800 from the Cleveland area. The crowd on the national mall was estimated at 290,000. Organizers are calling it the largest rally of Jewish people in modern history.

Thousands of Clevelanders Join March for Israel in Washington

By Isaac Gorodeski, Beachwood High School November 28, 2023

The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations held a rally for Israel on Nov. 14 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. According to...

Sophomore Margaux Hideliza Mojica works on their math homework assignment.

Divided mathematics

By Giljoon Lee, Monta Vista High School November 27, 2023

The California Department of Education published a revision of the California Mathematics Framework (CMF) on July 12, 2023 to “offer guidance for implementing content standards,” according to the California...

On Friday, Nov. 17, Wayland community members came together to rally against the recent antisemitism in town. The attendees gathered outside of Wayland Middle School, and remained there until around 8:35 a.m.. “We [are here because] we want to stand up with our Jewish neighbors who are feeling threatened,” Wayland resident Mary Ann Borkowsai said.

Wayland stands against hate: Community rallies against antisemitism

By Talia Macchi and Nadya Chase November 21, 2023

From 7:55 a.m. until 8:35 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, Wayland community members protested against the recent antisemitism in the “Wayland Stands Against Hate” rally. The rally took place outside of Wayland...

The Irvine Unified Board of Education heard public comments on whether to ban LGBTQ+ flags in its most recent meeting on Oct. 7. “This meeting being perhaps an eye opening moment for students and teachers alike to realize, ‘Wow, there are still a lot of prejudices and misunderstandings about the LGBTQ community,’ and we should talk about that to move forward,” English teacher Doris Schlothan said. “But in terms of coming back to this flag policy, I think [this conversation] is done.”

IUSD Board Meeting Calls Into Question LGBTQ+ Flag Presence in Classrooms

By Kayleen Kim and Ruhi Samudra November 21, 2023

During the Nov. 7 board meeting, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) Board of Education heard public comments regarding a potential policy that would ban the LGBTQ+ flag from all classrooms,...

The seafood section at the Marina Food Market sells a variety of fresh fish each day. “We sell tilapia, black bass, carp, and catfish, and we have them labeled in regions also saying which farm we got it from,” Zhou said. Recently, the fish selection has been limited to buyers compared to past months.

Deadly tire toxin threatens California fish

By Matthew Law, Carlmont High School November 17, 2023

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into 6PPD-quinone, a chemical found in tires, following a decline in fish populations believed to be linked to the...

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