Endangered Species. That is how journalist Scott Simon referred to high school newspapers in a 2013 NPR article, citing social media as the end of student journalism. Over a decade later, however, after...

“The other day, a kid was flying down the stairwell. ‘What’s up, Ruda?’ he shouted. ‘I'm not Mr. Ruda,’ I replied. The kid goes, ‘Ha, good one,’ as he looks up at me. Then he turned and...

Colorful lights, flashing signs, glass windows, and catchy names are how many smoke shops decorate the interior and exterior of their buildings. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of...

The car is freezing, your backpack is comically heavy, and you tune into the pop station with the jingle you memorized at 10 and never forgot. The car next to you is playing the same song, at the same...

As Rockledge High School student Gracie Davis heard her school intercom call for a shelter in place, she thought it was only a drill, until it upgraded to a lockdown. Minutes later, the SWAT team arrived. “No...

A mile and a half away from City High is the University of Iowa campus, a Tier-1 public research university and one of three major universities in Iowa. Despite this, Kenji Radley ‘25 has still had trouble...

DECA tote bags. Robotics fedora hats. Conservatory hoodies. Year after year, clubs and programs distribute swag to members and attendees. While students sometimes sport these items around school, some...

Eyes glow, teeth show and children of all different backgrounds and ages gather along the sidewalk of Target in Texarkana as police and fire department vehicles roll into the parking lot, lights flashing...

The Sky Bar, a candy bar from the 19th and 20th centuries, which was discontinued in 2018, has made a state-wide comeback. Introduced in 1938, the candy bar consists of four different sections each containing...

On the surface, Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy appears like most other far-right politicians–dedicated to pro-life, pro-gun and pro-American values. But Sheehy has distanced himself from certain...

29 games. 116 quarters. 1,392 minutes of game action. 1,075 days. That’s how long it had been since the Redhawks last won a game in 2021, a first round playoff win over Forney. Now, after...

INTRODUCTION With the 2024 United States presidential election just weeks away, the nation braces for a high-stakes showdown between the Republican and Democratic nominees. Running as the Democratic...

As technology advances, cyber crimes have become increasingly prevalent in society. The internet connects people from various demographics, regardless of race, age, or gender. While this connectivity...

Careful savings can become vulnerable in the face of emergencies. As the state continues to shortchange public education and take away from crucial district resources, Coppell ISD is compelled to draw...

Confidential student information was unintentionally leaked in Naperville Central’s School Improvement Plan, which was released publicly on Friday, Sept. 20. It was removed on Tuesday, Sept. 24 around...

Six down, 24 to go. Lucy Gillian, freshman, set a goal to read 30 books by the end of the school year. Currently, Gillian is reading “Powerless” by Lauren Roberts.  “I really love fiction and...

Acceptance rates: one of the first harsh realities high school students have to face when applying to their dream schools. Falling acceptance rates are a trend at colleges across the country — not...

“I didn't know what, but I knew something was wrong,” said Tammy Webster, former basketball star and paraeducator. Webster first began to notice signs that something was off when she was playing...

The United States has a complex and interesting history, especially when it comes to Supreme Court cases. There have been a multitude of cases surrounding First Amendment rights, such as Tinker...

"What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question asked over and over to every kid. Once you reach high school, that question becomes, “Where are you thinking of going to college?” However,...

We have spent the past four years learning about our free press rights. And we have spent the past five months fighting against a system that threatened them. Last week, our school district finally...

For those of us in a tucked-in oxford shirt, grey shorts and — can’t forget — a belt, many are fortunate enough to look forward to a set of wheels after finally passing that driver’s test. But...

As a young girl growing up in Baltimore City, Yolanda Peace remembers Sundays when she climbed into the backseat of her family car for a trip over the Francis Scott Key Bridge. “I remember always...

Ninety percent of Americans feel that we are currently in a mental health crisis, according to the Pew Research Center. In a time when it seems we can hardly agree about anything,...

“Oh, you’re a girl?!” “But wait, you’re too good to be a girl gamer.”  Over time, these deprecating remarks have become running jokes. Still, they serve as reminders of the bias that exists...

Somewhere within McLean High School, a seasoned educator is finding themselves at a crossroads. Wrestling with the weight of prospective decisions and a growing sense of disillusionment, they contemplate...

"What the f— are you looking at?" Vicha Ratanapakdee, an elderly immigrant from Thailand, heard these words before a teenager from San Francisco slammed into him. Ratanapakdee passed away two days...

Fourteen rows of wrestlers line up in the middle of the Xtream Arena, each holding a sign with their respective weight class. Before the champion matches begin, the girls march onto the mat in the Parade...

Living in an era where social media and the internet can serve as platforms for self-expression, high schoolers often find themselves navigating between showcasing their authentic selves and maintaining...

On July 25, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted 5-1 to place $12 million worth of metal detectors in every JCPS middle and high school by the end of the 2023-2024 school year. JCPS purchased...

The Hillcrest has existed since 1948. Over these 75 years, one family has had three generations serve as staff members. Senior Stella Windhorst, this year’s editor-in-chief, is a third-generation...

Rockwood has been experiencing staff shortages in a variety of areas from substitute teachers to custodial staff. Despite district efforts, these shortages have persisted for a number of years and have...

*Names indicated were changed to protect students’ anonymity “At your age, you’re going to have a lot of urges,” Coach Carr said in his iconic line in “Mean Girls,” while teaching sex education....

Instead of waking up every morning for 8:30 a.m. classes, a typical day in the life of a homeschooled student can be quite different. Some homeschooled students start their academics later in the morning...

Buzz — a single notification may only cause a small vibration, but it commands the attention of the typical teenager within seconds. Teenagers are constantly bombarded with notifications: a median of...

Editor's Note: This piece contains mention of gun violence. My laptop password is my dog’s middle name. Yes, my dog has a middle name. Middle name privileges were my dad’s consolation prize after...

In the captivating realm of Michelin dining, anonymous assessors traverse the culinary landscape, concealing their identities while holding the ultimate authority over the fate of restaurants and chefs.  ...

Intro Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in the United States. Citing statistics from thousands of school districts, The Washington Post reported that the number of families educating...

Editor’s note: This story contains the topic of suicide. — Samantha Wurm sat in her childhood bedroom and sobbed. Her Bible had been left on the bookshelf collecting dust for six months, but...

After struggling in the AAA division, Baldwin’s ice hockey team was moved down to the AA level several years ago. There, the team was so successful that it won the 2021 state title and earned a promotion...

It's a typical Wednesday morning at Coppell High School and the day of an AP English Literature unit test. CHS English teacher Benjamin Stroud holds 29 test copies. Little more than half his students...

Irvin Horn takes an hour to put on his makeup, and he’s not even close to being done with getting dressed. He still has to do his hair and get into costume. In a couple hours he’ll step on stage...

A hallmark of the high school experience. An event that unites students from football, to Student Council and photography. Every Friday, Redhawks across campus flock together for a weekly staple:...

Television screens flick through various channels, each showcasing unique turmoil— climate change, deforestation and the Russo-Ukrainian war. However, one topic isn't receiving the same extent of coverage,...

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has affected University of Minnesota students’ mental well-being as some students have said they feel scared because thousands of people have been killed or wounded in...

High school students file into classrooms at the start of the school year, brimming with curiosity and anticipation. However, students face a dramatic shift in the educational landscape this year as the...

A memorable color that sticks after meeting Won is red — not because that’s the color of her electric wheelchair, rather through her personality. “I like red because it looks clean, bold and straightforward,”...

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Archer’s student handbook's section on academic dishonesty was updated to incorporate guidelines for artificial intelligence, saying academic dishonesty...