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A mini-Jesus peeks through the shelves in the NASH Library.
They Found Jesus
March 12, 2025
Missouri Central School Bus is a transportation company based in Saint Louis, Mo., specializing in providing safe and reliable school bus services for students.
Local Changes, Global Challenges
March 12, 2025
Manfred Gabler speaks to Park students about his experience surviving the Holocaust Feb. 19. Gabler received a standing ovation after his sharing.
A survivor’s perspective
March 12, 2025
People hold placards outside the USAID building, after billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, said work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency USAID, in Washington, U.S., Feb. 3. (REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Kent Nishimura)
DOGE cutbacks stress employees, WJ families
March 11, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird signed onto lawsuit Texas v. Becerra which states that section 504 is unconstitutional. “I wish I could look at it impartially, just as this really fascinating constitutional phenomenon that didn't have any potential behind it to harm other people or even harm myself, but I really can't do that,” University of Iowa professor and licensed attorney Brett Johnson said. Photo by Lydia Gerety
Iowa families concerned for their children’s equal access to education
March 11, 2025
Kids leap for joy after a day of beach adventures, their laughter echoing in the waves. Their play unlocked a world of imagination and wonder, from sandcastle empires to daring explorations around rocky coves. This unrestrained joy reinforces that play is essential, not just for children, but for nurturing the inner child within everybody.
The magic of play
March 12, 2025
Since October 2022, 30 students have been victims of muggings or petty crime in St. John’s Wood, according to Head of Security Roy Yefet. For most, these occurrences have had a lasting emotional impact.
St. John’s Wood muggings spark dialogue on crime prevention, reflection on emotional impact
March 12, 2025
The diverse foundations of LHS
March 12, 2025
Vrishank's project utilized clinical free text in a unique way and taught him how to better connect with his field. Photos used with permission by Vrishank Chandrasekhar Graphic illustration by Claire Guo
Vrishank Chandrasekhar named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
March 12, 2025
Looking toward college, student-run nonprofit EmpowerU brings self-defense training to FHC
March 12, 2025
Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL
Student-athletes speak out against federal investigation into MSHSL
March 12, 2025
Coppell High School sophomore Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos and his brother senior Ionnais Panagiotopoulos are training to become USA Boxing certified boxers. They have been boxing for four years and built a bond through boxing and training together. Photo by Elizabeth De Santiago.
Beyond the ring: Panagiotopoulos brothers woven by boxing
March 12, 2025
Sophomore Maria Navarro prepares to return a serve at the USTA National Championship match. (Photo Courtesy of Maria Navarro)
Maria Navarro: Queen of the Court
March 12, 2025
Does skipping high school sports improve athletes’ chance of playing D1?
Does skipping high school sports improve athletes’ chance of playing D1?
March 11, 2025
Rosenblatt celebrates after the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory.
A dream come true
March 11, 2025
The first note of the first piece played by piano freshman Joanne Choi at the “Da Capo” recital.
The Key to Klavier
March 12, 2025
The album cover for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" features The Weeknd, seemingly overwhelmed and screaming from pain.
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ crosses the finish line of The Weeknd’s career
March 12, 2025
Freeze dried candy is popular today after they became a trend online. This candy is a powdery version of the original. Some versions include freeze dried Skittles, Jolly Ranchers and gummy worms.
Freeze Dried Frenzy:
March 11, 2025
The image above shows the loudspeaker system in Patriot High School’s control room, where the hallway music is controlled.
Patriot’s Hallway Music – Revamping the Soundtrack
March 11, 2025
Senior Branden Estrada draws artwork of Marvel superhero The Thing during Advisory on Feb. 21
Storytelling fuels passion of What’s Up Wootton creator Branden Estrada
March 11, 2025
Recent studies have shown a stark decrease in literacy rates among younger generations. With the rise of artificial intelligence, several students have strayed away traditional forms of education—the most alarming being books.
The Decline of Literacy and the Rise of AI: Are We Losing the Ability to Think?
March 12, 2025
Why should I be okay with this?
Why should I be okay with this?
March 12, 2025
Activists line National Road, holding signs in protest of the current administration and advocating for a better future. Courtesy of Teddie Grogan.
Protests in Wheeling
March 11, 2025
This box showcases African and Black American culture, while using the African American flag as a symbol to represent the connection between both cultures. Graphic Illustration by Dara Alitoro
Op-ed: Including African culture in the larger conversation of being Black
March 11, 2025
The Erasure of Black History Month
The Erasure of Black History Month
March 6, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 11, 2025
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
March 6, 2025
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
March 6, 2025
S5 E8 - The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
S5 E8 – The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
March 6, 2025
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
Changemakers of West Ep.1: Sophomore Bryson Meriac
March 6, 2025
S5 E8 - The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
S5 E8 – The Scoop on the annual winter concert, backstage memories
March 6, 2025
Crimson Podcast FT: Bernard’s Winter Track
March 6, 2025
Mount Vernon High School looks for the next level in MVHS sports
Game Plan Ahead: JJ Reporters Lucia Burt and Marina Sinsel Discuss the Future of MVHS Sports with Mr. Justin Sanford and Nolan White
March 6, 2025
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Educated
February 25, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
Can Ugur (’27) lunges to tackle a TASIS player as Arthur Lamond (’26) runs to help. Coach Ryan Erickson said the team will refer to their game against TASIS to see how they can improve in the future. “Monday, we’ll kind of review the game tape that we have, find some highlights of things we did well, applaud those and then look at things that we need to continue to work on and think about how we need to get better at,” Erickson said.
GALLERY Boys varsity rugby competes against TASIS
March 6, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
Lukas Doepke (’27) competes in the 50-meter freestyle Feb. 1. Doepke said he hopes to improve his style by the end of the season. “For my technique, I really want to get better at turns,” Doepke said. “I’d also like to get better at my freestyle because it’s, you know, the coolest one.”
GALLERY Swimmers compete in full-day meet
February 7, 2025
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
January 15, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 11, 2025
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
Griffins unable to make it three in a row, upset by Gretna in first game of subdistricts
March 6, 2025
Student-athletes commit to their future teams
Student-athletes commit to their future teams
March 6, 2025
Meet MHS: Liam Stecher
Meet MHS: Liam Stecher
March 4, 2025
The Peppa Pig theme park will open Saturday. The beloved cartoon character is a British icon, but has made quite the splash in the States. So much so that Hasbro decided to open a location in DFW.
Oink: Peppa Pig theme park opens in Dallas
March 4, 2025
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Muslims circling the Kabbah as part of the first ritual during Umrah.

‘I felt like I was talking to God’: An Islamic pilgrimage of devotion and unity

By Noreen Mohamed, Amna Ahmad, and Aariz Khan
March 31, 2023
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