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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
November 30, 2023
The Activist Club discusses school safety and how MCPS can keep students safe.
Fake bomb threats cause safety concerns in MCPS
November 30, 2023
The exterior of the Frenchtown Bookshop, located at 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ.
Frenchtown Bookshop stands up to local government
November 29, 2023
Public comments reflect fear, under-representation at Board meeting
November 29, 2023
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.
November 29, 2023
Instagram: an app most commonly used for friends to share pictures with each other. But one student took the app to a whole new level, and created an account for their pig, Dirk.
The not so ordinary pig
November 30, 2023
Eleventh grade history teacher Kathleen Niles leads her class through a lesson on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza. In her classes, Niles held a brief council for processing thoughts and emotions surrounding the crisis and followed with a lesson providing current and historical context for it. Each history teachers lesson plan surrounding the crisis varied based on grade-level and curriculum-specific needs. 
‘We’re as human as everybody else’: History department responds to ongoing crisis in Israel, Gaza, implements Code Red
November 30, 2023
The Binary Code: Enrollment gaps in STEM, humanities typify gender bias
November 30, 2023
The teacher shortage crisis
The teacher shortage crisis
November 30, 2023
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
November 29, 2023
IN COMBAT: Freshman Quinn Loyd spars with her father. Quinn was first introduced to Muay Thai, a form of mixed martial arts originating in Thailand, by her father.
Father-daughter dancing in ring
November 29, 2023
CROSS COUNTRY STATE OF MIND
November 29, 2023
A lunch tray consists of turkey and rice from Mexican Fiesta, swedish meatballs and egg noodles from Main, fresh fruits from the salad bar and a cookie from the Auxiliary Gym. “Because teen athletes are still growing and developing, it’s important to ensure they’re getting enough nutrition and hydration,” registered dietitian Sara Leung said.
Finding fuel formula for teenage athletes
November 28, 2023
JV women’s water polo team returns to Dougherty Valley with a splash
November 28, 2023
Going for Gold
November 28, 2023
TOURNAMENT READY. Senior Megan Elliott has the cover designed for her novel The Tournament. She worked all month to complete the book as part of nanowrimo, a writing initiative.
Senior set to finish first novel
November 30, 2023
The President’s Own Marine band performed live at Millard West Caption: The band performs live at Millard West for many people to see. This was the first of many stops they had made. “Many musicians and music educators from around the Omaha metro were in attendance and greatly appreciated the performance,” band director John Keith said. “It was also great to see so many men and women who have retired from military service in attendance and the pride on their faces when they stood for the branchs song.”
America’s music
November 30, 2023
“Priscilla:” A raw biopic of Elvis’s wife
November 29, 2023
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” is now in theaters such as B&B Theaters, Cinemark, and streaming on Peacock. The movie is rated PG-13 and produced by Blumhouse Productions.
“Five Nights at Freddy’s”: A flawed yet enjoyable horror movie
November 29, 2023
Senior Ava Nordmans art piece The Microphones earned them a spot in the AP Art and Design Exhibition that features only 50 artists of the more than 74,000 students who took the AP Art exam last year. Their painting features Nordmans friend Jonathan Pirrello in his music studio.
AP Art Student Earns Prestigious National Recognition
November 28, 2023
Anti-trans legislation targets transgender individuals and forces them to survive in a world that constantly challenges their existence and well-being.
Opinion: “Let Them Die” and Other Anti-Trans Legislation
November 30, 2023
Cursive writing, once taught in schools, seems to be disappearing from the minds of many in the next generation. Is this a tragic loss or a long overdue goodbye to the well-known form of penmanship?
Opinion: Cursive: A dying art or good riddance?
November 30, 2023
Bulletproof ignorance: America’s disturbing numbness to gun violence
November 30, 2023
Junior Andres Bravo Garza works on his assignments under 30 flags in the PVHS cafeteria that represent the nationalities of international PV students.
Forgotten: America’s immigration system alienates international students
November 28, 2023
The reaction of the public, especially those in power, amplifies a serious message in today’s public forum: Speak at your own risk.
Editorial: Division reveals First Amendment’s fragility
November 27, 2023
Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’
November 30, 2023
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
November 28, 2023
The Urban Stream Research Center is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserve system. Students in AP Environmental Studies are able to visit this site as part of a field trip in the fall.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO water testing
November 28, 2023
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
November 28, 2023
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
November 27, 2023
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
People, Politics, and Perspective Ep. 2: Asian Americans, admissions, and the affirmative action debate
November 27, 2023
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Podcast Editors Dive into a Conversation with Hannah Snow and Nurse Layne Shoemaker: Exploring the Impact of Diabetes on High School Students
November 17, 2023
A MathMagician member participates in one of the activities the summer camp has to offer. This summer program created by two juniors helps kids with learning disabilities develop a love for math. (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Markham)
Gator Tales: Xavier students create summer program called MathMagicians
October 27, 2023
Getting on track: Michele Abbate brakes through barriers in racing
Getting on track: Michele Abbate ‘brakes’ through barriers in racing
October 25, 2023
Prepcast 2.2: Striking Through Hollywood: The Breakdown
October 7, 2023
Ziad Ben-Gacem (’25) speaks to Clarisa Gomez Rodriguez (’24) in the show’s opening scene during dress rehearsal Nov. 13. Rodriguez sang the first song of the musical, “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
GALLERY Students perform High School musical ‘Anything Goes’
November 30, 2023
The Urban Stream Research Center is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserve system. Students in AP Environmental Studies are able to visit this site as part of a field trip in the fall.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO water testing
November 28, 2023
Head bent, head coach Tyler Moore laughs after the team dumped the water on his head, in celebration. This is Moores first year as head coach. The team has earned multiple iconic wins and accomplishments under his guidance.
Column: Football season through my lens
November 10, 2023
WATER BALLOONS AND SMILES: Senior Peer Assistance and Leadership program member Jude Masoni holds up his fellow PAL, senior David Herring, as a human shield to protect himself from the path of an incoming water balloon. Students paid to throw a balloon at the PALS on Tuesday as part of the shooting PAL-ery, one of the Pink Week fundraisers intended to raise money for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas, an Austin-based non-profit that provides personalized support to those affected by breast cancer.  Year after year the PALS put on Pink Week in order to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The PALS put on a variety of different events the whole week at lunch in hopes of both bringing in profits and bringing an exciting week of fun to the McCallum community.    Herring was made a target of the water balloon by his cross country teammates. “I enjoyed seeing my teammates coming out to donate as I was telling them about it the week prior,” Herring said. “I was also just having fun on that nice day with my fellow PALS. Some of them that did the pallery that day, like Jude, I’ve known since elementary school.” Caption by Chloe Lewcock with reporting by JoJo Barnard.
Pink Week soars to new fund-raising heights
October 31, 2023
The mall has been abandoned since 2017 and is often nicknamed The Quad.
Photo Essay: Charlestowne mall: once booming, now abandoned
October 20, 2023
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
The Makerspace Project brings innovation to Redwood City community
November 28, 2023
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
Video: Project Life prepare students for independent living
November 28, 2023
Americas National Churchill Museum: A Midwest Treasure
America’s National Churchill Museum: A Midwest Treasure
November 21, 2023
Eerie experiements
November 13, 2023
JOYFM Behind The Scenes: The Faces Behind the Voices
JOYFM Behind The Scenes: The Faces Behind the Voices
November 13, 2023
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Lower attendance rates in Coppell ISD schools are negatively affecting district funding and students academic performance. CISD is in the midst of a 12-week attendance campaign to combat lower attendance rates.

More than a headcount

By Sahasra Chakilam and Aliza Abidi
November 7, 2023
TikTok’s Booktok trend has created a rise in young adults reading books with explicit ideas meant for adults.The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi has growing concerns on the new normalization of largely explicit adult fiction and its effects on adolescents. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Where’s the Y in YA?

By Aliza Abidi, Coppell High School
September 26, 2023
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