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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
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO
All content by Amanda Hare

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 15 – ‘Multiverse of Madness’

By Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans, and Christi Norris
May 19, 2022
A collage shows senior Jasmine Henriquez as she delivers donations to the Folsom Elementary Life Skills class. Henriquez put this service project together for her Girl Scout Gold Award. "I just love special needs kids," Henriquez said. "They make my heart explode. They bring me so much happiness. I wanted to contribute something to them, and I wanted them to feel happy and loved."

Henriquez’s Heart: Senior organizes service project

By Amanda Hare, Prosper High School
March 29, 2022
A collage shows eight staff members and their spouses. The attached article shares the staff members' marriage stories in honor of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is Monday, Feb. 14. (Photos courtesy of Lisa Roskens, John Boehringer, Michelle Sparks, Emily Allen, Paige Trujillo and Gabriella Winans, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Video: Valentine’s Day Special – Staff share stories of meeting, falling in love with spouse

By Amanda Hare, Gabriella Winans, and Alyssa Clark
February 17, 2022
Seeing the whole cheerleading team for the first time since her injury, senior Makayla Noble laughs. Noble got injured Sept. 20 in a tumbling accident. "I, Ray Smith, Mayor of the Town of Prosper, Texas, do hereby declare Makayla Noble Day on this 17th day of December 2021, in honor of her continual display of bravery, courageousness, thereby making her an inspiration to all those around her," the proclamation said.

Town of Prosper declares Dec. 17 as Makayla Noble Day

By Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, and Christi Norris
January 11, 2022
With the movie title "Red Notice," seniors Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris and Gabriella Winans sit around the podcast table. They recorded the fifth episode of their "Over the Popcorn Bowl" podcast. In this episode, they discussed the new movie "Red Notice" which starred Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds. (Photos by Caleb Audia, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Season 1 – Episode 5 – ‘Red Notice’

By Gabriella Winans, Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, and Amanda Hare
December 15, 2021
At the podcast table, seniors Caleb Audia, Christi Norris and Amanda Hare prepare for their podcast. In episode four of the second season of "History's Forgotten," they talked about Matt Urban, a Colonel Lieutenant in World War II. The episode is in honor of the anniversary of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7.

Podcast: History’s Forgotten: Season 2 – Episode 4 – Matt Urban

By Caleb Audia, Amanda Hare, and Christi Norris
December 10, 2021
Featuring the blue filter shown in the "Twilight" movie, a digitally constructed image shows seniors Alyssa Clark, Christi Norris, Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare at the podcast table. The students reviewed the "Twilight" saga for the fifth episode of their "Over the Popcorn Bowl" podcast. They reviewed "Twilight" in honor of its Nov. 21 release date 13 years ago. (Photos by Caitlyn Richey, digitally-constructed image by Amanda Hare, icons courtesy of Andrew Horvath and Freepik.)

Podcast: Over the Popcorn Bowl – Episode 4 – ‘Twilight’ Saga

By Gabriella Winans, Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Alyssa Clark
December 7, 2021
A digitally constructed image showcases characters from Marvel's "Eternals." The image comes with the attached review and podcast discussing the new Marvel movie. "The biggest part of the movie to me was the characters," senior Amanda Hare said in the attached review. "I found that I loved all of the Eternals. They all were unique and engaging in their own way, and while they were all new to the screen, I was able to fall in love with all of them." (Photo from Marvel Studios, icon by Freepik, digitally constructed image by Amanda Hare)

Review, Podcast: ‘Eternals’ showcases everlasting characters, charms with unique cast despite poor reviews

By Gabriella Winans, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris, and Alyssa Clark
November 18, 2021
A graphic featuring photos of History Forgotten hosts seniors Christi Norris, Caleb Audia and Amanda Hare introduces the third episode of the show. In this episode, Norris, Audia and Hare talk about the history of veterans day. Veterans day occurred Thursday, Nov. 11. (Graphic by Amanda Hare, Photos by Alyssa Clark)

History’s Forgotten: Season 2 Episode 3: Veterans Day

By Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia
November 12, 2021

Over The Popcorn Bowl – Episode 2 – ‘Romeo + Juliet’

By Alyssa Clark, Amanda Hare, Christi Norris, and Gabriella Winans
November 1, 2021
Talking to teachers Natalie Merrill and Jenny Mills, anatomy and physiology teacher Darilyn Krempin hugs Prestonwood Baptist Church member and teacher Holly Hollingsworth-Ervin in a digitally constructed image by senior Soomin Chung. Mills, Krempin and Hollingsworth-Ervin are breast cancer survivors and were honored at the pep rally. "When I heard the word cancer – in the same sentence with my name – it stops you in your tracks," Krempin said. "And, you start immediately thinking. You start realizing what really becomes important. It made me realize that I need to spend more time with my kids. I needed to spend more time with my friends and family. They needed to know how grateful I was for them and how much I love them." (Digital constructed image by Soomin Chung, photo by Amanda Hare).

Breast cancer survivors hope to ‘be a light,’ inspire others with their stories

By Amanda Hare, Christina Krasnova – ENN, and Abrianna Galante – ENN
October 18, 2021
On the phone, Eagle Nation News adviser Michael Hatch speaks with Stephen Chbosky, the director of "Dear Evan Hansen." Hatch co-hosts a podcast called "Faith Spotting," where he discusses movies and interviews people in the film industry. “We felt a great responsibility (while filming,)" Chbosky said. "Not only to this movie, of course, but also to this industry that we love."

Exclusive: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ director on mental health, talks movie’s message to teenagers

By Gabriella Winans and Amanda Hare
October 6, 2021

Podcast: History’s Forgotten – Season 2 – Episode 1 – Charles Whittlesey

By Christi Norris, Amanda Hare, and Caleb Audia
September 15, 2021
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