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Members of SEIU 500, MCPS's contracted union, rally outside of the Board of Education Building on Sept. 25, to demand that MCPS fix its payroll issues.
MCPS employees hold concerns over payroll issues
October 10, 2025
View of a part of Kathy Donatello's vineyard in South Windsor.
Growing Threat in South Windsor, Spotted Lanternflies
October 8, 2025
Head librarian Mathew Zuniga helps freshman Ezra Melendez with her malfunctioning Chromebook on Sep. 17. Ever since library clerk Lauren Alindogen's position was cut, Zuniga has been forced to take over the job of fixing and distributing Chromebooks for almost two thousand students, taking his time away from other library duties.
Books on a budget
October 7, 2025
Senior Jahmari Abbott works on an assignment for the TV Production class. Without students livestreaming, the focus of the class has shifted.
AI takes over sports livestreaming
October 7, 2025
A child receives his flu and COVID-19 vaccinations following the release of the new West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) vaccine recommendations. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to diverge from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s guidance has already seen a significant impact in California, where residents of all ages and risk levels are now being granted broader access to immunization. “We've been through a lot in California, and we're really fortunate to have the strongest laws in the country, but we saw a lot of emotion — anger and concern — from parents. A lot of it comes from fear, and I can empathize with that from when I first vaccinated my little ones because, even back then, there were people suggesting that it was dangerous. So, I get the fear, but I don't get the anger, and I don't get the disregard for science — that's the hard part for me,” said Catherine Flores, the executive director of the California Immunization Coalition.
West Coast states break with CDC on guidelines
October 7, 2025
A CSD American History class completes a lap around the high school building during a learning period. The simply practice, started as a way to give students a break from desks and classrooms, follows Dr. Ernest Boyer’s model for successful learning.
Let’s take a lap
October 10, 2025
Members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church choir sing together at the front of the chapel with the Holy Trinity displayed above them. "I want my kids to value love, love for others, love for God and love for themselves. God had 99 angels but he sacrificed himself for the salvation of Adam," Aster Haile said.
Ruth’s Religion
October 10, 2025
Muslim students in Korean public schools struggle during mealtime. Unable to eat pork, they resort to rice and simple side dishes for lunch.
Fish out of water: Muslim exclusion in Korean schools
October 10, 2025
Trellis is an educational app for teachers, created by English teacher Scott Rosenkranz. The app’s name comes from its logo, which depicts a garden trellis.
Teacher creates educational app ‘Trellis’ to support student growth
October 10, 2025
Servers bring culture, creativity to campus
October 10, 2025
A bulldozer sprays water onto the field with a special attachment in the process of installing turf.
Fieldless? Still got fitness
October 10, 2025
The Menlo and Hózhó football teams line up together after the game to take a photo.
New Mexico Football Team Visits Menlo to Open Season
October 10, 2025
The varsity girls volleyball team celebrates a point scored in their last match against Branham High School on Aug. 28. The two teams will face off again on Davis Field this Saturday in lieu of the homecoming football game.
Tradition transformed: Varsity girls volleyball headlines homecoming
October 7, 2025
On the sidelines, Phillips-Worrell gathers the team at the Sept. 12 football game against Junction City.
Coach Phillips-Worrell Brings New Focus and Discipline to LHS Cheer Team
October 7, 2025
For the 2025-26 school year, the volleyball team welcomes assistant coach Ashley Pennington to the Nest. This is Pennington's second stint as a Redhawk, as she played setter for the team from 2015 to 2019.
Once again, on the court as a Redhawk
October 6, 2025
The Vindys, a band from Youngstown, Ohio, are working to expand their fan base.
Finding the groove
October 10, 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" (2025)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”
October 8, 2025
Taylor Swift and the Jazz Age imagery the pop star used to promote her recently-released album 'The Life of a Showgirl.' (TAS Management)
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Review: Taylor Swift Cosplays as Daisy Buchanan on Latest Album
October 7, 2025
Cespedes and Legion members lifted the canvas from the roof.
American Legion Post 716 hosts unveiling for new mural
October 7, 2025
Debra McGuire smiles for a solo shot. Ungerleider said costume design is very important and should be very intentional. "Humans take in things through their eyes, so it's like you're already telling a story about someone by looking at what they're wearing and what their style is," Ungerleider said. Photo courtesy of Debra McGuire
‘Silent storytellers’: The job of a fashion, costume designer for award-winning movies, TV shows
October 7, 2025
Generation V(iolence)
Generation V(iolence)
October 10, 2025
Mainstream politics seem to have become recreational as superficial insults and mockery overtake previous legitimate criticism. Illustration | Suhana Mahabal
Staff Editorial: No proxy for politics
October 10, 2025
Townsend Harris implements a cellphone ban policy adhering to the new law.
Editorial: though cell phone ban is unnecessary, THHS administration responded with trust in students
October 7, 2025
A girl sits lost in thought, not able to identify the cultural items of her Korean root. The heavily Western focused education she received interfered with her understanding of her very own nation's traditions.
Western-focused education sidelines Korean history and culture
September 30, 2025
A pharmacist displaying Narcan availability at the CVS Pharmacy at 5644 Mayfield Rd.
Narcan Can Saves Lives
September 29, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
October 7, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
October 7, 2025
The Viper Club Spotlight is a new podcast giving insight into all the clubs at school. Photo by Jacob Ceron.
Viper Club Cast: Forensics
October 6, 2025
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
October 1, 2025
Gator Tales: Xavier theology teachers’ take on Labubus
October 1, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Papp lines up at wingback during West Chicago’s 66–20 win over Ridgewood on Sept. 19 at Memorial Field. Papp also plays cornerback for the Wildcats.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Rain, cheers, and grit: Wildcats bounce back against Ridgewood
September 26, 2025
Protesters gathered in downtown West Chicago earlier this week following raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO residents march towards freedom in anti-ICE protests
September 23, 2025
GRAND REVEAL: Sophomore Cruz Gonzales performs alongside the other baritone saxophone players during Bandapalooza on Aug 22. Bandapalooza allowed the band to perform what they’ve been practicing during the summer to an audience full of friends and family. While this wasn’t the band’s first full run through, it was their first in front of an audience. “I feel like we’ve done better in rehearsals, and due to the pressure and other things, it hindered our performance a little bit, but I was still proud,” Gonzales said. One thing that Gonzales pointed out that the band needs to work on in the future is making sure everybody knows exactly where they’re supposed to be and knows the repetition. This performance also allowed the band to introduce their new theme of Gothic Renaissance to their audience. “This year’s costumes are totally different,” Gonzales said. “We have hip capes and shako hats, which is a big change from last year.” Looking towards the future and big pictures, Gonzales wants the band to have a successful season and make state. “Considering how close it was last year, we were pretty bummed,” he said. “So this year, I think everybody is really trying to work harder to get there and make state again.” Caption by Maya Tackett. Photo by Wren Vanderford.
Bandapalooza marches into new year
September 16, 2025
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
Jeremiah Cox in the action at his Tech Internship
On-campus internships fosters real-world learning
October 6, 2025
The Trump Protests in Palo Alto
The Trump Protests in Palo Alto
September 30, 2025
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Inspiration. Ten years ago, Price and Saboe found a way to memorialize Dodson and her impact in the volleyball program. The Erin Dodson Memorial volleyball games highlight Dodson's determination and positivity, even in the face of obstacles. "[We wanted] to be able to give to others based on the legacy that Erin had created as a person," Saboe said. "[We] thought honoring her like this would be the best way that we can honor her." (Courtesy of Sandra Mitchell)

‘Big D’

By Melissa Krainer, Altoona Area High School
October 7, 2025
Cyber education. Since its inception in 2009, the ACA has grown from five students to over 500 students enrolled in the secondary program. The Stevens faculty and staff expanded the program to give students an optimal non-traditional education experience. "We wanted to keep our students in our district and provide them the same education that they would get as if they were in the building," McGinnis said. "The kids that are in our program get an AAHS diploma and get to participate in all of the senior activities. I take great pride in getting an AAHS diploma. To me, that means something, and I try to invite our students to feel the same." (Courtesy of Julie Schreiber)

Alternative education program evolves

By Melissa Krainer, Altoona Area High School
January 28, 2025
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