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Yearbook staffer sophomore Owen Guzman takes a photo on March 3. Before his work is published, it will be reviewed by multiple levels of student leadership and yearbook adviser Luc Nguyen, but the book does not go through prior review.
FCPS schools lose First Amendment Press Freedom Award streak as result of county guidance document
March 6, 2025
Dare To Struggle protestors marched through Fullerton and stood outside the Fullerton Police Department while holding signs and chanting on Feb. 9. (Photo by Alicia Bennett)
Immigration policies prompt protest, anxiety
March 6, 2025
After hundreds of hours of work, several students won Grand Awards at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston.
Students advance to internationals in the annual Science and Engineering Fair
March 6, 2025
Providing Paths Beyond Prison
Providing Paths Beyond Prison
March 4, 2025
At a gathering at One Love Cafe in San Bruno, Sheriff Christina Corpus invited community members to ask their questions on Measure A. During the event, she also spoke out against the treatment she has faced in light of the allegations. "I disrupted a lot of plans for people when I won the election, and now there’s a major push for me to leave office," Corpus said. "But that push isn’t based on my performance or the promises I made to the people. It’s based on lies, hearsay, and the unions wanting to tell me what to do."
San Mateo County voters weigh in on Measure A
March 4, 2025
Carlmont student Chase Daru walks along a trail in Half Moon Bay. Due to the change in agriculture, it can be seen the amount of times people have gone off or overused the trail to expand it and make it look destroyed.
Keeping the trails alive
March 6, 2025
A common sight in M Building: English teachers Christopher Schaadt and Mitsuo Maeda walking, and laughing, side-by-side. The two have been colleagues and friends for 17 years.
‘Just Coworkers’
March 6, 2025
New campus supervisor Jennifer Davila (right) guides sophomore Andrew Loyola through the 5-Star app on Tuesday, Jan. 7, outside the 30s wing. Loyola asked what would happen if the timer for the bathroom pass ran out.
What does new campus supervisor and Jiminy Cricket have in common?
March 6, 2025
Coppell High School senior Kristin Price became the first Black cheer captain at CHS last year and has been serving as captain for two years. Price helped pave the way for greater diversity and representation in CHS athletics. Photo by Neha Nathwani
Black History Month: True Price of strength, spirit
March 6, 2025
When Bal Vihar of St. Louis meets every other Sunday morning, the day is started off with a prayer assembly consisting of all the students and teachers together. They chant a series of prayers called “shlokas” and end off singing “the Aarti”.
Sacred Connections
March 6, 2025
What Are You Losing?
What Are You Losing?
March 6, 2025
SOLID STROKES: Natalia Portilla takes deep breaths as she prepares to preform another stroke. Exerting her upper body strength with the goal of pushes the boat forward.
Senior transitions from court to water
March 6, 2025
Rafael Hall spends six days a week in the elite soccer development league MLS Next. The 5-foot-9 defensive midfielder would like to play at SMU in college.
Kicking it as a family
March 4, 2025
Junior Kate Oguntoyinbo stands during a break at districts. Oguntoyinbo finished in fourth place in the 18-6A district, allowing her to move on to regionals.
Unlikely contender
March 4, 2025
Esports president Hansu Kim has been playing video games since he was 2 years old. Now, as a senior in high school, he’s hunting a national title in two games.
Game on
March 4, 2025
Ephraim Blair performs at Carnegie Hall. Photo by April Blair, used with permission.
JDS student performs at Carnegie Hall
March 6, 2025
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
March 6, 2025
The Pilypaitis family project
The Pilypaitis family project
March 4, 2025
Junior Teams Up With Influencer to Create Pendant
Junior Teams Up With Influencer to Create Pendant
March 4, 2025
Rather than relying on mass-produced apparel, many turn towards second-hand shopping to give life to old pieces, keeping the trend cycle moving forward in an eco-friendly fashion. “I’m sure that in 2035 there’s going to be a new trend where people dress like 2024,” Sophie Pellet (11) said. (Eva Cheng)
Gen Z refreshes Y2K fashion trend
March 4, 2025
The Erasure of Black History Month
The Erasure of Black History Month
March 6, 2025
As Lieutenant Governor, Micah Beckwith serves as the president of the Indiana Senate, and as the chairman of several committees and state agencies including the Office of Tourism Development, Housing and Community Development Authority, Natural Resources Committee, and the Air Pollution Control Board.
A Pastor of Hate
March 6, 2025
Often the most commonly banned books in some school districts are readily available in others.
Opinion: Mirrors, Windows, and Doors
March 6, 2025
The ban on corporal punishment against students in South Korea has led to an increase in self-harm incidents of educators.
Public school educators face immense stress and lack societal support
March 4, 2025
Someone holds a newspaper that is delivering breaking news. Surrounding the paper are icons representing timeliness, empathy and accuracy — essential aspects of service journalism in times of crisis to keep communities informed. Graphic Illustration by Meredith Ho.
Editorial: Role of service journalism in times of crisis
February 27, 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
Crimson Podcast FT: Bernard’s Winter Track
March 6, 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
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
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
Driving towards the basket, sophomore Cade Walker draws contact to the face on his way up. Millard West defeated the Chieftains 57-49.
Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Bellevue East
December 20, 2024
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
Culture Week Day 1: Sidewalk chalk
Culture Week Day 1: Sidewalk chalk
February 27, 2025
The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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Student reactions to Donald Trump winning presidential election

By Nafsiya Hafiz, BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
November 12, 2024
According to senior Wania Munir, respect should be something that's a given and an act of disrespect should not be so easily forgiven. "It's not that hard to respect people's identities and respect people's race and culture. You don't have to be making derogatory comments," Munir said.

From clicks to consequences

By Harper Latta and Nafsiya Hafiz
January 30, 2024
Freshman Bobby Guo plays his violin after school, Sept. 12. “I might as well practice and make use of that time to do something productive instead of waiting there and waste time,” Guo said.

After-school sessions

By Nafsiya Hafiz, BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
October 12, 2022
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