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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
Charlie Bates, a sixth-grade reading and language arts teacher at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, speaks in front of the crowd at today's rally at the Texas Capitol. “Without our public schools, our communities will not survive,” she said.
Educators rally against vouchers at Capitol rally
March 11, 2025
Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies
Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies
March 11, 2025
Joshua Tree National Park in peril following recent layoffs
Joshua Tree National Park in peril following recent layoffs
March 11, 2025
The towering skyscrapers of Shanghai, China rise behind Kimi Lu (10) as he smiles in front of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The photo was taken the summer before he moved to the United States. Photo courtesy of Kimi Lu.
A whole near world, oceans away
March 11, 2025
A teenage girl and her neurodivergent brother make a pinky promise, signifying her oath to take care of him even after their parents pass away. Neurotypical children tend to set high standards for themselves at a young age, frequently out of the pressure to compensate for their sibling’s disability. "You might have certain expectations about what you want your relationship with your sibling to look like, and sometimes you have to drop those," said Ana Magallanes, a certified speech-language pathologist.
Beyond the spectrum: sibling stories
March 11, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
March 11, 2025
Abby Van Every ’26, Katherine Gilbertson-White ’27 and Caroline Vander Weg ’26 all received 504 plans that provided their accommodations.
Substantially limited
March 11, 2025
Ashley Cole and mother Linda Cochran pose behind the main counter of their jewelry and bodycare store, Suuri Design. Their handmade creations are intentionally crafted minimalist jewelry that doesn’t break the bank.
Linda Cochran and Ashley Cole: Mother-daughter duo run jewelry store, strengthen bond
March 11, 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
Coaches and swimmers for the girls' swim and dive team celebrate winning their fifth state championship after jumping into the water at the Veteran's Memorial Aquatic Center.
Girls’ Swim and Dive Takes Five-Peat Title, Breaks Major State Record
March 11, 2025
It’s a Family Affair: Trent Dowdell continues his football career at Emory and Henry
It’s a Family Affair: Trent Dowdell continues his football career at Emory and Henry
March 11, 2025
What Are You Losing?
What Are You Losing?
March 6, 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
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
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
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 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
Crimson Podcast FT: Bernard’s Winter Track
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
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

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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"I wouldn’t say Jennifer’s gone, she'll never truly be gone, she’ll always be a small part of me."

Column: My old friend Jennifer

By Taylor Sumner, Lewisville High School
May 11, 2023
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