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One of my favorite artists is Michael Jackson. Known for his classic Linn drums and groovy bass lines, Kurokawa continues to draw inspiration from arguably one of the most influential artists of the 1980s. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Senior Farewell: Black and White
June 13, 2024
Throughout high school, managing my time had been difficult. But when I was pulled in multiple directions, spending time with my friends in clubs allowed me to destress from my other commitments. Used with permission/Ava Tallat-Kelpsa.
Senior Farewell: The Moments that matter most
June 13, 2024
I’ve been apart of the Hudson Explorer Newspaper since my junior year. During my time in journalism, I’ve made a total of 16 articles, three multimedia photojournalism slideshows and three multimedia videos for the Hudson Explorer News website. Used with permission/Renna Eimer.
Senior Farewell: Appreciate the little things
June 11, 2024
Lily Arigo, Greta Knipe, Erica Liu and Ella Smetham at Senior Sunrise in their college gear. Knipe and Smetham will be at Ohio State in the fall, while Arigo is going to Denison and Liu is headed to Stanford. Used withpermission/Greta Knipe.
Senior Farewell: How The Explorer changed my high school experience
June 10, 2024
Drama Club members pose in front of the Playhouse Square chandelier before a rehearsal for the Dazzle Awards. Used with permission/Hudson Drama Club Facebook.
Music Notes: Behind the Scenes of the Drama Club
June 1, 2024
For this year’s Sadie’s dance, Student Government diversified the activities that could be done such as adding cornhole and ping pong tables. The Floor Band was also invited to perform.
Sadie Hawkin’s: Love it or leave it?
May 14, 2024
Beloved country music star Zach Bryan performs for an audience in Pittsburgh’s PPG Arena. Bryan, unlike the majority of country music artists, still provides listeners with heartfelt, folk songs. Used with permission/Ava Bell.
Country music is taking a turn for the worst
May 13, 2024
A girl watches her teacher explain an assignment as she takes notes. Online learning is something many students experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, making many students get used to this style of learning rather than a full five-day week. Used with permission/Pressbooks/Brian J. Matis.
The need for asynchronous days
May 13, 2024
A look into a home economics class when it began to be recognized nationwide. Students learned important skills of sewing, cooking and laundry. Used with permission/Library of Congress/Picryl.
Bringing back the home economics class
May 13, 2024
Village Discount Outlet is a popular thrift store, filled with clothes, shoes and accessories. Known for their affordable prices, this is the one-stop location for all fashion enthusiasts. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Thrifting: The Downfall of fast fashion
May 9, 2024
A view from Drake and J. Cole’s concert at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. The 360 stage used for the concert featured different designs and many props were used for the performance. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Drake and J.Cole take to Cleveland
April 9, 2024
The Apple Vision Pro on display at the Apple store. Inside every Apple Vision Pro are two chips, an M2 chip, the same chip inside of the newest model of iMac – responsible for performance speeds as well as the new R1 chip responsible for reducing input delay and refresh rate. On the Apple website, the R1 chip is claimed to have a “12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency.” Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Virtual Reality meets reality
April 9, 2024
One of the most known cenotes of Cancún, Cenote Azul is a very picturesque place to swim in the sun. The vivid blue waters and luscious greenery add to the Cancún’s striking nature sceneries. Used with permission/Pickpic.
Spring Break Hot Spots
February 27, 2024
The new version of Mean Girls hit theaters on Jan. 12, but the reception was not as positive as the producers may have hoped. Used with permission/Paramount Pictures.
Mean Girls: Broadway hit to box office miss?
January 30, 2024
On Dec. 19, 2023, after almost six years since the last major update, the long-awaited “Geometry Dash” update 2.2 was finally released. The update added a whole slew of new features, from a new official level, a new gamemode, new editor features and over 600 new unlockables for players to use.
Geometry Dash 2.2: Was it worth the wait?
January 24, 2024
Hopscotch Mafia poses for a picture post-game. The Mafia won 10-2 in a heated game against Field-Porter. Used with permission/Hopscotch Mafia.
Hopscotch Mafia is playing to win
April 9, 2024
The Hudson varsity girls’ basketball team clapping and supporting their team during a game against the Painesville Beavers. The team are each other’s strongest supporters, always there to encourage fellow players to victory. Used with permission/Ken Klemencic.
The Differences between girls and boys sports
April 7, 2024
Sharife Cooper protects the ball during the third quarter. Although he was sidelined for most of the game due to an injury he sustained in the first quarter, he was still able to contribute six points to the team.
The Cleveland Charge: Why the G League deserves more recognition
January 23, 2024
What Hudson Athletes do during their off-season
What Hudson Athletes do during their off-season
January 15, 2024
Matson and her Tar Heels cheering after their victory against Northwestern University in the National Championship game. Used with permission/Getty Images.
The story of the youngest coach in the NCAA
January 10, 2024
VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
May 14, 2024
Class of 2024 College Map
Class of 2024 College Map
May 13, 2024
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS as a substitute teacher
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS as a substitute teacher
May 1, 2024
VIDEO: An Inside look at Sociology's "Fun Friday"
VIDEO: An Inside look at Sociology’s “Fun Friday”
February 26, 2024
One of the most beloved drinks on the menu is the Mango and Passionfruit Tea with Strawberry Popping Pearls. This aesthetic drink is an extremely popular choice and has a perfect blend of fruity flavors.
Downtown Hudson’s best snack stops
January 25, 2024
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VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
Renna Eimer, Copy Editor • May 14, 2024

Lacrosse is a popular sport to watch and be a part of at Hudson High School. This year, the Hudson Boys Varsity team had an amazing class of...

Entertainment
A view from Drake and J. Cole’s concert at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. The 360 stage used for the concert featured different designs and many props were used for the performance. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Drake and J.Cole take to Cleveland
Ava Bell, Copy Editor • April 9, 2024

On Monday, November 3rd, Drake announced he would be going on tour once again, once his It’s All a Blur Tour finished. This tour would be performed...

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Feature
One of my favorite artists is Michael Jackson. Known for his classic Linn drums and groovy bass lines, Kurokawa continues to draw inspiration from arguably one of the most influential artists of the 1980s. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Senior Farewell: Black and White
Kai Kurokawa, Reporter • June 13, 2024

A grand piano only has 88 black and white keys. Each musical phrase follows a story–-each note representing each person in the story. Each key is meticulously set to the correct...

Throughout high school, managing my time had been difficult. But when I was pulled in multiple directions, spending time with my friends in clubs allowed me to destress from my other commitments. Used with permission/Ava Tallat-Kelpsa.
Senior Farewell: The Moments that matter most
Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief • June 13, 2024
I’ve been apart of the Hudson Explorer Newspaper since my junior year. During my time in journalism, I’ve made a total of 16 articles, three multimedia photojournalism slideshows and three multimedia videos for the Hudson Explorer News website. Used with permission/Renna Eimer.
Senior Farewell: Appreciate the little things
Renna Eimer, Copy Editor • June 11, 2024
Lily Arigo, Greta Knipe, Erica Liu and Ella Smetham at Senior Sunrise in their college gear. Knipe and Smetham will be at Ohio State in the fall, while Arigo is going to Denison and Liu is headed to Stanford. Used withpermission/Greta Knipe.
Senior Farewell: How The Explorer changed my high school experience
Greta Knipe, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2024
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Opinion
For this year’s Sadie’s dance, Student Government diversified the activities that could be done such as adding cornhole and ping pong tables. The Floor Band was also invited to perform.
Sadie Hawkin’s: Love it or leave it?
Ali Rosenberg, Reporter • May 14, 2024

Sadie’s is known as a dance that is known to break dance stereotypes by the...

Sports
Hopscotch Mafia poses for a picture post-game. The Mafia won 10-2 in a heated game against Field-Porter. Used with permission/Hopscotch Mafia.
Hopscotch Mafia is playing to win
Gavin Mertes, Reporter • April 9, 2024

NC Soccer Club is Hudson’s only indoor soccer facility, making it a mecca for soccer players in the wintertime. The Indoor High School Boys...

The Hudson varsity girls’ basketball team clapping and supporting their team during a game against the Painesville Beavers. The team are each other’s strongest supporters, always there to encourage fellow players to victory. Used with permission/Ken Klemencic.
The Differences between girls and boys sports
Emily Stevens, Reporter • April 7, 2024

For many teenagers, athletics is a cornerstone of the high school experience. Equality in sports is an issue that has been present for quite...

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