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Leah Gilanyi (20) is a student in Mr. Knapps class. To her left are juniors  Natalia Musone, Madeline Skrzysowski, Ella Gilanyi, and Jillian Ellison. They are sitting on the side of a scooter- soccer game, where they cheer on their classmates. Leah’s favorite part of fun Friday is talking to her friends.

Fun Friday: An Influential experience for all

Madeline Skrzysowski, Reporter April 17, 2025

If you are a student or teacher at Hudson High School, you have most likely heard about Fun Friday, which is an opportunity you get when you take Mr. Zustin’s Sociology class. Fun Friday is a heartwarming...

One of many of Annie Lawrence’s paintings, this one was specifically used for our fall play, Treasure Island. Lawrence states, ”I love painting and I hope to do more of it in college.”

Annie Lawrence: A Hero behind the curtain

Lillian Hockstra, Reporter April 17, 2025

  In the theater world, the actors are known to be the ones who shine on stage. Whether they are belting the last note of “Giants in the Sky” from Into the Woods, executing the complicated and challenging...

Libby is pictured at an event where she is selling her best sellers, dolce ce léché and salted caramel. She was very thankful for all the support people gave her at the event and all of her customers who have ever ordered from her. “My customer’s support is the best thing about this line of work.”

Balancing her books and her baking business

Lauren Brownley, Reporter April 17, 2025

Many high school students fill their days with countless activities, from sports and clubs to advanced classes and even part-time jobs. Their schedules are often packed, leaving little room for extra commitments....

Coach Ernie D’Amato strategically coaching the Hudson Girls Basketball players in a timeout. D’Amato’s words in the timeout, late in the game helped secure the 39-31 win against the Wadsworth Grizzlies. “The game was pretty close and nerve-racking but we were able to keep our composure and pull through.” Senior Corinne Stearns said about the game.

The Impact of Coach D’Amato

Elora Beh, Reporter April 17, 2025

   There’s no argument that the Hudson Girls Basketball team had lots of success this past year, but what most people don’t know is the people who helped the team get there. Coach Ernie D’Amato...

Teacher Corey Barnes with his wife and two daughters. From his family to his students, Barnes values the power of relationships and genuine care.

An Unseen Hero: Mr. Barnes

Amelia Elliot, Reporter April 17, 2025

At Hudson high school we often celebrate the athletes, leaders, and the smartest kids in the school. Yet, there are many individuals at this school who’s amazing work goes unnoticed. These individuals...

Cleveland Cavaliers media day behind the scenes

Keira Sweeney, Reporter April 17, 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA team that all Cleveland fans know and love. Their popularity is only rising in the ‘24-’25 season with their success increasing with every game. With 6’3” Donovan...

Students dancing at Homecoming 2024. This dance showed a small spike in attendance, but ultimately ended up adding to the list of reasons for the cancelation of Sadies 2025.

Sadies and school dance culture evolution

Charlotte Smetham, Reporter April 17, 2025

In the years leading up to 2025, HHS has offered students of all grades three school dances; Homecoming, Winter Formal and Sadies; however, this year the spring dance, Sadies, has been cancelled.    ...

This image was created as a blueprint for what the new orchestra room would look like. The spacious classroom specifically designed for orchestra students and instruments will create the best learning environment.

The Harmony Performing Arts Project

Ava Kuss, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2025

The Harmony Performing Arts Project will add a brand new orchestra room to Hudson High School and renovate the band and choir rooms. The project will also provide a state-of-the-art auditorium for all...

Burnout comes from the loss of readiness and an increase in phsyical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It’s becoming more prominent in adolescents.

Burnout: The Cultivation of creative loss

Molly McInerney, Reporter February 27, 2025

Defined by the American Psychological Association as the “physical, emotional or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance and negative attitude towards oneself and others,”...

The new wave of influencers have taken over social media. Teens and adults are quitting their jobs and making videos on Tik Tok and Instagram as their main source of income. Many are questioning if this is a reliable job.

Can social media be a full time job?

Lily Stevens, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2025

In recent years, the world of social media has grown into an incredible amount of opportunities, including jobs. Teens and adults all around the globe are pursuing a career as an “influencer.”    ...

Mcdaniel, Hoffman, Ginther and Kessick have been training together since 2022. All four of them get trained by McConnel. They all have formed great friendships with each other.

Indoor Track

Ali Rosenberg, Reporter February 27, 2025

   Running is a relevant sport that most people do to relieve stress, get outdoors and improve one's health. At Hudson High School, they offer an opportunity to run indoor track. If you love running...

Alani, a very popular brand of energy drinks, offer a wide variety of flavor options that are beloved by caffeine drinkers. With no sugar and gluten inside of the drink, many think that Alani’s are good for you, but consuming so much caffeine so often can cause serious health problems over time.

The Pandemic of Caffeine

Emily Stevens, Webmaster February 7, 2025

   Nearly two in five feel addicted to caffeine. 97% of Americans alone consume high doses of caffeine every single day from coffee, soda, energy drinks, or other highly caffeinated drinks. The wide...

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