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The students in front of Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, a stunning church in the village of Positano. 
Under the bliss of an Italian blue sky, the students were in paradise.

Outdoor Society Takes on Italy

Charlotte Smetham, Reporter October 10, 2024

42 Students from Outdoor Society, an outdoor activity based club here at Hudson High School, ventured 4,678 miles from home in June to tour Rome and Southern Italy. They departed from Cleveland Hopkins...

The H2BE class of 2025 on their first hiking trip of the year to Oil Creek, Pa. Prior to this, students were trained on hiking, setting up camp and more.

Where nature meets the classroom

Isa Alers, Reporter September 25, 2024

Imagine your teacher says, “we are going on a walk to a park,” in the middle of class. Or that you are going camping with your friends. This may sound out of the ordinary for some, these scenarios...

The ship logo we are all familiar with includes the six stars above and the water indicating the ship heading west.

Behind the mystery of our logo: The Explorers

AJ Parkinson, Reporter September 25, 2024

We are all familiar with the Hudson Explorer logo: a ship with stars above it. But where did it originate? I set out to find where the Hudson ship and stars came from. It was a real mystery. The library...

Senior Jack McCormick conducts the Hudson High School Alma Mater during a football game. This year, McCormick is the band's senior squad leader.

From Droning to marching band’s head senior squad leader: The Success of Jack McCormick

Erin McCormick, Reporter September 25, 2024

Hudson High School senior Jack McCormick has become well known in the music association. McCormick has done numerous activities and deserves the best future. From droning the new Hudson Middle School to...

The college application process can seem like a burden as the requirements and deadlines quickly approach students. Students and teachers use the online platform SchooLinks to apply to colleges, request and submit recommendation letters and more.

The Reality of college applications

Sara Sarkisian, Reporter September 25, 2024

The most stressful time of the year for seniors has quickly come about and it is time to submit college applications. Trying to differentiate yourself from the other applicants can be difficult. The dreary...

Hudson’s newest smoothie hotspot just hit the scene next to Chipotle with various flavors from chocolaty bases to fruity toppings. Everbowl opened late July and has been bustling ever since.

Hudson’s Newest Edition: Everbowl

Ava Kuss, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2024

Hudson is known for its amazing restaurants and food places to choose from. Its newest edition is on the healthier side. Everbowl has been very popular in recent weeks since its long-awaited opening. Similar...

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 tuning to create perfect...

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

As someone who has taken nine AP classes, has leadership positions in five organizations and acquired over 250 volunteer hours in less than a year, spare time has not been abundant. My strenuous weekly...

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

Tall and big. These two words are the first thing that comes to mind when people think of a strong, confident person. However, I am extremely far from this stereotype. I have been 4’11” since the...

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

My favorite word as a child was no. I said no so much it became more than a word. It was a way of life. My ‘no’ mindset was so strong that before I even turned five, I had deemed myself incapable...

Senior Joey Schneider examines his collection of shoes. The most popular shoes he sells are the different Nike shoes he has. Used with permission/Joey Schneider.

Joey Schneider: Sticks and shoes

Angelee Herman, Reporter May 13, 2024

Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of starting, managing and scaling a business. It combines innovation, skill and vision to develop new products, services or ideas that create value for a target audience. Joey...

Natalie Robinson with her Rutgers University attire last November. She will be playing Division 1 volleyball at Rutgers University next school year.

Natalie Robinson steps onto a new court

Stella Webb, Reporter May 13, 2024

Natalie Robinson is committed to playing Division 1 volleyball at Rutgers University next fall. Robinson is a hardworking and committed individual who has taken her volleyball career to the next level. Robinson...

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