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Underrated states to visit: Missouri

Sylvia Dressler, Reporter December 9, 2024

Missouri is a place of family, stories, and cool little gems that could make a trip there amazing. I have been to Missouri many times and loved every second of it. From haunted hotels to pretty lakes to...

Hudson High School’s pass privileges

Ellie Firzlaff, Reporter November 15, 2024

Hudson High School is implementing regulations for the Flex Pass and parking pass more than in previous years.  Principles are on duty to direct traffic throughout the parking lots, and constantly...

As the schedule of the high school student continues to fill up with work, social activities, college prep and more, the debate on whether or not homework is really necessary continues to linger.

The Never-ending homework debate

Erin McCormick, Reporter September 17, 2024

The debate over whether schools should abolish homework has been ongoing for years. While homework has traditionally been seen as an essential part for education, providing students with additional practice...

Opinions on Swift differ across the board - but what cannot be disputed is her ability to build a global brand.

Taylor Swift is smarter than you think

Lexie St. Pierre, Reporter September 17, 2024

Taylor Swift, regardless if you like her music or not, is a business genius. Swift has been the talk of the world for the past year and people can’t seem to get enough of her. Whether you love or hate...

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 girls asking the guys to the dance. According to Redwood Gigantea, a school newspaper to another school with Sadie’s dance,...

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

Ava Bell, Copy Editor May 13, 2024

Country music, a genre that has been a core aspect of America since the 1920s, is heading in the completely wrong direction. Once-loved ballads and dance tunes have turned into pop and futuristic beats....

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

Emily Stevens, Reporter May 13, 2024

During the Coronavirus pandemic, many students were impacted by the changing school schedules. During this time, students were exposed to different in-person and virtual learning variations. Many students...

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

Lily Stevens, Reporter May 13, 2024

Teachers constantly preach how important it is to know Geometry proofs, English literature terms and dates of every battle that the United States fought in. But what about all of the stuff that really...

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

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter May 9, 2024

It’s well-known that celebrities and trendy fashion go hand-in-hand. Whether it be an expensive dress for the red carpet, or rapper Rick Ross’ $1.5 million chain, clothing and accessories are a key...

TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms worldwide, amassing one billion users. 27% of users are ages 13-17 and 63% are adults. Used with permission/IconScout.

Could the TikTok Ban be beneficial?

Ava Kuss, Reporter April 24, 2024

Aside from screen time and mental health, a break from TikTok doesn’t sound too bad. TikTok ranks as one of the most used social media platforms globally. With most of its users ranging from ages 18...

In-N-Out Burger is one of the most popular and highest revenue restaurant chains of the West Coast. However, many Americans want In-N-Out to expand their restaurant chain to the Central and Eastern parts of the United States. Used with permission/Nation’s Restaurant News.

In-N-Out should expand their restaurant chain to Ohio

Renna Eimer, Copy Editor April 23, 2024

In-N-Out Burger is one of the most popular and highest revenue restaurant chains in the United States. In fact, there are 415 In-N-Out restaurants in the country. However, the chain only has locations...

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 Better alternative to fast fashion

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter April 22, 2024

It’s well-known that celebrities and trendy fashion go hand-in-hand. Whether it be an expensive dress for the red carpet, or rapper Rick Ross’ $1.5 million chain, clothing and accessories are a key...

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