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Senior Scarlett Nold poses with her electric guitar. She plays the electric guitar for the Jazz Band. She has been playing for five years.

Shredding the strings: A Journey into electric guitar mastery

Erin McCormick, Reporter November 18, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students found themselves confined to their homes, with their usual routines upended and activities halted. For Scarlett Nold, now a senior at Hudson High School, learning...

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...

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...

VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS as a substitute teacher

Renna Eimer, Copy Editor May 1, 2024
Mr. Alexander (a.k.a. Frank D. Alexander) started substitute teaching at Hudson High School over a year ago. He has brought so much positivity and joy to not only the students...
Subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate results in the formation of the Coastal Ranges and Cascade Volcanoes, as well as a variety of earthquakes, in the Pacific Northwest. Olympic and Mt. Rainier national parks showcase the contrasting landscapes of the two parallel mountain ranges.

The Cascadia Megaquake could be closer than we think

Sean Delagrange, Reporter April 10, 2024

On Jan. 27, 1700, several fishing villages along the east coast of Japan were washed away by a tsunami. However, this tsunami was unusual; unlike the hundreds of others that had struck Japan before, this...

Hudson students watch a performance by students from North High School in Akron at the World Culture Fair on February 13. Students were exposed to various cultures and traditions from around the world. This event shows how the administration tries to strengthen students’ knowledge of other cultures. Used with permission/A. Tallat-Kelpsa.

Bursting the Hudson Bubble

Lily Stevens, Reporter April 7, 2024

Hudson, Ohio: Home to thousands of residents and one of the most highly-ranked public schools in the state. A town where families volunteer every weekend for all kinds of organizations. A town with an...

The Friday morning announcements group smiles for their Halloween intro video. The group tries to change up this segment weekly. Prior to the photo, these students went to see Oppenheimer together.

Behind the scenes of the morning announcements

Luke Bleifer, Reporter February 28, 2024

The daily video morning announcements consist of senior-led groups who work to entertain HHS students by sharing school wide news. Currently, there are four different morning announcements groups, each...

Model UN students explored the area around their hotel on the Chicago River. On their first day in the city, the group visited Water Tower Place and had their first conference committee session. Used with permission/James Hill.

Model UN attends national conference in Chicago

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2024

Hudson’s Model UN team took on the Windy City for the University of Chicago’s High School Model UN Conference (MUNUC) from February 8 to 11. While there, the seven HHS students debated past and current...

VIDEO: An Inside look at Sociology’s “Fun Friday”

Renna Eimer, Copy Editor February 26, 2024

In Hudson High School’s Sociology course, Marc Zustin not only teaches culture, social ills and deviance to his students, but he also incorporates Fun Friday. Fun Friday is when students in Sociology...

The swimming pool is one of the most popular attractions at recreation centers. Although Reminderville has a fourth of Hudson's population, it still has a recreation center containing an indoor pool. Trails Recreation Center by Dan McLean is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed.

The Benefits of a recreation center in Hudson

Renna Eimer, Copy Editor January 22, 2024

Hudson has practically every store, restaurant and boutique shop that comes to mind. This can range from ethnic restaurants, fine-dining restaurants, casual dining restaurants, breweries, pubs, clothing...


During the game, Thor can be seen near the student section or next to the cheerleaders. He even joins in with some cheers. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.

Thor: A Mascot, friend and icon

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter January 12, 2024

Sports at Hudson High School have always been an important part of extracurricular activities for students, and they have done well during their seasons. The football team ended with a winning record of...

Ella Choi before her big performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville featured practicing with her guitar. Used with permission/Ella Choi.

Ella Choi’s claim to fame

Maddie Little, Reporter January 8, 2024

Homecoming Queen, Varsity Soccer Captain, Chamber Choir member and so much more. Ella Choi is a friend to all and is known to be one of the kindest souls many have ever met. One of Choi’s best friends,...

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