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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
May 13, 2024
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
May 13, 2024
Alicia Hoppes, Sunita Bhatia and Katie Bielecki at their senior Sadie Hawkins dance. The three best friends share their last dance together and embrace in a hug.
Seniors Alicia Hoppes, Sunita Bhatia and Katie Bielecki: Forever friends
May 13, 2024
Peterson wears her signature bright smile, highlighting her kind personality.
From Varsity Cheerleader to Homecoming Court: The successes of Lindsay Peterson
May 10, 2024
Quin Prado performs at the Akron Civic Theater every winter for the Nutcracker. This past year, she was the Sugar Plum Fairy. Used with permission/Quin Prado.
Dancer Quin Prado spins through her senior year
May 10, 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
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 Sociologys 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
The Most wonderful time of year in NYC
The Most wonderful time of year in NYC
January 12, 2024
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Ava Fontana

Ava Fontana, Reporter

Ava is a senior at Hudson High School. This is her first year writing for The Explorer, and enjoys writing about sports and crime. Ava is involved in Outdoor Society, Hudson Community First, and Girls Lacrosse. In her free time, Ava enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, traveling, and staying active! Ava plans on attending college next year, majoring in nursing.

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Homework is a part of our curriculum that can, and should, be removed. Something that gives students more harm than good shouldn’t be a puzzle piece to the complex school system. 

Homework isn’t really that helpful

Ava Fontana, Reporter
January 27, 2023
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