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Louis walks down HHS’s Memorial Field with his parents during Senior Night. On this special night, the Marching Band members and spectators honor seniors like Louis for participating in band during his senior year of high school.
Nathaniel Pierre Louis: HHS’s Class Sweetheart and more
May 1, 2024
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
May 1, 2024
Emma Lenz rocking her Varsity jacket during her senior photos. Lenz has been playing lacrosse for 12 years and has loved it for as long as she can remember. Used with permission/Emma Lenz.
Behind the Lenz: Senior Photographer Emma Lenz
April 29, 2024
Jason Dement is a friend to all at Hudson High School. He plans to continue his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
The Man, the myth, the legend: Jason Dement and his next steps towards stardom
April 23, 2024
Senior Derek Huminsky is struggling to find motivation in his academic endeavors. The final stretch of his senior year has proved to be stressful, knowing the end is near.
Overcoming senioritis: Ways to relight the motivational flame
April 10, 2024
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?
April 24, 2024
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
April 23, 2024
Senior Jason Dement outside the GOLF store, a store that sells designer street clothes. With designer brands having a primarily high price point, buying clothes from thrift stores can be the perfect way to find affordable clothes that look just as good as designer brands. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Thrifting: The Better alternative to fast fashion
April 22, 2024
A drawing depicting the bias in school dress codes. They are incredibly strict, and often target the dress of young women.
Targets on our backs: How school dress codes unfairly objectify girls
February 27, 2024
The snow machines work hard to produce enough powder for local skiers to head down the hills at Boston Mills. Since Vail Resorts purchased Boston Mills in 2019, prices have soared, making this once quaint ski area too much for locals to enjoy.
Boston Mills: The ski hill scam
January 30, 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
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
VIDEO: Frank D. Alexander positively influencing HHS one substitute teacher at a time
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
Boys Cross Country attend meet in Wooster
Boys Cross Country attend meet in Wooster
December 11, 2023
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Gavin Mertes

Gavin Mertes, Reporter

Gavin Mertes is a senior at Hudson High School. This is his first year in Journalism and his first year writing for The Explorer. Gavin is a captain on the boys varsity soccer team. He is a part of National Honors Society, Hudson Community First, Newcomers Club and the Applied Statistics Club. He likes watching the Cleveland Browns and the Akron Zips men's soccer team. Also, Gavin likes to golf and hang out with friends. He is excited to write in The Explorer about sports-related topics.

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Senior Derek Huminsky is struggling to find motivation in his academic endeavors. The final stretch of his senior year has proved to be stressful, knowing the end is near.

Overcoming senioritis: Ways to relight the motivational flame

Gavin Mertes, Reporter
April 10, 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

Gavin Mertes, Reporter
April 9, 2024
Ian Katz beats a defender to make an excellent pass. Katz played a big role in the Varsity soccer game against Green High School.

The Katz of all trades

Gavin Mertes, Reporter
January 10, 2024
Running back Nick Chubb leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel and onto the field. The Browns officially took the field for the first time in the 2023-2024 season against the Cincinnati Bengals.

What a fan experiences during a Cleveland Browns home game

Gavin Mertes, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Earling Haaland attempting to score a goal. He is on the cover of EAFC 24.

Football Ultimate Team in EAFC24

Gavin Mertes, Reporter
October 19, 2023
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