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Porta Rossa in all of its elegance. The soft hue of the string lights and the extravagant paintings on the walls elevate the aesthetic of the space.
The newest addition to Hudson: Porta Rossa
October 24, 2024
In high school, students take on a lot of change. School life and social life blend together and the workloads grow. Although it is a lot of new, high school is full of experiences that really shape a person.
Everything you need to know about high school
October 14, 2024
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
October 10, 2024
Starbucks’s Pike Place roast in a size tall is $2.65. For an average black coffee in a 12 oz container, customers would assume it would cost less than this. But, surprisingly, this is one of the cheapest items on the menu.
Why does Starbucks cost so much?
October 10, 2024
The Ohio State University campus during the fall. This university was ranked 11th in the country for research universities.
Evaluating My College Visits
October 8, 2024
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
September 17, 2024
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
September 17, 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
Junior Maddie Mormino with her sister, Abby Mormino, at Blossom this past summer seeing Chris Stapleton at Blossom. They made sure to get use out of their summer passes, but with the wide variety of concerts made this easy.
The Summer of Blossom
September 20, 2024
Gianna Pirtle, a junior at Hudson High School, is highly known as the “fashionista” of our school. She always has a cute outfit on and you can count on her to be up to date on the newest trends.
Why today’s fashion trends are so popular
September 17, 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 2017-2018 UCF football team. This is following their victory over Auburn in the Peach Bowl to secure their perfect undefeated season.
Is the New College Football Playoff 12-team Format an Improvement?
September 17, 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
VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
VIDEO: Senior Lacrosse Captains on their athletic journey
May 14, 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 Sociology's "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
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Sara Ackerman

Sara Ackerman, Reporter

Sara is a freshman at Hudson High School. This is her first year writing for The Explorer. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends in her free time. Sara is involved in multiple clubs such as Hudson Community First and Outdoor Society, she also plays for the girls field hockey team. Sara is excited to start her first year writing for the Explorer.

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Junior Maddie Mormino with her sister, Abby Mormino, at Blossom this past summer seeing Chris Stapleton at Blossom. They made sure to get use out of their summer passes, but with the wide variety of concerts made this easy.

The Summer of Blossom

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Sophomores Caitlin Petrosino and Greece Lue at the Grand Canyon on the Outdoor Society trip to Arizona and Utah last summer. Seeing this incredible view was one of Petrosino’s favorite moments from the trip. Used with permission/Caitlin Petrosino

Outdoor Society’s upcoming trip to Italy

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Sophomore Libby Thomas and her family visit a beach while on vacation with her family over a well deserved break from school.

Students should experience the world while they’re young

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
January 12, 2024
Eight years after the last movie, Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, brings us back into the brutal world of Panem. The prequel follows the future president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow, before he becomes the evil manipulator he is notorious for being.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is the perfect addition to the series

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Addie Maxwell (right) with Sophomore Lucy Bechtel at East Woods working at the wrapping station of the Holiday Gift Shop last December. This is a yearly event that Hudson Community First participates in and is the perfect way to connect with the youth of Hudson. Used with permission/Addie Maxwell.

Addie Maxwell: Giving back to the community

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Sophomore Lucy Bechtel and family after the Frosty Five Mile in downtown Hudson Dec. 24, 2022. This run has become a tradition in the Bechtel family and they are looking forward to doing it again this year.

Getting outside for the winter

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
November 29, 2023
The JV field hockey team huddles before a scrimmage at North Allegheny High School. The team had worked hard to prepare for the season to start and it showed in the scrimmage with the final victory.

Hudson Field Hockey: The dynamic that leads to success

Sara Ackerman, Reporter
October 11, 2023
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