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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
November 18, 2024
Hudson High School’s pass privileges
November 15, 2024
The view of the water at the stone laboratory campus. This campus takes place on lake Erie off of put in bay.
Stone lab field trip
November 15, 2024
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
Hudson High School’s pass privileges
November 15, 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
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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Morgan Wallen has performed his songs all over the world during tours. Earlier this year, he began his "One thing at a time" tour and will continue to sing in national and international venues.

[Photo] “One Thing at a Time” enters the Country music world

Ava Bell, Reporter
May 22, 2023
Microplastics are hard to find to the bare eye, but are still constantly present in bodies of water like the Great Lakes.

[Photo] Microplastics in the Great Lakes: A danger to marine life and public health

Gabi Shainoff and Renna Eimer
May 20, 2023
Valravn is a Bolliger & Mabillard dive rollercoaster which opened to the public in 2016. Cedar Point is adding a new roller coaster, along with new eating options ahead of the 2023 season.

[Photo] New entertainment at Cedar Point for 2023 Season

Roman Sawicki, Reporter
May 20, 2023
Wind turbines are one of the most popular source of renewable energy.

[Photo] Global plans to become fully sufficient on renewable energy sources by 2050

Gabi Shainoff, Reporter
May 20, 2023
English is required each year of high school for HHS students to graduate.

[Photo] HHS English teachers on the English curriculum

Ana Berrios, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2023
The well awaited second season of Shadow and Bone was released on Netflix March 16th.

[Photo] Shadow and Bone Season 2: An emotional journey

Mia Dezelic, Webmaster
May 20, 2023
The toxic plume rises above the city of East Palestine, Ohio from the burn off of the toxic chemicals that spilled after the train derailment.

[Photo] Environmental disaster in Ohio

Nash Trattner, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
As of March 2023, at least 16 million Ukrainian refugees have been displaced. More than 8 million refugees that fled Ukraine traveled elsewhere in Europe. The other 8 million are displaced within the country.

[Photo] Millions of Ukrainian refugees displaced by war

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Entertainment Editor
March 15, 2023
Barbara Walters was one of the first females in broadcast journalism, breaking barriers paving the way for future generations in a once male heavy industry.

[Photo] The Legacy of journalism pioneer Barbara Walters

Mia Dezelic, Webmaster
March 15, 2023
A collection of flowers from community members begins to form in front of Star Ballroom Dance Studio.

[Photo] A Lunar New Year tragedy: Eleven dead in Monterey Park Shooting

Mia Dezelic, Webmaster
March 2, 2023
Products targeted at women often carry higher price tags than items that perform the same targeted towards men.

[Photo] Enough of the “Pink Tax”

Ava Kuss, Reporter
January 27, 2023
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. 

[Photo] Homework isn’t really that helpful

Ava Fontana, Reporter
January 27, 2023
One important way to destress on vacation is taking hikes. This hike in Canada is one of many breathtaking options.

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[Photo] Kanye (Ye) West loses silenced over anti-semitic comments

Connor Beasley, Reporter
November 2, 2022
The USA Women’s Soccer team after winning the FIFA World Cup in 2019. Our womens team has dominated the world of international soccer for years, thanks to the youth development for young players.

[Photo] We need more focus on youth soccer

Elijah Gonzalez, Reporter
September 27, 2022
The war that the Russian totalitarian regime started against Ukraine last February 29 is more a new cold war for control over Europe than a conventional war, with armed soldiers and tanks. 

[Photo] Vladimir Putin has already won, as Europe depends on Russia

Yago Rodriguez, Reporter
September 26, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, England’s sixth queen, died on September 8th at the age of 96. The Queen presumably passed away during the afternoon on the 8th of natural causes. She was the longest English monarch to reign and the second longest reigning monarch in the world, behind King Louis XIV of France.

[Photo] Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Charlie Herman, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
On August 30, Starbucks unveiled its long-awaited fall menu. The beverage menu includes the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato returned after its debut last fall.

[Photo] Starbucks: Fall collection review

Arianna Zapp, Reporter
September 19, 2022
Van Life allows you to live simply while surrounding yourself in the comfort of the outdoors.

[Photo] Vanlife: The best way to live simply

Molly McInerney, Reporter
September 9, 2022
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