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A snowy scene from a snow day this school year. Walking pets while staying bundled up is a great way to enjoy a day off.

The Science behind a snow day

Ava Bell, Copy Editor March 21, 2024

With bad weather and many storms throughout the winter months this year, students are met with days off. At Hudson, students had their share of days off over the winter months, but the amount of time did...

Hudson students jump to the music with their foam glow sticks at the 2023 Winter Formal Dance.

Winter Formal survey results reveal clash between student and administrator views

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2024

It’s been a month and a half since Journalism and Yearbook hosted the school’s Winter Formal. After the event, a survey was distributed to students to learn their overall opinion of the dance. To many...

Preschool and Kindergarten students of McDowell Early Learning listen to Vocal Impact perform songs such as “I Saw Three Ships” and other holiday classics. Used with permission/Jacob Moore.

Vocal Impact tours elementary schools and introduces music to younger students

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2023

For the past five years, Hudson High’s Vocal Impact has toured the elementary schools during one of the final days before break. This past Friday, Vocal Impact visited the schools to perform their holiday...

8th grader Zizi Moore, Junior Hanna Moore and Senior Ava Tallat-Kelpsa stand with St. Nicholas and Krampus on the second day of the Christkindlmarkt. Used with permission/Mike Piper of The Miracle League of Lake County.

Hudson hosts 5th annual Christkindlmarkt

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2023

From December 8th to 10th, the Hudson-Landsberg Sister City put on the 5th annual Christkindlmarkt in downtown Hudson.  “The Hudson-Landsberg Sister City is a non-profit organization where you can...

Journalism 1 Seniors Aidan Lawrence and Gavin Mertes set up holiday lights in the hallway leading to the auxiliary gym.

Journalism and Yearbook classes plan and set up for the Winter Formal Dance

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2023

For over a month, the Yearbook and Journalism classes had planned everything from the DJ to the decorations for this year’s Winter Formal. Here are some of the highlights from the planning and setup...

“Drop the Beat Productions is a full-service DJ, photo booth, and special event production provider based out of Greater Cleveland. We specialize in school dances and events, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and more!” Used with permission/Gus Ruggiero.

Drop the Beat Productions returns as DJ for Winter Formal

Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

For this year’s school dances, Drop the Beat Productions has taken over as the DJ, replacing DJ Smoov.  Drop the Beat Productions premiered at Hudson High during Homecoming last September and will...

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

With the change in the season, different opportunities for things to do around Hudson are opening up. From holiday based activities to simple things out in the snow, there are different activities that...

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