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Should student artwork be for a grade?

Jaden Williams, Journalism 1 Reporter April 23, 2026

Art is often described as subjective usually following the mentality of, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” With more schools specifically for art coming around I often wonder “should student’s...

'Sinners' Buzz Grabbed My Attention

‘Sinners’ Buzz Grabbed My Attention

Eden Newton, Journalism 1 Reporter February 12, 2026

I first heard the buzz of "Sinners" all around everywhere, especially on TikTok. Everyone loved it and I wanted to go see it as well to give my thoughts of it but not in the movie theaters so I waited...

"Avatar" movie poster. Fair use.

The Movie That Caused Widespread Depression

Ladarian Hudson, Journalism 1 Reporter February 12, 2026

When it comes to “cinematic masterpieces,” many people like to argue what is truly on top between your animated masterpieces like "Wall-E," your thriller horror movies like "Get Out" or "Hereditary,"...

Screenshot from YouTube movie, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Pz7OPVa5o

“Sàrkomorphosis” Worth the Watch

Alexander Lundgren, Journalism 1 Reporter February 12, 2026

"Sàrkomorphosis" is a ZubWubMedia horror feature film, released on Dec.23rd, 2025. The film follows a group of family and friends alike being forced to survive an otherworldly shapeshifter within...

Do We Really Need Core Classes?

Do We Really Need Core Classes?

Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter May 9, 2025

Many students these days are unenthusiastic about having to attend classes, like math, preferring infinite free time to sitting through a lecture. The common thought is usually, “We don’t need this....

Few that it doesn't show the names but colors are autism at 1.7% the magenta, schizophrenia 1.5% the small sliver of light green, and synesthesia the one that says 4.4 that's light yellow. Neurotypical describes individuals whose brains and cognitive functioning are considered within the typical range for their culture and age group, while neurodivergent describes individuals whose brains and cognitive functioning differ from what is considered typical. Statistics were from the article On The Neurodivergent Majority by Laura Weldon

Bridging the Gap

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Reporter May 6, 2025

Schools across the country often promote an image of inclusivity, proudly displaying their commitment to supporting all learners. And to be fair, some truly do rise to the challenge-developing thoughtful...

SNL 50th Anniversary Reveiw

SNL 50th Anniversary Reveiw

Sophia Giggy, Journalism 1 Reporter April 8, 2025

All year long NBC has been promoting SNL 50. The 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live, a show that was created in 1975. To celebrate there was a four part docu-series, a music documentary, a...

Empathy Club, a student-led club founded by junior Mylee Patrick, was made possible through leadership class efforts. “The students in the empathy club wanted to show more positivity around the school, the four billboards were a collaborative idea among them,” said sponsor Haley Cope.

Rested Minds, Healthier Lives

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Photography April 8, 2025

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, nearly 73% of high school students from 2009 to 2021 don’t obtain enough sleep, and the consequences go far beyond just feeling...

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