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Taking the training wheels off

Taking the training wheels off

By Gianna Roux and Mia Schultz June 8, 2023

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Model UN competes for the first time

Model UN competes for the first time

By Sage Cole, Maggie Dunn, and Troy Lipscomb June 7, 2023

In each meeting for the Model United Nations club, students learn to work together to find solutions to international issues that are relevant to society. The club began pre-pandemic, and was temporarily...

Something smells fishy: “The Little Mermaid” live action

Something smells fishy: “The Little Mermaid” live action

By Sasha Poradun, Staff Reporter June 7, 2023

A live-action version of the beloved fairy tale and classic Disney narrative that we grew up on “The Little Mermaid” was released on May 26. As we all know, the tale is about a headstrong mermaid princess...

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Throughout PhUn Day, Applied Med students educated kids about the heart and how it works. Susan Speirs said that the Applied Med students made PhUn Day possible. “The students in Applied Med have reached a level of expertise that theyre able to teach some physiology of their choice and this year they chose the heart,” Susan Speirs said. “So their whole idea was to look at the heart and how it functions. They work to design the T shirts, songs, designs, the teaching lesson, and then all of the different breakout sessions of the day.”

Physiology puts the P-H in PhUn Day

By Sasha Poradun, Staff Reporter June 7, 2023

Ever since the American Physiological Society started PhUn Day in 2010, the main objective has been educating children about physiology by bringing in medical specialists and medical research to K–12...

SHOWING SUPPORT | Ronan MacMaster stands outside of the theater after his play was performed at Michigan State University and attended by his AP Literature and Composition class, chaperoned by his teacher Jillian McDonald. “It was very mature for a highschool student,” McDonald said. “It was really cool to see it come to life on stage.”

MacMaster’s play is “As good as it gets”

By Christina Shea and Lauren Kaled May 31, 2023

Upwards of 1,000 students submitted their written plays to Michigan State University’s 27th Annual Young Playwrights Festival which provides applicants with the opportunity to have their play produced...

Should AP classes require final exams?

Should AP classes require final exams?

By Sophia Dragich and Katie Madigan May 31, 2023

Pro Every year students spend the better part of their spring studying for final exams. However, many students take AP classes that have their own exams in May, and they often dread the idea of taking...

On board with the rowing team

On board with the rowing team

By Gabe Goode, Staff Reporter May 19, 2023

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STICKS UP | Edison Jarvi is ecstatic that he got to see himself and his teammates have a win. “We had an overtime win against LAnse Creuse North, that was great to see a lot of the new guys just experience a close lacrosse game and then experience a win,” Jarvi said.

Battle of the lax’s: Differences between boys and girls lacrosse

By Shayla Andrews and Gianna Roux May 18, 2023

Suited up in their helmets, padding and gloves, the boys lacrosse team can be seen walking onto the field ready for a fight. However, the girls lacrosse team walks onto the same field only wearing...

Book your next visit: Renovated library offers new features for students

Book your next visit: Renovated library offers new features for students

By Katie Madigan, Wren Cueter, and Lilly Kline May 15, 2023

After being closed since the beginning of the school year to allow renovations to be made to the space, the school library is now back open for students to enjoy. With the adjustments that were made, such...

The pros and cons of attending college out-of-state

The pros and cons of attending college out-of-state

By Mary Bentley and Stephanie Karoutsos May 12, 2023

Pro Many students arrive at college with the intention of making new friendships and gaining independence for themselves. Attending college out-of-state can help students find this independence, experience...

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The scoop on Modern Cone: Ice cream shop revamps menu and interior

By Ella McCarthy, Section Editor May 12, 2023

After being closed for a couple of months for renovations, Saint Clair Shores ice cream shop Modern Cone came back with not just a new interior, but new menu items as well. Right when you walk in, you...

Decisions, decisions: The pressures of life after high school

Decisions, decisions: The pressures of life after high school

By Editorial Board May 12, 2023

With all of the career opportunities available for high school graduates, seniors often find themselves feeling overwhelmed with making the right choice for what comes next. Whether it's picking a college,...

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