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Examining the effect of midterms in a college setting: Weighted first semester exams return after two years

Examining the effect of midterms in a college setting: Weighted first semester exams return after two years

By Katie Madigan and Christina Shea • January 24, 2023

After two years of exam-free first semesters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, midterm exams made a full comeback in 2023. While students in the 2021-2022 school year attempted their midterms, the exam had...

Recent violence causes heartbreak in the LGBTQ+ community: Students and staff reflect on Club Q shooting

Recent violence causes heartbreak in the LGBTQ+ community: Students and staff reflect on Club Q shooting

By Elly Meteer, Jo Jackson, and Lauren Kaled • January 17, 2023

Societal Homophobia  Coming out as gay wasn’t something to sweat over for freshman Silas Wooten. With his strong, supportive and caring family, he knew he would feel loved through every step...

SCHOOLWIDE IMPACT | Not only did all of the sophomore English classes attend the fair, so did staff and upperclassmen. According to sophomore Peer-to-Peer member Blerta Berisha, the fair impacted all different types of people. “I think this [fair] will definitely impact a lot of students and teachers because it will give teachers a bigger exploration of how we can help students in their classes with stress,” Berisha said.

New coping strategies: Annual Wellness Fair returns with more resources for students and staff

By Sophia Dragich and Jamie Wallace • January 5, 2023

Adding fuel to the fire: Social media users spark controversy over the spread of misinformation

Adding fuel to the fire: Social media users spark controversy over the spread of misinformation

By Annabelle Julien, Grace Rossman, Shayla Andrews, and Connor McGrail • December 16, 2022

Although the benefits and drawbacks of social media usage has been a hot topic throughout the years, rapper Kanye West’s recent antisemitic comments on Twitter have sparked a new controversy. How the...

QUALI(TEA) ACTING | With unique character traits like a British accent and a vividly distinct costume, senior Naima Wright admits playing Mrs. Potts is physically challenging. “My arms [have] very little use since mimicking a teapot means committing to acting as one,” Wright said.

A performance here is never second best: Be our guest at the fall production of “Beauty and the Beast”

By Ella McCarthy and Mary Bentley • December 5, 2022

SUPPORT OFF THE COURT | The student section was loud and proud to cheer on the Lady Norsemen. Junior Jenna Winowiecki was in attendance and outfitted in the construction theme. She loved the energy created on and off the court during the game. “The sport is super exciting and I love the atmosphere of everyone being so excited for one another when they succeed,” Winowiecki said.

Digging deeper into the season: Varsity volleyball puts on a fight against the Blue Devils in district finals

By Mia Stephanoff and Allie Mattes • December 1, 2022

LETS DO WHAT WE DO BEST, SCOOB | The seniors know what sets them apart from all the other classes. Senior Zoey Crossley thinks the past years float building has prepared them for this years competition. “I think weve been able to build on what weve learned every year,” Crossley said. “Freshman year, I still think we had a pretty good float. Junior year was amazing and this year, were kind of putting it all together and making a great float.”

Four cartoon classics brought to life: Classes compete in annual float building competition

By Alyssa King and Gianna Roux • October 8, 2022

President: Bella Yoakam

An elec-ton of results: Student election winners

By Savannah Seabrooks, Gabe Goode, and Parker O’Neill • May 27, 2022

SA Council Positions Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Class of 2025

LEARNING NEW THINGS | As Diversity Club Vice President, junior Gabrielle Dalmacy was excited to help educate other students during IDEA Week, and be able to share her experiences from the club with others. “Diversity Club means a lot to me,” Dalmacy said. “In freshman year, it was like an escape, and I learned a bunch of new things. Now, it is like a free education that I get that I don’t learn from school, and it is an opportunity to be me.”

IDEA week sparks conversations about identity

By Grace Cleary and Lauren Shipe • May 13, 2022

FEELING THE LOVE| Senior Ada Johnson’s takeaway from the night was supporting her friends entering the stage to perform. “The highlight of the concert was definitely getting to just cheer the choirs on after they come onto or off the stage because you can just see each persons face light up as you cheer them on,” Johnson said.

Choir and orchestra perform at Assumption Church

By Thomas Jones, Intern • April 21, 2022

                       

Students perform random acts of kindness for RAK day

Students perform random acts of kindness for RAK day

By Madi Lucido and Natalie Babcock • February 16, 2022

Random Acts of Kindness week took place from Feb. 13 through Feb. 19, with Feb. 17 being RAK Day. RAK Day is a way to spread kindness and love throughout your communities, family, friends and for yourself....

Warm and cozy: Places to go to avoid the cold this winter

Warm and cozy: Places to go to avoid the cold this winter

By Grace Cleary and Lauren Shipe • January 30, 2022

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