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Wildcat softball wins Districts
Landen Swift, Entertainment Editor • October 16, 2024
Seventh grader Mae Carmichael and her family get ready to begin the JDRF/Breakthrough walk at Mahoney State Park. The walk began at the activities center and the course was two miles and finished near the sledding hills. “This year's walk was really fun because my cousin brought his dog," Mae Carmichael said. ”We were also able to get snacks and drinks throughout the walk so we were able to stay hydrated and not go hungry.”
Walk for a cure
Wyatt Carmichael, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024

The weekend of September 29th the Breakthrough Type 1 diabetes walk was held out in Ashland, Neb at Mahoney State Park. The walk is a fundraiser hosted every year by BreakThrough, formally known as JDRF. The event helps raise money...

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Sifting through racks of clothes sophomore Madelyn Palacios tries to come across a good find. Palacios goes to the thrift anytime she can since there are always new items coming in. “I think everyone should thrift because not only is it an eco-friendly alternative, but for the most part the clothes that you get, you know it’s because you like them, so it creates a sense of individuality,” Palacios said. “By getting something thrifting you're not just going along with the passing fads and not conforming to trends because they are popular at the time.”
Second-hand the brand
Kyla Riveland, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2024

Each year, new trends reach the surface and rapidly spread, grabbing the attention of almost everyone, and going out of style just as fast as the item sold out. However, some choose to salvage clothes that others have decided are no...

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During the after-school meetings, Lillian Gentlemen and her group worked on a huge shark poster to match the theme. They worked on the poster for multiple meetings which were two hours long. “I like being involved with the school, l meeting new people and sharing my ideas. Sophomore Lily Gentlemen said.  “We all have our own little responsibilities that we need to fulfill for Homecoming. So for example I made the shark poster so I had to work with a team and make sure it was going to get done in time.”
Preparations and decorations
Peyten Pruitt, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2024

August and September are the biggest months for the Student Council because Homecoming is just around the corner on September 21st from 7 pm to 10 pm. These students have a full schedule of planning, designing and setting up. This...

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Micro-trends can help people find their style and expand their closet for a cheap price but they can also decrease individuality, increase child labor and damage our environment.
Fast fashion's trap
Sophia Eljamal, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024
The image above shows what some people remember the Kitkat candy-bar looking like. The bar on the left shows a hyphen in the middle of the name, which some people believe is right, when in reality the one on the right is the correct candy bar.
False memories
October 7, 2024
Being asked to tip has come up more frequently in the past decade, now making consumers have to decide when the right time to tip is.
Gratitude to obligation
October 1, 2024
These posters are in every classroom found in schools and they show what you should do in emergencies. These posters and an announcement made to warn staff and students what is happening have been put up in every school in the country, all with different warning symbols depending on where they live.
Locks, lights, out of sight
September 30, 2024
Caffeine can have negative effects on a person such as insomnia and anxiety but also has advantages like an increase in athletic performance and improved mood changes.
Fuel for teens
September 27, 2024
Before the run begins, senior Chloe Teter and junior Montana Chronister pose for a picture with the handmade signs they made to cheer on the kids. Children dressed up as superheroes for the run to demonstrate the strength people have when fighting through Congenital Heart Disease. “I decided to participate with DECA for the Heart Hero Run because I wanted to volunteer and have fun with the kids with fun activities,” junior Montana Chronister said. “Heart Heroes impacted me because it was so great to see such a close community of people supporting one another.”
Heartbeats and heroics
Lillian Tinker, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024
Hanging out on the field, junior Zachariah Skeikh pumps up the crowd during the game. He gets to join his fellow Cats as our football players take the field. “My favorite thing about it would be dancing or seeing the game up close,” junior Zachariah Skeikh said. “Also, hanging out with the cheerleaders and dance team is fun.”
The man behind the mask
Peyten Pruitt, Photo Editor • October 2, 2024
ELA students are taught new vocabulary and grammar terms. After a quick break outside, they are brought back into the classroom to learn new vocabulary and grammar terms. “I’ve done debate,” Gracheck said.” Public speaking, and Creative writing before. I’ve also taught English nine, ten, and eleven. I was ready for a new field and wanted to learn new techniques, sciences, and cultures.”
Change in profession
October 1, 2024
The dynamic duo celebrates a kill with a high five during a crucial moment in the game against Norfolk. Their leadership and teamwork will continue to inspire the Wildcats in their final high school season. “Every time I’m on the court I’m just excited to be there,” Hart said. “I feel so blessed to have such a great team of girls to play with this year and next year in college.”
Hitting into the future
September 30, 2024
Cheering on the football team, senior Frederick Mindrup dresses up with necklaces, bracelets and an American flag cape to help lead chants and show school spirit. He and 15 other crazies pumped up the crowd and made the most of the first football game this season. “During football games, we are responsible for the crowd,” Mindrup said. “This means that we need to keep the energy flowing if it seems too mellow. We help lead chants with the cheerleaders and encourage the crowd to get loud.”
Crowd goes Crazy
September 12, 2024
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The documentary was directed by Eva Orner and came out on April 9th, 2024.
Fashionably flawed
Natalie Fink, Opinions Editor • October 16, 2024
“Uglies,” a dystopian novel based on a futuristic society where everyone eventually turns pretty, bringing attention to self-love and not conforming to the world's norms.
Not so pretty
September 27, 2024
Drake releases “100 GIGS” EP, his first EP outside of the “Scary Hours” collection since 2019. The six songs have a 19:02 total run time, making it the perfect length for a small, casual listen.
The boy is back
September 25, 2024
Mecha break was released for beta testing early this summer and will be available to play soon on steam.
Blitz, brawl, blaze
September 25, 2024
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Senior Ximena Galarza prepares to start a match with her opponent during a tournament. She has been wrestling for Millard West for a year now and has no plans to leave the team. “I think that's the best part for me. If I don’t get hurt during a match it wasn’t a good match,” senior Ximena Galarza said.“If I get hurt, I know it was a good fight.”

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On the mat
Lexi Vore, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024
Speeding past defenders, senior wide receiver Michael Coleman eyes the endzone. Coleman picked up two first half touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a 42-14 thrashing of Grand Island. “It felt great being a part of the team’s success after having the first four games not go the way we wanted,” Coleman said. “This win for the team was important so we could have a chance to make the playoffs. We keep getting better each week and want to make a run.”
Conquered the Island
October 15, 2024
During the round, sophomore Jaelynn Moody takes a swing toward the golf ball. The team warmed up at the range and met to talk about their daily goals for the tournament ahead. ”My favorite thing about golf is my teammates for sure,” Moody said. “ I also love being able to meet a couple people from different schools and then getting to play against them.”
Teeing up for victory
September 30, 2024
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Logan's Sport Takes: Nebraska Episode
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Logan Moseley, MWHS Wildcat News Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2022

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