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Scott posing in front of the many colleges she had visited. Scott wanted to pick the right college for her. She had many factors that she kept in mind. She eventually decided to go to Umass Amherst, UVA, or Penn State. “ I looked at colleges with the intent to discover if I liked them and was able to narrow down my list,” Scott said. “I like a school with a sensical set-up, my major, a dance program, on the east coast, not too cold, and really when I visit I just kind of found out if it felt right.”

Campus tour

Mohammad Khan, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Senior Holden Clausen goes to one of the three vending machines at the Green Mile hallway. My go to snack are definitely the hot fries, Clausen said. I go to the vending machines during first block every single day.

Satisfied cravings

Nathan Buroker, News Director
December 18, 2023
Toddler Day

Toddler Day

Nathan Delaney, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2023
Standing in line, students apart of the EL program wait to be served traditional Thanksgiving dishes brought by administrators and faculty.

Culmination of culture

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2023
Looking for a teammate, senior Taylor Hansen attempts to pass the ball. On Dec. 2. the girls faced the Titans from Papillon La Vista South. Im so glad we won the game, Hansen said. It was our first home game and it was super nice to have my friends cheer me on.

Same section, never filled

Delaney Lueck, Feature Editor
December 11, 2023
Colleges using the Common App typically look for well-rounded candidates who demonstrate not only academic excellence but also character and leadership. The platform also offers a transfer option, catering to students who wish to move from one college to another, requiring specific information about their current college experience. Key tips for applicants include: being authentic in essays, highlighting unique experiences, thoroughly checking for errors and meeting all deadlines.

Charting the course to college

Eddie Shi, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2023
A young woman protests in the streets with a sign that reads STOP THE GENOCIDE. She is flanked by other protesters waving the Palestine flag.

Silence is compliance

Alex Elgert, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2023
Senior actress Kareaden Farruggia steals the stage with her beautiful wheelchair-ography. I had my buddy with me the whole time, Farruggia says. We had lots of fun performing.

What we know about love

Alex Elgert, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2023
 In pursuit to serve, senior Jordan Gassen prepares to hoist the ball over the net in search of an ace for his team. It was now the third set, and Green was looking to get points on the board. ‘’I wanted to give the squad a fighting chance in this set,’’ Gassen said. ‘’Even though we lost, I’m glad we went down trying.’’

Ballin’ is a habit

Brady Mar, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Advanced Journalism, Broadcast Journalism and Yearbook students pose outside the UNL Union after receiving four Cornhuskers (Catalyst print, Catalyst online, MWHS Wildcat News broadcast and Prowler yearbook). This is the highest award given for scholastic journalism in Nebraska. The Prowler yearbook was also inducted into the Cornhusker Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame news

Caden Reynolds, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Extra opportunities

Extra opportunities

Nathan Delaney, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
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