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Sophomore Jesse Hawkins (left) and senior Josie Watkies (right) rehearse on their basses in orchestra.

A change in key

Alex Elgert, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
In Greek terms, Nostalgia is defined as the pain from an old wound; Often the past can hurt us more than the present.

A bittersweet memory

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2023
The HOSA blood drive recently took place at Millard West, encouraging all students over 16 and staff to donate blood. “I thought the drive was a good way to get more experience in the medical field,” sophomore Brooklyn Bavaresco said. “I was glad to save three lives with the blood I donated.” Blood drives are hosted at other places such as libraries as well, but you can donate blood via appointment at any time.

Quick and life-saving

Jacob Hargens, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Language arts teacher James Grachek allows his students some free time to get their work done. “In my classes, the only homework I consistently assign is reading,” Grachek said. “Otherwise, I prefer to have students learn and practice skills in the classroom so they can use me and their peers as resources if they dont understand a concept. Students may occasionally have to catch up on work they didnt finish or work on an ongoing project at home, but otherwise, I dont design assignments specifically as homework.”

Beyond busywork

Ariana Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Domestic abuse affects families and individuals all over the world. Daily, repeated cases of domestic abuse have stormed the spectrum crossing above 30% in March of 2022.

Horrors inside a home

Nathan Buroker, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Navigating the divide

Navigating the divide

Connor Michalski, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023
Student job shadowing provides different job exploration opportunities, abilities to network with professionals, capability to gain confidence in the work field and advancements to your skills.

Opening doors into the future

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023
From the photos, I would expect each stuffed bear to be bigger than a car seat headrest. The product I got did arrive within 10 days. However, the bears that came were of poor quality with misprints on their faces. The panda came with a suction holder for some reason. This is definitely not what was advertised. If I had to rate this product I would give it a ⅖ because it actually arrived on time and was $9 total.

Temu: unveiling the new marketplace

Eddie Shi, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2023
Although there is a dedicated point in time to inform and engage in suicide prevention, the topic of suicide should be highlighted all year round; not just in the span of a month.

Season of fallen leaves

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
Students in journalism work weekly to make their stories enjoyable and informative for everyone. Journalism is something that is very important to me, as well as my peers,” senior Quinn Burton said. “I’ve actively been a part of Advanced Journalism and Yearbook everyday for the past two years and it’s been such a rewarding experience getting to use my voice in addition to sharing others voices through my stories. Throughout the years, I’ve consistently seen the amount of effort that my classmates put into their work, and it’s something that unfortunately goes unnoticed. Sometimes tackling a broadcast and news paper article each week can be a grueling task, but for most students in the Journalism program, it’s a weekly routine.”

The voices within the building

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
Senior Amelia Booker working a closing shift at Scooters after finishing a full eight period day of school. She started working at Scooters a year ago to have money for herself, and with them being known for their flexible schedule, she chose to work 15-20 hours a week while balancing schoolwork. “Being able to work a job and have good grades is something not a lot of students can do,” Booker said. “Even if they are able to get good grades, taking your time to understand the information is most important. I have found a perfect balance that keeps me busy at school and work, which kind of shows me how life in college and beyond will be.”

Money factoring into teenage lives

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2023
Cheering for the first touchdown of the year, senior Jacclyn Smidlien and friends jump and scream in excitement. This was a special moment for the group as they’ve waited four years to get that front row spot. “It was such a fulfilling moment, Smidlien said. “Getting to cheer for our football team, year after year, has been so much fun, and I can’t wait to do it for the rest of the season.”

Ain’t no party like a Wildcat party

Quinn Burton, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
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