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Quinn Burton

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter

Quinn is a sophomore at Millard West and is starting his first year as a Staff Reporter on the Journalism team. His favorite components of journalism include writing news reports and participating in broadcasts to share the stories of other students. Most of all, Quinn enjoys traveling with his family, hanging out with his friends and listening to music when he’s not at school.

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Adele’s fourth studio album, “30,” certainly did not disappoint as it has become this year’s fastest-selling album, whilst topping music charts across the globe.

The trials and tribulations of turning thirty

December 2, 2021
Showcased in Millard West’s main hallway posters and informative displays were viewed by students and faculty to gain knowledge about the injustices experienced by Native American cultures. After spending weeks preparing the display, Justice and Diversity League students were prepared to shine these injustices into the spotlight. “Our goal with the display was to engage people in something as small as a story or journey of a Native American leader,” Justice and Diversity League sponsor Bryant Bull said. “Perhaps if just one student reads something about a Native American figure on that wall, it will spark their curiosity. It is not intended to be a thorough look into Native American culture because there are hundreds of them, but if we show you a little bit during this month it promotes a sense of inclusion and acknowledgment among students and faculty.”

Native American Heritage Month: spreading awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women

November 18, 2021
The musical’s cast members gather around the auditorium’s center stage to begin their performance. After spending weeks preparing they were reading now more than ever for their moment of showtime. “This was a really exciting experience getting to be in front of a crowd again,” sophomore Mars Zekpa said. “Having past experience performing in front of large crowds made it not really scary or nerve-racking. I was really just focused on getting to show everyone what we worked so hard on.”

A memorable performance

November 11, 2021

Finding French culture

November 9, 2021
While the booster vaccines are being distributed throughout the nation, Pfizer is also making sure to achieve its mission at a local level. Starting Friday, Oct. 29, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, and other local pharmaceutical companies will provide boosters for those who qualify.

A boost to reduce

November 8, 2021
Through both gatherings outside of the capitol building and sharing their concerns throughout social media Spear’s fans are making their voices heard in order to bring her justice.

How Britney vs. Spears acknowledges America’s faulty conservatorship system

October 25, 2021
At the beginning of the event, volunteers lined up at the front of the school to be guided to their job. Helping them find guidance was Rohwers own staff members. Thanks to them the event couldn’t have run more perfectly. “Throughout the entirety of the event, I helped out at the volunteer table, guided families to games, and made sure that everybody was having a great time,” Rohwer Elementary principal Nicole Burton said. “Although, most of all I enjoyed seeing some of my former students come back to help out with our event.”

Lend a helping hand

October 11, 2021
Former Nickelodeon star, Victoria Justice, returns to the acting scene by starring in Netflix’s newest hit movie “Afterlife of the Party.”

Party like there’s no tomorrow

October 1, 2021
The Heart run continues their annual tradition of the kid’s dash across the field. Towards the end of the event the kids line up across Werner Park to begin their run across the field. The dash is something that we have always done at our events Burton said. Its a moment celebrated by the kids to show how far they have come through their CHD journey.

For the 1 in 100

September 27, 2021
Netflix released Shes All That, the remake to 90s movie Hes All That, on August 27th.

No. He’s not all that

September 16, 2021
Beginning the journey to adulthood teenagers as young as 15 are taking their first steps towards driving on their own.

Normalize teen drivers

September 10, 2021
Netflixs Outer Banks released its second season over the summer on July 30th.

Pogues for life

September 2, 2021

Near return to normalcy

August 25, 2021
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