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The Catalyst
The Student News Site of Millard West High School

The Catalyst
Sophia Eljamal

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter

Sophia is a junior at Millard West and this is her first year on the staff for the CATalyst. She likes traveling around the world and running. Over the summer, she traveled to numerous countries in Europe. In her free time, she enjoys going shopping, hanging out with her friends, and listening to music. She also loves to work and watch her favorite shows and movies on Netflix. Sophia looks forward to writing stories about sports and working with her classmates to produce interesting stories.

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The start to making people more aware of breast cancer is by letting people know information about it, such as how the cancer occurs, the stages, the mental toll, and the treatments.

The survivors

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2024
Victims of child labor have to face harsh consequences and realities such as dangerous environments, excessive hours, no education and health concerns.

Working kids to the max

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
There are many benefits of AP classes such as getting a feel of college classes, developing good time management and structure, learning critical skills and real-world applications, and challenging students.

Navigating AP classes

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
Lining up at the starting blocks, senior Jersey Koza prepares to run the 400-meter dash. She competed in the 400 throughout the season and at the district championships. “Running the 400-meter dash was both exciting and nerve-wracking simultaneously,” Koza said. “The moments leading up to the race are the worst, but finishing the race is the best feeling knowing you have accomplished your event, giving it your all.”

Cats to Wolves

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
There are many options for students struggling with mental health such as mental health days, school services, medications, and therapy.

You are never alone

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2024
A few negative effects of homework on students is academic stress, mental health, pressure, and lack of sleep.

Choosing between good grades or bad habits

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2023
Drinking and driving can lead to consequences such as impaired judgment, bad license records, mental health issues, and death.

Is a drink worth your life?

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023
Junior Avery Kephart lining up behind the start before her 100 meter dash. At the Jo Dusatko Omaha Central invite, Kephart ran the the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and 4x1. “This was my first season doing track and one thing I can say is that it taught me how important it is to take care of yourself, especially your mental health,” Kephart said. “Running is very mentally challenging, especially when you are trying to live up to others expectations, trying to manage school and not burnout. The pressure that was put on me during track definitely tested my love for this sport.”

Psychological side of sports

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2023
Senior lineman Logan Johnson in a three point stance during the first game of the year against Millard West’s biggest rivals down the street, Millard South. In his final first game of high school football, Millard West lost against Millard South with a result of 28-27. “I wanted to strengthen my knee as much as I could,” Johnson said. “I wanted to come back as a better player than before, and focus on making what used to be my weakness my strength. I think the surgery made me closer to the game and love it a lot more.

Facing the challenges

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Kate Ebmeier guiding her team during the race. She has placed top five and has run below 20 minutes in all but once race this season. Looking ahead to Districts and state, Im excited to see I can accomplish, Ebmeier said. We have all improved tremendously throughout the season, and I am feeling good about what results I could be seeing in the final weeks of my season.

Girls cross country team attack the course

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
October 10, 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
Senior Wyatt Goodlett, #60, runs back to his teammates to celebrate the win they secured against the Omaha North Vikings. With 7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, there was a field goal to be kicked, which occurred successfully, making the score 19-16. “I was super happy after our win against Omaha North,” Wyatt Goodlett said. “I worked really hard that game and felt proud of myself, especially since I played with a hurt shoulder.”

Giving it all he’s got

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
“Sound of Freedom” has now sold over 8.9 million tickets and has passed $100 million dollars in box office revenue.

Journey to freedom

Sophia Eljamal, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
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