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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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The Student News Site of Millard West High School

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Feeling the freezing water, senior Ethan Cole partakes in the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge with his friends. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge inspired this challenge in 2014. “I did the Ice bucket Challenge to raise awareness for mental health,” Cole said. “I hoped my participation in the challenge helped inform a few more people on the importance of speaking up for people dealing with mental health problems around us.”

Minds for mental health

Corgan Perry, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2025

Play for Paige

Shibu Sharma and Landen Swift
December 19, 2024
The Strengthen Minds, Elevate Performance event was a heart-wrenching reminder of the silent battles student-athletes face every day, proving their strength lies not just in their physical feats but in their vulnerability.“ I am so glad we worked with the Play for Paige Foundation to put on such an impactful event,” Teter said. “It made me so happy to see all of those who decided to come learn about the importance of mental health in athletics.”

Mind over matter

Natalie Fink, Opinions Editor
December 9, 2024
It is important to recognize when mental health days are needed and when they are wanted.

Higher stakes without breaks

Kyla Riveland, Staff Reporter
September 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
The negative impacts of timed tests include increased anxiety, performance over education, memorization over comprehension and unfairness.

No time for success

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
December 6, 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
As screen time numbers add up from social media apps, to online ordering; concerns to mental and physical health grow. Large amounts of screen time pose a threat towards the eyes, brain, energy and activity in young children and adults.

The issues cell phones promote

Leah Pickhinke, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023

Volleyball fur the heart

Carley Bailey and Quinn Burton
November 4, 2022
Wildcats vs Wildcats

Wildcats vs Wildcats

Cameron McCubbins, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Sophomore Victoria Marshall getting to meet one of the many support animals at the Empower Youth Summit during a breakout sessions.

Fighting the stigma

Bowie Zekpa, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022
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