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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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Fun fact an average household will spend almost $1000 on Christmas.

Holly, but not jolly

Caden Reynolds
February 14, 2024
From the flawless skin, mesmerizing eyes and symmetrical faces that have long been admired, today's beauty standards have evolved to embrace individuality.

Beyond skin deep

Carley Bailey, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 18, 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
Gepetto (voiced by David Bradley) and Pinocchio (Gregory Mann) in "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio."

The wooden boy brought to life

Rachel Otu, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
This is an example of how inconvenient road construction is for everyone. It makes traffic slower and it lasts for so long, it seems like nothing ever changes after construction is done anyway.

Inconvenience for everyone

Jacob Hargens, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2022
Being aware of the dangers behind popular energy drinks can save you from numerous long-term health issues.

Red Bull gives you high blood pressure, not wings

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
As a result of strict parenting, teens can become severely insecure, anti-social, and emotionally unstable.

The psychological side of parenting

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
Only after the Columbine high school shooting of April, 1999, did schools begin implementing active shooter drills.

Getting rid of gun violence

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2022
Following the start of the new school, E-Hall Pass, an advanced hall pass system has provided countless benefits for students and faculty.

Walking the halls with ease

Quinn Burton, Catalyst Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
"Nope" was popular director Jordan Peele's third film to come out in his cinematography.

Nope Is dope

Michael Bartholomew, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2022
This legislative bill is an overall poor idea for Nebraska school districts and has many disadvantages that come along with it.

Summing up the school year

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Poor student behavior has been an issue for years, but with the help of both staff and students, those issues could be easily resolved.

Substandard student behavior

Carley Bailey, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
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