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In January, Millard Public Schools board members voted unanimously to include a $125 million bond issue on the May 12th primary ballot. The bond money would be used to renovate and update the district's 38 buildings, with emphasis on four of its oldest schools. The proposed issue is estimated to bring a one-cent increase on the property tax levy, which means on a $200,000 house, it would equal $20 a year.

Millard will put a bond issue on this month’s ballot

May 9, 2020

Millard West math teacher Brooke Hartnett reviews with her students on Zoom before their quiz. She has explored many new digital tools, like a program called Formative, during her time teaching online. Although she acknowledges that it’s great to bring back new things to the classroom, she misses her students. “I miss interacting with my colleagues and students,” Hartnett said. “I really miss the feedback I can get from the facial expressions and body language of my students when I'm teaching. It is very difficult to gauge their level of understanding without that.”

An education enigma

May 8, 2020

The pit feeling of dread and pensiveness crosses every about-to-be college student’s mind. Deciding whether or not higher education is their true calling is no easy task, and the bill only makes it harder. The ongoing financial struggle-- that tends to take up a decent portion of one’s life-- is hair-ripping and stressful as is. Tuition for numerous out-of-state public universities is far too high for non-residents and should be reconsidered for a lower price similar to that of a state resident.

Out of state, out of reach

April 28, 2020

Journalism students seen collaborating with each other through the video chatting app Zoom.

Businesses going online

April 2, 2020

Studies done by the University of California have all proved that studying abroad positively impacts students’ futures. It should be something all students consider looking to the future.

A new way to learn

March 12, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris wants to extend school hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This would mean that the already tired students and teachers would have to stay for another three hours.

School: A full time job

November 26, 2019

Teams have been trademarking words, phrases, and visuals for years, and some of them are leaving sports fans confused.

Tacky Trademarks

September 25, 2019

School lunches often are not appealing to students and many complain about the amount of time they have to eat.

Longer lunches

September 20, 2019

Senior Mackenzie Gonzales uses the DEP app. This app helps her study for tests and prepare for certain events.

Active duty after High School

September 6, 2019

AP students experience changes in their classes throughout the 2019-2020 year. CollegeBoard modified how classes will be run.

CollegeBoard modifies Advanced Placement policies

September 5, 2019

The Hindu Temple, built in 1993, displays their elegant style of worship through architecture. Photo provided by The Hindu Temple Nebraska.

Exploring Omaha’s culture

May 1, 2019

Photo provided by Edmond High School

Senior skip day controversy

April 25, 2019

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