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Why Content Shouldn’t Be Heavily Restricted for High Schoolers

Reynaldo Mata Rodriguez, Staff Writer // March 26, 2025

High school is a time when students grapple with complex ideas, develop their viewpoints, and prepare to navigate the broader world. Restricting content too heavily during this phase risks suppressing...

No Plane, No Problem!

No Plane, No Problem!

Natalie Guske, Editor in Chief // March 9, 2024

The word ‘vacation’ certainly had different meanings for everyone. For some, vacation means white sand beaches and crystal clear water; for others it could mean hours in the car and visits to endearing...

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Wrangling in Controversy

Jackson Shivers, Staff Writer // February 21, 2024

Rodeos are a staple in many cities all around America, bringing people close together and allowing for all those who attend to witness the sport so valued by cowboys and cowgirls all over the place. But,...

Look Up

Look Up

Noor Hakim // February 11, 2021

The bell rings. A sea of bent heads flood the hallway. I call out to my friend, but she can’t hear me; just like so many others, she has tiny one-inch speakers blasting in her ears, forming her own mental...

Arabic: A Journey

Arabic: A Journey

Noor Hakim // February 11, 2021

"Shino?" my grandma asked, confusion written all over her face. I tried again. "Endi madr... madr..." I couldn't finish the sentence. It was all wrong, and I knew it. Tears welled up in my eyes. I sighed...

My Experience As a Girl in Boy Scouts

Noor Hakim // February 2, 2021

As February approaches, some may be hoping to celebrate Valentine’s Day or even Groundhog Day. However, there is a group of girls nationwide who will celebrate the anniversary of opportunity. These girls...

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