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Zoned In: Biden Signs on TikTok Ban

The potential removal of TikTok from the American public has kept users and content creators alike on high alert. Here's what to know:
Shadow Creek Weddings and Events hosted Valley's 2024 Prom.

The Prom Experience: Juniors Versus Seniors

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor May 1, 2024

The beginning of April fills quickly with dress shopping, appointment setting, planning and the many festivities to gear up for prom. Overall attitudes and feelings towards prom differs for juniors...

Photo by Enaya Bokhari

Winter Break: A Time For Academic Productivity or Utmost Relaxation?

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor January 8, 2024

During winter break, many students found themselves not taking a full rest from school, with some studying for exams, catching up on late work or trying to get ahead in classes.  “I did utilize the...

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‘The Lightning Thief Musical’ opening

Elise Bowen and Sarah Kelly March 20, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, the 'The Lightning Thief' cast brought the house down with a full standing ovation.  The show centers around a young boy, Percy Jackson, as he learns about his godly parentage...

Faces In the Crowd: Izabella Hortega

Faces In the Crowd: Izabella Hortega

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 22, 2023

Many kids imagine becoming an astronaut and seeing space, but sophomore Izabella Hortega is working hard to make those dreams come true. Her passion for space began at the young age of 5 and has only grown...

Students, staff on 2024 Ecuador, Galapagos trip

Students, staff on 2024 Ecuador, Galapagos trip

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 16, 2023

An opportunity to go to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands has emerged for students enrolled in Spanish. Spanish teachers Elizabeth Stickely and Erin Boldin are organizing the trip, which isn’t sponsored...

New cafeteria seating elevates lunchtime

New cafeteria seating elevates lunchtime

Elise Bowen, Features, Opinion, & Sports Editor February 9, 2023

On Feb. 8, the cafeteria received all new seating for its students. Replacing the old, standard long tables, this new seating is much more dynamic, with circular tables and high top bars in a sleek, modern...

Photo by Sam Bielawa

Your turn: spirit days

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 8, 2023

“I would do jersey day, anything but a backpack day, blackout, neon and white out." Reese Woomer “I would do a jersey day, anything but a backpack day, dress up as your favorite holiday, a...

Photo by Lilly Hall

Should we read the classics?

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 2, 2023

Classic literature can bring a groan from high school students when announced by a teacher for novel study. Typically long and wordy, classic books are often hard to get through. Is it finally time for...

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College is calling

Sarah Kelly, Ginny Hooper, and Maddy Greene February 1, 2023

College applications. To seniors, those words bring to mind the complex, and, at times, difficult process that can affect the rest of their lives. Many seniors may have pressed “submit,” but while...

Breaking stereotypes, New Year's resolutions

Breaking stereotypes, New Year’s resolutions

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor January 11, 2023

You know that little voice inside of your head that says,“Oh, I’ll just start at the beginning of the new year,” or, “It’s ok, I’ll start on Monday,” or, “New year, new me.”  But when...

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