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"The Pit" in March 2024. CTE teacher, Lindsay Webster's, advanced photography students often used "The "Pit" as a backdrop for photography.

“The Pit” gets Demolished

Caleb Robbins, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

“It’s super sad, it was one of the coolest pieces of leftover construction. The graffiti was amazing and added so much character to the school but now it’s gone,” said senior Manny Pastor. The...

Homecoming 2023's "Jungle Dreams" theme welcomed guests with balloon palm trees, shimmery crepe paper waterfalls and twinkle lights. This year, guests can expect deep blues, some purple, maroon, with plenty of glitter and stars that will give off a vibe of nostalgic nightlife for the theme, "Meet me at Midnight."

Meet me at Homecoming: HOCO 2024

Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor September 30, 2024

 “We are doing things a little bit differently this year,” said new ASB adviser Sydney Balogh,  “and that will mean we’re not doing the traditional homecoming floats that were driven around the...

Chamber Choir? More like Carnegie Choir

Chamber Choir? More like Carnegie Choir

Noelle Reger, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2024

On June 1, the SHS Chamber Choir will be joining the long list of accomplished Carnegie Hall performers. They were invited to be there along with other choirs from around the country, most of which are...

Amaya Jordan, Marquis Bean, Jaylynn Dobbs, Mya Clardy, Evoleno Oledan, Malemo Kavinguha and Dori Emmons study in the SHS library between their in-person Running Start classes at Pierce College. Several Running Start students use the library for their virtual courses as well.

Running Start Students want more Support

Analyssa Bugay, A/E Editor May 30, 2024

Accommodations for Running Start students have been less than substandard this school year, according to SHS senior Leah Saratsis, who has returned for comment on the issue. She believes the school is...

Trade out College for Trade School?

Darren Vargas-Holmes, Staff Reporter May 30, 2024

As this school year comes to a close many seniors are heading off to college. However, some may be looking for an alternative. College is great, but it’s not for everyone. There are lots of ways to head...

Uproar over new Codex in Warhammer

Uproar over new Codex in Warhammer

Liam Buoniconti, Staff Reporter May 30, 2024

Recently in the Warhammer 40k community there has been a massive uproar over the new codex (rule book that contains everything you'll need to know on how to build your army and shows off each miniature...

"Microplastic" by Oregon State University is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Microplastics are Being Found Where they don’t Belong

Tori Bryant, Staff Reporter May 30, 2024

Recent studies have detected a worrying increase in microplastics within the human body.   What are microplastics?   Microplastics are pieces of plastic five millimeters or less,...

Senior Ben Hegge performs at the SHS Spring Band and Music Concert.

Hegge on Drums:

Tori Bryant, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

SHS senior Benjamin Hegge has won multiple awards in music. He claims it all  started at Pioneer Middle School when he began middle school and Jenessa Stout convinced him to join band. He originally wanted...

Is Plasma Donation Right for you?

Darren Vargas-Holmes, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

If you’re 18 and looking to make some extra money twice a week, then consider donating plasma. Plasma is the liquid part of your blood without your red and white blood cells. It’s also necessary to...

Late Night with the Devil: a Movie Review

Leo Johnson, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

Ghost stories have been a staple in horror media, from “The Conjuring” (2013) to” The Exorcist” (1973), only now these stories have taken a new format in today's horror movies. “Late Night with...

Mental Health Column: Dissociative Identity Disorder

Atlas Yerabek, Feature Editor May 9, 2024

DID is a disorder caused by severe childhood trauma. DID stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder, this is a mental health condition where the child's brain doesn't fully form one identity and can form...

Help for Self-Harm

Darren Vargas-Holmes, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

In a study conducted by BMC Psychiatry, one in six adolescents aged 12 to 16 engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NNSI), or self harm. Only 18% of them sought professional help. For Mental Health Awareness...

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