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Critic's Corner

Great album snubbed at 2025 Grammys: ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

February 11, 2025

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Female rapper shocks with new album: ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ Review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

January 30, 2025

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Iconic rapper comes back with surprise album: ‘GNX’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

January 9, 2025

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Comics

Kennedy questioned as Senate continues presidential cabinet hearings

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

January 30, 2025

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Donald, Christopher Columbus Trump

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

January 17, 2025

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A nation divided

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

November 5, 2024

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News

English teacher Kristiana Smeltzer writes a lesson plan for her upcoming classes in room 305. To compensate for snow days, Smeltzer combines grammar and vocabulary assignments to allow students more class time.

The Decision Maker

Mason Pringle, Reporter

February 11, 2025

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Elementary students perform with the high school dance team on January 17. The elementary students enjoyed working with the older high students.

Dance team invites elementary students to perform at halftime

Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

January 27, 2025

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Spanish teacher Mandy Walker hosted a fiesta inside her classroom while the students studied for the final.

Students complete last regular B day

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

December 20, 2024

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Junior Paul Birk buys a ticket for JBB as senior Abby Marteney hands him his ticket. Senior Jacqueline Macias, and sophomore Annabella Evans volunteer at the table. The dance will be held Dec. 14 at 8p.m. in the commons.

Student Council plans annual winter dance

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

December 13, 2024

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Junior Gibson McNutt as Gomez Addams and Senior Kyndall Dodds as Wednesday Addams reminisce on Wednesday's childhood which leads into the song "Happy Sad"

Cast, crew struggle to balance personal time and musical rehearsals

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

November 15, 2024

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Features

Valentine’s Day Dalima: When Couples Don’t Pop The Question

Robert Michael, Reporter

February 11, 2025

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The Decision Maker

Mason Pringle, Reporter

February 11, 2025

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Y2K fashion trends return to mainstream

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

January 30, 2025

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At the El Dorado YMCA junior Baylee Ohl, some of her co-workers and their parents enjoy the second snow storm of the year. Ohl was released from work due to weather conditions on Jan. 9. Three co-workers helped clear snow off their cars making for a memorable experience.

Students and teachers reflect on snow days’ significance

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

January 28, 2025

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President Jimmy Carter and King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia hold a meeting about Middle Eastern Peace agreements. During Carter’s presidency, he sought to make the Middle East a peaceful place to live and wished to grow relations with the countries in the area.

39th president leaves humanitarian legacy

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

January 17, 2025

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Sports

Jacob young driving down the court while Eisenhower try and stop him.

Unified Secured Two Wins

Robert Michael, Reporter

February 5, 2025

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Head football coach Dawson Elliott explains a play to the offense during after-school practice in Hillier Stadium. The Orioles take the field against Abilene Friday, Oct. 11.

Team persists through losses

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

October 9, 2024

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Senior Maria Hall bowled the seventh frame in the first out of four Baker games at regionals. Seniors TiAna Arnn and Gavin Holder, as well as sophomore Kendra Gresham and junior Austin Winter, qualified for the state tournament that will be held Feb. 28 at Wichita Bowlero formerly known as The Alley.

Augusta hosts bowling regionals

TiAna Arnn, Reporter

February 23, 2024

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Four twins take the court

Landon Riggs, Reporter

February 15, 2024

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Ericson Brown teaching business finance.

Brown and Brown

Landon Riggs, Reporter

December 15, 2023

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Opinions

Great album snubbed at 2025 Grammys: ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

February 11, 2025

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Female rapper shocks with new album: ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ Review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

January 30, 2025

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Iconic rapper comes back with surprise album: ‘GNX’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

January 9, 2025

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Small group makes an eye-catching album: ‘Imaginal Disk’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

December 2, 2024

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Rapper returns with a new album: ‘Chromakopia’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

November 6, 2024

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