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Senior Austin Ecton has grown mentally and educationally. Ecton plans to go to trade school in the future.

Harley Williams, Reporter • May 16, 2025

Senior Austin Ecton is an outgoing student. He likes to keep himself busy, hang out with his friends around town, or make money working at Walmart. “I...

Critic's Corner

From underground to the surface: 2hollis ‘Star’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

May 5, 2025

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3 underrated artists who are worth listening to

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 23, 2025

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Rapper returns with new album after long hiatus: ‘Music’ review

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 3, 2025

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Comics

Pope Trump

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

May 1, 2025

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President Bukele loves receiving money from Trump

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

April 17, 2025

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Karoline Leavitt v. Marquis de Lafayette

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

March 28, 2025

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News

Pope Leo XIV waves to a crowd of thousands of attendees gathered in St. Peter’s Square May 8. The Papal Conclave votes are taken in secrecy, and the results of a vote are unknown until either white or black smoke is seen coming from the Sistine Chapel chimney.

American Pope makes history

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

May 15, 2025

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This timeline presents when the district-wide improvements are set to begin. All schools within the district will have major and minor improvements as well as additions to the buildings.

Community votes yes on bond

Mason Pringle, Reporter

May 7, 2025

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The Senior JAG class, Isaac Burnett, Zeke Firestine, Logan Hicks, Madison WIlliams, Floyd Mestas and Allysa Pierce pose for a picture outside of Sugar Shane’s Bar and Grill. Sugar Shane’s was the location of the business meeting that took place.

JAG attends local business meeting

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

April 29, 2025

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Senior Parents Organize After Prom Event

Harley Williams, Reporter

April 10, 2025

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District adds minutes to schedule

Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

March 24, 2025

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Features

Senior newspaper members reflect on high school years: Isaac Basquez

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

May 16, 2025

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Kathy Newcom has been teaching for 47 years. After retirement she plans to volunteer and travel with friends.

Teacher sews together four-decade career

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief

May 15, 2025

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Senior Elijah Quiring says goodbye from Oriole staff

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

May 14, 2025

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Senior Travis Casteel practices his part of a special act, ‘Edelweiss’, on the guitar in preparation for the concert this week. Junior Mikaela Tymony presented the idea of singing the song as a duet to Casteel.

Choir students prepare for final concert

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

May 9, 2025

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Pope Francis waves to the congregation at the end of the closing mass for World Youth Day 2023. Over 1.5 million people attended the event despite the weather being over 100 degrees.

Pope leaves legacy of compassion, reform

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

May 8, 2025

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Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight-Senior Austin Ecton

Harley Williams, Reporter

May 16, 2025

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In the commons, Junior Kayden Neild poses in his jazz-band attire. He just finished with a jazz premormance at Lincoln Elementary School.

Features

Student Spotlight – Junior Kayden Nield

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

May 7, 2025

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Senior Abby Marteney poses for her senior photos. Marteney took her photos in a record store as well as on the dock.

Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight- Senior Abby Marteney

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief

April 9, 2025

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Sports

Seniors Gabe Kohls and Devon Stamback high-fiving their rackets during practice. They are working on returning shots and ball placement.

Inside the court: boys tennis

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 15, 2025

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Sophomore Cassidy Jones and senior Mencia Pastor Piney do crunches on the field. The team has volunteer workouts after school.

Conditioning improves future seasons

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief

March 28, 2025

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Coach Jeff Regier speaks to the relay runners on passing the baton in a relay race. Track students were stretching during his announcement.

Middle school track coach brings 38 years of experience to high school

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

March 13, 2025

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Senior Willy Jon Morales competes in a duel wearing his surgeon-issued brace. State tournaments take place Friday 28 and March 1.

Injuries affect wrestling athletes

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief

February 26, 2025

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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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Opinions

Augusta approved a $55 million bond for the improvements of the school within USD 402. The improvements planned so far sound great and I can not wait to experience whatever bit of them I can.

Bond brings new life to USD 402

Mason Pringle, Reporter

May 16, 2025

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Reporters Harley Williams and Mason Pringle pose for a photo in the library. The library is open during lunch for students to sit and talk.

Gossip is not equal to rumors

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief

May 1, 2025

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Pancakes are a soft bread cooked flat over a heated pan, while waffles are cooked in a specific machine, sandwiching the batter. Both pancakes and waffles date back to ancient Greece.

Pancakes and Waffles Square Off

Mason Pringle and Robert Michael

May 1, 2025

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Younger cousin Wyatt Russell, Abigail Brinkley and Emily Brinkley get ready to look for eggs on easter morning with their younger cousin Wyatt Russell. They all enjoy getting up early to see what the easter bunny brought for them.

Siblings create a better environment growing up

Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

April 29, 2025

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3 underrated artists who are worth listening to

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 23, 2025

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