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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

Special performances during the last concert of the year bring personal stories and musical growth to the stage. Choir director Nick Franssen...

Critic's Corner

From underground to the surface: 2hollis 'Star' review

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

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

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

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 3, 2025

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Comics

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

May 1, 2025

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President Bukele loves receiving money from Trump

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

Karoline Leavitt v. Marquis de Lafayette

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

March 28, 2025

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News

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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Graphic by Mya Goodmanson

Senior Parents Organize After Prom Event

Harley Williams, Reporter

April 10, 2025

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District adds minutes to schedule

District adds minutes to schedule

Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

March 24, 2025

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A printed finals schedule shows the times students take their last tests for the semester and the required study sessions. Administration implemented a detention policy first semester for students who did not attend the afternoon study sessions.

Detentions hold students accountable

Harley Williams, Reporter

February 26, 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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Junior Baylee Ohl speaks with counselor Janae Mettling about college classes for Ohl’s senior year. Students could fill out a Butler Foundation scholarship application to receive financial aid if they cannot pay for college classes.

Scholarships Help Seniors with Future Plans

Elijah Quiring, Reporter

April 22, 2025

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Counselor Audrey Neushafer sits at her desk managing next year's schedules. Neushafer is the sophomore and senior counselor, she is also responsible for a large portion of student future planning.

Changing pace: Counselor moves online

Mason Pringle, Reporter

April 11, 2025

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Junior Heidi Skaer and seniors Rachel Womeldorff and Juliana Rivera help tag items at the Augusta Caring Center. National Honor Society requires students to do 15 hours of community service.

Student organization makes impact in community

Martin Epperson, Jr., Crew Editor

April 11, 2025

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Student Spotlight

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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Junior Nancy Lin points at a 3rd place plaque for Cross Country in 2018. Lin runs both cross country and track.

Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight – Junior Nancy Lin

Robert Michael, Reporter

March 25, 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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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

3 underrated artists who are worth listening to

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor

April 23, 2025

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President Ronald Reagan (actor Dennis Quaid) gives his famous speech at the Berlin Wall. At this point in history, Reagan told the Soviet president, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

October 28, 2024

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