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The football field used in the NFL’s Super Bowl game.

The National Football League’s Offseason Changes So Far

Ethan Adhikary March 18, 2024

The NFL (National Football League) has been a show-stopper for years, and this year isn’t any different. With many changes to teams in the off-season, the NFL will be very different for the 2024 season....

Shohei Ohtani, on signing day, signed the biggest contract in sports history- 10-years, $700 million.

The Home Run: Overview of the 2024 MLB Season

Ethan Adhikary March 18, 2024

The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of freshly cut grass - it's that time of year again! As spring approaches all across the nation, so does the excitement of a new MLB (Major League...

2024 St. Patricks Day Recipes

2024 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Caroline Thaler and Piper Carmack March 17, 2024

Every March 17, many places around the world such as America, decorate and dress up in green. St. Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday that began in 1631. The tradition began in Ireland when...

Protesters in favor of not banning Tiktok.

TikTok Ban Threats Reach the House, Could it be true?

Ella Peabody, Content Editor March 15, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the House decided to take official legal action in the banning of popular video app, TikTok.  According to NBC News correspondent, Scott Wong, this seemingly fun and comical video...

Photo of Kevin Listerman, winner of the 2024 Golden Apple Award.

Kevin Listerman Awarded the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education

Treiston Collins, Editor-In-Chief March 13, 2024

The Golden Apple Award is an award that recognizes exemplary full-time or part-time teachers with a minimum of three years of experience in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, junior high, or...

Photo of DaVine Joy Randolph, the winner of Best Supporting Actress award.

Oppenheimer takes 7 Oscars

Luke Deegan and Ryan Schaber March 13, 2024

The 96th Oscars happened this weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood California. The Oscars are the most prestigious awards for cinematography. The big winner for this year was Oppenheimer winning 7...

Festival artist lineup for the VOA 2024 Country Music Festival.

VOA Country Music Festival Coming Soon To The Tristate Area

Kaitlyn Ryan, Staff March 12, 2024

The VOA (Voices Of America) Country Music Festival is an annual celebration that brings together country music fans from across the nation for a weekend of live performances, entertainment, and great food....

Senior Sophia Underhill said: “I’m excited for graduation, it’s gonna be sad to see everyone go, but I’m going to UK.”

Seniors Share Their After High School Plans

Henry Clinkinbeard March 11, 2024

As we step into the fourth quarter, the class of 2024 prepares to graduate and enter the world as Highlands High School alumni. Many students have been accepted into their dream colleges and planned...

Macy Laur playing her French Horn in the joint concert on February 25, 2024

Juggling Band Life While in School

Gemma Cutajar March 8, 2024

While classes, schoolwork, and extracurricular activities might make high school seem like a never-ending cycle, some kids are passionate about music. A specific set of people go to the school's band room...

Photo showing how its like to be the odd one out.

Doing Things You Don’t Like Can Be Life-Changing

Gemma Cutajar March 7, 2024

Have you ever found yourself facing a task that you really dislike? Maybe it's tidying up your room or working on a project for school. It's not a pleasant feeling, is it?t Even though it's tough, it's...

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