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Tracy Coffman received recognition for her service to Highlands’ athletic department at the Campbell County game on Sept. 5. (Allen Ramsey, used with permission)

Tracy Coffman retires from Highlands’ athletic department

After more than 20 years of taping ankles, Tracy Coffman has ripped off her last piece of tape. From calming players before games with her soothing voice and cheering on the sidelines, Coffman is finally...

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Siddhartha Jani (12), Nellie Albritton (12), and Noah Varland (12) prepare for how they will enter the stage at the start of the scene.

Peter and the Starcatcher brings a new energy to the stage

Alecia Cogsville, Photo Assistant October 7, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 29, assistant director; Noah Varland walked the actors through their scenes as they gathered to review and rehearse Act 1 of the Highlands fall play, Peter and the Starcatcher. During this...

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Black Country, New Road’s debut album stunned listeners upon release (created by Bart Price, courtesy of Ninja Tune)

Black Country, New Road catches lightning in a bottle with debut record

Caleb Hurley, Staff October 7, 2025

On Jan. 19, 2019, the world would be introduced to a band that would change the sound of rock music for years to come. They came out of a lesser-known music scene, better known today as the “Windmill...

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Rio Litmer (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last year’s rivalry game on Aug. 30, 2024.

The Bluebirds and Colonels’ longstanding rivalry continues this Friday

Harper Wade, Nora Baker, and Phin Weiss October 1, 2025

It’s a Friday night where the lights are reflecting off the field, the OZONE is already cheering, and the game that’s about to start is more than just an event, but now a tradition for the entire community....

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Freya Skye performs her song Gold’s Gone on stage at the Zombies and Descendants Worlds Collide Tour (Photo by Henry Arres).

Freya Skye rises to stardom

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor September 23, 2025

Fans scream as the screen on stage opens to reveal a silhouette. The bass shakes the arena as a figure in a gold dress steps into the light and begins to sing. Her dress shines as she dazzles the audience...

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Washington quarterback Jake Browning runs against Ohio State defensive line Jaylee Johnson during the first half of the Rose Bowl (Photo by Wikimedia Commons).

Bengals fans question Browning’s ability

Hope Darnell and Xander Bailey September 23, 2025

On Sunday, Sept.14, the Bengals faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars when disaster struck. Beloved quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a severe toe injury. Burrow suffered from turf toe, caused...

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Seniors Madison Barlow, Franny Smith, Avery Barber, Katie Bucher, and Hayden Gessner smile at the camera.  “This year, the ozone leaders are focusing on boosting involvement and school spirit by promoting big games each week. The goal is to make games fun, support every sport, and strengthen school pride,” said Bucher.

Highlands breaks through with a 28-24 win over Ryle

Audrina Trauth, Andrea Suarez Espinosa, and Zac Crawford September 23, 2025

Highlands had a 28-24 home field win over the Ryle Raiders last Friday, Sept. 19. Offensively, Highlands racked up 150 rushing yards while allowing 175, with 76 passing yards, and allowed the Raiders...

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Chamber choir smile to chorale director Chris Eaton during their performance of "Any Dream Will Do".

Eaton and friends take the stage

Alecia Cogsville, Photo Assistant September 22, 2025

On September 18, the chorus director, Chris Eaton, put on a show with some of his students called Eaton and Friends. These students signed up to sing in the show. They could have sung solos or duets. This...

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The starters for the Highlands boys soccer team huddle together before the match begins.

Highlands shows fight in rivalry loss to Dixie 4-2

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 18, 2025

Highlands boys soccer fell 4-2 to Dixie Heights on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Nick Wilson (12) and Ethan Lang (11) each scored for Highlands with no credited assists.  The Bluebirds managed 4...

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Franny Smith (12) shoots the ball down the field.

Varsity girls’ soccer dominates the field at Dixie Heights

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant September 18, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team competed against the Dixie Heights Colonels. This match took place at Dixie. The Birds came out victorious, with a score of 2-0.  Goals...

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