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Fireworks light up the Cincinnati sky.

Annual WEBN fireworks has storied history in the tri-state

Gemma Cutajar, Social Media Editor August 29, 2025

WEBN, the iHeartMedia active rock station known and loved in Cincinnati, Ohio, is considered  "Cincinnati's Rock Station." Beyond the music, it's also the home of the WEBN Fireworks, a cherished city...

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Hope Darnell (10) showing the current progress of the Highlands High School soccer field.

Tower Park enters this season with a new track and field

Hope Darnell and Ava Muzumdar August 27, 2025

Five years ago this field was not a desired place to be, but in a couple of months, it will become the most active area of Fort Thomas. The new field will provide endless opportunities for the community....

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The app "Connect" is now being integrated into clubs and teams at HHS.

New phone bill shakes up the system

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Ellie Rogiers August 27, 2025

There are many new rules and changes for the 2025-2026 school year. One being SB181. This bill was signed on April 1, 2025 by Governor Andy Beshear. The bill states that schools must “direct each...

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Stella Taylor (10) and Natalie Abdon (10) listen to the new Deftones album.

Deftones drops highly anticipated album Private Music

Natalie Abdon and Stella Taylor August 26, 2025

After 5 years, it's finally here. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, Private Music is Deftones’ newest album. We, Natalie Abdon (10) and Stella Taylor (10), had the opportunity to review Deftones’s 10th...

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Trump speaks passionately at one of his rallies (courtesy of Geralt on Pixabay).

Summer of 2025 brings a wave of political change to the United States

Skyler Frey, Website Editor August 26, 2025

The summer of 2025 has been a summer of change in American politics. Trump has become the second-ever president to be voted in for two non-consecutive terms. He has broken records with the number of executive...

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Piper Lang (10) enjoys time on her phone during lunch.

Kentucky enacts cellphone ban in schools

Edy Hobson, Copy Editor August 25, 2025

On March 24, 2025, House Bill 208 was passed in Kentucky, banning the use of cell phones in school during instructional time unless in the case of an emergency, during teacher-directed activities, or when...

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Ava Muzumdar (11) watches rookie Tyler Callihan’s injury footage.

Reds player Tyler Callihan suffers gruesome arm injury

Cydni Martin, Yearbook Assistant May 15, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Rookie Tyler Callihan suffered a fractured left forearm on Monday, May 5, in a game against the Atlanta Braves. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), Callihan attempted a sliding...

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Star Lakers player Lebron James considers retirement. (DepositPhotos, editorial use permitted)

Students discuss LeBron James’ possible retirement

Zac Crawford, Staff May 14, 2025

At the final buzzer in game number five against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short 103-96 to end their season in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This brings up the...

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Student streams Love Island USA.

Love Island makes a comeback this summer

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Cydni Martin May 12, 2025

Love Island USA season 6 returns this summer with a new spinoff called Love Island: Beyond The Villa. While the date is still to be decided, the new show features some of the show's favorite characters,...

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Official wanted poster for Adam Kelly (Chicago Police Department).

Bean Bandit runs from police and is captured with a bounty reaching $3,000,000

Parker Henegar, Copy Editor May 12, 2025

Adam Kelly, is an underground rapper who has gained a following on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Kelly is most well-known for his signature dance, in which he gets on all fours and swings his...

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