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Point vs. Counterpoint: Post-secondary paths
May 14, 2025
Lucas Carnes and Trapper Nelson
Point: Trade School High school graduates have many different options to choose from to continue their life. While college is typically the most popular choice, another viable...
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Flinn scholarship semi-finalist, honoring academic achievement
March 7, 2025
Julia Fountain, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Rishi Johari was named a semi-finalist for the prestigious Flinn Scholarship, a highly competitive award for Arizona high schoolers. Created by philanthropist Robert...
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Embracing expertise through figure skating
February 24, 2025
Trapper Nelson, Staff Reporter
Figure skaters have to train to an expert level and exceed the standards in the sport before being able to perform successfully. Junior Kate Wilson’s experience in the sport...
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ASL four students teach little explorers
February 7, 2025
Julia Fountain, Editor-in-Chief
American Sign Language (ASL) three and four students are taking the knowledge they have learned in the classroom into a real-life environment by sharing the value of ASL with...
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Triple threat: dive team trio devoted to the sport
September 18, 2024
Trapper Nelson and Kylie Gomez
The dive team this year only consists of three athletes, all of which are girls, but they still are looking forward to this season. The coach of the team, Ketti Kerby views...
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Science behind sleep: why teenagers can wake up feeling restless after 8 hours
December 7, 2023
Emily Buttyan, Managing/Opinions Editor
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Birdie or ball: differences between badminton and tennis
December 7, 2023
Emily Buttyan, Managing/Opinions Editor
Badminton and tennis are considered the same sport by the vast majority. Despite the fact that they are both played on the same court, they could not be more different....
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C112 left empty, now occupied
August 7, 2023
Emily Buttyan, Managing/Opinions Editor
Anna Collins is a new addition to the English department this 2023-24 school year. Collins is teaching on-level freshmen and seniors, which provides a gap for her when it...
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Building marketing future through DECA programs

April 22, 2025 • No Comments

For many students, extracurricular activities are a way to explore interests, develop new skills, and connect with other students. DECA member Junior Charlie Barkman has turned...

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Point vs. Counterpoint: Post-secondary paths

Lucas Carnes and Trapper Nelson

May 14, 2025 • No Comments

Point: Trade School High school graduates have many different options to choose from to continue their life. While college is typically the most popular choice, another viable...

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Music plays a vital role in education, offering both creative and academic benefits for students. Music can be a great tool for self-expression, as it lets students express...

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Student conducts band to success

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May 14, 2025 • No Comments

Senior band major Kylie Gomez began her band career her freshman year playing the flute, and continued throughout her whole high school journey. She explained that along with...

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A Journey Back to the Field: Rowen Noreus

Rox Ilizaliturri, Opinions Editor

April 16, 2025 • No Comments

After taking a year off, senior Rowen Noreus returned to the game last year, seeing exponential growth the past two seasons. He continues to improve and impress his coaches...

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Trapper Nelson, Staff Reporter

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