Student Government is an organization that strives to improve our school through advocacy and school spirit. We plan theme days, decorate the hallways for Homecoming, plan and run pep auds, create a variety of advocacy committees, and so much more. Read this article to explore what we have been up to recently! Homecoming and Prom Song List Imagine listening to your favorite songs while you and your closest friends sing and dance, though in reality it may be closer to screamin

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Start date Feb 5th) If you are interested, email Josh Kane or Omar Alkhrissat. Bring your friends! Let's have some fun! It will be in Omar's room in the library

Sunken Ferry Background Just a few days ago, on January 26th, 2026, a ferry by the name of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 had a distress call issued around 1:50 a.m. local time, approximately four hours after departing. Not long after the distress call, the ferry confirmed eighteen dead, while twenty-four remain missing, and the other three hundred have been rescued, according to a local coast guard. The ferry, which also doubled as a cargo vessel, was traveling from Zamboanga City to J

Lewis Carrol’s beloved classic Alice in Wonderland has been adapted time and time again; now, it’s Lancer Productions' turn to give the beloved story a try as they set out to perform the musical Alice in Wonderland Jr. this January. Sophomore Addyson Yanke stars as Alice in this eccentric musical—her first leading role in High School. “It’s been really fun and really exciting to get to know everyone and get to know them. It’s also been helpful to expand my acting skills bec

There is something for everyone this February. Read on for recommendations for books about love for family, friends, romance, and Black History Month. Cuddle up this February, a.k.a. that month of love, with some amazing books. The books featured this month are all tied to the month's theme, love. Books About Families That You’ll Love! Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Clap When You Land , based on ‌the real-life American Airlines 587 crash, features the fictional stori

"Millions of people in the United States are in the middle of an exceptional cold stretch — one of the longest in decades for some — and it's only going to get more brutal headed into next week." I'd rather hear "6, 7" than have these cold temperatures. But just like all good things, all bad things have to come to an end, too. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Later this week, we are finally getting back above 20 degrees and a chance at above freezing temperatures. B

Going into junior year, I had heard ‌the rumors, but I didn’t think it would be that bad. So, here is a short guide for all the juniors out there trying to make it through the second-semester finish line. Junior year is so very different . Most years feel as if we are rounding the bend of life, driving toward the next pit stop full of new opportunities and challenges. But this year feels more like a sharp, sudden turn that speeds its way into the future while leaving your ch

In the late 19th century, Providence, Rhode Island, would become one of the most influential places in America. Yet by the mid 1920s, the slow decline of the city would begin. The city was greatly affected by the Great Depression, shutting down the majority of its manufacturing industries, leaving more than a third of the labor force unemployed. The subsequent recession of 1937 was immediately followed by the New England hurricane of 1938, which flooded the city's downtown. A

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As high school comes to an end, I’ve reflected on my experience. There have been many ups and downs throughout high school; it’s truly been a rollercoaster of emotions. I’ve learned so much about myself and others around me through the ups and downs, so I am here today to talk about what I have learned throughout high school and what life lessons I will take with me into the future.  Learn to love yourself for who you are It’s hard- I’ve struggled with insecurities my whole l

It was definitely a lot of work but so worth it! -- Ryenne Lacher, Triple Threat Nominee (Judy Bernly) As Lancer Production’s spring...

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