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Two Poems by Skyler Holdorf
"My First Love" Months can go back But the days we had can never fall off track I meant what I said when I say those three words “Do I...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read


The Cake Auction was Kinda Mid
Alright y'all, I went to the cake auction to review the cakes. Absolutely thrilling journalism, I know. Now before I get into the...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read


Hody Childress: Small Town Veteran's Generosity Lives On
On Jan. 1, 2023, the small town of Geraldine, Alabama lost an angel. The former Air Force veteran, farmer, and generous donor, Hody...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read


Black History Month: Sojourner's Truth
February is Black History Month. But many people don’t take time to appreciate those who moved society to where it is now, and those who...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read


Catch The Cat in the Hat
Everyone's favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic! This weekend!!! The...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read


Should School Start Later?
School is hard, no doubt about that, but waking up at six in the morning to catch your 6:15 bus can be even harder! There are many...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


COVID-19 Protocol Controversy & College Basketball
On Wednesday, January 18th a Men’s College Basketball matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats was postponed due to...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


A Fight to Fill the Blank Page
Short Story by Rachel Sorensen I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t breathing the same dense air I have been breathing for the past...
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Jan 25, 20236 min read


Library? More Like Wild West!
By now, you all have heard about the new library lockdown. If you're anything like me, you heard about a fight, and now we have to sign...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


A Book To Make You Better
I would love to believe that all of us actually read the books we were assigned to read in English class, but I know that is a pretty...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


Sickness Taking Over Preschools
Sickness Taking Over in Preschools As winter approaches, the temperatures reach their lows, and several illnesses arise, specifically in...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


Horticulture: Deciduous Ornamental Trees
Horticulture is one of those topics you don't really know about but always has something intriguing. Want to learn more about different...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read


Truth Is a Bright Song Bird
Poem by Harli Herrington Magnificent colors. Swirling, shimmering; attracting thy eyes. Megaphone-like vibrations, emitting from the...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read


An Unexpected History Maker: SZA
SZA, a singer and songwriter, recently released her album, SOS, which exploded in popularity. SOS was released on December 9th, 2022, and...
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Jan 23, 20232 min read


How-To: Stay Mentally Healthy During The Winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD or seasonal depression, affects 10 million Americans. The disorder creates a feeling of helplessness...
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Dec 20, 20221 min read


How Does Birth Order Affect An Individual?
Birth order affects personality?!? It does! Many studies found that mental disorders and personality change depending on the birth order...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read


Midwest Killers Podcast
by Olivia Sebolt, Chaibiya Tanji, Marissa Carlton, Macoy Rice Please enjoy this special feature of a podcast made for English III. Learn...
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Dec 20, 20221 min read


The Truth About Weight Training
"Don't work out with that much weight," your mother yells. "You don't want to stunt your growth!" You groan and drop the bar... But maybe...
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Dec 14, 20222 min read


Winter Coffee House With Lancer Productions
Want one more hurrah before winter break? Lancer Productions is having an Open Mic Night! Try singing, dancing, acting; maybe you have a...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read


How-To: Make An Efficient Study Guide
A study guide, or your personalized collection of the most important topics in a class, is very important for studying! Rather than...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read


Understanding My Incomplete Identity
by Matea Kitchen Staring intently at the cobblestone below me, I kicked my feet. It scuffed the bottom of my sandals, but was still well...
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Nov 16, 20225 min read


Chat With A Club: Student Government
Do you want to be a part of a club that plans our school dances? Do you want to make a difference in our school's decisions? Do you want...
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Nov 16, 20221 min read


Fading Pawprints
by Connor Schachow Our dog Bella has been in our family for just over fourteen years, and her time with us is nearly over. My memories of...
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Nov 16, 20223 min read


Mark The Calendar; This May Be Our Last Fall Back!
Since I was young, I have always complained about "springing forward" and "falling back." I never understood why we would need to change...
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Nov 16, 20222 min read
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