Khyaija Caldwell

On Monday, the administrators announced a major schedule change for the 2026-27 school year: a four-day school week.  New Schedule The new schedule would eliminate Mondays, giving the students a three-day weekend every week. As for the other four days of the week, an extra 15 minutes would be added to the school day to make up for lost time. This means we would get out at 3:30 rather than 3:15. Adding the 15 minutes onto the school day would really only create a minor inconvenience, adding...

The 98th annual Academy Awards (or Oscars) took place the first weekend of spring break (Mar.15th). Here is a short highlight of the event if you didn't sit through the 3 ½ hours like I did. Best Picture 🏆 One Battle After Another took the award in 6 categories, including Best Picture. This win was predictable but deserved. Instead of relying on one strength, One Battle After Another succeeded across the board. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film is set in a modern political...

Spring break is a perfect time for students to relax, catch up with friends, and explore new things around our area. Here are some ideas to help pass the time Freight House Farmers Market The farmers' market is a popular local attraction that offers a variety of vendors selling food, baked goods, handmade items, and locally grown products. With warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to support local businesses and find unique items not typically found in retail stores. The farmers' market is...

Between homework, extracurriculars, jobs, and trying to have a social life, it can seem like there aren't enough hours in the day. But just how busy are our students? I sent out a survey, and it revealed some surprising answers.  "How many extracurricular activities are you involved in?" How Busy Our Are Students?  At about 100 respondents, the majority are balancing a large number of responsibilities during the school week. When asked about extracurricular activities, almost half of the...

Thanks to your high engagement this and last year, Fashionista of the month is back! Here are our winners... Natalie Sierk When you see Natalie, her style immediately stands out. Here's a sneak peek into her unique fashion choices and the looks she brings to school every day.  1. Favorite Store Natalie's favorite place to shop is Emily Found It in LeClaire, which is a small vintage clothing store known for its unique and carefully curated pieces. She enjoys shopping at Emily Found It because...

Continuing the trend, here are the top 10 most anticipated movies of this year. The year is flush with the usual blockbuster franchise titles, but we've also got some thrilling genre fare and new projects from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Jordan Peele, among others. — Amrita Vora Wuthering Heights Highly anticipated Wuthering Heights is now here! Released today, February 13th , Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie will star in the lead roles. Based on Emily Brontë's text...

The Grammy Awards are an annual award ceremony presented by the Recording Academy to honor achievements made in the music industry throughout that year. This includes recognition of artists, producers, and songwriters. The 68th annual Grammy Awards aired last Sunday (February 1st), hosted by Trevor Noah. In case you missed it, here's a brief summary of the night. Record of The Year Starting strong with Record of the Year, Luther by Kendrick Lamar with SZA. Luther has been consistently topping...

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 childhood behind. —...

I'm not sure anything sounds better right now than staying in bed all day binging your favorite shows. So, here are the latest seasons...

Our love of Iowa knows no bounds -- Scott Beck Crafting a Quiet Success Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are the founders of the Last Picture...