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Look at these fun colors. These are the most popular refreshers at Starbucks. Refreshers seemed to be the most popular item among the people I talked to.

Coffee Shop Studying

Hannah Zambrano May 18, 2026

Do you live in a noisy home or just need a change of scenery? if so, using a coffee shop to study sounds like the perfect place to be productive.  Being productive during this time I know can...

Look at these medalists freshman Daisy Rabadan, freshman Trinity Casas, sophomore Savannah Markey, senior Isabella Markey, sophomore Sophia Hart and sophomore Karsyn Moore. The girls had just beaten the school record and wanted to commemorate their winnings by taking a photo. Coach Daniel Hevaer said, “Savannah is the type of athlete any coach would want. She comes to practice with a smile on her face, demonstrates leadership even as an underclassman, and consistently works hard with a clear understanding of what needs to be done.”

Athlete of the Month: Savannah Markey

Hannah Zambrano May 18, 2026

Sophomore Savannah Markey is a talented multi-sport player; in this year's track season she was able to break the 4x100 school record.  Markey has been in track for two years. She explains her...

Juniors Shelby Domoleczny and Arden Chechowicz singing on stage during the first student talent section.

Fine Arts: Student Talent #1

Olivia Beguin May 15, 2026

The lights dim and everyone in the auditorium quiets down. This is the moment when juniors Shelby Domoleczny and Arden Cechowicz can showcase their talents to their fellow classmates and teachers. Performers...

Flying Through the End of The Year

Flying Through the End of The Year

Hannah Zambrano May 15, 2026

What are those flying? Julie Brown's Honors English 2 students flew kites after recently finishing the book "The Kite Runner" because kites are prevalent in the book. Sophomore Ellie Story said, "I thought...

A Magical Spring Production

A Magical Spring Production

Lillian Clayton May 14, 2026

SO, GOODNIGHT UNTO YOU ALL. The cast of “Fairycakes” dance on stage after their opening performance. The story followed a fairytale rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s...

Pirate's Gold

Pirate’s Gold

Dixie Smick May 13, 2026

FREE STUFF. Band and choir are selling the Anuel pirate card sale. For $10 you can buy a pirate card for a bunch of discounts and free things for places all around Ottawa. Some places are Bash, Pizza Hut, Roosty’s, Subway,...

What's the Importance of the Car

What’s the Importance of the Car

Angel Munoz May 13, 2026

The time is here yet again. Every year around prom time, students are reminded of the painful truth of what one mistake can do to them. The prom car outside of the school is from an accident that had taken...

Sophomore Alex Ruiz designs a picture for the Introductory CAD division. Ruiz had to compute a perforated circle. “It was super fun but a little challenging. It was a really nice college; there was lots of space for me to do my thing,” Ruiz said.

CAD Competition

Lillian Clayton May 7, 2026

Hear ye, hear ye; gather around to learn of the contestants sent to the land of Illinois Valley to design computer concepts. On Monday, March 16 the CAD class, taught by computer teacher Janelle...

From left to right: juniors Eli Jeppson, Dane Schimtz, Landon Brandit and Rylee Hogue. 

Exit 97  backstage after their first live performance at fine arts.

Exit 97

Angel Munoz May 7, 2026

Just off Exit 97 on I-80, a local band has emerged. As they pay tribute to the area with their name, this article pays tribute to the band Exit 97.  Exit 97 is a band composed of juniors...

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