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Meet the Staff
Amy Mahaffey
Journalism Teacher & Advisor

Mrs. Amy Mahaffey graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a BA in Broadcast Communication. After her experience in radio and news broadcasting, she pursued another degree in education and...

Registration Rush
News
Registration Rush
Yen-Nhi Bui, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025
A Force of Nature
News
A Force of Nature
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • April 20, 2025
"Let Them Eat Cake"
News
“Let Them Eat Cake”
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • April 13, 2025
MacFarlane Moves In
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager • March 30, 2025
Seasonal Showcase
Sara McGuire, Staff Writer • March 2, 2025
Battle of Wits
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2025
Reaching for the Stars
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor • February 15, 2025
Changes in the Jungle
Changes in the Jungle
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
CKhan’s fencing jacket posed after her last match of the season. Khan’s fencing jacket is a staple to her competition attire. The jacket is made out of a heavy gauge cotton fabric that protects the fencer from the sabre.
En Garde!
Eliana Rau, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
McCune catches the frisbee before pausing to pass it to her teammate. McCune competed with the Comet’s Mixed Ultimate team at the state competition last fall, where they placed first. (Photo credit: Lisa Thammarat)
The Ultimate Pursuit
Gwen Gilbert, Sports Editor • April 29, 2025
Lakota East's brand new projection system casting over the lower gym basketball court.
Reaching New Lights
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
A Pro Surge
A Pro Surge
Will Huelskamp, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2025
Bring on the Madness
Bring on the Madness
Ethan Keller, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
(Graphics by Alex Schwind)
Companion
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor • April 30, 2025
Fair use
Brighter Days
Alex Schwind, Culture/Graphics Editor • April 2, 2025
Illustration: Ashley Skinner
Sweet, Sweet, Oblivion
Elliana Celis, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
Game, Set, Match
Game, Set, Match
Julia Viviano, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
The 6888
The 6888
Caden Powels, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Fried & Tested
Fried & Tested
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • February 21, 2025
Focus. Lauren created this abstract piece using mixed media on cardboard. She adds the finishing touches with a colored pencil.
The Inherited Palette
Maci Brent, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025
Ready for landing. Flying with friends, Oliver enjoys concluding his flights with the sunset. Communicating over the channels, he makes sure everything is clear before he lands at the Warren County Airport.
Born to Fly
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • May 5, 2025
Kaya and Kenzie stand back-to- back. The twins laugh as their hair connects just like the two of them.
Seeing Double
Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • April 28, 2025
Similar but not identical. The three girls all have similar features in different aspects.
Beyond the Trio
Madison Cline, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Banning for the Buzz
Opinion
Banning for the Buzz
The temporary TikTok ban leading to an anticlimactic blackout issued in the United States was a propagandist Public Relations stunt to raise President Donald Trump’s approval ratings.
Sydney Alderman, Business Manager • May 8, 2025
A Moral Minefield
A Moral Minefield
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
The Terror of Tariffs
The Terror of Tariffs
Ashley Skinner, In-Depth Editor • April 10, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
Editorial Cartoon: Science Ethics
Elizabeth Vernon, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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