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In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russias President Vladimir Putin gives an interview to US talk show host Tucker Carlson at the Kremlin in Moscow on February 6, 2024.
An Inaccurate Retelling
Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard Red Carpet Event on January 05, 2024 in New York City.
Releasing Rose
Investing in Businesses
Investing in Businesses
A visual of the acetylfentanyl synthetic opioid molecule
Opioid Overdose
Pope Francis waving outside the Vatican
Blessings for All
People enjoy all sorts of hobbies.
Psychological Interests
People line the St Louis streets for the parade.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Sleep is essential for teenagers, but many struggle to get the proper amount.
Counting Sheep
Get Less Stressed
Get Less Stressed
The limbic system is the part of the brain that responds to music, translating melodies into emotions.
Moody Music
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
Walker Scobell as Percy in Disney’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
A Hero’s Journey
Jonathan Majors attends the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Marvel’s Mayhem with Majors
Senior Cristiano Artigas, the president of the gaming club.
Top Choices for Players
For All Time Always
For All Time Always
Science teacher Heather Anderson in her classroom
Decorology
Junior Amber Zhu curls up with a blanket in the hallway.
Frigid Conditions
Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music. “Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”
Orchestra
A student working on her chromebook
The Rise of the Chromebooks Era
Librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels help students. “I really love the library because it feels like a haven for all the students,” Grieshaber said.
Benefits of the Library
The view of the Sphere as the sun sets before third practice.
Lights Out and Away We Go
Lionel Messi stands with his 8th Ballon dOr.
Lionel Messi: An Octet of Excellence
Junior Maria Ignatova competing in a wrestling match.
Toughening Up
A scoreboard of the score from World Series Game 4.
History in Houston
Albert Pujols breathes heavily as he steps up to the plate.
The Swinger with Many Dingers
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
An original character design of Fa Mulan.
Powerful Princess
Photo of the Book Thief Cover
Facts Turned to Fiction
Understanding Identity
Understanding Identity
Senior Brynin Henderson joins her fellow singers in a rehearsal for a group number.
Singing for Sondheim
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
What Shark Are You?
What Shark Are You?
Which Dinosaur Are You?
Which Dinosaur Are You?
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Illustration by Addison Jett
What Halloween Costume Fits You?
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Signing up Placing the pen on the pad of letter paper, senior Natalie Hendren signs up for her last, first show of high school. Signing up is one of the first steps to audition. “I feel motivated and antsy because I want to know what [role] I’m gonna get,” Hendren said.

Break a Leg

Amber Zhu, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Sophomore varsity player, Isha Chaufhari enters the Timberland tennis courts for her first match of the season. Before she was able to make it to the courts, the team takes a bus that leave from the school. “I love to go on the bus with the team,” Chaufhari said. Its a really cool experience because everyone is nervous and excited.”

Time to Talk Tennis

Claire Maddy, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
An old-style clock is changing time, commons.wikimedia.org.

Keeping Organized

Reese Crawford, Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 2022
Many different items can be recycled and even reimagined into something else.

Trash Reimagined

McKenzie Peterson, Lifestyle Editor
May 24, 2022
Quik Grabs

Quik Grabs

Kade Topping, News Editor
May 23, 2022
Soots watching the sunset while on vacation.

Senior Spotlight

Chloe Mechler, Staff Writer
May 23, 2022
Visionary Valdez

Visionary Valdez

Emily Goewert, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
STARS dance team about to perform at a football game.

Shining STARS

Grace Lafeber, Creative Director
March 3, 2022
Students write to express themselves and their creativity.

Poetic Pupils

December 20, 2021
Mindful Moments

Mindful Moments

Reese Crawford, Staff Writer
December 20, 2021
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