All posts by Shyla Tovar-Goecken
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Artemis II trip shows possibilities lead to reality
Excitement spreads among students following the return of astronauts from Artemis II, a mission that sent a crew around the Moon and marked a major...
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Music fills students’ days with inspiration
Headphones slip on between classes as students turn to music to get through the school day, choosing songs that match their mood rather than following...
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Students finding independent reading rewarding
Paperbacks rotate in and out of backpacks as students pick up books on their own time, reading whenever they can fit into their schedules. Without...
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Fashion Flashback: Everything old is new again
Baggy jeans, thrifted sweatshirts and chunky sneakers fill the hallways, a mix of styles that looks very different from what students were wearing just a...
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April 1 brings variety of pranks
Fake announcements, plastic bugs and confusing text messages have all been part of students’ favorite memories from April Fools’ Day over the years. For sophomore...
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Students share latest discoveries in reading
Paperbacks rest on desks during study hall, their covers briefly visible before being tucked back into backpacks. There are no organized meetings or shared discussions,...
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Students weigh in on shows deserving renewal
Conversations about cliffhangers and canceled finales drift every so often through classrooms as students debate which series deserved more time on screen. While new shows...
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Valentine’s Day leads to variety of plans
As Valentine’s Day approaches, students are making plans that range from relaxing hangouts to traditional celebrations. While some are focusing on relationships, others say the...
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Students recommend three books from high school library
Each month introduces readers to a new selection of books to choose from. This month has led to three very different stories, sparking discussion among...
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CF Library hosting seed swap event for gardeners
On a cold winter day, the Cedar Falls Public Library is bringing a little bit of spring indoors with its annual Seed Swap event. The...
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Frahm’s class welcomes newborn chicks to room 707
Before watching the eggs hatch in room 707 last week with my teacher Tammy Frahm, I hoped to learn the names of the chicks and what they look like....
