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In addition to treats, Tiger Den provides many opportunities for students
The Tiger Den isn’t just a coffee shop — it’s a work environment buzzing with creativity, teamwork and real-world learning. Entirely student-run, this cozy café...
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Tech crew staffer encourages others to join upcoming shows
From manning the spotlights, building props and painting the sets to sewing the costumes and pulling the curtain, there are plenty of opportunities for students...
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Halloween thrives on new, old traditions
Halloween traditions are very important to many people. Many families carve pumpkins, creating Jack o’ Lanterns to celebrate. Halloween is the one time of the...
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Holmes students readying costumes for Halloween
As Holmes Junior High students wrap up their last week of school before their three-and-a-half-day weekend, many are getting into the Halloween spirit and sharing...
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Students share favorite Halloween movies
Halloween movies are a big deal to a lot of people. Some people like the spooky ones, others like the family friendly ones. No matter...
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Crumbl’s chocolately confection crushes Cedar Valley cookie competitors
October is a month of many treats, from the pumpkin-spiced to the buckets filled with trick or trick collections, but cookies are always in season,...
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Local pumpkin patch offers wide variety of fall fun
The Kiefers’ family moved to Waterloo in 1954. Earl and Mary Laverna raised their family to appreciate commitment to provide quality produce. The Kiefers’ family...
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The Final Stretch: Pokemon releasing new game this October
After years of waiting, Pokemon fans finally get to play Pokemon Legends Z-A for the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 this October. ...
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Holmes freshman offers opinions on AI use in school
AI is becoming increasingly popular, largely due to its rise in usage on platforms like TikTok and other social media apps. Freshman Eshal Saeed weighs...
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Instructional coach advocates appropriate AI use for school
Movies depict a dystopian future in which AI takes over the world, driving out humans, and controlling everything. In reality, AI is not that powerful....
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Phone ban or same old rule? How does Iowa’s new law look inside Cedar Falls classrooms
If you step into a classroom at Cedar Falls High School these days—or really, any classroom in Iowa—you might think you accidentally walked into a library… or a witness...
