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Former Iowans face Texas weather disaster
On the week of Feb. 14, Texas had experienced some Iowa-like weather. What had started off as a small snowfall, soon put Texas in a...
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Science teacher uses message board to display positive quotes
Have you noticed the message boards in the window across from room 227? Science teacher Meghan Lang has created these boards for students and staff...
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How different generations cope with trauma
For this article, we are looking at how these generations have dealt with large traumatic events. Each generation had a mass trauma in their lifetimes,...
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Students stick with resolutions
Many people enjoy their new year’s resolutions for the first couple of days maybe weeks before giving up and quitting it, but two ninth grade...
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Students partake in viral TikTok challenge
The app TikTok has grown in popularity over the past year, becoming a widely-used app throughout the pandemic and quarantines. The app features short videos...
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Local scholarships offer financial assistance
This time of the year can be the most sneakily stressful time for seniors. While most have applied to college and been accepted, this is...
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How to help birds in winter
With all the snow on the ground and the berries disappearing off the trees and brushes, it’s hard for birds to find food, but...
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Tips for a safe Valentine’s day
Valentine’s Day is a day of physical affection, be it hugs and kisses or something more intimate. And let’s face it teenagers are using...
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Senior takes flight with pilot license
Taking flight into a new chapter in his life, senior Zachary Rogers recently earned his pilot’s license. On Jan. 13, Rogers received his license after...
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Students share thoughts on COVID-19 vaccinations
Sophomore Dee Dee Benton said she looks forward to getting the Moderna vaccine so she and the people she surrounds herself with stay safe. Although...
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Screaming Eagle chili cookoff raised funds for suicide prevention
Screaming Eagle, a restaurant downtown in Waterloo, hosted a chili cook-off. All the proceeds went towards suicide awareness. The event happened last weekend from noon to 3 p..m on...
