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All State Band during COVID-19
All-State is Iowa’s highest honor for band, orchestra, and choir students in grades nine-12. The culminating concert is usually held in November in Hilton Coliseum...
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Holmes counselor wins Iowa Middle School Counselor of the Year
From calming student worries to celebrating their victories in and out of school, Holmes counselor Angela Wittmer was chosen as the best choice for the...
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Locker-less winter approaches students
Due to COVID-19 and trying to slow the spread of the virus, students were not assigned lockers to use in the hallways, raising the question...
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CAPS making study hall safer with dividers
This year has been one for the history books. Almost everything this school year has changed in one way or another. New procedures, new classes,...
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2020 elections having students stressed out
Throughout the week of Nov. 2, multiple conversation topics drifted towards the election, rather than schoolwork. Classroom discussions generally shifted to politics at least once...
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Black Student Union starting up in CF
Senior Daniel Xavier and juniors Ahmad Madlock and Joshua Mitchell have formed a new club called BSU. BSU stands for Black Student Union. Xavier said,...
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How cell phones have an academic impact
Sophomore Jaden Swarts, who is currently doing online school, was given her first phone when she was 12 years old. She only needed it for...
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Tips for managing stress
Tea Yes, you heard me right. Certain types of tea can help relieve stress, and there are different flavors you can try. Here are some...
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Tips for Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is epilepsy awareness month, and there are some things the average person should be aware of if they have family members or friends with...
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Changing names as high schoolers
Names can be badges of identity, though some are not currently satisfied with their labels. Changing their names would be a step to evolving into...
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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...
