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AI Killed the Internet

The rate of progress in Artificial Intelligence threatens the internet’s integrity
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section EditorPublished February 6, 2025

Picture this: You’ve always had a passion for art, but the stress of school, sports, and life is overwhelming. Any second of your free time is better spent on the immediate dopamine hit of scrolling...

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Juniors Sai Smaran  Arevetti, Zane Larson, and Carter Theis operating their robot at competition. This took place at a robotics competition at Elkhorn North, where this team placed in competition.

Clubs with Christo: Robotics Club

The Elkhorn North Robotics Club has seen massive growth this year
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished February 6, 2025

The world of robotics is constantly changing and growing especially at Elkhorn North. The Elkhorn North robotics club began with 12 students when the school was first established in 2020 ,though it has...

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Golej stands in a local bookstore and reads a book from the bookshelf next to her. She used the book to better understand how to edit her novel. Photo coutesy of Amala Golej

A Writer Beyond Classroom Walls

One freshman student aspires to publish a book at the age of fourteen
By Abby Kwon, Staff WriterPublished January 24, 2025

Almost everyone had an unrealistic dream when they were a kid whether it was to become a millionaire or be the next Taylor Swift. However, one student’s dreams are actually turning into her reality. Amala...

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Empowering Coaching Educators

Empowering Coaching Educators

Teachers with extra duties deserve extra gratitude
By Audra Brabec, Guest ReporterPublished January 24, 2025

Educators have one of the most difficult jobs out there, especially those who decide to teach high school students. On top of that, a handful of teachers choose to follow their passion for a sport or...

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The Threads of School Tradition

The Threads of School Tradition

Celebrating the Heart of School Spirit and Community at Elkhorn North
By Ally Lawrence, ReporterPublished December 18, 2024

Traditions and school spirit are one of the many factors that makes Elkhorn North special. The newly developed school has only been open for a little over four years, and the traditions are already priceless....

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The 2024 Hope Squad group posed for a picture in the ENHS library. They are a young group of encouraging individualds who help out all people, no matter their circumstances.

Break the Silence

We need to address the importance of mental health awareness in our school community
By Harrison Vokt, Staff WriterPublished December 18, 2024

In today’s world mental health is a serious problem among Middle School and high school students. Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision making, and their physical...

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Sophomore Ava Newbauer and senior Julian Newbauer pose for a picture at the 2024 Homecoming. This was their second and last Homecoming together.

Photo courtesy of Keary Friedrichsen

Life as the New Kid

Moving to a new town where everyone has grown up together can be a challenging experience, but it can also offer significant opportunities for personal growth
By Ava Newbauer, ReporterPublished December 13, 2024

Throughout my life, I have moved eight times, lived in three different countries, and attended eight different schools.  Being the new kid often means I have to step out of my comfort zone and face...

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Hensley starts his shift by cleaning the stairwells. His job makes a huge difference in the school that is often overlooked.

Brad: The Devoted Dad

Custodian Brad Hensley balances the night shift and fatherhood
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff WriterPublished December 13, 2024

Every day, as the students and teachers begin to leave the school, Brad Hensley starts his shift. As a night custodian, Hensley works hard to make sure that every corner of the school is spotless by morning.  “He...

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Sophomore Will Swagler dances on the sidelines during a Gatorade scrimmage. He had energetic facial expressions to showcase his love for dance. Photo courtesy of Mia Turner

Breaking Barriers

Elkhorn North has its first male dancer: Will Swagler
By Bella Smith, Staff WriterPublished November 22, 2024

Whether on or off the stage, sophomore Will Swagler brings the energy. Swagler's bright personality and natural confidence makes him stand out. Swagler has been dancing for 10 years and along the way...

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McNat is displaying kindness to students in the checkout line. Cashiering is her favorite part of the job.

Serving Kindness

A staff member spreads her joy to the students through the cafeteria
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff WriterPublished November 20, 2024

In the busy cafeteria, Amy McNat’s passion for her job transforms the lunch line into a place of connection and joy.  McNat has dedicated her life to food service and spreading happiness through...

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Sophomore reporter Taiya Viacrucis reenacts the thumbnail for Daniel Thrasher’s “gifted kid syndrome” video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WfowXmZ1FXM. Many ENHS students suffer from Gifted Kid Syndrome. Photo courtesy of Aarna Gupta.

“Gifted”

The HALE experience and Gifted Kid Syndrome
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section EditorPublished November 20, 2024

For new students, seeing “HALE” at the bottom of PowerSchool for the first time can be confusing, especially since it's not an actual class at ENHS. High Ability Learner Education (HALE) is the...

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Joshua Hoins stands in front of his fraternity house with his mom. He went to Nebraska Lincoln and was president of his house.

Behind the Desk with Mr. Hoins

Frats, football, and friends
By Elan Perry, Staff WriterPublished November 19, 2024

High school teachers aren’t trying to make students’ lives hard. Teachers were once students themselves. They partied, went to games, and got in trouble, just like the average student. In just ninth...

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