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Junior Niharika Kandari sits with her head resting in her arms. She has dealt with insecurity from herself and other people throughout this year and it had become overwhelming.

The Silent Strain on Our Relationships

The role insecurity plays in students lives
By Jillian O’Dell, Staff Writer April 8, 2026

During their teen years, almost everyone deals with insecurity. Whether through an insecure friend or self-consciousness, it is very common within high schoolers and can harm connections with others. Uncertainty...

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Junior Hannah Skudlarek looks at two different assignments in the same course, but completely different grades. Two different teachers can lead students to having grades completely differing from each other. Photo by Harper Wills

The Grade Debate

Different teachers cause students to have different learning opportunities
By Harper Wills, Staff Writer March 12, 2026

Students constantly face the stress from grades and homework, but how do different teachers factor into differences in grades? The constant complaints from students about their teachers is something most...

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graphic by Nia Kandari

The Shared Prompt

Both sides of the desk adopt artificial intelligence
By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer February 27, 2026

It's no secret that AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life. At school however, the topic is largely taboo. The subject is kept on the down-low by students who fear they will be found...

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AI's use has become increasingly normalized as more and more AI websites are created.

It Takes One to Know One

AI detectors are not the useful tools people think they are
By Niharika Kandari, Section Editor February 25, 2026

AI has become a crucial tool in most student’s daily lives, with many basic assignments and simple projects being completely influenced by an artificial source rather than the student. To combat this...

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On June 3, 2017 a group of neighbors celebrate Elkhorn Days parade. The Elkhorn Days parade signifies Elkhorns history and celebrates the community of the town.

Elkhorn’s Evolution: From Country Roads to an Urban Sprawl

Elkhorn residents are constantly affected by the changing population
By Harper Wills, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

Over the past decade, Elkhorn has grown rapidly, leading to new schools, businesses, and neighborhoods in order to keep up with the demand of the growing population. The small town is not so small anymore. Elkhorn...

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Trump sharing photo of Greenland and Canada as part of the US. Apart of a meeting with NATO and U.K. leaders. Photo courtesy of CBC News.

Rising Tensions: The Greenland Situation

The Trump Administration’s emphasized need for Greenland
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

Since President Trump’s 2024 re-election, his second term has been marked with growing tension on an international level, particularly concerning Russia and China. This increased global tension has brought...

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This picture displays all of the singers who performed at the halftime show. The show took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo Courtesy of LiveNOW from FOX

Turning Point USA’s “All-American” halftime show

A controversial counter to the Super Bowl
By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer February 16, 2026

During the 2026 Super Bowl, Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics in high school and college campuses, performed their own halftime show.  The show included...

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2024 High School Dance Nationals. Dancers watch other schools dance in finals at the castle.

UDA Nationals Takes Over Social Media

College Dance Teams become more popular through UDA nationals
By Hannah Skudlarek, Staff Writer January 26, 2026

The Universal Dance Association (UDA) holds a nationals competition every year at ESPN Sports Wide World Sports Complex in Orlando FL. The competition viewers and opinions have grown larger over the years....

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A picture of the ENHS parking lot is shown above. The photo illustrates where students will now be allowed to park.

Parking Policy Change Affects Student Access

New rule limits the use of back parking areas
By Jillian O’Dell, Staff Writer January 21, 2026

A new parking policy was enacted limiting who can park in the back parking lots as of January 12th, 2026. Under this rule, students will no longer be allowed to park in the lot next to the tennis courts...

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Hyper Energy Bar opens their doors as cars wait to order. Many cars waited for a long time as Hyper hosted their grand opening. Photo courtesy of Hyper Energy Bar.

Hype for Hyper

A new drive-thru energy drink shop attracts many students’ eyes
By Abby Kwon, Staff Writer January 16, 2026

On December 12, 2025, Hyper Energy Bar held its grand opening celebration from 12-7pm. Hyper is a drive-thru beverage chain from Des Moines, Iowa that was recently added to Elkhorn, Nebraska. Hyper is...

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Graph showing the percentage of students who reported the number of days they were absent from school (per the NAEP math report card)

A Post Pandemic Plunge

Seniors nationwide face a plummet in average test scores.
By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer January 13, 2026

The 2024 school year unveiled new lows for the class of 2025, with average reading and math scores reaching their lowest marks in over 30 years.  This information derives from the National Assessment...

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Image of multiple job applications beside a stack of cash.

Securing the Interview

The struggle to work as a student
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics Editor December 19, 2025
When driving the streets of Elkhorn it seems that nearly every fast-food restaurant, retail store and other business is hiring, yet at the same time, none are. USA Today states that “16- to 19-year-olds working or looking for jobs fell to 35.4%,” a drop from the 37.4% of previous year.
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