In late February, the Douglas County Sheriff’s office responded to a call which claimed that a man had shot his mother and intended on killing his sister at a house off 187th and Honeysuckle Street. The...

Many of us grew up dreaming to live the lives of Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez, spending high school falling in love, excelling within all passions, and breaking into flash mobs regularly. While some...

Elkhorn Public Schools is known for its success as a college preparatory school district, meaning that preparing students for higher education after high school is a pivotal part of the curriculum. At...

For many high school athletes, the dream of playing sports in college starts at a young age. From early morning practices to weekend tournaments, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind. But what happens...

Many adults who remembers landlines and dial-up internet are quick to say that kids these days have the attention span of a goldfish. It’s hard to argue when we fill our time watching TikToks that...

Athletes are expected to commit all of their time in season to their sport, and nowadays, even out of season. Coaches drill into athletes’ minds that involvement at every off-season practice or workout...

“Never Have I Ever star wants to play Rapunzel in Disney Live-Action.”  Ten years ago, this headline would likely spark huge online controversy and national news. Today, it seems the pushback is...

High school is two words that has wildly different meanings to every person. For some, it's football games, friend groups, and prom nights. For others, it’s stress, awkwardness, and discovering yourself....

At the start of every school year, students and staff are required to watch a video summarizing main points of the student handbook. They then sign a form agreeing to abide by the rules. However, many...

In four years, I have taken six honors classes, seven AP courses, maintained above a 4.0 GPA. In other districts, these stats would be extremely impressive. In Elkhorn, they feel, quite literally, average. Since...

Dear Readers of the North Howler, I did not join the North Howler until my junior year. Until then, I couldn’t define what journalism was, I didn’t know how to quote someone properly, and I was...

In the world of high school athletics, much of the spotlight shines on varsity teams. They capture headlines, experience the thrill of state, and represent their school in competitions. However, hiding...