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Elkhorn North choirs and concert band rehearse together during TA on December 17th. They are rehearsing to perform a combined piece, “The Promise of Living”, at their annual winter concert. Photo by Amina Teri.

It Takes Two

The music department will suffer without assistant directors
By Amina Teri, Guest ReporterPublished January 28, 2025

On November 11, 2024, parents of music students spoke at an Elkhorn Public Schools school board meeting to request assistant directors for Elkhorn North’s growing music department, worried that talented...

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Idea by Niharika Kandari and Taiya Viacrucis. Cartoon by Taiya Viacrucis.

The U.S. Government: Protecting its people

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned red dye #3 from food on January 15, 2025 because of cancer risks.
By Taiya Viacrucis and Niharika KandariPublished January 24, 2025

 

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Image of the McDonald's on 168th and Maple with many logos of fast food restaurants in front of it.

Is America That Obese?

Debunking the stigma around the United States' obesity “problem”
By Trenton Nolan, Graphics EditorPublished December 19, 2024

It’s a common joke within foreign countries that America is comically obese; everything here seems to be 10x larger. This statement is not factual, according to the Global Obesity Observatory, the...

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Memes online, such as the one above, tease multiple different people for things they cannot change, such as the way they look. People need to learn the effects of their words. Courtesy of Memedroid

The Real Unicorns of the World

Redheads have rights, too
By Kyler Hilts, ReporterPublished December 18, 2024

As a young child, having red hair was almost the exact same as having any other hair color. None of my siblings called me a leprechaun when they got mad at me, my friends never even brought hair color...

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The Dark Side of School Board Campaigning

The Dark Side of School Board Campaigning

Local school board race turns hostile
By Alayna Vaughn, ReporterPublished December 11, 2024

Leading up to elections, streets, billboards and TVs become swarmed with political ads. Recently, “Vote Me!” has shifted to “Don’t Vote Them!” with ads focused on tearing opponents down.  The...

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Senior Ally Lawrence lays in hospital bed at Children's Nebraska after experiencing severe stomach pain. Photo courtesy of Ally Lawrence.

Navigating A Personal Medical Mystery

A chronic illness affects the body beyond just physically
By Ally Lawrence, ReporterPublished November 18, 2024

January of 2024 was the month my life took a turn for the worse. My attendance rates, my grades, and my overall health rapidly declined. Living life comfortably was no longer an option for me, and going...

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Sophomore Niharika Kandari reenacts how she crashed out. A few nights before, Kandari remembered when she thought a stranger was her dad at the Indian Store.

Embarrassment Isn’t Real

The rise of social anxiety, and why you shouldn’t let it stop you from having fun
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section EditorPublished October 24, 2024

During middle school and much of freshman year, I let my social anxiety dictate my everyday actions. Tired of stressing over trivial matters, I made a change that fundamentally bettered my life.  My...

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The crowd at the Pink-Out game vs Skutt was immense. North won 28-21 after a tense game.

And the crowd goes MILD!

All athletes need motivation sometimes; but it's a lot harder to play well when there’s almost no one watching.
By Niharika Kandari, Section EditorPublished October 24, 2024

“Be there, be loud.” The slogan is catchy and heard almost every week, but people just don't seem to be listening to it. The bleachers at home football games are pretty full, but the other sports...

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How to Make Enemies on the Road

How to Make Enemies on the Road

Bad driving habits lead to angry drivers - including me
By Ally Lawrence, ReporterPublished September 25, 2024

Every high school student looks forward to earning their driver’s license. Passing the driving test and receiving a first car is exciting for new drivers. Unfortunately, no one tells teenagers that everyone...

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Pump that Wolf Pack Spirit Up!

Pump that Wolf Pack Spirit Up!

Looking at the “behind the scenes” of school spirit
By Kyler Hilts, ReporterPublished September 25, 2024

School spirit seems to be at an all time low. Pep rallies, football games, spirit weeks, and other school events are an opportunity for students to show their school pride. But often, they simply don’t....

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Holding hands is one way PDA is seen at school everyday. While this may be endearing it is not school appropriate.

Cut the Kissing!!

Excessive PDA at Elkhorn North needs to stop
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff WriterPublished September 25, 2024

Lips locked and fingers intertwined- did just reading that gross you out? PDA or public displays of affection are unfortunately common at Elkhorn North. Whether it's in or between classes, students are...

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Emphasizing the “student” in student-athlete

Emphasizing the “student” in student-athlete

Winning should not be more of a focus than an athletes' grades
By Ava Newbauer, ReporterPublished September 25, 2024

Most schools have rules regarding grades and their impact on playing time for a student-athlete. Whether it's a set grade percentage or letter, there should be a grade standard for student-athletes across...

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