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The Top Dogs, a unified sports team, competes in the Flag Football Special Olympics on October 14. They pulled away with the touchdown. Photo courtesy of Renee Vokt

Lack of unified sports is disservice to students

Elkhorn North currently has insufficient opportunities for special needs students.
By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

Students at Elkhorn North have access to a large number of opportunities. According to the 2023-2024 Student Involvement Opportunities sheet, there are 51 clubs and activities, including football, soccer,...

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Of Students, For Students

Of Students, For Students

Student represenation could allow students to provide guidance to those who lead them.
By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief May 4, 2023

Elkhorn Public Schools operates with a six-member elected school board. They meet once a month to discuss district-wide concerns, growth, challenges, improvements, and to hear from the community. Students,...

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Freedom of Religions Means Freedom From Religion

Freedom of Religions Means Freedom From Religion

With the understanding that religion is a vital part of some students’ lives, it is my goal to respect this as I express my opinion relating to the First Amendment and religion’s place in public schools.
By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief May 4, 2023

  School-sponsored prayer was banned by the Supreme Court in the case of Engel v. Vitale in 1962 after a public school in New York required students to say a non-denominational prayer after the...

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The Disadvantage of Attending the Best District in the State

The Disadvantage of Attending the Best District in the State

Student attention turns to a disparity between EPS and many area school districts.
By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief January 4, 2023

Excellent. Over-achieving. Intelligent. These are a few words used to describe Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS), a district that exceeds national testing standards and shatters state education expectations. One...

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iPhone 14 Pro model. Courtesy of Apple.

Does Apple Need Your Money Again?

A breakdown of the release of the iPhone 14 series.
By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor October 10, 2022

Every year it's the same thing, Apple announces a live event date, people come up with concept designs, and leaks start to surface. This year the Apple Event, for the release of the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro...

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Grades Do NOT Define You

Grades Do NOT Define You

A look into how grades affect Elkhorn North’s students’ self-worth.
By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter April 22, 2022

Grades are very important to students, especially good grades. On the other hand, grades have been linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, academic motivation, and feelings of trust between the teacher...

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Let the Students Speak.

Students share their opinions on things they wish Elkhorn North could implement into students’ curriculum.
By Corinne Mead, Reporter April 6, 2022

High school students everywhere are given the freedom to share their thoughts and opinions among fellow classmates by joining clubs and extracurricular activities, but when it comes to trying to be a part...

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The student section shows support with a neon theme. Hyping up their lady wolves for their second round competition.

Open Letter to Administration: Student Section

The Elkhorn North High School Student section wants more freedom and to have fun, but the school administration restricts that fun.
December 16, 2021

School spirit is something that many schools say they have, but may only have a small amount of students show up to games. Elkhorn North, however, tends to have a whole Wolf-Pack show up to games to support...

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The Issues With Maternity Leave

The Issues With Maternity Leave

Not many advantages follow the glorified 12-week maternity leave
By Corinne Mead, Reporter December 15, 2021

Underpaid and undermined, teachers have yet to get what they really deserve in the United States. In Elkhorn Public Schools, a significant number of teachers, both male and female, have requested maternity...

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Student section after the football scores the first touchdown.

Open Letter to The Student Section…

By Aidan Ettleman, Reporter December 7, 2021

Dear student body and administration,   Imagine a soccer game, a baseball game, or a softball game with a large crowd supporting them. Large crowds for sporting events shouldn’t just be limited...

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View of Elkhorn North High School.

Hardest Grade of High School

High school is difficult in general, but students have differing opinions on what the most challenging grade may be.
By Halle Pribnow, Reporter November 24, 2021

Most students in high school have their own idea of what the most difficult grade is, but there is no set grade that is meant to be the most complicated. For example, freshmen might find World Geography...

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Varsity vs. ...Everyone Else.

Varsity vs. …Everyone Else.

An open letter about the imbalances between varsity athletics and lower level athletic programs.
By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief October 25, 2021

Everyone obviously knows the experiences between J.V. athletes and Varsity athletes are going to differ; it's inevitable. However, the extreme favoritism that is currently going on is greater than what...

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