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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 • Published 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...

Does Apple Need Your Money Again?

A breakdown of the release of the iPhone 14 series.

By Brandon Urbano, Sports Editor • Published 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...

Grades Do NOT Define You

A look into how grades affect Elkhorn North’s students’ self-worth.

By Alicia Hernandez, Reporter • Published 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...

Let the Students Speak.

Students share their opinions on things they wish Elkhorn North could implement into students’ curriculum.

By Corinne Mead, Reporter • Published 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...

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.

Published 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...

The Issues With Maternity Leave

Not many advantages follow the glorified 12-week maternity leave

By Corinne Mead, Reporter • Published 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...

Open Letter to The Student Section…

By Aidan Ettleman, Reporter • Published 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...

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 • Published 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...

Varsity vs. …Everyone Else.

An open letter about the imbalances between varsity athletics and lower level athletic programs.

By Mallory Ringenberg, Editor In Chief • Published 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...

Elkhorn North Students Are One Lucky Breed

Elkhorn Public Schools students reap the benefits of technology

By Corinne Mead, Reporter • Published September 21, 2021

The "Digital Age”, a nickname labeling the world's astonishing development of technology since 1970, is certainly proving to be an understatement for the world today. The stereotypes labeling Generation...

Healthy or Heartbreak?

High school relationships are often questioned on whether they are a waste of time or worth it.

By Sami Frost, Editor-in-Chief • Published May 18, 2021

First comes love, then comes marriage, then… Wait, love? Marriage? We are in high school, is it really rational to think about that future? There are very differing opinions on whether or not high school...

Do Standardized Tests Reflect Students’ Abilities?

Standardized test are not an effective tool.

By Morgan Brickell, Reporter • Published May 5, 2021

At least once a year students spend hours in one seat taking a test: a standardized test. Ranging from a test that measures students' abilities to a test that determines where they will get into college....

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