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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

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Taiya Viacrucis

Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter

Sophomore Taiya Viacrucis is a first year reporter. She’s a part of the Elkhorn North Tennis team and DECA. Outside of school, she enjoys making art and hanging out with friends and family.
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AI Killed the Internet

The rate of progress in Artificial Intelligence threatens the internet’s integrity
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | February 6, 2025
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 Kandari | January 24, 2025
Disney focuses on profits over quality which correlates to their downfall.

The Disney Downfall

Has the magic run out?
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | December 18, 2024
The cast of 2024 Little Shop of Horrors at curtain call. It was Sunday, November 17, their last show.

Review | A Blooming Success: Little Shop of Horrors

A review and spotlight of the 2024 fall musical
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | December 9, 2024
Sophomore reporter Taiya Viacrucis reenacts the thumbnail for Daniel Thrasher’s “gifted kid syndrome” video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WfowXmZ1FXM. Many ENHS students suffer from Gifted Kid Syndrome. Photo courtesy of Aarna Gupta.

“Gifted”

The HALE experience and Gifted Kid Syndrome
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | November 20, 2024
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, Reporter | October 24, 2024
Kyle Nadrchal puts a brace on Senior Nathan Kudrna’s (11) right foot. He sprained his ankle on the field.

Football vs. Elkhorn High | Photo Series

The Wolves Suffer their first loss 14-17, bringing their season record to 5-1 in Elkhorn High's Homecoming game
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | October 14, 2024
Senior Nathan Kudrna (11) listens to his coaches after he was taken off the field. They told him he’d be sitting out for the rest of the game, and possibly the rest of the season.

The Elkhorn North Wolves stand on the sidelines across from the Elkhorn High School Antlers. This was Elkhorn High’s Homecoming game, and the Wolves’ first loss of the season.

Max Jakob (68) converses with Mason Murphy (59). They start on the offensive line.

Senior Mason Murphy (59) waiting to snap the ball. Murphy is the center.

(Left to right) Junior Ella Jackson, Junior Vanessa Miller, and Freshman Violet Kunz wave to the Elkhorn North High School student section. Jackson is a cheer captain.

Junior Ethan Beachy (5) prepares to make a pass. Beachy is the Wolves starting quarterback.

Senior Nathan Kudrna (11) listens to his coaches after he was taken off the field. They told him he’d be sitting out for the rest of the game, and possibly the rest of the season.

(Left to Right) Sophomores Lauren Wallace, Laela Ness, and Jade Young pose for a photo. Ness went full out for the blue-out theme.

Athletic trainers check Senior Nathan Kudrna (11). He injured his right ankle late in the first quarter.

The Elkhorn North High School student section is decked for the blue-out theme. The turnout was very high.

Sophomore Aspen Boehler (42) trails behind the team on the sidelines. The Wolves realized that this could be their first loss of the season.

Sophomore Catelynn Gaboury looks to see the rest of the Elkhorn North cheerleaders turned around.

"The Next They" Political cartoon concept by Niharika Kandari and Taiya Viacrucis. Art by Taiya Viacrucis.

Political Cartoon: “The Next They”

The US strikes again: The claims against Haitians are nothing new….
By Taiya Viacrucis and Niharika Kandari | September 24, 2024
It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

It Ends With Us: Does It Work As a Standalone Film?

Reviewing the book-to-movie adaptation as a non-reader (SPOILERS)
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | September 23, 2024
Senior Shay Heaney recovers from her dive for the kill. She wasn’t able to make it to the ball, and Waverly called the ball in.

Volleyball vs. Waverly | Photo Series

In a battle, the Wolves lost to the Waverly Vikings 2-3 on Sept. 12
By Taiya Viacrucis, Reporter | September 20, 2024
Waverly is dismayed. They were down 1-5.

The Wolves get into a huddle after Waverly called a timeout. They had won a few points in a row and were feeling optimistic.

The Wolves sideline celebrates. Reagan Walraff (9) had won the point with a powerful kill.

Senior Shay Heaney passes the ball. Despite a good rally, the Wolves lost the point.

Junior Hayden Booth (6) and Sophomore Kaitlyn Huff (15) await Waverly’s serve. Both have been on varsity since their freshman year. Booth is the varsity team captain.

Freshman Payton Palmer (13) and Junior Hayden Booth (6) jump in an attempt to block the ball. Booth was able to get the block.

Junior Shay Heaney (4) and Senior Lindsey Hrbek (7) block the ball. Skutt was able to tip the ball, allowing Junior Hayden Booth (6) to get a successful pass.

Junior Shay Heaney (4) waves as the Wolves line up and introduces herself. They were looking forward to a good conference match against Waverly.

Directing the Sound of the Pack

Directing the Sound of the Pack

Ben Petrmichl steps into head band director position
By Taiya Viacrucis and Chelsea Mahloch | September 6, 2024
Back From Maternity Leave

Back From Maternity Leave

Art 1 teacher rejoins ENHS after having her first child
By Taiya Viacrucis, Guest Reporter | October 23, 2023
Dakota Courtright deadlifts new personal record of 363 lbs. on September 22, 2023 in Westgate Hotel, Las Vegas, NV for nationals. Photo courtesy of Tyler Sapp.

Half a Pound Keeps Freshman from Nation’s Best Powerlifter title

Freshman Dakota Courtright missed weight class along with well-deserved national titles
By Taiya Viacrucis, Guest Reporter | October 10, 2023
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