Channing Sidders

Channing Sidders, Staff Writer

Sophomore Channing Sidders is a first-year reporter for the North Howler. She likes to focus on hard-hitting topics while maintaining an honest and direct voice. At Elkhorn North, Channing is a part of the cross country, basketball, and track teams. Outside of school, she spends her time reading, baking, or spending time with friends.

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The Shared Prompt

Both sides of the desk adopt artificial intelligence

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026

It's no secret that AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life. At school however, the topic is largely taboo. The subject is kept on the down-low by students who fear they will be found...

The Thneed of the 21st Century

AI isn’t a “Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need”

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • February 9, 2026

Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” (1971) is a classic children’s book that follows the Once-ler as he tells the story of his demand for wealth through a Thneed, his invention made from the tufts of Truffula...

The Luxury of Outrage

The Starbucks Bearista cup reveals skewed priorities

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • November 25, 2025

Customers line up at 4 a.m. outside of a local Starbucks for a cup while 47 million people in America face food insecurity. This is the jarring and unforgivable disconnect that modern consumerism normalizes. The...

Wolves Run in Packs

XC reaches new heights with Girls' gold and Boys' highest finish at State

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Cross country is a lonely sport. For miles, runners fight against their mind, legs, and lungs. This year, both the girls’ and boys’ teams discovered that no one runs alone. Their close bond carried...

2025 State Cross Country | Photo Series

The Wolves attended the 2025 State Cross Country Championships at Kearney Country Club on Oct. 24.

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

North Nonsense: Rage Bait Athletes

Last week, junior Nia Kandari and sophomore Channing Sidders tried to rage bait some of Elkhorn North’s best athletes. Note: This is satire. Our athletes are wonderful. All were apologized to and explained to after.

October 6, 2025

More Than The Finish Line

By Bella Smith, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

The girls varsity cross country team praying in their circle before the meet. They do this together at every event.

Review | Beyond the Destination

"The Map That Leads to You" (2025) explores love and self-discovery overseas

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

While some maps lead to new cities, others lead to new people. In “The Map That Leads to You,” the destination isn’t just a new city or landmark; it’s about finding love, losing it, and figuring...

Wolf of The Week: Derek Rieck-Capellan

By Abby Kwon, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

Rieck races against other schools during the meet. He was half way through the course.

Cross Country @ Platte River Rumble | Photo Series

The Wolves attended Platte River Rumble on Sept. 12 with the girls varsity team finishing first and Derek Rieck-Capellan setting a school record

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • September 16, 2025

When Crisis Meets Controversy

In the aftermath of a tragedy, differing beliefs cause tension instead of unity

By Channing Sidders, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025

Political intolerance has woven its way through history, and now it is heavily present online. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the term “political intolerance” refers to the unwillingness...

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