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French Horn Pastry?

French Horn Pastry?

Should Evan Marshall bake a french horn for his next culinary endeavor?
Hannah Adams
April 16, 2025

From marching band to baking, writing novels to Amnesty International, Evan Marshall (11) has a wide range of interests, but one of his main focuses has always been music. His current focus is the french...

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The journey and growth of Cooper Thomas

The journey and growth of Cooper Thomas

A high school sophomore's reflections on friendship, passion, and personal values
Olivia Harris
April 10, 2025

Cooper Thomas wants to be remembered as a loving father to his future children and a dedicated friend. His passion for helping others goes beyond his family, and he seeks to uplift everyone in his circle....

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Sensei Shawn Beatty posing as a zombie in his classroom

Crossbows to Classroom

How Sensei Shawn Beatty plans to save the world (in more ways than one!)
Seth Frick-Alofs, Reporter
April 8, 2025

From prepping for a post-apocalyptic-zombie-infested world to battling to educate the next generation in Japanese Language, Sensei Shawn Beatty knows how to survive and thrive. “If zombies operate...

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Preschool: Valentine’s Day Edition

Sarah Won, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025

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POV: You’re a newspaper editor

Snow day edition
Sarah Won, Kennedy Lucas, and Noah Elletson
January 10, 2025

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Preschool: Petting dogs brings joy

Sarah Won and Olivia Harris
December 17, 2024

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Looking into the Living Windows

Noah Elletson, Digital Manager
December 13, 2024

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Clubbing at Hickman

Clubbing at Hickman

How clubs overcome difficulties to be relevant
Noah Elletson, Digital Manager
November 25, 2024

There are now over 60 clubs at Hickman and new clubs have become available for students to join. While new clubs are forming, both new and established clubs have had issues with scheduling meetings and...

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The challenges and pride of multiracial identity

The challenges and pride of multiracial identity

Sarah Won, Managing Editor
November 24, 2024

English at school, broken English at home. Rich melanin, fair skinned. Kinky hair, straight hair. American jewelry, Kenyan jewelry.   Growing up biracial, Sophomore Caiden Ferguson has a long...

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Dress rehearsal of “We Both Reach for the Gun,” taken Nov. 18.

Lights! Cameras, (All that) Jazz!

A deep dive into Chicago? Oh yes, Oh yes. We had it coming.
Yule Yoon
November 24, 2024

Hickman’s musical theater production returns to the stage bringing the teen edition of “Chicago” to life. Everyone in the Hickman community has their favorite scene from their favorite show....

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"The Beginning of the End of the World" by Natalie Parker.

Visual Kei: It’s not a phase

Parker walks Hickman while explaining their unique style
Hannah Adams, Reporter
September 5, 2024

Wandering through the halls of Hickman, Natalie Parker, who goes by Parker, tries to find their classes for the first time. As a freshman, jumpstart day is the day to familiarize themselves with the school...

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