All posts by Bristol Miller
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Freshman offers insight for 2026 resolutions
As the new year begins, many see a trend in New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2026. Freshman Hailey Bevins discussed the merits of goals...
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Holmes volunteer club accepting members
Holmes Junior High’s volunteer club has started up again this year and will continue its legacy, according to freshman and club president Finley Bartlett. The...
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Pies for Pups raising funds for Cedar Bend Humane Society
Holmes Junior High’s annual Pies for Pups fundraiser is in motion, and the earnings are rapidly climbing. Student council president and freshman Emmett Kirchner has...
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Two Holmes students debate merits of real vs. artificial Christmas trees
As the holiday season quickly approaches, Holmes students discuss the current quandary: what type of tree should you buy? Two students offer differing perspectives on...
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In midst of snowy weekend, Cedar Falls Holiday Hoopla rings in Christmas season
The annual month-long Cedar Falls Holiday Hoopla celebration began Nov. 28, featuring the Christmas kickoff at the River Place Plaza. Each year, Santa’s arrival is...
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Holmes counselor shares takeaways from last week’s career day
The fourth annual Holmes Junior High career day was Friday, Nov. 14. School counselor Julie Rouse was a big contributor to this event. Rouse said...
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Is reading better than TikTok?
The positive benefits of reading are well known, and this has been the topic of many studies to understand how and why. Despite the statistics,...
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Holmes wrestler encourages others to step onto the mat
Freshman Finley Bartlett is representing Holmes Junior High in the upcoming 2025 women’s wrestling year. As a wrestler, Bartlett said a lot of work goes...
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A Nation On Pause: Students speak out on nation’s political divide
The current Federal Government Shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history. So far, it has been 30 days since it began on Oct. 1, and...
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Holmes freshman offers opinions on AI use in school
AI is becoming increasingly popular, largely due to its rise in usage on platforms like TikTok and other social media apps. Freshman Eshal Saeed weighs...
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Holmes science club readies for Iowa Science Olympiad
The Holmes science club has included students from all grade levels at Holmes since 2001, bringing together a diverse group of students with a shared interest in science. The...
