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Students react to rising hate crimes against asian citizens
Over the past following weeks, Asian racism has been a growing problem throughout America. “Federal hate crime data for 2020 has not yet been released,...
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Speech acts advance to all-state
Five group acts made it to State this year. Those acts included short film, radio broadcasting, reader’s theater and ensemble. All 18 students that participated...
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Students react to new Minnesota sexual assault law
Nearly half of all women in the U.S are victims of sexual violence—including an estimated 10 million women who were raped while under the influence....
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Prom plans move forward despite COVID challenges
Prom this year is still being held with restrictions. Numbers are restricted to 600 guests, with a ranking level for attendants and their guests. For...
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Retired teacher pens letter to students regarding 1619 project
Recently, Republican State Representatives Skyler Wheeler and Sandy Salmon endorsed legislation to defund all schools teaching and using the 1619 Project in their curriculum. Other...
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Choir students shift focus during black history month
“Wade in the Water” is a spiritual with a heavy history, a song sung by Harriet Tubman leading slaves to freedom. This might seem like...
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Students react to removal of Dr. Seuss books
Sophomore Kennedy Becthold’s love for romance novels and realistic fiction originated from reading Dr. Seuss’ books as a child. She said she specifically remembers reading...
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Student senate hosts dodgeball tournament Friday
Student Senate adviser Erin Gardner and the senate members are organizing the annual dodgeball tournament this Friday, March 26. Starting at 7 p.m. in the...
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Six students selected as Know Your Constitution finalists
Know Your Constitution is an event that goes over the US Constitution. It has 50 multiple choice questions that are open-book over different amendments, and...
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Job shadows continue despite COVID challenges
For the past seven years, students have had the opportunity to attend job shadows throughout Black Hawk County. Program coordinator Kelly Kobliska, who has organized...
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Blackhawk Children’s Theater auditions for Beetlejuice Jr. open Oct. 30, Nov. 1
Standing center stage, audience roaring, spotlights shine in the performers’ eyes after they finish a song they spent almost nine weeks working to perfect. After the show, their castmates...
