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Reasons why YOU should watch One Piece

Reasons why YOU should watch One Piece

Emily Zaruba, Assistant Editor October 21, 2025

We are in the big 25', if you do not know what one piece is... I hate to say this, you're living under a rock. One piece is THE best anime of all time. This isn't a new gen anime. It was created in 1999...

5 Movies coming out in 2025-2026

Evelyn Strella October 20, 2025

In 2025 and 2026, many new movies will be releasing. Whether its horror or its comedy, these are my top 5 favorite ones that are coming out. 1.Scream 7 Scream 7 will have many returning cast members,...

New Argentinian dinosaur discovered with a last meal

New Argentinian dinosaur discovered with a last meal

Randy Duong, Staff October 20, 2025

Previously as an unknown species from 2019 to 2023, this dinosaur has now recently now been identified as a new species of dinosaur, which this article will talk about. Discovered in the outcrops of the...

South Highs favorite music genres

South Highs favorite music genres

Miley Newman, staff member October 9, 2025

Over about a week and three lunch periods I interviewed both 75 students and 25 teachers to figure out the essential question of "what is south highs favorite music genres?". I interviewed lots of different...

Most popular Roblox games of 2025

Most popular Roblox games of 2025

Mia Morin, Copy editor October 9, 2025

Grow A Garden Grow A garden is a farming simulation game that was released earlier this year on Roblox, yet it caught many people's attention. The game reached its peak in July 2025 with a high of...

Best Pringle flavors of all time

Best Pringle flavors of all time

Makenzie Greenup, Staff Member September 30, 2025

Pringles, best known for the shapes and flavors, were invented by chemist Fred Baur in 1968. The unique shape of the crisps were stackable so they wouldn't break in transit. The most popular type of Pringles...

The Rise of KPOP Demon Hunters

The Rise of KPOP Demon Hunters

Daisy Duong, Staff September 25, 2025

KPOP Demon Hunters was one of the biggest hits in 2025 and a national sensation. It all started when it was released on August 23, 2025. Everyone started watching it, even your grandma as well. KPOP Demon...

History of the Sallie House

History of the Sallie House

Randy Duong, Staff September 25, 2025

The Sallie House sounds innocent right? welp until you realize that it is considered to be the most haunted place in Kansas, which this article will give you the basic and brief rundown of this haunted...

Tips to get better in Clash of Clans

Tips to get better in Clash of Clans

Emily Zaruba, Assistant Editor September 25, 2025

Ever heard of Clash of Clans? You better have, Clash of Clans is a mobile strategy game developed by Supercell. Players build, upgrade their village, train troops, and battle real players all around the...

Summer Daydream

Summer Daydream

Kamariyae cotton, Cartoonist/Artist May 19, 2025

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Father charged with killing of Deputy after shooting of his son by law enforcement

Gabri Trujillo, podcast editor May 19, 2025

On May 2, 2025, Ryan Hinton was fatally shot by an unnamed Cincinnati Officer after running from a stolen vehicle along with three other people. Body cam footage shows all four individuals flee the scene...

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How to Stay Safe: Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips for Kansas Youth

Gabri Trujillo, Podcast Editor May 17, 2025

Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths for people under the age of 25. According to the National Center of Health Statistics there were 80,391 overdose deaths in the Unites States in 2023,...

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