Lunar New Year Welcomes the Dragon

Sable Smith, Artist/Writer • February 12, 2024

2024 is the year of the Dragon, and every year on the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring festival, is celebrated in China and places with Chinese culture.  3,500...

Columbia Public Schools to take 3 days off during omicron surge

Julia Kim, Staff Writer • January 20, 2022

Superintendent Brian Yearwood announced students will not be in session for three days starting Friday, Jan. 21 as a result of a surge in the latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education plans to formally approve these changes at their work session Jan. 20. 

School shootings and gun violence lead to discourse and policies

Shruti Gautam • December 14, 2020

The United States faced a great loss after the Sandy Hook shooting eight years ago, on Dec. 14, 2012. But, the country has faced such incidents before and after that day, including the 1999 Columbine shooting...

Day 110

Bailey Stover • July 5, 2020

During her 110th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover slept in late, watched the second season of "Quantico" and took a shower.

Day 91

Bailey Stover • June 16, 2020

During her 91st day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover worked with her co-EIC Anna Xu and advisor Robin Stover to submit entries to CSPA and NSPA.

Day 57

Bailey Stover • May 13, 2020

During her 57th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover took her AP English Literature and Composition test and watched Animal House with her dad.

Anti-bullying fails to solve issue

Brandon Kim • January 9, 2020

Years of anti-bullying lessons have caused an oversaturation that ultimately does nothing to solve the problem. Bullying is a serious issue, but we should question if the programs in place are as effective as the creators of these programs say.

FOMO: an inevitable consequence of being a social butterfly

Maddie Orr • December 12, 2019

Is it possible to be in two places at once? Reasonable physics would completely disregard the idea, but teenagers often relish in the thought. Literally rather than rationally, however, one can stay so busy it feels like their in two places at one time, but only if their willing to suffer the consequences: surrendering their sanity, mental well-being and social state of mind. Often brushed aside, all of these debilitating harms are generally deemed a fear of missing out (FOMO), something I struggle with on the daily.

Students use habits to cope with pressure

Anjali Noel Ramesh • November 15, 2019

The quiet tap of a foot on the carpet floor or the quick movements of students shifting in their seats reveals a few ways students release pent-up energy during first hour. The classroom is humming with noise, the shuffling feet on the carpet and flipping papers contribute to the hum of background noise. These motions are not completely aimless, as they pertain to the feeling of minor agitation, also known as nervousness. 

How I learned to balance my first job with school

Emily Dearing • October 21, 2019

Here is the audio version of the post 'How I learned to balance my first job with school.' You can find the original version of this post here. How do you balance with your other obligations? Leave a...

Financial obligations raise stakes for MSHSAA students

Bailey Stover • October 11, 2019

Clubs can have dues of up to $30 though not all organizations cost to join. For students who may not be able to afford the price of participation in clubs or athletics, various organizations offer opportunities to offset the costs.

Senior’s last day of school tradition continues

Emily Oba • April 30, 2019

CPS community relations director, Michelle Baumstark said no extra days would be tacked onto the senior’s schedule because of school winter weather cancellations.