Before students go out for winter breaks, academic stresses and social pressures typically rise, even resulting in seasonal depression for some.  While addressing mental health can be a difficult journey,...

As the presidential election nears, tensions between different political party members continue to rise. This growing political divide is worsened by the algorithms of social media, which mainly present...

Everyone around senior Chloe Heeter is already halfway through their dinner, but her plate is untouched. She looks at each of her teammates silently. Chloe searches their faces for any hesitancy, any unease,...

On Valentine’s Day, people get the chance to celebrate their love in a special way. Whether it’s romantic or platonic love, the priority should be to maintain healthy relationships. Relationships take...

In light of the new Eras Tour movie release and 1989 (Taylor’s Version), there has been a lot of discourse over which albums are better. If you want the opinion of an EDUCATED swiftie, stay tuned folks.  Taylor...

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying news story and feature story, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest.  Sophomore Hiba’s father*, a Palestinian,...

Editor’s note: This story, with its accompanying feature and historical timeline, won third place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest.  As the world is drawn into the generations-long...

Editor’s note: This story won third place for feature writing in the 2024 ILPC contest.  The familiar sound of clanging keys ring in the empty corridor as twins Rachel and Jennifer enter their...

TikTok is filled with super funsies life hacks, surprising information, and real-world advice. However, we can’t always tell if our FYP is pointing us in the right direction, especially when it comes...

Editor’s note: This story won first place for in-depth news feature package in the 2024 ILPC contest. It also won a Tops in Texas 2024. Fentanyl is part of the nationwide opioid epidemic that’s...

Former student Kenzie Rees pulls back the curtains to peer out at 2,800 velvet chairs. It’s grander than any other theater she’s performed in. It’s opening night at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse,...

The main campus café stand, Java City, reopened on Jan. 9 now that the cafeteria is more fully staffed after the pandemic. M9 reopened the café stand in November, and it was met with a high demand. Long...

Editor's note: This story was a Top 10 Finalist in the 2023 NSPA contest for Opinion Story of the Year. The tiny girl pranced through the library’s glass doors hand in hand with her father. She gazed...

As teens, healthy food is not always among the more appealing options when it comes to eating. However, food can taste great while also doing us some good. What are some local options for fun, affordable,...

Chantell Upshaw’s new role as Chief of Middle Schools for LISD focuses on helping middle schoolers be more comfortable and prepared. ”We don’t want to push them too quickly,” Upshaw said. “I...