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Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator

All content by Brooklyn Collins

A Jump Into Spring

With music being extremley important in today's world, everyone needs the perfect playlist for each season.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • March 10, 2025

Music is one of the most subjective art expressions and is inferred differently from person to person. To one, they might find a song depressing while to another it could bring joy and good memories.     Each...

Coach and teacher Justin Drane created a google form to receive beneficial feedback from students that just finished learning unit two. This idea needs to be implemented in the classroom.

Critical Communication

Giving teachers beneficial feedback can help improve the overall workflow.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • March 10, 2025

My thoughts on teachers tend to differ drastically. Typically this could be because of the way they teach, or even different assignments given to me and the way they impact my grade. My grades are my fault...

In elementary school, these three main characters always had multiple Christmas coloring pages.

How Different Christmas Tales Came To Be

You know Rudolph, and Santa and Frosty and The Grinch, but do you recall how they came to be after all?
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • December 19, 2024

Throughout centuries, stories have been repeatedly told every Christmas about three main characters: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and The Grinch.     One of the first stories...

After lots of work, Crawford was finally able to make her dream come true.

Top of the Skate Floor

Sixteen year old Minley Crawford competed in a world championship for speed skating.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • October 16, 2024

Since 11 years old, Minley Crawford has been roller skating religiously, pushing herself to new limits every day.     Crawford’s mother used to skate for fun and introduced her daughter to a soon...

Death doesn't equal justice. In some cases citizens are wrongfully accused and murdered in the process.

State Sanctioned Murder

If murder is wrong, why can the government do it?
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • October 16, 2024

Convicted of first degree murder, robbery, and burglary, Marcus Williams was executed by the state of Missouri on September 24, 2024. The prosecutor advocated for the governor to stall his execution, as...

The orchestra group outside of Jesse Hall at Mizzou after preforming.

The Music Department Takes on State!

After preparing all year, the music department finally gets to show off their skills to hopefully impress state judges.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • May 14, 2024

When people work hard for something, they should expect to be acknowledged. The choir, band, and orchestra students all progressed tremendously this year, and came back from state with excellent rewards.     Students...

Scrolling through different authors instagram pages, you can find spoilers and discounts for upcoming releases.

Anticipating the Release Day

As summer hits and each day gets warmer, finding something to do to cool off can be hard. Books should be an option for everyone's summer fun.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • April 29, 2024

Throughout the months of April through September, the weather is hot and can be the perfect time to hang outside.    While there are many things to do outside, such as play sports, go out with friends...

Barnes is practicing a song on the guitar that he and his friends made together for the band.

The Path to Friendship and Fun

Follow the journey of Eli Barnes who formed his own band within months of first picking the instrument up.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • April 29, 2024

 Some things take days to form, and others take years. Junior Eli Barnes met a group of friends a few years ago, and together they later formed a band known as Leaner.     “The reason we made...

The difference shown between reading an e-Book and a physical book is that e-books come with multiple distractions.

Physical books vs e-Books–a battle for the best

Physical books are superior to e-Books and here's why.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • February 29, 2024

 When I read a book, I get sucked into everything about it. The characters, the plots, the setting, and even the way the author writes are all significant aspects of this. The feeling of advancing through...

The poster hung upon 202-A's door that students and staff can view on their way into the room.

Asian Culture Club Recap

Asian Culture Club does many activities throughout the year but many of those go under the radar.
Brooklyn Collins, News Editor and Beats Coordinator • February 29, 2024

 There’s a lot of clubs here that are recognized more than others. This club is just as amazing as the others but is in the dark. It’s known as the Asian Culture Club. This is a club for anyone who...