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How to Pull an All-Nighter
As the clock ticks closer and closer to the last day of school, another less exciting event is coming up: finals. Here's some tips from a burntout senior on how to prepare for the inevitable 3:00 AM study-sesh.
Shalla Bowers, Opinion Editor
• April 28, 2023
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The Future is Female: Springfield Robotics Beats Gender Statistics
An all-girls team is a rariety in robotics. In Springfield, it's been the norm.
Shalla Bowers, Opinion Editor
• March 3, 2023
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Barking Up The Right Tree
Man’s best friend helps students de-stress before finals.
Shalla Bowers, Opinion Editor
• December 15, 2022
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Pet Costume Superlatives
Take a look at the most BOO-tiful Halloween costumes of Kickapoo, pet style.
Shalla Bowers, Opinion Editor
• October 17, 2022
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Protect Roe v. Wade
Shalla Bowers, Reporter
• May 20, 2022
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From a Legal Perspective
Roe v. Wade has landed into some hot water with the latest leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion deciding Dobbs v. Jackson. Abortion is surrounded by all sorts of moral questions, but there is a legal one to consider as well. Is Roe v. Wade constitutional, or does it need to be overturned? Here are our takes on this legal question.
Kylie Burks and Shalla Bowers
• May 20, 2022
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Speech and Debate 2021-2022 Recap
Take a look back at our speech and debate team's past season.
Shalla Bowers, Reporter
• May 19, 2022
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[Photo] Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss
April 29, 2022
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Shopping Summer Trends on a Budget
Staying on trend doesn’t have to drain your pockets if you shop smart.
Shalla Bowers, Reporter
• April 29, 2022
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More Than Just Drug Use Violations
Competitive fairness should not be punished so inconsistently at the highest level of athleticism in the world.
Shalla Bowers, Reporter
• March 4, 2022
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