Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
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![By taking the time to read with them, parents can play a role in building their child's literacy skills. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A_single_mother_reading_a_book_to_her_two_children_P055043-925678-e1709236430439.jpg)
A Rise in Illiteracy
It’s been joked on social media that Generation Alpha is illiterate, but the truth to it is more complex than one might think.
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• February 29, 2024
![Every bracelet purchased is a worthwhile contribution, with all the money sent back to its creator.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-1200x964.jpg)
The Pulsera Project
Through selling Central American-made bracelets at lunch, our Spanish IV classes raised over $1,000.
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• February 28, 2024
![In the Winter months where the sun shines less and less and you're confined within the walls of your home, finding motivation can be a challenge.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mia_Morans_cat_Fish_staring_outside_a_window_at_snow_-_Dec_2022-e1702671590782.jpg)
Beating the Winter Blues
When all the leaves have fallen and the temperatures drop further and further, it's common for moods to go down with it. Here are some ways to keep your mental health afloat this Winter season.
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• December 15, 2023
![The Catrinas brought onto stage mid show, livening up the audience.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8962-1-1-1200x960.jpg)
Tunes From Tlaquepaque
Immersing their audiences into Latin American culture through song, Grupo Musical Canela is more than thrilled to be performing here in Springfield.
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• October 18, 2023
![As seniors take their leave into adulthood, a gap year is something to contemplate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Graduation_3619788118.jpg)
Should You Take a Gap Year?
Gap years have spiked in popularity since the pandemic, so let's break down the pros and cons of taking one.
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• May 15, 2023
![When properly done, seeing your favorite childhood film remade is always a nostalgic experience. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cinema_Seats_I_51830912465.jpg)
Old Movies vs. Their Remakes
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• April 28, 2023
![National Honor Choir members Madison Phillips, Olivia Morris, Sloan Roberts, and Jordan Boehme at the 2023 National Conference.](https://khqtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_4499-769x900.jpg)
A Choral Conference
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• March 6, 2023
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Silver Dollar Speculations
Nadia Warren, Editor-In-Chief
• December 15, 2022
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