High schoolers often dream of the day when they hit the big one-eight, breathlessly anticipating their adulthood. Alongside exciting new opportunities like being legally able to gamble their savings away, this transformative point in their lives is also marked by a new feeling of independence. It aligns with many checkpoints in their life’s journey, such as officially getting a driver’s license,...

Red and blue hues speckle across a sea of green, accentuating a microcosm of national politics. These ubiquitous yet understated markers have spanned many front lawns during the current election season. Whether a singular azure blue circle or a ruby red Packman figure, these signs symbolize a pertinent element of the Nebraska political structure: the potential of a split vote. So what exactly is a...

Walking down the rows of shelves, some had their heads engaged in a book, some were pretending to read, and some were looking for a book. A young boy sees all kinds of books in various colors and sizes. One type of book sticks out to him,  a dragon displayed on the front. “Wings of Fire,” it says in red and bold font. As a child, Junior Parker Neville was obsessed with the fantasy genre, finding...

The resonant sound of the bell fills the halls. Eyes glazed over, people walk in robotic-like movements, their pitter-pattering footsteps rushing to get to the next class. Jumbled thoughts accompany text-book-laden backpacks slung over hunched shoulders. Life moves like clockwork; hours pass by with little notice, days bleed together, and suddenly, entire years fade away. But individual habits, however...

It’s nearing 9 AM on a chilly March morning, and students sit in their second-hour classes, only half-listening to the announcements that ring out over the intercom. However, the class of 2024’s attention is caught when they hear an announcement inviting them to “The Grannies: A Senior Event”. The event, scheduled to run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on May 10th in the auditorium, is in its second...

As seniors prepare to take the next step toward their careers, it’s exciting to see them transform from innocent freshmen to confident individuals who are ready to take on the world. While academic performance remains a priority, it’s refreshing to know that our seniors are also focused on experiencing life to the fullest by embracing the thrills and joys that await them outside the classroom. One...