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Cycling Towards Community

Lydia Harlow, Staff Writer | November 4, 2024

Wheels spin faster as the hill steepens downwards. The hard work and pain of pedaling uphill is finally rewarded as the bike seems to fly off the ground, twigs and leaves snapping underneath the weight of the wheels. Cycling is one of the most common forms of exercise in the United States. The League of American Bicyclists estimates that altogether American youth spend approximately 13,000,000 minutes...

Building Dreams Brick By Brick

Matthew Um, Sports Editor | November 4, 2024

Walking to the newly opened Lego Store on a Sunday during a Nebraska Football Game, I expected a relatively quiet and quick trip. Upon arrival, shockingly, what I first noticed when I arrived was the line of 20 or so people outside the store, all of them waiting for a chance to enter. The store, filled with people, was easily the most crowded one at the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall. As I was waiting,...

Kings Of The Court

Sarah Robey, Online Editor | November 4, 2024

As you step foot onto a pickleball court, you hear the dinks of the pickleball, the shuffle of quick feet, and the celebration of teams as they win the point. This scene is becoming more common as pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports across the United States, gaining much popularity among all generations and skill levels. Pickleball is a great way to get outdoors with family and...

Argyrenia Pipinos, Lifestyle Editor | September 25, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Omaha’s historic Old Market lies Hollywood Candy, a store that’s far more than just a place to buy sweets. This nostalgic treasure trove offers visitors a trip back in time, filled with retro candies, vintage movie memorabilia, and quirky collectibles. It has become a beloved destination for locals and tourists, captivating all who enter. From the moment you step inside,...

Teja Sridher, Co-Opinions Editor | September 25, 2024

Batons glisten under the stadium lights, catching every flicker as they spin through the air. The crowd’s murmur quiets as the MN Mustang Twirlers take their positions, their shimmering costumes sparkling as the spotlight illuminates their faces. For many in the stands, the performance these four girls are about to give will be their first glimpse into the mesmerizing world of baton twirling. These...

A Journey Of Hope

Rhea Jain, Staff Writer | September 25, 2024

rom hearing the drip of the IV bag to the prodding of sharp needles into her skin, English teacher Monica Kauffman overcame many challenges last year. Her health journey turned a corner leading her to a fresh start, with radiance and energy for another school year. “I’m excited to be back. I was so sick last year, but I just pushed through it,” she said. After countless doctor’s appointments...

Grace Evert, Staff Writer | May 8, 2024

With summer vacation just weeks away, every student can imagine the warm sun rays beating into their car as they blast a Summer 2024 playlist. With their friends in the backseat, they enjoy the beautiful afternoon free from the binds of never ending assignments. But where can you hang out in Omaha this summer? Many teens assume there is “literally nothing to do in Omaha,” but that could not be...

Mahdis Riazikhah, Staff Writer | May 8, 2024

Completed all ranks, check. Earned the merit badges needed, check. Service project done, check. When they were finally given the medal and badge of an Eagle Scout, senior Miles Divis felt happy his hard work paid off and senior Ethan Mann felt proud and glad that his hard work was recognized. The ranks that those involved in Boy Scouts must progress through are Scouts, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First...

Matthew Um, Staff Writer | May 8, 2024

In late 2023, the rom-com Anyone But You was released to theaters with low expectations. However, it ended up becoming one of the biggest success stories of the year, grossing over 218 million dollars. But the real question is: why did this movie make so much money when many others have failed in its place? Romantic Comedies, also known as rom-coms, have been an indispensable genre of movies as long...

Teja Sridher, Staff Writer | March 27, 2024

The most popular romantic gifts include a basic stuffed animal, a box of chocolates that all taste the same, and, most notably, a bouquet of flowers that will usually have a lifespan of a day or two at max. The desire for a memorable present that is affordable as well as sentimental is something that senior Mayte Martinez, junior Ahnika Ficken, freshman Aisha Mirza, and freshman Lily Kelly wanted...