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Arrow

The student news site of Utica High School

Arrow

The student news site of Utica High School

Arrow

Water Wars

Water Wars

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2024

Water Wars is a yearly tradition that seniors look forward to every year. Kids have their teams picked out years in advance, stock up on water guns and balloons, and use their best stalking skills to try...

Malcolm Todd and his band preforming one of his hit songs during the concert.

Malcolm Todd live at El Club in Detroit

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2024

Waiting in anticipation, the crowd was rustling around in the small room. Everyone trying to get as close to the stage as possible. Then, all the sudden the crowd burst into screams and cheers. Malcolm...

The importance of community service.

The importance of community service.

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2024

The Arrow staff can all agree that community service is important. Giving back to your community and helping others is a selfless act that can make someone’s day, month, or even year. When volunteering,...

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches fast, many seniors are not only thinking about the future, but reflecting on the past. Closing out high school and starting a new chapter of life can be really...

Shamrock shakes

Shamrock shakes

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

Every year when St. Patrick's Day comes around I am only excited for one thing, Shamrock shakes. They are the highlight of the year. The seasonal drink everyone waits for. Forget Starbucks, forget Dunkin....

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2024

Valentine’s Day is full of love and appreciation. Who would not want to celebrate that? It is the perfect opportunity to show someone how much you love them and appreciate everything they do for you,...

Senioritis

Senioritis

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2024

Senioritis has been around forever, but many debate whether it is real or not. As a staff, we can all agree senioritis and senior burn-out is real. Seniors have so much to look forward to with their last...

More than just a job

More than just a job

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief December 27, 2023

There he was, sitting around mumbling to himself. Every day he eats the same fried egg and sausage for breakfast, and hot dog with fries for lunch and dinner. While everyone else is sitting with their...

Seven Grandfathers teachings, Embracing Native American culture throughout the school

Seven Grandfathers teachings, Embracing Native American culture throughout the school

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2023

Bringing the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers into our school has seemed to be a controversial topic, however the staff agrees that it will be beneficial for many reasons. Having the Chieftain as our...

Vintage cameras make a comeback

Vintage cameras make a comeback

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2023

Film, Polaroid, and digital cameras are making a comeback. Even though everyone has a high-tech camera right in their pocket, many people are looking for the vintage look and feel these older cameras give...

Dresses for homecoming. What is the best length?

Dresses for homecoming. What is the best length?

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

As the years go on, I see more and more people wearing long dresses to homecoming, but what happened to tradition? It has always been that short dress are for homecoming and long dresses are for prom. Some...

Hi, Barbie. The record-breaking movie has taken over social media and current trends, but does it live up to its hype?

Hi, Barbie. The record-breaking movie has taken over social media and current trends, but does it live up to its hype?

Gracie Wetherington, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2023

The “Barbie” movie broke records as this year’s biggest opening weekend, beating out “Oppenheimer” and is the highest grossing movie by a female director ever. Everyone was going to see “Barbie”...

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