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AI VERSION: Is it ethical for students to use chatbots to finish assignments?

Abby Williams May 21, 2023

In today's tech-driven world, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has become a hot topic. Should students rely on AI or chatbots to complete their school assignments? Our high school newspaper...

In their Medical Science 1 class, teacher Melissa Rice introduces the Anatomage Table to sophomore Allison Derk, as well as juniors Emma McIntosh and Cross Porretta. A new addition to the medical lab, the table will be used as a learning tool in the academy. “The Anatomage Table is an exciting thing,” Rice said. “There’s no other way high school students could be exposed to something like this. I can talk all day about how the heart beats and how the muscles work, but if I can show students and they can see it, it really helps make those connections a little more real.”

Utica Community Schools introduces new Academy for Health and Human Services

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief May 3, 2023

Utica Community Schools students now have another path to choose, with Utica Academy for Health and Human Services joining Stevenson’s Center for Manufacturing, Automation, and Design Engineering as...

Senior Zoey Lawrence shows off her collection of band tees. Photo by Zoey Lawrence

POSER OR FAN?

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief April 28, 2023

Students choose to express themselves in all sorts of different ways, especially when it comes to fashion. So many different styles of clothing can be found at Utica, from bright and colorful outfits to...

Illustration by Zoey Lawrence

In what ways does Utica need to be upgraded?

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief April 27, 2023

Citizens will be voting on whether to pass the 2023 UCS Safety and Success bond proposal on May 2. If we were registered voters, most of our staff would vote in favor of the bond. The bond proposal,...

Citizens to vote on bond proposal on May 2

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief April 23, 2023

School districts in Michigan must have their community vote for extra money to receive their full share of state aid. On May 2, registered voters in the community will vote on the Safety and Success 2023...

Seniors Zoie Garrett and Sadie Heman’s mural, featuring
references from multiple different stories such as the
dragon from “Beowulf” and the island from “Lord of the Flies,” is underway in room 235. The mural takes up al-
most the entire space above the window and is expect-
ed to be completed soon. Photo by Abby Williams

New murals painted in Kevonian’s room

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief January 27, 2023

Teachers decorate their classrooms in all sorts of different ways. Some are scattered with bright pictures and posters, while others are more minimalist. Some even have strips of LED lights across the...

Wearing personal protective 
equipment, teacher
Melissa Rice squirts red paint (to simulate 
blood) onto senior Adam Stroup’s gloved 
hand. Students had to smear the paint 
around and remove their gloves without 
getting any “blood” on their skin.

Board of Education to approve new medical academy

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief January 6, 2023

On Monday, Jan. 9, the Board of Education will be voting on the introduction of the Utica High School Academy of Health and Human Services. The specialty program, aimed at incoming ninth graders, will...

Portrait by Natalie Garwood

INSTRUMENTALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief December 16, 2022

Everybody has their own niche when it comes to hobbies. Some people are skilled bakers, others are talented artists, and some are great athletes. Some skills, however, are truly extraordinary, such as...

Utica, Stevenson bands march in Peach Festival

Nathan Wunschl, Reporter October 21, 2022

On Sept. 5, the Utica and Stevenson marching bands marched together for the very first time. The two marching bands participated in the Romeo Peach Festival side by side. This is a monumental event, as...

Senior Daniel Olah poses with his ID badge.

ID badges enforced at Utica

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief October 21, 2022

Safety at school is an increasing concern for students, parents, and teachers alike. To combat their fear for student safety, ID badges are now being enforced at Utica and it is mandatory for students...

Microsoft Teams. Once necessary to communicate, the program is losing its relevance.

Alanna Kosciolek, Reporter October 21, 2022

I’m sure we all remember in 2020, when school was out for half the year, and we all had to use Microsoft Teams for video calls, messaging and attending classes. Even when school was back to in-person,...

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New year, new changes

Abby Williams, Editor in Chief October 21, 2022

Numerous things have changed in Utica High this year, from construction changes to new policies. Methods of communication have changed at Utica. One major change is the absence of video announce- ments....

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