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“I enjoy cooking alone 
because I can have more control. I am able to make and clean up the mess I made, and in the end, it’s all very soothing.” 
- Kara Boice, sophomore
Courtesy photo by Kara Boice

Cooking Sensation

Anna Brown, Editor May 29, 2024

  Old recipe cards left by family members or simply experimenting to find your perfect flavor, cooking is a kind of relaxation for many. Baking and cooking is considered a culinary art...

“Seeing it all come
 together is the best part. I love the process.” 
- junior Allison Tuttle
Photo by: Natalie Garwood

Hooked on Crochet

Anna Brown, Editor May 29, 2024

It all started when her mom was teaching her how to knit, but it wasn’t exactly junior Allison Tuttle’s cup of tea. “When I tried crocheting, though, I loved it,” Tuttle said. “It gave...

For the first time ever, senior Matthew Hanoush attends a Lions game. “I went to the game against the Seattle Seahawks,” Hanoush said. “The crowd was so loud. We were all coming in this season with high expectations.” Even though the game ended in a 37-31 loss for the Lions, they walked away with their heads held high. 

Courtesy photo by Matthew Hanoush

Defend the Den

Anna Brown, Editor May 29, 2024

This 2023 season has definitely had its ups and downs, but many Lions fans are quite pleased with the outcome of this season. “I just had a feeling that the Lions were gong to do good this season,”...

Snuggling an orange kitten, sophomore Madelyn McBride witnesses first-hand the animals that they are helping. “We learned about what the animals went through before they got to the shelter, and we also got to see the horses and kittens,” McBride said. “The kittens were my favorite, because they were so cute and soft.” This was McBride’s first visit to the Humane Society of Macomb. photo by natalie garwood

Cheiftan Charity

Kara Boice, Reporter May 29, 2024

Interested in the well being of the animals, teacher Suzanne Greenfield volunteers at the Humane Society of Macomb. For the past few years, she and teacher Andrea Solomon organize Chieftain Charity Week,...

Whole new ball game

Whole new ball game

Kara Boice, Reporter May 29, 2024

You wake up in the morning getting up for school. Today is the day, tryouts begin and the nervous energy begins to surround you and your thoughts. You want impress the coaches and the other girls around...

THE TIKTOK BAN BILL

Misty Thomson, Reporter May 23, 2024

In March, U.S. representatives voted to remove TikTok from app stores if TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, does not split from their parent corporation in China. On April 22, the bill passed in the senate...

Excel Expert Certification

Alexa Dawod May 23, 2024

Students who take CTE Microsoft Office were able to get the Excel Expert Certificate. From the people that were able to take the test for the certificate, only 30 percent did it and passed. 50 students...

Red Cross Blood Drive Donations

Alexa Dawod, Reporter May 23, 2024

There is a shortage of blood in the United States, and the amount of blood being donated has dropped by almost 50 %. Red Cross came to Utica on February eighth. They were hoping for around 60 people...

Detroit Lions season

Detroit Lions season

Paul Disho, Editor May 15, 2024

The Detroit Lions season kicked off on Sept. 7. They faced the Kansas City Chiefs, picking up the win with a final score of 21-20. Now, 11 weeks into the season, their record is eight wins and two losses. ...

Utica's final basketball game

Utica’s final basketball game

Paul Disho, Reporter May 15, 2024

Utica's varsity basketball team played their final game on Mar 8th for this season.  The game was played against Troy high school, and the final score of the game was 66-51 with Utica failing to capture...

Utica clamping Anchor Bay

Utica’s varsity basketball vs Anchor Bay

Paul Disho, Reporter May 15, 2024

Utica's Varsity basketball team versed Anchor Bay high school in their ninth game so far this season on Feb 7th. The final score of the game was 47-38., with Utica picking up the big win.  Utica's team...

March madness final game ready to start.
Photo by March madness website

March Madness

Paul Disho, Editor May 15, 2024

March madness is a college basketball tournament with 68 teams trying to win the National Championship. The tournament started March 21st and completed on April 8th. The final two teams were UConn with...

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