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New Years Resolutions. Should you make them?

Bryan Orellana Galarza, Reporter December 9, 2022

Why wait until the new year to start the new you when you can just start now? The idea of starting the new year with a “new you” sounds amazing, but it’s not practical as it’s much easier to lose...

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,...

Thoughts on the Oscars

Thoughts on the Oscars

Demetri O, Reporter May 26, 2022

There are lots of award shows on television that honor singers, songwriters, producers, and directors. But there is only one award show that recognizes filmmakers, score makers, film editors, and actors...

Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings

Riley Davey, Reporter May 16, 2022

Daylight savings is something Americans have had to deal with since 1918. The purpose of Daylight Savings is to conserve energy resources by adding more daylight hours. There are varying opinions on whether...

Senior John Adkins often wears a hat to school, only to be told to take it off when he arrives.

It’s time to change the outdated hat rule

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief February 17, 2022

Over my several years in the public education system, I've been told I couldn't wear hats or hoods while in school. Every time I was told this, I was given different reason as to why this was the case....

It’s never too early for Christmas music

Ethan Smale, Editor in Chief December 3, 2021

Christmas celebrations seem to begin earlier and earlier as the years go on. With this being said, it’s important to draw a line as to when too much is too much. For several reasons, this line should...

Is the Nightmare before Christmas a Christmas or Halloween movie ?

Is the Nightmare before Christmas a Christmas or Halloween movie ?

Nevaeh Tanner, reporter December 1, 2021

It's that time of year again where people are starting to get into holiday music, game, food, and many more. But one of the most important things around this time is movies whether it be with friends or...

The Incomplete Life and Random Death of Molly Denholtz

Gracie Wetherington, Reporter October 29, 2021

The fall play, “The Incomplete Life and Random Death of Molly Denholtz,” is in the making. The show will be held Nov. 18, 19, and 20. “The Incomplete Life and Random Death of Molly Denholtz”...

Masks in school. Should they be mandatory?

Tyler Watford, Reporter October 29, 2021

Masks are not mandatory. “Hooray!” is how I, and many others at Utica High, feel. Of the many students I spoke to, unsurprisingly, a majority of them thought masks are a good thing, but dislike...

Masks In School

Dylan Hadfield, Reporter October 14, 2021

With a new school year comes new problems and new rules. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges for all of us. Big or small, you have been affected by it in some way.   A major...

What’s the big deal about Harry Styles?

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2021

In a world that has all sorts of great music and talented musicians, Harry Styles seemingly falls into that category for a lot of people. But what is it that makes so many people of all ages, genders,...

Students & Staff Coming Back 4 Days a Week

Students & Staff Coming Back 4 Days a Week

Simmi Singh, Online reporter March 30, 2021

As we know with the covid cases slowly decreasing the district is starting to open everything up again. This has lead to the opening of schools full-time with all students and no more hybrid scheduling....

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