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Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
This is a drive-up testing site for possible COVID-19 patients. Not everyone can be tested for COVID-19, but in order to get tested, one has to contact a local healthcare provider. These healthcare workers are wearing CAPRs, N95 masks, gloves, and gowns to protect themselves.

Cancelled.

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
News, yearbook staffs recruit new members

News, yearbook staffs recruit new members

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020
News staff publishes first online-only issue during COVID-19 school closure

News staff publishes first online-only issue during COVID-19 school closure

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
Juniors Annie Droelle and Caroline McDade were emcees for the show, but they also joined senior Josh Essemacher during his performance.

[Photo] Students showcase their talents

Parker Hopkins, Digital Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
Utica Community Schools among all districts in Michigan to close due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 chaos and what it means

Haley Grooms, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
The varsity basketball team gathers around coach David Hinkle.

[Photo] Grind never stops for athletes during school breaks

Dominic Lount and Ethan Smale
February 24, 2020
On Jan. 3, 2020, the U.S. killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani

Political confusion

Haley Grooms and Cameron Smale
February 24, 2020
"It was hard for someone to understand that my vision was diminishing and I could not not do anything about it."

In the blink of an eye

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2019
Washing surfaces with soap and water is always the best way to prevent getting sick. Whether it is hands or a counter top, cleaning any surface can remove germs from the area. Only 20 seconds with soap and water could help one from getting sick.

Cold case

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
Wrapping up the year with Spotify

Wrapping up the year with Spotify

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
17.3 Million people in the United States have experienced depression. 60% of children and adolescents with depression are not getting any type of treatment. 50% of depressed people also have anxiety. 9.4% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairment.

de·pres·sion

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins
December 19, 2019
Borus leads his team in a Quiz Bowl match.

[Photo] Quiz Bowl team takes trivia wins

Brooklynn Hathcock, Online Reporter
December 20, 2019
Senior Adian Rick was tattooed by his father in their family tattoo shop.

This ink runs deep

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019
Utica teachers say 'it's time' for a fair contract

Utica teachers say ‘it’s time’ for a fair contract

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Focus on the future of auto trades

Focus on the future of auto trades

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019

Crutches and casts

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2019
Teachers gather in front of Utica for another rally

Teachers gather in front of Utica for another rally

Haley Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
Madison stands on the sidelines of the homecoming game, waiting for action.

Kicking like a girl

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins
November 1, 2019
Senior Nick Talerico after being recognized during the fall sports assembly on Competition Day.

Homecoming haunts the halls

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins
November 1, 2019
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UEA organizes rally at Board of Education meeting

Haley Grooms, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Utica alumnus comes home to perform new hits

Utica alumnus comes home to perform new hits

Parker Hopkins and Haley Grooms
September 2, 2019
Prom 2019

Prom 2019

Haley Grooms, Editor
June 15, 2019
Blackout breakdown: elevator stops working with two girls inside

Blackout breakdown: elevator stops working with two girls inside

Haley Grooms, Editor
June 14, 2019
School left in darkness days before exams

School left in darkness days before exams

Haley Grooms, Editor
June 10, 2019
Battle of the pizza parlors

Battle of the pizza parlors

Haley Grooms, Editor
June 6, 2019
What’s the tea on teen slang?

What’s the tea on teen slang?

Madalyn Dishman and Haley Grooms
June 6, 2019
In addition to the classic original glazed, Krispy Kreme added Valentine's Day doughnuts to the menu for a limited time.

Krispy Kreme gives Utica a fresh, classic taste

Haley Grooms, Editor
June 3, 2019

Seniors say goodbye at the senior picnic

Haley Grooms, Editor
May 31, 2019
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College Fair Night ahead at Jimmy John’s Stadium

Haley Grooms, Editor
May 14, 2019
After eliminating senior Isabella Chirco, senior Lindsey Berg takes a photo with her teammate, senior Madison Herrington.

Seniors ride the wave of water wars

Haley Grooms and Cameron Smale
May 6, 2019
St. Patrick's Day: What is the true meaning?

St. Patrick’s Day: What is the true meaning?

Haley Grooms, Editor
March 17, 2019

Calendar Catastrophe

Madalyn Dishman and Haley Grooms
March 12, 2019
Seniors Jalen Cruz and Jeffery Hitchcock show off some of their collection of these rare and high end clothes and accessories, including Supreme. JILLIAN JEZAK PHOTO

The art of reselling is at a supreme rate

Evan Gray and Haley Grooms
December 19, 2018

Hot mess in cold classrooms

Haley Grooms, Editor
December 19, 2018

Girls soccer informational meeting

Haley Grooms, Editor
December 14, 2018
‘A Star Is Born’ steals hearts

‘A Star Is Born’ steals hearts

Haley Grooms, Reporter
December 12, 2018
Reaching for my star

Reaching for my star

Haley Grooms, Editor
November 14, 2018
Kicking boys soccer into MAC red

Kicking boys soccer into MAC red

Haley Grooms, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Comp day survival guide for sophomores

Comp day survival guide for sophomores

Haley Grooms, Editor
September 28, 2018

Book Club turns new pages for students

Haley Grooms, Editor
September 25, 2018
Adobe Spark Page

Raising Awareness for Distracted Driving

Haley Grooms, Guest Reporter
June 5, 2018
Getting lost in the SAUCE at Buffalo Wild Wings

Getting lost in the SAUCE at Buffalo Wild Wings

Haley Grooms, Guest Reporter
May 14, 2018
Dominating DECA Regionals

Dominating DECA Regionals

Haley Grooms, Guest Reporter
January 26, 2018
Weight room lifts students' spirits

Weight room lifts students’ spirits

Talia Cesario and Haley Grooms
January 4, 2018
Preparations are underway downtown for Utica's Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at the Jacqueline K. Noonan Riverwalk Park.

Downtown Utica expands annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Haley Grooms and Parker Hopkins
November 28, 2017
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