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THE TIKTOK BAN BILL
Excel Expert Certification
Red Cross Blood Drive Donations
DECA rewards Photo Creds: Ms. Boice
DECA
Sophomore Adam Shimmell goes on his school laptop and begins to study for the SAT on the Bluebook website.
SAT Online
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
Whole new ball game
Whole new ball game
Detroit Lions season
Detroit Lions season
Uticas final basketball game
Utica’s final basketball game
Utica clamping Anchor Bay
Utica’s varsity basketball vs Anchor Bay
“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
“Seeing it all come together is the best part. I love the process.” - junior Allison Tuttle Photo by: Natalie Garwood
Hooked on Crochet
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
DECA rewards Photo Creds: Ms. Boice
DECA
Madalynn Scherer trying on her prom dress
Prom Anticipation
Students earn SAT incentive prizes
DECA rewards Photo Creds: Ms. Boice
DECA
Madalynn Scherer trying on her prom dress
Prom Anticipation
Malcolm Todd and his band preforming one of his hit songs during the concert.
Malcolm Todd live at El Club in Detroit
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Signing Day
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Signing Day
As part of the Wiley Elementary School Bond Updates, the parking lot will be redesigned, and a new signalized intersection will be added at the entrance/exit to Swinehart Stadium.
Bond projects set to improve traffic flow
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Signing Day
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Signing Day
PHOTO GALLERY: Mr. Chieftain
During fourth hour, student council and competitors in the fundraising tournament set up the volleyball nets before the games begin fifth hour, March 22..
Utica spring break volleyball tournament fundraiser
Student Section at the first football game of the season.
Student section wins #1 in the state
Shamrock Shakes: Are they worth the hype?
Kathryn Newton left sits left of Cole Sprouse as Lisa and “The Creature” in Lisa Frankenstein.
Lisa Frankenstein: Is It Peaceful Down There?
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Lethal Company Steam banner
Lethal Company: Literal Deadlines In Space
The Silent Patient Book cover.
Book Review: ‘The Silent Patient’
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Mackenzie Olmstead

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief

Mackenzie Olmstead is a senior at Utica. It is her third year writing for on the school's newspaper staff and this year she is the Print Editor-In-Chief. Olmstead loves traveling, fashion, movies, and music, especially Harry Styles.

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Sixth issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021

What’s the big deal about Harry Styles?

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

Fifth issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021

Music makes the world go ’round

Mackenzie Olmstead
March 16, 2021
Taylor Swift walks the red carpet at the Grammys 2021.

Review of Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2021
Fourth issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Fourth issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021

Virtual Thesfest

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2021

Saying goodbye to students’ favorite Netflix shows

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2021
Third issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Third issue published digitally during COVID restrictions

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
HOSA students earn awards in region competition

HOSA students earn awards in region competition

Mackenzie Olmstead and Clarissa Rose
January 29, 2021
2021 news staff publishes second issue remotely during COVID-19 school closure

2021 news staff publishes second issue remotely during COVID-19 school closure

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor In Chief
December 18, 2020
Photos Live/TNS

It’s over

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2020

Tennis coach Annmarie Michol wins coaching hall of fame award

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor In Chief
December 7, 2020

Billie Eilish holding global livestream concert during pandemic

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2020
October Center

2021 news staff publishes first issue remotely during COVID-19 school closure

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020

Drive-In Movies are becoming a go to hangout place for teenagers looking for a place to hang out amid the pandemic

Mackenzie Olmstead, Print Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2020

Hand Sanitizer Stations brought to Utica

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor
April 30, 2020
Mackenzie Olmstead

Mackenzie Olmstead

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor
March 15, 2020

How to report suspicious behavior

Nur Awkal and Mackenzie Olmstead
February 14, 2020
Junior Madisyn Vargason’s favorite part of doing makeup looks is putting eyelashes on. Her favorite beauty influencer is Nicol Concilio. “Not only is she very talented on natural glam makeup and artsy makeup, but she is one of the last kind hearted, non-dramatic beauty influencers in that community.” Vargason said. “I look up to her.”

Makeup highlights by student beauty gurus

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor
December 19, 2019
New club created for future first responders

New club created for future first responders

Mackenzie Olmstead and Magan Leitermann
December 16, 2019
Wellness Weekend implemented

Wellness Weekend implemented

Anthony Barney and Mackenzie Olmstead
November 22, 2019
Junior Alexis Elder keeps her lanyard hooked on her backpack. “I am a very forgetful person,” Elder said. “I put my lanyard on my bag so I don’t forget it.”

ID lanyard policy updated

Mackenzie Olmstead, Editor
October 28, 2019
Student Council decorated the halls to help promote senior spirit week.

Rundown to graduation

Anthony Barney and Mackenzie Olmstead
June 3, 2019
Actress Marie Avgeropoulos, who plays Octavia Blake on CWs The 100, poses for a picture.

‘The 100’ Trailer Release and Countdown

Mackenzie Olmstead, Staff
April 18, 2019
The Umbrella Academy: What is it?

“The Umbrella Academy:” What is it?

Mackenzie Olmstead, Staff
March 21, 2019
Ian Somerhalder (left), Nina Dobrev (middle), and Paul Wesley from The Vampire Diaries pose for a photoshoot for their series that ended in 2017.

Back for a New Season

Mackenzie Olmstead, Guest Reporter
January 16, 2019
Students gather around to talk about the diversity in everyone.

Diversity: An eye opening experience

Mackenzie Olmstead, Guest Reporter
December 21, 2018

Students prepare for NHS induction

Mackenzie Olmstead, Guest Reporter
December 12, 2018
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