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The fall of vape nation.

The fall of vape nation.

November 7, 2019

The state of Michigan has had enough problems in the past few years with the illegal use of vapes. They have finally decided to ban flavored vape cartridges, except for flavors like menthol and tobacco. Vapes...

Michigan introduces new vape ban

Michigan introduces new vape ban

Parker Hopkins, Digital Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Michigan is set to introduce a new law which bans the sale of flavored vape products. This comes after six lung infections in the state that are possibly related to e-cigarette use, and over 200 nation-wide....

New Safety Initiatives:

New Safety Initiatives:

December 19, 2018

To the students that expressed their anger toward the locker and parking lot search, we would have to say, too bad. We think it’s completely awesome that the school is taking these precautions, especially...

K9 Morpheus was one of two Shelby Township police dogs that searched school property
Dec. 6. A total of nine dogs inspected the school.

New initiatives implemented to address school safety

Madalyn Dishman, Editor-in-chief December 19, 2018

Adjustments announced New safety procedures are constantly being introduced and enforced, and Utica Community Schools took its next step in ensuring the safety of students. On Nov. 29, principal...

Vape powerhouses face scrutiny by FDA

Evan Gray, Online Editor & Business Manager November 30, 2018

Vaping became a new phenomenon in the early 2000’s and it was originally made to be a transition to help older tobacco smokers try to quit the bad habit. But nowadays, vaping has become a thing for not...

Students vape in plain sight

Students vape in plain sight

Ethan Cartwright, Makenna Galui, and Camryn Smith March 1, 2017

Vaping has found its way into school bathrooms, the lunchroom, and even classrooms. Because most vapes are odorless, it makes catching students in the act extremely difficult. “It’s pretty common...

Vaping: Teen use is on the rise, despite health risks

Ethan Cartwright, Makenna Galui, and Camryn Smith March 1, 2017

Vaping has moved from the hands of those struggling to quit smoking tobacco, to the halls of high school. With the known side effects of smoking cigarettes--cancer, respiratory diseases, etc.--addicts...

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