I started taking German classes in eighth grade. At first, I just wanted to get the language requirement out of the way and I was vehemently against taking another two years of Spanish. I...
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IB Students take on CAS
Each year as students work towards the IB Diploma, they must also complete a CAS project. CAS, which stands for creativity, activity, and service, is a required component of the diploma program. Due to...
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Cycling to shatter stigma: Community member takes on cross-country journey to promote mental health awareness
Over the course of 62 days, Carter Newcomb traveled cross-country on a bicycle to raise mental health awareness. Newcomb began his bike tour right here in Midland, Michigan, down Michigan’s west coast into Indiana...
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Local shops face difficulties as restraints resume
Shopping locally ushers in a wide variety of benefits, from supporting business owners in one’s community to finding unique, one-of-a-kind items that are often impossible to find elsewhere. With a rising number of coronavirus...
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As movie theaters fail, streaming services take over
The movie theater industry took a devastating blow due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing theaters to shut their doors. The repercussions resulted in major movie releases being postponed or even changed to a digital...
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Chargers versus Trojans Highlight Reel – Sept. 25, 2020
This photo slideshow includes highlights from the home game on Friday, Sept. 25 against Saginaw High. Check out @dowhighupdate on Twitter and Instagram for more coverage of the game!...
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Charger athletes reflect on lack of attendance at sporting events
The coronavirus has affected many day-to-day activities for everyone, and high school sports are certainly no exception. Over the years, sporting events have been a focal point of the classic “high school experience” and...
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Taking it to TikTok
Seniors utilize TikTok during quarantine to showcase their creative side....
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Ignorance in America
In the current state of the world with the ease of access to information, people should be more informed. However, in reality the general public has become more misinformed than ever before. When newspapers...
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IB Spanish students learning about immigration through guest speakers
The weeks of March 2 and March 9, IB Spanish students have been given the opportunity to listen to immigrants talk about their experiences migrating to the U.S. On March 3, substitute teacher Jorge...
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