On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the IB World Literature students heard a speaker give a presentation on human trafficking. His name was Jeffrey Pankratz, president of Justice Ventures International (JVI). JVI partners with other organizations...
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Getting busy on Black Friday
Frantically dodging carts, people, and spewn items across the store, people rush to find the perfect deals on Christmas presents for their friends and family. As Thanksgiving and Christmas closely approach, so does Black...
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Loss of talent and societal contributions in the form of people
There is a very common phrase that states: One person can change the world. Things that people have done throughout their lives are noticed especially after they pass away, and leave what they did...
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Stressors and strains: Organization and planning beats back strain
Stress buckles down with an iron grip at schools. Some students and staff admit that stress is impactful to their life in some way; whether it be expectations students have for themselves, expectations from...
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Update Staff Water Challenge: Seasonal Edition
The Update staff members test their ability to stay calm and collected while standing across from each other with a mouth full of liquid. If one fails, the other will get sprayed with whatever...
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Time to be thankful for delicious Thanksgiving recipes
With the holiday season quickly approaching, some people are beginning to think about Thanksgiving. While for some, Thanksgiving is considered to be a time to give thanks, it is also a time to eat...
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New club for environment makes strides to prevent food waste
There are high school clubs that have a main goal of caring for the environment, but one club in particular has started up at DHS, and it has separated itself from the rest of...
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Betsy DeVos’ repeal of Obama era “Dear Colleague” letter
It’s safe to say that President Donald Trump’s administration has had its fair share of controversy throughout the year. It seems most Americans can agree, whatever side of the political spectrum they may...
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Inside look at Central Park Elementary
Shannon Blasy and Bridget Hockemeyer talk with Central Park Elementary teacher, Julie Hyatt, about how the beginning of the year at Midland’s new STEM elementary school has gone. They discuss issues they’ve had to...
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Marxist Republican Ideologies opens doors for new members
The Marxist Republican Democratic Ideologies Club is opening the doors for new members. Anyone is allowed to join. The club is a political discussion group where group members will discuss political and economic issues...
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