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2026 Groundhogs Day Results

Ruby Nass, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published February 2, 2026

The Pennsylvania Groundhog, Phil, predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2, 2026. Every year, thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney for Phil the groundhog’s extended weather forecast. Groundhog...

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Changing the Schedule

Hassan Javed, Print Features Editor
Published January 22, 2026

Snow days have undergone substantial changes, going from complete days off to now remote E-learning days (students getting work done from home independently). Essentially, the original plan for students...

Lyon 26’, Jayden and Grayson display their certificates of appreciation while standing by Board members. Various awards/recognitions are given out during these board meetings to students and staff throoughout the district.

11/18 Board of Education Meeting Highlights

Alice Teixeira, Online News and Features Editor
Published November 19, 2025

To start the meeting, Senior Adam Lyon shared his experiences with Barrington High School’s K-Lab and other education courses. “One thing I love about BHS is the many opportunities it offers its...

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The End of the Shutdown

Hassan Javed, Print Features Editor
Published November 13, 2025

The longest government shutdown in American history, one that lasted for 43 days, ended yesterday as President Donald Trump signed the bill that was approved through both the House and Senate. Six democrats...

Molly Smithsberg standing with Dr. Craig Winkelman and members of the Board. She won the #BReal Challenge with her essay.

Oct. 21 District Board Meeting

Alana Zink, Print Opinion and A&E Editor
Published October 26, 2025

At the start of the meeting, Hough Elementary Student Molly Smithberg won the #BReal challenge on her report to the Board of Education. Through the program, she has learned the important skills of honesty...

TikTok’s Temporary Triumph

TikTok’s Temporary Triumph

Ruby Nass, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published January 19, 2025

The TikTok ban was officially enacted, causing the app to go dark for about fourteen hours. Despite ongoing concerns about the app's availability to American users, President Joe Biden has publicly stated...

Supreme Court Sides With Congress

Supreme Court Sides With Congress

Ruby Nass, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published January 17, 2025

The Supreme Court has made its official decision regarding the TikTok ban. It has been almost a week since the nine Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments for and against the ban, leaving millions...

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TikTok’s Ticking Time Bomb

Ruby Nass, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published January 10, 2025

With only nine days until TikTok's potential ban, the U.S. Supreme Court must decide if national security concerns outweigh the app’s First Amendment protections. A bill titled “No TikTok on United...

Board of Ed. Highlights

Board of Ed. Highlights

Anika Wadhwa, Online Editor-In-Chief
Published December 4, 2024

The Board of Education held a routine meeting on Dec. 3, here’s everything you need to know. The Board recognized the Girls Cross Country Team as 2024 State Champions. Athletic director Ryan Rubenstein...

Many exams will go digital or hybrid next May. Photo from the College Board website.

AP Exams go Digital

Alex Brudvik, Online Editor-in-Chief
Published October 16, 2024

At the end of each school year, many students take Advanced Placement (AP) exams, administered by the College Board. In the past, exams have only been on paper, but this year many of the courses offered...

Photo courtesy of Aiden Mason, '24.

Solar Eclipse 2024

Anika Wadhwa, Online Editor-In-Chief
Published April 8, 2024

Photo courtesy of Aiden Mason, '24. Today---April 8---students gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the 2024 solar eclipse.The eclipse hit its peak at 2:07. This is...

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