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AP Chemistry students were give oxalic acid to neutralize with potassium permanganate. This neutralization is indicated by the solution turning a light pink color.
AP Chemistry students master the art of titrating
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • March 2, 2026
Brianna Luo, 11, sets up her MyACT account in preparation for the school-issued ACT.
Students set up accounts in preparation for school-issued ACT
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • February 12, 2026
Octaviation Green members perform the song "Reckless."
Cabaret takes center stage
Josh Griebling and Arlo Sidmore • February 12, 2026
Front row left to right: Kiran Makkad, 11, Ifedolapo Ogunbodede, 12, Katarina Singh, 10, Sieun Ghim, 9; back row left to right: Elijah Korach, 12, Alp Oenguec, 11, Elijah Choi, 12, Brogan Baum, 12, Ophelia Sidmore, 12, Paige Vanderbrink, 12
Mock Trial members see results at UC competition
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • January 16, 2026
Feature
Rayna Sanghani, 11, browses vinyl records at Plaid Room Records in Loveland, OH. “I collect vinyl because it makes me feel more connected to the music ... it is more permanent than just playing something on my phone,” Sanghani said.
Putting down the phone, picking up the needle
Clara Alexander, Staff Writer • March 12, 2026
SHS students taking Chinese perform at Music Hall.
Communicating Connection
Ophelia Sidmore, Co Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2026
Sangwook Kwon, 12, is an avid photographer who uses a camera lens to express the world as he sees it.
Sangwook Kwon
Suhani Prakash, Co Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2026
Mia Piedrahita, 12, poses for a photo with her art notebook.
Mia Piedrahita
Cate Bingcang and Addison Howard • February 26, 2026
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AP Chemistry students were give oxalic acid to neutralize with potassium permanganate. This neutralization is indicated by the solution turning a light pink color.

AP Chemistry students master the art of titrating

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Sunav Adhikari, 11, poses for a photo after being awarded the title National Master, the peak of his chess career thus far.

Sunav Adhikari rises into the top 1% of American chess

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Zoey Tatarko, 9, takes part in a family photo with her parents.

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Sangwook Kwon, 12, is an avid photographer who uses a camera lens to express the world as he sees it.

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Sports
Rileigh Ivory, 12, is a dedicated cheerleader who focuses on being optimistic in order to set a good example for younger cheerleaders.
Rileigh Ivory
Lila Berge, Sports Editor & Social Media Director • February 20, 2026
Elisa Filippi, 11, is a dedicated athlete who trains in three sports: swimming, biking, and running.
Elisa Filippi
Lexi Mendelsohn, Focus & Design Editor • February 16, 2026
Oliver Erck, 10, began his athletic career at the age of seven as a gymnast, but recently has also become a diver.
Oliver Erck
Maddi Kraus, Staff Writer • February 13, 2026
Zachary Branam, 10, has a strong commitment to improvement no matter the sport he plays.
Zachary Branam
Maya Karthikeyan, Staff Writer • February 11, 2026
Opinion
"Love languages" are one of the ways we try to understand the world around us. However, this oversimplified method of categorizing how we express and receive love is more misleading than helpful.
Why ‘love languages’ are a myth
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • February 13, 2026
Being a student at a public school is more than just learning. There are many hidden costs, whether it be monetary or mental.
Balancing the books
Michael Johnson and Ryan Armbruster • January 23, 2026
The inside of Valley Thrift offers many different clothing options, including this rack of shirts.
Fashion meets frugal
Maddi Kraus, Staff Writer • January 9, 2026
The results of a student poll about favorite study spots show students prefer many different areas to study.
Focus mode
Addison Howard, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025
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