House Bill 2420 is a bill that is currently trying to get approved by the Governor of Kansas. This bill will make it required to obtain written parental consent before providing school-based mental health services. This includes interventions affecting a student’s social, emotional, or behavioral functioning.  Schools violating this law would face a $5,000 civil…

HHS staff and students have many mixed opinions about vaccines. While vaccinations teach the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens, some people question the safety, efficacy, mandatory requirements, and personal freedom that come with them. Beliefs may vary, however, most agree they should be required for young children. Mr. Schreibvogel, science teacher, thinks…

Question: I don’t like my current job, but I like having money to spend. Is the money worth it, since I’m just in high school and don’t really have bills? If I quit, should I get another job? Answer: Having a job in high school is something some high schoolers could never imagine and others…

Imagine you’re an old white man and your name is Larry. Stick with me here…  You have a wonderful partner, Joan, who you’ve experienced a long sixty-five years of marriage with, having gone through all the troubles of life and come out the end with kids and memories that have stood forever. Now, imagine you die at a…

AI is becoming a huge part of our everyday lives. From using ChatGpt for homework to seeing it all over social media and the internet, Holcomb High School students are no stranger to AI. Soon it is predicted to take over jobs like factory workers and bankers, but do you think it could take our…

Valentine’s Day is a special time when love and friendship fill the air, and the decorations of pink and red create a warm, joyful atmosphere. “My favorite thing about Valentine’s is seeing love in the air and friends showing love for each other like some girls do Galentine’s!” Diana Vallin-Vazquez, senior, said. This year, students…

Students often struggle to balance school, activities, and sleep. This time of the year, things are getting very hectic, especially for seniors.  For our winter sports, a lot of students have to balance their busy lifestyles. Blake Mader, senior, said “I really take the time to get work done during school time so I can…

The National Honor Society (NHS) volunteered at the Food Bank in Garden City this November. This event not only allows students to give back, but also supports the hardworking staff.Sponsor, Mandy Fritz, took several students to Garden to pack boxes for families, working assembly-line style. “It felt really good, especially because it was for local…