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Back to the Grind
HHS staff and students returned from winter break this week to resume their classes for the spring semester. People had good breaks but for very different reasons. Many traveled over the break, some locally but others to distant and exotic locations. Sarah-Beth Davis, senior, spent the break in Arthur, Illinois. “I went to the light…
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How to Cook a Cardinal
The Holcomb high school football team is preparing for their playoff game happening today, Nov. 7th, against Cheney. This will be the second time our Holcomb Longhorns face off against the Cheney Cardinals. The previous match up against the Cheney Cardinals resulted in a 15-13 victory for Holcomb. Players such as Holcomb’s Cooper Cranston (sophmore),…
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Are iPhones Overrated?
Controversy is constantly flooding the internet with the question of whether the iPhone or Android is the better smartphone. I will compare the iPhone 17 and the Pixel 10, including the difference in price, camera quality, features, design, and the interface. Now let’s take a deeper look at similarities and differences between the two. First…
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(In)Conveniences
Have you ever had to drive all the way to Garden last minute to get supplies for your little siblings school project? It’s annoying for everyone involved, the time spent to go out, using gas in the process, and the time to come all the way back. Holcomb needs more stores. Personally, I find it…
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We Should Have Open Lunches
Have you ever opened the school lunch form and decided you aren’t going to eat lunch that day? I don’t know about you, but if there’s something on the google form that just doesn’t sound appetizing, I’ll wait to eat until I get home, hours later. Not eating causes students brain activity to wane which…
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Girls Need the Tea App!
The tea app is a dating safety app designed for women which allows them to anonymously share reviews, seek advice, and run background checks on men they are dating. A key point is you have to be verified as a woman… Why should women use the tea app? If you upload a photo of the…
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Stop Talking, Start Dating!
Dating in high school can be very awkward, but you know what’s more awkward? Talking stages. Most high school relationships start with a talking stage and end in two months. They are a waste of time, awkward and over all, they doom relationships. Talking stages are supposed to be a getting to know each other…
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Is Volleyball Being Overlooked?
Have you ever been put in a position where you have to argue that a sport you play is just as physically demanding as other sports? Since both volleyball and basketball require hard work, dedication, and teamwork, each have various hardships. They have opposite mechanics and contact, giving them two different outcomes and rewards. One…
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My Mom’s Calling…
Students at HHS are experiencing mixed emotions about the new phone policy. However, this new phone policy could be beneficial to students and their learning time. Students are not allowed to have their phones during class time other than in the hallways or during lunch.
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Hallway Shenanigans, do’s and don’ts!
Have you ever been walking in the hallway and saw something that you wish you hadn’t? Students and staff at HHS have some advice for how YOU can avoid being the center of hallway shenanigans. Many things can cause disruption to the environment of our hallways. Mr. Schreibvogel, science teacher, wanted to make sure that…
- Back to the GrindHHS staff and students returned from winter break this week to resume their classes for the spring semester. People had good breaks but for very different reasons. Many traveled over the break, some locally but others to distant and exotic locations. Sarah-Beth Davis, senior, spent the break in Arthur, Illinois. “I went to the light show. It was pretty fun.” Spanish teacher Mr. Thompson also traveled, though a bit farther. “I spent the break at Disney World again,” he said, this being a yearly tradition for his family. His favorite attraction there was Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. “We love Mama Juju.” While the trip was fun, he isn’t sure if they’ll go next year or not, because they’re expecting their first son.
- How to Cook a CardinalThe Holcomb high school football team is preparing for their playoff game happening today, Nov. 7th, against Cheney. This will be the second time our Holcomb Longhorns face off against the Cheney Cardinals. The previous match up against the Cheney Cardinals resulted in a 15-13 victory for Holcomb. Players such as Holcomb’s Cooper Cranston (sophmore),… Read more: How to Cook a Cardinal
- Are iPhones Overrated?Controversy is constantly flooding the internet with the question of whether the iPhone or Android is the better smartphone. I will compare the iPhone 17 and the Pixel 10, including the difference in price, camera quality, features, design, and the interface. Now let’s take a deeper look at similarities and differences between the two. First… Read more: Are iPhones Overrated?
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