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Concerns arise with use of social media platforms

Concerns arise with use of social media platforms

For many teenagers currently they have grown up with social media. It has not been around long, so scientists are not aware of all the effects it has on teens. One of the most recent questions being raised...

During their Guided Personal Study class, students are allowed to use their free time to on go their phone if done with all their work. Juniors Grecia Enriquez and Katie Gutierrez talk about a picture on Enriquezs feed.

Social media effects: Students discuss their social media usage, its impacts

  We sent out a survey with fourteen questions asking students about their social media usage and experience. It was sent to sixty-seven Hays High School students: six freshmen, thirty sophomores,...

Throughout four years of high school, students prepare for their futures

Throughout four years of high school, students prepare for their futures

SENIOR PREPARATION After finishing what is said to be the hardest year of high school, students finally get to go into their senior year. Senior year is meant to be carefree and your last year as being...

Students prepare themselves for their futures

At Hays High School, seniors Maggi Lindenmeyer and Devlyn Jochum and junior Jessica Feyerherm are doing what they can to prepare for college. Between applying to colleges, writing scholarship essays, studying...

In the Halls: Holiday Traditions

Jessica Feyerherm, News Section Editor December 21, 2022

Seniors Alex Coveney and Emry Lundy share details about their long-term friendship

Nikka Vuong, Brenna Schwien, and Ryan Schuckman April 21, 2022

As each student goes through their own self growth journey throughout elementary, middle and high school, new friends may come in go during the years. For seniors Alex Coveney and Emry Lundy, they have...

Dress code raises concerns among students

Dress code raises concerns among students

At Hays High, the dress code is a popular topic for debate. Many students, especially females, believe that the dress code is unfair. These rules are known to cause distress among the student body. Often...

Students, staff share why they continue to wear masks

Students, staff share why they continue to wear masks

Nikka Vuong, Brenna Schwien, and Ryan Schuckman February 16, 2022

As Hays, Kansas, reopens following COVID-19, the community has started readjusting to a new normal. For the past six months, students have had the option of not wearing a face mask and accessibility...

In The Halls: New Year’s Resolutions

Ryan Schuckman, Multimedia Editor January 24, 2022

Music students share their experiences with participating in band, choir, orchestra

Music students share their experiences with participating in band, choir, orchestra

McKena McBride, Nikka Vuong, and Brenna Schwien April 19, 2021

Having an in-person school year during a global pandemic means extra steps to keep all teachers and students safe. Those steps varied widely for students of orchestra, band, and vocal classes but in spite...

A poll of 203 students showed that the school is fairly divided when it comes to music taste.

Students practice music appreciation through collecting vinyl records

Allison Brooks and Alicia Feyerherm April 19, 2021

The needle lowers after the glossy disc starts spinning. When the two finally meet the smooth sound of classic rocks fills the room. The perfect way to destress after a long day. “I like to listen to...

Junior Caitlin Leiker completes a chalk drawing on someones driveway. Leiker drove around leaving positive chalk messages for different friends and acquaintances as well as leaving drawings in front of the Hays Medical Center. Its been a pretty difficult during this time, especially for people who live alone, Leiker said. I figured the least I could was try to spread some positivity.

Students find creative ways to stay connected during COVID-19 outbreak

Allison Brooks and Alicia Feyerherm April 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the daily routines of students. Schools are closed and those with non-essential part-time jobs have been let go. The stay-at-home order has also restricted...

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