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The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

“It's potentially more challenging for something like cosmetics or personal care, where products actually expire, or have a literal shelf life in a way that apparel doesn't,” director of consumer sectors at Business for Social Responsibility Berkley Rothmeier said.

Consumer Consciousness

Martin Schmalzbauer, Staff Writter December 16, 2024

With 25,000 videos posted under the hashtags “Underconsumption” and “UnderconsumptionCore” on TikTok, the new trend of ditching out 10-step skincare routines and massive clothing hauls in exchange...

Everyday Heroes

Jack Edwards, Social Media Manager December 16, 2024

Parents, the backbone of a child’s formative years, are tasked with making sure their children are taken care of and provided for. This means that sometimes their own needs take a backseat to those of...

Remote Education

Remote Education

Esperanza Eckert, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Alternative methods of instruction days on snow days to minimize disruptions. AMI days count as school days, even though they happen at home. Some teachers appreciate the opportunity AMI days bring. Advanced...

Burn Out

Burn Out

Brynlee Mann and Esperanza Eckert December 16, 2024

As sunlight grows scarce and the vibrant colors of fall begin to drain, it is possible that students’ mental health and academic careers are affected, leading to burnout. The transition from fall to...

The storage room at The Kitchen is filled with donations. During the colder seasons, coats are in high need.

Give Back

Laurel Latimer and Martin Schmalzbauer December 16, 2024

Cleaning up the trash around a community center, walking dogs that belong to a shelter, or helping set up a fund raising event are all roles one can play in the big heart of volunteering. When the temperatures...

Device Harmony

Laurel Latimer, Managing Editor December 16, 2024

Face-to-face social interactions are declining as texting, scrolling and social media use rise, leaving personal interactions at a loss. Distractions come from all aspects of life, but devices can cause...

Kindergarten students Asher Willis, Camila Bracken-Yanders, Adeline James and Cyrus Gideon work on a Santa-themed art project in Rebecca Edward's classroom.

The Man Behind the Beard

Vanessa Brady and Nikolai Palomo December 15, 2024

Who is the magical saint who has been giving gifts to children around the world every Christmas night for the past hundreds of years? Songs and books have been written while movies were filmed about the...

Car figurines against a snowy backdrop

Better Safe Than Sorry

Vanessa Brady and Averi Willcock December 13, 2024

Icy roads, freezing temperatures, hail and snow can lead to additional risks for inexperienced drivers. Knowing how to handle dangerous weather conditions is a practical skill for this wintertime drivers. According...

Senior Emma Jelinek checks her social media notifications. “There's definitely a lot of privacy issues,” Jelinek said. “I think if somebody found something out about somebody else, spreading that and
 ruining that person's sense of privacy is a really big issue.”

Constant Connection

Jack Edwards, Social Media Manager December 11, 2024

Devices have been a theme for the world’s youth in recent decades. They have benefits, such as improved communication with peers outside of school and work. Yet, devices have also caused multiple issues,...

Student Dedication at MSU

Thatcher Stubblefield and Hunter Eidson December 6, 2024

Students at MSU share their college experience and their dedication to their majors and personal life.

Dedicating the Heart to Music

   For some people, music is something to put in the background when working. It’s a pleasant noise to fill the silence. However, for others, music is more than that. For many students at Missouri...

Where is the Commitment

Laurel Latimer and Averi Willcock December 3, 2024

Relationships do not disappear when one graduates high school. Instead, dedication to academic relations strengthens. Dedication is no mistake. Students commonly have more motivation when they have an...

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