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Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

Senior Alivia Giddens warming up for the competition through the waters of the Ozarks Invite.

Chasing the Current

Jaden Ezzo, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

Reflecting on a year of personal growth, challenges, and new goals, the Nixa High School Girl’s swim and dive team finish up their winter season, while the boys’ team celebrated their accomplishments...

 A Virtual care team member monitors patients remotely at the Coxhealth Care Command Center. “We are helping the nurses do tasks… so they can be in the rooms with their patients more and less time at the computer,” said Kaylee Welch.

Evolving Care

Jaden Ezzo, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

the last few decades, healthcare in the United States has experienced significant changes. These technological, institutional and policy-based solutions have affected not only medical professionals but...

 “I really hope they keep doing this in the future because I think it's a great experience for the kids to meet these characters,” senior Leslie Karras said.

Stage to Storytime

Isabella Nelson, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

   The theater program brings new ideas every year, but this year, it was magical. For the first time ever, the elementary schools were visited by princesses. The Nixa High School advanced theater students...

"New Year's resolutions can help people navigate their way into a better future," Walnut Grove High School sophomore Bonnie Wei said. "Just because sticking with a resolution doesn't work out the first time doesn't mean it's too late to start over."

Resolution Revival

Lewen Faith Wilson, Junior Designer May 21, 2025

   New Year's resolutions may come to mind as the calendar turns to January, but the initial burst of motivation to improve or set new goals can quickly lose momentum as the months pass. Still, an abandoned...

Remembering Jake Johnston

May 19, 2025

Nixa student Jake Johnston was supposed to graduate with the class of 2025. Video produced by Hannah Schiman

“You have to recognize that you have a problem and it's affecting your life in a seriously harmful way, but you also have to take the steps to avoid [bed rotting] and also to put yourself out there,” Missouri State University sophomore Marielle Chu said.

Summer Seclusion

Lewen Faith Wilson and Tristun Turbe May 15, 2025

   Summer, which can be seen as freedom or a break from school for students, can also be a time to bed rot and avoid daily tasks. Bed rot, a term that describes the act of staying inactive and secluded...

Jasmyn Piwko, after winning the Congressional Art Competition, was given two free tickets to see her piece hung up in Washington, D.C

From Pencil and Paper to a 1st Place Winner

Esperanza Eckert, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

   Sophomore Jasmyn Piwko recently won the Congressional Art Competition. She submitted one of her graphite drawings of a vintage car recommended by her art teacher for the competition. The drawing...

Viral Vocab

Viral Vocab

Lewen Faith Wilson and Tristun Turbe May 1, 2025

   Language is one of the most common things that seems to fluctuate throughout generations. The youth can find ways to express themselves using unique words and phrases as slang. According to the Oxford...

“The Help Desk at the high school is primarily students getting experience with computer repair,” David Liss, Executive Director of Technology for Nixa said. “This is accomplished with the oversight of Mr. Hill through his technology class.”

Repair or Replace

Laurel Latimer, Managing Editor May 1, 2025

   Ever since Chromebooks were integrated into students’ education in the Autumn of 2016, they have faced the dangers of cracked screens, lost keys or chargers and broken hinges. However it happens,...

Freshman Natalie Blevins takes a flag from junior Esther Dancey during flag football practice at the Early Learning Center in Nixa.

Facing Flags Fearlessly

Emily Jenkins, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Nixa High School’s Women’s Flag Football team kicked off its second season on April 4 in Kansas City against Lee's Summit West High School and Notre Dame de Sion High School. The team had tryouts...

Nixa High School librarian Julie Staats leads the scholar bowl team at practice before an upcoming competition.

Trivial Pursuit

Aubrey Peterson, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Nixa High School's scholar bowl recently placed second in Republic for the Central Ozarks Conference (COC) in varsity as well as the junior varsity teams. The club has a competitive format in which students...

People of the Year

Isabella Nelson and Emily Jenkins April 24, 2025

Gavin Collins - Performing Arts Student of the Year: Photo taken by Isabella Nelson      Senior Gavin Collins is a member of Chamber Singers, Crimson Chorale, Nixapella and NHS’s theater...

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