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Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

 Newspaper clippings from the 20th century focus on folk legends and stories.

Folklore in the Hills

Martin Schmalzbauer, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

From the herbal remedies of settlers to mysterious ghost tales and strings of fiddles, folklore has remained a constant in the Ozarks, dating back to the first arrival of settlers in the early 18th century. Before...

According to Sanford Behavioral
Health, Clutter infecting
an enviorment increases the
amount of distractions in the
brain, leading to a lack of productivity
and ability to retain
information properly.

Clean Slate

Esperanza Eckert, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

As Spring begins to emerge and flowers beginning to bloom in Rotary Park, sounds of life and new vegitation, may create a desire for clean spaces. Spring cleaning is commonly associated with cultural traditions...

Art as Identity

Mira Weiss, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Artists in the Nixa area find sources of inspiration in a variety of ways, and some of those sources come from other cultures — both cultures around the Ozarks as well as the world. Professor of Art...

“Your safety is number one priority,” 2024 graduate Deliliah Neff said.

Take no Chances

Vanessa Brady, Photo Editor March 3, 2025

News stories about people getting lost while hiking tend to gain widespread attention. Just a couple of months ago, a man named Hadi Nazari went missing at Kosciuszko National Park in Australia, surviving...

Senior Kasey Mackey's purple 1997 Dodge  Dakota SLT.

Hot on Wheels

Emily Jenkins and Ana Matos Rodriguez March 3, 2025

Out of the cars registered in the U.S., 16 percent are considered collector cars, including classics: that would be 43 million cars out of all 275 million cars registered–according to Hagerty. While...

Nixa Police Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer Brent Forgey works together with his D.A.R.E police car in schools. “You take the time to go to their school and be in the classroom and meet and present a program as something that can benefit their future,” Forgey said. “That's what we try to do with the D.A.R.E program, is have a positive impact on the students in our community and work with them.”

Lights & Sirens

Jack Edwards, Social Media Manager March 3, 2025

From responding to late-night 911 calls to rushing through the city to save someone's life, the duties of first responders stretch far and wide. On duty, they strive to put their all into helping citizens...

According to the National Institutes of Health, 92.7 percent of children and 86.0 percent of adults in the United States reported at least some amount of junk food consumption throughout the day.

The Cost of Convenience

Tristun Turbe, Illustrator February 28, 2025

Processed foods have been more prevalent in the diets of people across America in recent decades. It has been promoted to eat crispy chips, sweet candy and sugary drinks such as soda throughout the media...

National Gratitude

Laurel Latimer, Managing Editor February 28, 2025

From coffee shops to fast food restaurants, the expectation to tip has become more common. With this rise of encouragement to tip, Americans might feel pressure to spend their dollar on a service not...

Sophomore James "Arthur" Loden and cast rehearsing a scene.

Scripted Spontaneity

Isabella Nelson and Aubrey Peterson February 28, 2025

   Readers Theater provides a hands-on experience, allowing students to share their thoughts and ideas to contribute to the show. This type of performance is portrayed through facial and vocal expressions....

Early Graduations

Bella Nelson, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

   Students are taking on college and career paths earlier than usual as juniors become seniors in their second semester.     “I had my choice of college, housing, scholarships, and college...

Angelman Syndrome Awareness Day is Feb. 15

Averi Willcock, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

   February 15th is a day to acknowledge a rare genetic disease. Angelman Syndrome is a genetic disease that affects only about one in 20,000 children. Behind the smiles, Angelman Syndrome can lead...

Books and graduation gowns are common sights for seniors as they get ready for the end of the school year.

“Keeping my grades up for my GPA where I need it to be able to get the scholarship, and getting enough money so I don't have to worry about money once I get to college is what I am most stressed about for college,” Bartels said.

Growing Pains

Esperanza Eckert, Staff writer February 7, 2025

   As the senior class prepares to take the next steps into adulthood through graduation, transitioning from high school to college or other job opportunities, difficulties and changes can appear more...

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