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NHS Wrapped

Paige Oyler and Chloe Fischer April 16, 2024

Diversity in the 417 Area

Paige Oyler, Copy Editor April 16, 2024

The Attic displays a little bit of old and a little bit of new.

Poppin’ Tags

Maddie McCrea, Deliliah Neff, and Laurel Latimer April 16, 2024

Thrifting has become a popular pastime with the trending looks of vintage fashion. Before it was stylish to wear clothes purchased from resale stores, clothing given to such stores would be sold at a price...

Varying Vacations

Kadence Darrah and Jack Edwards April 16, 2024

The bell rings to be released on the last day of school and most students in the building have one thing on their mind: summer vacation. Many look forward to having some time to lounge around and take...

Bob (left) is an English Bulldog who was bought from  English Bulldog Harbour’s in Strafford. Steve (right) is also an English Bulldog who was rescued from a puppy mill in Iowa.

Finding Furry Friends

Deliliah Neff, Managing Editor April 16, 2024

There are a multitude of different paths to finding a new dog. Two paths to pet ownership are adopting through a rescue organization or purchasing a do from a breeder. While dog breeding can be a popular...

Photo provided by: Springfield Community Gardens
Vegetables grow in rows in a greenhouse at a Springfield Community Gardens site.

Living By the Land

Kayli Hazlewood, Reporter April 16, 2024

In the summer months, it becomes increasingly more common to see thriving farms and gardens scattered across the Ozarks. Missouri is home to many self-sustaining farms, which contribute to the sustainable...

A fresh tattoo completed by Abigail Texeira-Stroud.

Ink, Metal and Beyond

Glennis Woosley and Addison Eden April 16, 2024

Tattoo machines buzz and piercers chat away across the room as clients wait patiently for the reveal of their newest piece of work. In the tattoo shop, discussions are happening between patrons and professionals...

Beyond the Wheel

Kadence Darrah, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Bus drivers are a vital cog in the machine that makes up the Nixa Public School system. While the job can be rewarding, it comes with a high level of responsibility and drivers sometimes have to deal...

The Hickory Lane Plants stand at the Springfield Farmers Market sells a variety of both local and exotic plants.

From Soil to Stall

Glennis Woosley and Mira Weiss April 16, 2024

The Springfield Farmers Market at Farmers Park is blooming as its busiest season is fast approaching. Although summer brings an increase The Farmers Market has continued to thrive as a place for customers...

A group of children plant seeds at a SCG site. SCG offers a 4-H Club that encourages students to partake in the community-building that is found in gardening.

From the Ground Up with Local Gardens

Kayli Hazlewood, Reporter April 9, 2024

   Local and fresh eating is essential not only to one’s physical health and well-being but also to the health and well-being of the community and economy. Springfield Community Gardens is an organization...

At the end of the year I felt really accomplished after completing my resolution, and proud that I didnt settle for [less] and I overachieved, sophomore Lydia Shockley said.

Ringing in Resolutions

Addison Eden and Deliliah Neff March 1, 2024

With a new calendar year rolling in, some might find themselves getting creative with ways to improve from the previous year. At Nixa High School, there are students of all varieties who feel differently...

Teachers reflect on best practices

Nikolai Palomo, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

   Teachers at Nixa High School play a pivotal role in ensuring a good classroom, school, and good students. The best way to learn what makes a teacher a good one is to look up to experienced teachers,...

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