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The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

“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...

“Yes, I enjoyed it [choir],” junior Molly Vaughan said. “It was a nice experience. It can be stressful at times, but you quickly overcome those stressful times.”

Voices in Harmony

Isabella Nelson, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

The sound of voices echoed through Aurora High School as the MSHAA Choir Competition kicked off. About 100 students from Nixa High School went to compete on March 7; out of those students, 97 made it to...

Stephanie Cogswell said, “[Nixa Neighbors] is a way for all of [the community] to talk to each other.”

From Nice to Nosey

Esperanza Eckert, Staff Writer April 24, 2025
Nixa Neighbors, what is it, and how can it benefit you?
Senior Jaise Combs wears a pair of Nike Sabrina 1s during a basketball game against Glendale.

The Sole of Performance

Jack Edwards, Social Media Manager April 24, 2025

From shoes sliding on hardwood floors of a basketball court to cleats kicking up turf on a football field, athletic shoes can be a vital aspect of one's play in their respective sport. For some athletes,...

Hands shaped by work: People come to the United States for a variety of reasons, including opportunities for work, advancement and education.

Starting Point

Ana R. Matos, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

   Refuge, academic opportunities, prosperity: all reasons people immigrate. Immigrants say goodbye to their old life, uproot themselves from their culture and set foot somewhere new.     Each...

Nixa High School students display their Borlaug Scholar Awards. Every student with the award is able to attend the Missouri Youth Institute. “It's an awesome opportunity, English teacher Amanda Stoll said. “Students are able to learn a lot through this process, and the actual trip itself is pretty neat. It's cool to see kids get to talk about what they've actually learned.”

Building Nutritious Futures

Jack Edwards, Social Media Manager April 21, 2025

Food insecurity has been an increasing topic up of discussion for decades. The Missouri Youth Institute (MYI) is a program designed for high school students to learn about issues related to food insecurity...

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