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...
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts gained new attention less than a week into President Donald Trump’s second term when he signed two executive orders reversing DEI policies. This decision...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
![“My coach is Dejan Cvetkovic,” Potts said. “ I call him Coach Jan. He's from Serbia, [and he] moved to Chicago… then he came to Missouri, and he saw [Grappling Concepts] didn't have a boxing class, so he talked to the owner, Jacob Ritchie, and asked him, ‘Hey, can I open up a boxing class?’ And they agreed that there would be a boxing class.”](https://nixajournalism.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_1203-e1738782650567-900x1200.jpeg)