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Nixa is growing like crazy, but somehow we still manage to feel like a small town in ways that count, and thats especially evident at Christmas; This community is filled with kind people who truly care about one another, Desi Howell, social media manager for Chance of Sno said.

Bright Nights

Addison Eden, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

It is a dark winter evening with patches of melted snow scattered among the ground and the only light to be seen is the glow of hundreds of rainbow bulbs strung together. Christmas is approaching, and...

Caught in the current

Caught in the current

Kyleigh Nielsen, Illustrator December 14, 2023
Divorce can be a difficult thing to imagine having to experience. Mincks said going through a divorce in a family can change the meaning of “normal” for someone.

Deck the Halls

Kaitlyn Witts, Design Editor December 14, 2023

Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4.

Staying ALERT

Addison Eden, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Nixa High School recently reintroduced a version of the Advanced Learning and Enrichment using Resources and Technology program. The program has been reintroduced to offer resources to students at NHS...

According to Science of People, 67.8 percent of their audience said they experience toxic positivity as of 2023.

Sugarcoated

Laurel Latimer, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

There is no way to get around negative emotions. In the moment, pushing them down and locking the feelings away can seem like the right choice. However, by doing that, more damage is created and it might...

Over the Rainbow

Chloe Fischer, Photo Editor December 13, 2023

This fall, the Nixa High School Theatre Department performed “The Wizard of Oz.” This musical follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas who gets caught up in a tornado and transported to the magical...

Robotics team focuses on STEM skills

Aiden Perryman, Contributing Reporter November 29, 2023

When students walk the halls of Nixa High School, they will see many flyers for the school's many different clubs, from DnD to Podcasts to Poetry, the options are as varied as the students of Nixa. But...

AP classes vs. dual credit: Exploring the differences

Anatoliy Burac, Contributing Reporter November 29, 2023

AP classes and Dual Credit classes can help students get ahead in college while still in high school. But these programs are quite similar, it may be hard to see the difference between the two. “AP...

Hunting seasons help regulate wildlife populations

Vanessa Brady, Contributing Reporter November 29, 2023

For many hunters, the fall months mean gathering their gear and heading out with a rifle or bow to wait in blinds or tree stands for some wandering animal to cross their path. After that it’s ready,...

Students work to balance school and home life

Jack Edwards, Contributing Reporter November 28, 2023

The first quarter of the school year at Nixa High School is already in the past. The everlasting problem of balancing a student's school life and home life comes back into the equation. With the struggle...

EagleAir Podcast

How to find scholarships

Will Rouhani October 24, 2023

Will Rouhani talks to Career Counselor Joy Horgan about how to find the best scholarships. Link here to the podcast. TRANSCRIPT: [MELLOW MUSIC] WILL ROUHANI: Welcome to this episode of EagleAir Podcasts....

The senior with all the answers

Dear Senior,

Addison Eden, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Freshman year is not easy for everyone, and the key to getting through it is being unafraid to ask for help. If you or someone you know is having a hard time balancing everything, reach out to a Wingspan...

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