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The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

Still on Air

Martin Schmalzbauer, Photo Editor October 14, 2025
KSMU and Ozark Public Television continue to operate despite federal funding cuts

Girls Tennis, Birdhouse and more

October 13, 2025

This episode of EagleAir TV includes a look at the Nixa girls tennis team, women in aviation, joining the National Guard, a cookie taste test, Homecoming vlog, and behind the scenes at the Birdhouse.  

Sophomore John Knoop reacts to a request for age verification on YouTube.  According to Globalmediainsight.com, 87 percent of social media users are 18 or older, and roughly 90 percent of teens use YouTube.

Content Crackdown

Nikolai Palomo, Website Editor October 7, 2025

Governments and corporations have begun to crack down on teenagers and children on the Internet. Companies like Spotify and YouTube are beginning to require age verification. YouTube stated on their website...

Battling for Districts

Battling for Districts

Jack Edwards, Copy Editor October 7, 2025

Missouri is one of the states to join in on an unprecedented mid-decade congressional redistricting. Missouri lawmakers changed the district voting maps with the goal of giving Republicans an advantage...

Senior Conner Shaar and junior Jackson Lutzke fight for the soccer ball at soccer practice in the Apex. “If it's raining, we'll practice outside unless it's just either pouring, thunder or lightning,” Evan Palmer, head soccer coach, said.

Training Turf

Glennis Woosley, Editor-In-Chief October 7, 2025

From classes to rehearsals to practices, Nixa’s new facility, the Apex Activity Center, has hosted students across programs. The Apex opened in late July as a place for students in various sports...

Offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell dropping back to block

Podcast: Jackson Cantwell wraps up his last season at NHS

Cassidy Frank and Layla Garcia October 7, 2025

Speaker 1 (00:00): Nixa High School's football season has kicked off with some exceptional players. I think we could say Jackson Cantwell is our most popular player right now. This is Cassidy Frank and...

Nixapella, Birdhouse, food and more

EagleAir TV September 30, 2025

This episode of EagleAir TV offers a look at the new restaurant, called The Social, Nixapella's collaboration with a national touring company, tacos in town, as well as the Birdhouse. Also, meet the EagleAir...

EagleAir TV: Apex, cell phones and more

EagleAir TV September 17, 2025
Apex, cell phones and ice cream
Students can access a list of teachers when creating an e-hall pass.

Nixa High School changes to new e-hall passes

Glennis Woosley, Editor-In-Chief August 28, 2025

Nixa High School students and teachers have traded in paper hall passes for electronic ones this school year. The new e-hall system, Securly Pass, is meant to cut down on students wandering the halls...

 “Sometimes we’ll just talk about… stuff, connect with each other,” Nixa Teacher of the Year Jaime Wright said. “Have a good time. And then just get back to work.”

Jaime Wright wins Teacher of the Year

May 22, 2025

Special Education teacher Jaime Wright won Teacher of the Year for Nixa Public Schools. When she was nominated, she wasn’t sure if it was true.  Junior Addison Hutton said that Wright is the comfort...

Missouri Jewish Leaders Stand Against Antisemitism

Martin Schmalzbauer, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

   On April 28, 550 rabbis and cantors signed an open letter denouncing the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism on college campuses.    Rabbi Doug Alpert, of Kol Ami in Kansas City,...

 Josefina Brown and Lewen Faith Wilson won fourth place at the Fairgrove invitational for duo interpretation.

Speech and Debate Qualifies for Nationals.

Martin Schmalzbauer and Jack Edwards May 21, 2025

  With the speech debate nationals edging closer, students at Nixa High School have been preparing in various ways. Seven Nixa students have qualified for the national competition. Nationals are in Chicago,...

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