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Research shows that students perform worse on standardized tests when attending a private school under a voucher program." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77394/opinions/dont-vouch-for-school-vouchers/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Don’t vouch for school vouchers</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 25, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Death-of-print-1200x675.jpg" data-ratio="0.56" alt="The Death of Print" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77348/opinions/the-death-of-print/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">The Death of Print</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 20, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/O3a3HzCpeJgKdBhQGiRleMrJHB3ltWHdc6k49lnq-1200x800.png" data-ratio="0.67" alt="The popular social media app TikTok is undergoing a 75-day waiting period in the U.S. during which its ownership must be transferred, or the app will be banned, according to Forbes. Prior to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump Jan. 20, the app was banned Jan. 19." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77294/opinions/anticipated-us-tiktok-ban-challenges-freedom-of-speech/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Anticipated US TikTok ban challenges freedom of speech</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 20, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled_Artwork-35-1200x780.png" data-ratio="0.65" alt="Even with severe post-traumatic outcomes, many military sexual trauma incidents, especially involving male survivors, go unreported due to fear of ostracization." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77276/opinions/breaking-down-barriers/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Breaking down barriers</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 18, 2025</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sub-menu-teaser-display sub-menu-teaser-display-63219"><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_8826-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Sophomores Will Walker, Mateo Laurent, Roxy Shelton, junior Mia Fagone, and senior Annika Grant pose at one of the Quebec Winter Carnival sites on Saturday, February 15." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77454/multimedia/video/video-french-students-experience-quebec/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">VIDEO: French students experience Quebec</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 25, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20241020_132402.png" data-ratio="1" alt="WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77439/multimedia/audio/wvhs-book-club-educated/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">WVHS Book Club – Educated</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 25, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MVI_0268.00_00_04_22.Still001-1200x675.jpg" data-ratio="0.56" alt="Winter Guard starts off their season in a new class due to their performance last year. Watch the video to learn more about what this new class change means for the members." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77163/multimedia/video/winter-guard-moves-up-to-new-competition-class/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Winter Guard Moves Up to New Competition Class</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 13, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2444-2-1200x909.jpg" data-ratio="0.76" alt="Students protest with signs and flags as they walk between Victory Blvd. and Balboa Blvd. on Feb. 10." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77133/multimedia/video/students-walk-out-demanding-awareness-advocacy-toward-immigration-policies/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 12, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/four-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77116/multimedia/photo/gallery-boys-varsity-basketball-plays-tasis-in-seasons-final-home-game/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 12, 2025</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sub-menu-teaser-display sub-menu-teaser-display-63220"><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_20241020_132402.png" data-ratio="1" alt="WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77439/multimedia/audio/wvhs-book-club-educated/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">WVHS Book Club – Educated</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 25, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.17-Phubbing-Bryce-Kenny-1-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Instead of interacting, some have taken to "phubbing" avoiding interaction using their phones as an excuse. " /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76935/multimedia/audio/audio-avoiding-awkwardness-phubbing-disrupts-interactions/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Audio: Avoiding awkwardness — Phubbing disrupts interactions</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 7, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/I-MADE-THIS-put-the-vape-down.png" data-ratio="1" alt="Tosa West Talks: I Made This!" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76793/multimedia/audio/tosa-west-talks-i-made-this/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Tosa West Talks: I Made This!</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 4, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DD-Peek-Taylor10-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game that brings students together and strengthens their real-life connections." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76663/multimedia/audio/audio-dungeons-dragons-fosters-creativity-connection/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Audio: Dungeons & Dragons fosters creativity, connection</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">January 31, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/podcast-logo.png" data-ratio="1" alt="Students share their experiences with the Southern California wildfire evacuations" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76254/multimedia/audio/students-share-their-experiences-with-the-southern-california-wildfire-evacuations/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Students share their experiences with the Southern California wildfire evacuations</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">January 15, 2025</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sub-menu-teaser-display sub-menu-teaser-display-63221"><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/four-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77116/multimedia/photo/gallery-boys-varsity-basketball-plays-tasis-in-seasons-final-home-game/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 12, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9156-1-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Lukas Doepke (’27) competes in the 50-meter freestyle Feb. 1. Doepke said he hopes to improve his style by the end of the season. “For my technique, I really want to get better at turns,” Doepke said. “I’d also like to get better at my freestyle because it’s, you know, the coolest one.”" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76895/multimedia/photo/gallery-swimmers-compete-in-full-day-meet/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">GALLERY Swimmers compete in full-day meet</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 7, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_9477-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76191/multimedia/photo/photo-gallery-orono-wrestling-at-andover/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">January 15, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3-IMG_0428-1200x960.jpg" data-ratio="0.8" alt="Driving towards the basket, sophomore Cade Walker draws contact to the face on his way up. Millard West defeated the Chieftains 57-49." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/75966/multimedia/photo/boys-girls-basketball-vs-bellevue-east/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Bellevue East</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">December 20, 2024</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_9283-1-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="NEW CHALLENGE, NEW TEAM MEMBERS: Every season, VEX creates a new game that robotics team members are faced with and have to build a robot to compete in. This year’s game forces students to create a robot that is able to stack rings onto mobile goals in order to score points. The change in games each season is something that robotics teacher Audrea Moyers appreciates. “One of the things that I like about VEX is that they have a new problem to solve every year,” she said. ¨Even though the equipment’s the same, they have to analyze the game, and they have to come up with solutions that are unique that year. They are using their knowledge from prior years, but they have to kind of redesign a problem.” As returning teams were faced a new game, some new teams and members had to adapt to a uncommon playing field and game. “Three of our four teams were competing for the first time this year, and they had very different experiences match to match, so I think they learned a lot,¨ she said. ¨It’s hard just watching a video online to know how it’s actually going to be in person, so they all learned a lot about what gameplay is like, how to work with an alliance partner [and] how to adapt during the day to changes.”" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/75939/multimedia/photo/robotics-hosts-vex-tournament/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Robotics hosts VEX tournament</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">December 20, 2024</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sub-menu-teaser-display sub-menu-teaser-display-63222"><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_8826-1200x800.jpg" data-ratio="0.67" alt="Sophomores Will Walker, Mateo Laurent, Roxy Shelton, junior Mia Fagone, and senior Annika Grant pose at one of the Quebec Winter Carnival sites on Saturday, February 15." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77454/multimedia/video/video-french-students-experience-quebec/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">VIDEO: French students experience Quebec</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 25, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MVI_0268.00_00_04_22.Still001-1200x675.jpg" data-ratio="0.56" alt="Winter Guard starts off their season in a new class due to their performance last year. Watch the video to learn more about what this new class change means for the members." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77163/multimedia/video/winter-guard-moves-up-to-new-competition-class/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Winter Guard Moves Up to New Competition Class</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 13, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2444-2-1200x909.jpg" data-ratio="0.76" alt="Students protest with signs and flags as they walk between Victory Blvd. and Balboa Blvd. on Feb. 10." /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77133/multimedia/video/students-walk-out-demanding-awareness-advocacy-toward-immigration-policies/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 12, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=""><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"><img class="scale enlarge-effect" src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-12-1200x800.png" data-ratio="0.67" alt="VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration" /></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/77034/multimedia/video/video-east-asian-culture-club-hosts-lunar-new-year-celebration/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">VIDEO East Asian Culture Club hosts Lunar New Year celebration</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 12, 2025</span></div></div></div></div><div class="sno-menu-card sno-menu-card-5 " style=" height: 312px;"><div class="sno-story-card-photo-wrap"></div><div class="sno-menu-card-text-wrap "><div class="sno-story-card-link hover-menu-link"><a href="https://bestofsno.com/76959/multimedia/video/new-student-teachers/" class="menuheadline homeheadline">New student teachers</a><div class="sno-menu-card-meta"><span class="time-wrapper">February 7, 2025</span></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="sno-header-wrap sno-header-wrap-tablet"> <div class="sno-designer-area-row sno-designer-area-row-tablet-1" style="background: #ffffff; 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Students...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77327'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-1080-x-1080-px.png" alt="A memorial in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine honoring the Ukrainian soldiers who have died during the war. When a soldier dies, relatives and friends add a flag to the memorial. Over 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since the war began in February 2022. Photo courtesy of Anastasiia Musiiaka's." data-ratio="1" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77327/features/left-behind/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Left behind </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Lillian Gray, McCallum High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 20, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Living in Kyiv, Ukraine, junior Anastasiia Musiiaka's childhood dream was to attend college in the U.S. as an international student. At the age of 4, after some encouragement from her mom, Musiiaka started...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77318'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-1200x800.jpg" alt="Pip D. '27 and Claire H. '28 have found temporary living arrangements with their Westridge best friends." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77318/features/living-with-a-friend-during-the-eaton-fire-offering-ecstatic-support/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Living With a Friend During the Eaton Fire: Offering “Ecstatic” Support </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Tekle S-J, Westridge School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 20, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>After a late wake-up on Jan. 10, Sarah A. ’27 leaves the comfort of her bed to join her close friend Pip D. ’27 in the neighboring room. Together they toast waffles, finish lingering homework and set...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77315'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0095-1200x798.jpg" alt="Co-President Juliana Therese Banes presents at an FSU meeting. Photo | Samika Bhatkar" data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77315/features/filipino-student-union-fosters-a-community-for-mvhss-filipino-students/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Filipino Student Union fosters a community for MVHS’s Filipino students </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Samika Bhatkar and Aprameya Rupanagunta</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 20, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>When she was in first grade, senior Jamie Alessandra Garcia introduced herself as Filipino, expecting a warm welcome that her other classmates received. Instead, she was met with unfamiliarity. Since then,...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77269'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Love-i-960x1200.png" alt="Photo Courtesy of RyAnn Brown '25." data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77269/features/timeless-love/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Timeless Love </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By RyAnn Brown, Barrington High School - IL</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>The Early Years It all started in second grade. But, they didn’t know it then, of course. Richard ‘Dick’ Schwemm leans back in his chair, a small smile on his face. “We were both born in Sherman...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77263'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-2025-02-13-at-12.06.18-PM-1200x976.png" alt="Danube dashes towards her diploma" data-ratio="0.81" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77263/features/danube-dashes-towards-her-diploma/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Danube dashes towards her diploma </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Isabella Verette, James Bowie High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Striding down the hallways and striving for a faster start in the world, Danube Shudic makes a mark on clubs, classes, and her peers. Shudic is part of the class of 2027 cohort but will be graduating...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77256'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Car-merch-1200x800.jpg" alt="Leaning on Bob Kunst’s car, a sign saying, “Trump vs. Tramp” faces potential customers. Kunst is a local conservative activist in support of the Republican Party. The phrase on the sign references 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as a “tramp,” a derogatory term for women suggesting promiscuous behavior." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77256/features/where-the-red-tide-meets-the-ocean-breeze/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Where the Red Tide Meets the Ocean Breeze </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By London Franklin, Dreyfoos School of the Arts</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>American flags wave from truck beds, Make America Great Again (MAGA) hats top heads in supermarket aisles, and banners reading Trump 2024 line suburban streets. In the shadow of Mar-a-Lago, West Palm Beach...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77253'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/omasits-glass-bowl-1200x675.jpg" alt="Omasits the Oracle" data-ratio="0.56" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77253/features/omasits-the-oracle/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Omasits the Oracle </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Cassandra Donley, North Allegheny Senior High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>It starts as quiet murmurs. You hear your friends speculate about what might happen. As the day grows near, you start to check your phone hourly for updates. A few of your classmates might even pester...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77247'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feature-image-temporary-1200x800.jpg" alt="An unauthorized immigrant woman gazes through the constraints put on her due to her status, a poignant gaze symbolizing resilience, identity, and the struggle for belonging. These constraints and challenges are symbolized with the United States flag." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77247/features/journeys-across-borders/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Journeys across borders </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Jade Wu, Carlmont High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Scot Scoop News It was originally published on February 12, 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77236'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FullSizeRender-preview-900x1200.jpeg" alt="Juniors Luna Gillis and Charlie Cowan pose for a photo in front of "The Love Club" sign. " data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77236/features/snap-me-snap-me-not/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Snap Me, Snap Me Not </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Avery Lurie, Shorecrest Preparatory School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 18, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Do Gen Z’s candy hearts say, “Will you be mine?” or “Do you lowkey wanna hang out?” Today, the holiday of love, many wonder if they will be someone's Valentine. But there is one problem: Gen...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77181'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-06-at-7.52.47 PM-1200x796.png" alt="Bezos, who donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund and attended the inauguration in a front row exclusive seat, is among numerous tech executives accused of seeking favor with the new president — a theme illustrated in Telnaes’ cartoon. His prominence warrants news coverage, but his ownership of the Post limits the paper’s ability to report on him freely. (Mirabelle Feng)" data-ratio="0.66" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77181/features/pulse-of-the-people-concentrated-control-over-media/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Pulse of the People: Concentrated control over media </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Mendy Mao and Lily Shi</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 13, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes drew a sketch depicting major media and tech executives, including the Post’s owner Jeff Bezos, bowing before Donald Trump. When an editor...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77139'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/van-feature-photo-resized-1200x800.jpg" alt="Adventurous van lifers escape from life by watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Half Moon Bay, California. After long days of travel, vans, and recreational vehicles (RVs) station themselves at RV-designated campgrounds overnight. "The number one reason why we are still doing van life is because it is such a stress reliever," said van resident Jason Arbour. "It's so easy to just not know what's going on in the world and not be stressed or scared from what the tabloids are saying."" data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77139/features/life-on-the-road/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Life on the road </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Kayden Bhatnagar, Carlmont High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>“Twenty more feet, Perry!” The voices of eight frantic teenagers rung out in the middle of a silent South Dakota night. The bus, named Perry, sputtered as it slowly powered into a Walmart parking...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77130'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Futureofcs_aquila-emmalee-1200x838.png" alt="Many students and teachers are concerned about job security, career prospects and overall stability of the computer science industry. “We're still at the infancy of AI, but it does seem like a pivotal time,” computer science teacher Marina Peregrino said." data-ratio="0.7" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77130/features/decoding-computer-sciences-future/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Decoding computer science’s future </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Claire Tian, Ashley Mo, and Jonathan Xue</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> Computer science has long been one of the most popular degrees among Harker graduates, according to alumni LinkedIn profiles. Today, CS still remains a top choice for many: 65% of 101 respondents to a survey sent to upper school students on Jan. 21 said that they would consider a CS degree. Recent changes to the industry, like the rise of AI, job oversaturation and tech layoffs have produced mixed feelings among students about the future of careers in tech. </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77113'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/montoya_edited_2-1200x800.jpg" alt="Archer's Facilities Manager, Enrique Montoya, stands in the Zeller Student Center after setting up chairs. He said he's stayed at Archer for 15 years because of his team. "It's been a fun [and] very professional environment," Montoya said. "It keeps me driven to keep coming every day without hesitating to get up in the morning."" data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77113/features/more-than-maintenance-montoya-moves-mountains/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> More than maintenance: Montoya moves mountains </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Maia Kim, Archer School for Girls</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>On Archer's campus, there is always some activity going on. As soon as students step off the buses, they have places to be: whether they are learning in class, attending panels, grabbing lunch or rushing...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77088'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/0BE19597-FCD6-4BC3-871F-677210B657AD-e1738002038427-900x1200.jpeg" alt="During a training session on how to take care of the mini horses, Junior Abhi Kotari leads one on the farm. Photo by Vikram Aditya Srikanth | Used with permission" data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77088/features/paws-purpose/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Paws & purpose </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Angela Poon, Monta Vista High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>As his fingers glided over the dirty golden coat of the dog, junior Vikram Aditya Srikanth couldn’t help but notice its ribs jutting out of its thin build. Eight years ago, when he was a 7-year-old waiting...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77085'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_2462-1-1200x800.jpg" alt="Mike Sturges of the NHS History Department is one of the many alumni who have returned to campus as a faculty or staff member. Whether it's a desire to give back to the Region 14 community, or rekindling a connection to where their passion for learning began, Nonnewaug's alumni add to the fabric of the school's culture. " data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77085/features/alumni-return-to-create-the-fibers-of-nonnewaug/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Alumni Return to ‘Create the Fibers of Nonnewaug’ </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Addison Bushka '27, Nonnewaug High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>WOODBURY -- For Nonnewaug High School faculty member Mike Sturges, the daily routine is familiar. First, a scenic drive through Woodbury’s pastoral landscape for a 7 a.m. arrival to campus. Then, a brisk...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77082'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <div class='catlist-video-wrap'> <div class="newembedcontainer" style="height: unset; padding-bottom: unset; height: 150px;"><iframe title="The Heart Inside Lopez" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dqig2-17ecca6-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=000000&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b" loading="lazy"></iframe></div> </div> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77082/features/the-heart-inside/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> The Heart Inside </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Sydney Ross, Francis Howell Central High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Danon Disease only affects a few people, and Andrew Lopez, a sophomore at Francis Howell Central, is one of them. Classified as a rare disease, Danon causes both intellectual disabilities and heart failure,...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77064'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-10-at-6.40.23 PM-1200x800.png" alt="Three students, Melissa Pappas (left), Mia Lewis (center) and Jona Bernstein (right), took on the challenge of restocking tampons and pads in every female bathroom following the implementation of the Connecticut Menstrual Equity Act. " data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77064/features/students-speak-up-menstrual-equity-act-brings-back-tampons-but-will-they-stay/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Students speak up: Menstrual Equity Act brings back tampons, but will they stay? </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Nina Bowens '25, Staples High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Many Staples students have shared a similar experience: their period arrives early, and they are forced to make an uncomfortable decision of either wading up toilet paper or making the embarrassing trip...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77061'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/54138574210_d550f9d05d_o-e1731684952876-1106x1200.jpg" alt="Zuniga holds a copy of the Handmaid's Tale, donated to the Banned Book Club by Black Pearl Books, on Nov. 13." data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77061/features/a-new-chapter/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> A new chapter </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Elizabeth Nation, McCallum High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Although librarian Mathew Zuniga may be new to McCallum, he is certainly not new to libraries. Ever since Zuniga fell in love with reading at a young age, he knew that he wanted to work with books. He...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77043'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/117A5857-1200x800.jpg" alt="Director of Equity and Inclusion Mr. Mario Garza believes that “it’s great to be diverse, but that doesn’t mean anything if there is no value put onto it,” he said. " data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77043/features/a-look-at-mr-garzas-diversity-goals-for-la-salle/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> A Look at Mr. Garza’s Diversity Goals for La Salle </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Rita Tran, La Salle Catholic Preparatory High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>When initially taking on the role of Director of Equity and Inclusion, Mr. Mario Garza was not fully sure of everything his job entailed. Now, one and a half years into the position, Mr. Garza has gained...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77040'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_9741-1200x900.jpg" alt="The high school library offers students books from a wide variety of genres. Whether the student prefers an informative read or an exhilarating adventure, they will find something to their taste in the library. " data-ratio="0.75" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77040/features/instilling-a-love-for-literacy/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Instilling a love for literacy </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Emmalee Martyak, Altoona Area High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 12, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p> This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Mountain Echo. It was originally published on January 17, 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77009'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Zara-Smith-Slug_-1-1200x800.jpg" alt="Firefighting requires both physical strength and mental resilience. From quick decision-making to handling high-stress situations firefighters must be prepared to face it all when a call comes. This image represents what firefighters the preparation that is needed to succeed on a call." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77009/features/firefighters-lives-building-mental-and-physical-resilience/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Firefighters’ lives: building mental and physical resilience </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Zara Smith, Carlmont High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Scot Scoop News. It was originally published on February 5, 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='77006'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mc-nagar-1-1200x891.jpg" alt="Investing Club President Senior Mc Nagar informs his club on the most popular stocks. “Everyone in the club has their own opinions on what stocks you should invest in, and then the stocks that are most popular among the class or the club. We actually choose to invest in that,” Nagar said." data-ratio="0.74" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/77006/features/invest-dont-rest/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Invest don’t rest </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Blen Belachew, BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Two days after selling his stock in Tesla at $270 a share with his father, senior Mairt-Clydrick “Mc” Nagar said Tesla’s share price rose to $300, leaving him upset at this loss. “I would...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76953'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-01-09-11.02.20-AM.png" alt="Acne's hidden scars: the mental impact on students" data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76953/features/acnes-hidden-scars-the-mental-impact-on-students/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Acne’s hidden scars: the mental impact on students </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Giovanna Russotiesi, Downers Grove North High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Students face many challenges throughout their four years of high school. Being a teenager is hard enough with physical and mental pressures from school, extracurriculars, and social lives, but there is...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76947'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Vipin_Matilda_11624-1200x800.jpg" alt="Coppell High School senior J McGill, playing Agatha Trunchbull, performs “Smell of Rebellion” during the theater department’s “Matilda the Musical.” As a Red Jacket, a soccer captain, and theater lead, McGill has become one of the faces of CHS. Photo by Hannah Vipin" data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76947/features/persistent-drive-from-soccer-star-to-stage-performer/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Persistent drive: From soccer star to stage performer </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Namir Awan, Coppell High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Cool as ice. Sprinting down the middle of the field. Slithering his way past a double team, 1-on-1 with the goal keeper. This is the play every soccer player dreams of. A chance to win it for your team,...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76944'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/117a7066-e1738812017483-1200x799.jpg" alt="English Department Chair Mr. Greg Larson often assigns work exploring art and history to his students to help them understand the context and culture behind what they read in class. “If I can make a connection between a book from 1818 and a song from 2009, that’s interesting to me,” Mr. Larson said. “And I have a suspicion that it will be interesting to several of my students, too.”" data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76944/features/setting-the-tone-mr-larsons-class-intro-music-creates-connection-and-curiosity/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Setting the Tone: Mr. Larson’s Class Intro Music Creates Connection and Curiosity </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Harper Coleman, La Salle Catholic Preparatory High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>A puppet quartet made of food. A fantastical quest across the universe, featuring actor Adrian Brody. A submarine sandwich, assembled in stop-motion from various inedibles. Anyone who’s taken...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76941'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_5657-1200x800.jpg" alt="The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76941/features/students-celebrate-lunar-new-year-through-tradition-food-and-family/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Evelyn Du, Burlingame High School - CA</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Burlingame B. It was originally published on February 4, 2025.</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76917'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dann-VisBy_-Elaina-e1737846257299-900x1200.jpeg" alt="James Dann helps senior Kirin Debnath with his project in the Whitaker Lab." data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76917/features/teacher-physicist-farmer-james-dann-does-it-all/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Teacher, Physicist, Farmer: James Dann Does It All </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Elaina Huang, Menlo School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Despite teaching in the heart of Silicon Valley, Applied Science Research (ASR) and engineering teacher James Dann makes a two-hour-long commute to his ranch in Vacaville every weekend. At the ranch, he...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76908'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_6668-1200x900.jpeg" alt="English teacher Katherine Bentley, right, helps out junior Simge Gerdaneri on an essay. Bentley said she is pleased with the phone ban." data-ratio="0.75" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76908/features/pencils-paper-and-passion/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Pencils, Paper and Passion </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Nadja Duss, Alexandria City High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Every red day at roughly 8:45 in the morning, I wearily trudge into Katherine Bentley’s Duel Enrollment Composition class, not knowing what to expect and still half asleep. The only thing I have learned...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76890'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_5362-e1737589722130.jpeg" alt="McKenzie Brown smiles near the bags of trash collected during the fundraiser dedicated to the Belle Castle Primary and Infant School in Jamaica. While still garnering donations through GoFundMe, the event took place on Jan. 3. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Brown." data-ratio="0.74" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76890/features/mckenzie-brown-raises-money-for-belle-castle-primary-infant-school/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> McKenzie Brown raises money for Belle Castle Primary, Infant School </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Lana Weber, Torrey Pines High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 7, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>On Jan. 3, McKenzie Brown (11) and 10 of her teammates from the varsity girls soccer team (5-3) cleaned Ed Burke Stadium while raising money for the Belle Castle Primary and Infant School in Jamaica. The...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76872'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6IdWA3migOFesohZmjrhnuoc1FgrKk9mXyRkgpms-1200x768.jpg" alt="Diego Bonilla and Ingrid Perez. Bonilla helped to make Perez's transition to TAMS easier by serving as a translator on her first day at TAMS. 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When Perez moved to Tyrone in December, she didn’t know anyone, spoke no English, and was completely...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76848'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Will-K-media-arts-feature-image-5-1200x800.jpg" alt="Language preservation is crucial for maintaining cultural heritage and diversity. Efforts to revitalize these languages have been crucial for younger generations, as they give them a chance to tell their stories. 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According to a...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76824'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image_2025-01-27_222151873.png" alt="Kallu working on circuit diagrams with her students (Eshawnvie Kallu)." data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76824/features/humans-of-lambert-eshawnvie-kallu/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Humans of Lambert: Eshawnvie Kallu </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Yuhan Shao, Lambert High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 5, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>In the rich and vivid cultural landscape of Oman this past winter break, Lambert junior Eshawnvie Kallu passionately led informational workshops at community centers and schools, aiming to increase medical...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76775'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Silent-Disabilities-Josephson-1200x800.jpg" alt="Silent disabilities can lead to profound challenges in the classroom for some students. Some of these individuals can also excel in aspects of their academic lives by utilizing unique approaches and different perspectives. Carlmont High School offers various resources to help these students including specialized classes and programs designed to help academically as well as socially." data-ratio="0.67" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76775/features/behind-quiet-struggles-solutions-emerge/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Behind quiet struggles, solutions emerge </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Sarita Josephson, Carlmont High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 4, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>At the back of the classroom, a boy sits quietly, his gaze fixed on his notebook. His peers see him as just another Carlmont student. What they don’t see are the words swimming on the page, twisting...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76766'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/katherine-900x1200.png" alt="Katherine Nguyen stands with her fellow high school intern and mentor. (Photo courtesy of Katherine Nguyen)" data-ratio="0" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76766/features/from-backpacks-to-briefcases/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> From Backpacks to Briefcases </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Oliver Maher and Sritha Rathikindi</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 4, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Real-world courses and out-of-school opportunities are increasingly used to help students understand their future. “CTE is where [the] real world meets application,” CTE department chair Lauren...</p> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class='profile-rendered catlist-panel catlist_sidebar' data-rendered='76751'> <div class='catlist-panel-inner'> <div class='catlist-panel-media'> <img src="https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-01-23-143509.png" alt="Junior Jiana Velez signing with ASL teacher Barbara Chaves. Velez is a member of Chaves's ASL 5 class." data-ratio="0.62" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76751/features/deafining-features/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> De(a)fining features </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Paul Simone, Hagerty High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> February 4, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>Anyone who talks with junior Jiana Velez would assume English was her first language, but as a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), Velez’s first language was American Sign Language. 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He did more snowboarding in Houston on Jan. 21 than he did over his week in Utah during winter break, and his time at the hill "really made his year so far."" data-ratio="0.75" class="unscaled" /> </div> <div class='catlist-textarea-with-media'> <h2> <a href='https://bestofsno.com/76732/features/blanket-over-bayou-city/' class='homeheadline' title='Permanent Link to Story'> Blanket over Bayou City </a> </h2> <div class='catlist-meta'> <span class='catlist-writer'>By Claire Bradford, Bellaire High School</span> • <span class="catlist-date"><span class="time-wrapper"> January 31, 2025</span></span> </div> <div class='catlist-teaser'> <p>When rumors of snowfall began to spread around the school the week before Jan. 21, junior Leonid Kolonin told everyone the rumors would come true. 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