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Freshman Ethan Berndt takes a practice speaking quiz in his CP German class. The new docking stations in the language lab allow students to connect to headphones, microphone, and audio software, all without the old desktop computers removed after last school year.
World Language Department Renews Language Lab
Peter Philpott, News Editor & Outreach Coordinator | December 13, 2024

The Language Lab, tucked underneath IC’s Library, removed its older desktop computers and received...

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Club and high school sports can vary in difficulty, time commitment, and atmosphere, allowing for students to participate in their sports at different levels.
One Sport. Two teams: What is the Benefit of Playing a Club Sport?
Elise Dougherty, Staff Writer | January 7, 2025

Once seen as fun games played as a kid to develop social skills, as athletes age, the sport world morphs...

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I'm Furthering my Education at:
I’m Furthering my Education at:
Briana Flores, Chief Photographer & Asst. Sports Editor
Winter Guard Prepares For Success
Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
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The use of designated drivers, or someone who doesn't drink in order to get everyone home safely from an event, has become more popular with high school students.
Who’s The Designated Driver?
Izzy Krauss, Managing & Design Editor | December 12, 2024

When students do end up going to parties, or any event where alcohol is involved, many agree between their friends to rely on a designated driver - someone...

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A member of the USJ staff poses for the cover, throwing a ping-pong ball into a red-solo cup. Often, students drink out of peer pressure, or as a coping mechanism, but the alcohol affects more than just themselves, it leads to a desire for a designated driver, or worse mental health, and sometimes administrative consequences.
When Students Drink
Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
In November, CCSD voters will be asked to approve a measure to rebuild campuses across the district. But how will it work?
Campus of the Future
Quinn Rudnick, Editor-in-Chief
Walker(left) works with teacher Adam Cave on his piece after school. The two often work through structure and harmonies.
Sovereign Walker Composes Song ‘Cry Not’
Oliver Scala, Staff writer | December 12, 2024

Senior Sovereign Walker has composed an all-original choir piece entitled “Cry Not,” to be performed...

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Lots of people take book recommendations from social media, like TikTok. These books can get really popular, but sometimes be disappointing.
Are Booktok Books Really That Good?
Dhanya Rajendiran, Staff Writer

If you’re like me, you read a lot and you’re also chronically online, and so you’re bound to have...

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The Ugg Lowmels are ranked first in my opinion.
Shoes Take All My Money, But I Have No Regrets
Briana Flores, Chief Photographer & Sports Editor | December 16, 2024
The use of computers and other technology in schools have caused learning cursive to not be prioritized.
Cursive Deserves A Comeback: The Skill Helps Literacy, Writing, and Handwriting
Vera Costa, Staff Writer | January 8, 2025

In third grade, I was formally introduced to cursive writing. My teacher had spent the first weeks introducing...

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