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Starting with elementary schools, Utica Community Schools will be rebuilding learning facilities. the goal when the plans first initiated was to improve the learning environment for students across the district.
rebuilding future education
Samantha Erwin, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025
In the 2025 school year, new art classes and changes to current courses will go into effect as the first step in changing the art curriculum. The remaining changes are expected to happen in the next three to four years.
Fresh palette
March 18, 2025
Two major clubs, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Key Club unite to create major efforts to collect blood with the Versiti blood center. The upcoming blood drive, taking place at the PAC lobby on March 12th, is advertised earlier than prior occasions in order to achieve the goal of 22 units of blood. “In order to contribute to the blood drive, I set up hours opportunities, for example, if they make a poster about the blood drive they can get an hour,” senior Nashita Aziz said.
Donating blood for a cause
March 10, 2025
Competing in the event Robot tour seniors Mason Kirsch and Justin Loveday placed ninth in the competition. “This year I am a senior and I know that it is my last year with the team and that I have to make every moment count. It has helped me to put extra effort in and get better at my events,” Kirsch said.
Empowered by science
March 4, 2025
Newly elected board members for the 2024-2025 term, celebrate at inductions on Thursday, April 23. After school on Tuesday, March 4 elections for the 2025-2026 term will commence.
Campaigns kick off
March 4, 2025
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Sports
Looking for wrist control, senior Elijah Halbert gains on his opponent. “I started wrestling because I was interested in MMA and it teaches me life skills,” Halbert said. He has wrestled for three years.
Illness, injury and adaptation
Braeden Sanborn, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
After their exhilarating win, the Varsity hockey team crowds together with their regional trophy. The team beat Romeo 2-0 Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Slap shot success
February 28, 2025
Senior Isaac Ammori and his family are at Lambeau field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to watch the Lions take on the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 3. This was Ammori’s first time at Lambeau field and one of ten games he plans to go to this season. “It was an exciting game because I've never been to Lambeau Field, and my dad's always wanted to go since he was a little kid,” Ammori said.
Sunday night super fan
January 15, 2025
Weston Szudarek and other graduates huddle up together watching the introductions. With nerves taking over they stand there and acknowledge the event that's happening. "I was nervous, it was my first year of hockey but the seniors helped me through it and calmed me down." said Szudarek
Season of Redemption
December 10, 2024
Preparing for the upcoming season, Eisenhower and Utica High School’s bowling teams merge to bolster their numbers. The bowlers are joined by new head coach John Mazza as well as Taran Heersma and Mark Harden. "Both programs were very good last year, and we're basically taking a mix of the best of both programs and putting it into one team," Mazza said.
Merging lanes
December 10, 2024
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Feature
Junior Liliana Tannous gives her cousin a fresh new set of nails. After each set, she posts on her Instagram the finishing products
Future in nails
Tanner Marks, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
Senior Christian Sinishtaj and his group “Sound of the Çifteli” after their performance on Nov. 28, for Albanian Independence Day. The group traveled and performed together throughout Michigan, often in front of hundreds or even thousands of people. “It’s a great feeling, being able to perform with my friends and share our culture,” Sinishtaj said.
Traditional tunes
March 20, 2025
Many students struggle finding books that align with their interests, making reading a chore instead of a hobby. It is important to not give up the search for the right book. “I think the key to getting reluctant readers to read is to get to know what interests them and help them find a good book,” B.Ed. and master's in social work Pamela Demmon said. “There is nothing like the feeling of getting lost in a story you love but sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right fit.”
Revive reading relevance
March 13, 2025
Watching the puck, senior Wyatt Saunders focuses on not making mistakes. “In a game like that you’re going out there with a lot of determination because we’re going to be seeing these guys all summer,” said Saunders. The score was 2-0.
Rolling into success
March 13, 2025
In the auto shop, senior Blaise Serate works on his truck. Despite only being a teenager, Serate does all modifications and fixes himself with the occasional help from his teacher Jeffrey Kment. “I’ve always really liked cars and trucks so as I got older that interest stuck and here we are now,” Serate said.
Rollin’ up
February 28, 2025
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Roll into the holidays. In Downtown Rochester, senior Kyle Mecum’s car lights up for Christmas. This was the first year Mecum got the idea to wrap his car in Christmas lights, and it won’t be the last.

Light up the streets • 515 Views

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Falling short. Jessica Knoll’s newest release includes a confusing mixture of fiction and fact. These details distracted from the important message that Knoll intended.

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Taking on school. The new SRO, Lauren Weiss, takes a picture in the gym with the Eagles mascot. Officer Weiss has spent years following in her fathers footsteps. “Honestly [to gain from this experience], I just want to build connections and relationships and just be there for students as a guidance person or someone that you can come to, to help them through whatever they may be going through,” Weiss said.

Like father, like daughter • 212 Views

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Aim for greatness. With a low GPA requirement for student-athletes, it pushes them to do the bare minimum. If the school raised the GPA requirement; it would enforce a try-hard attitude onto athletes.

Athletes and academics • 207 Views

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