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Hillwood Class of 2003, 9/11/2002

From Hillwood to Lawson

Lennon Freitas, Staff writer November 29, 2023

In 1959, Hillwood Junior High was opened on property owned by the H.G. Hill family. Though starting as a junior high school, Hillwood eventually became an ordinary high school with grades 9-12. Hillwood...

A Modest Proposal on School Start Times

A Modest Proposal on School Start Times

Evan Maynord, Guest Writer November 16, 2023

I’m not an afternoon person. When I’m giving my full and complete focus and dedication to my schoolwork in my seven hour school day, there is nothing that fills me with more dread and melancholy than...

What Happens When Jos Gone

What Happens When Jo’s Gone

Becca Hill, Guest Writer November 16, 2023

A short story (in script/audio transcript format) inspired vaguely by The Magnus Archives. The story starts when Barley's filing a few artifacts in the basement. They find a book containing death runes,...

Private Ownership of Handguns Ought To Be Banned

Private Ownership of Handguns Ought To Be Banned

Lennon Freitas, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

"I'm a huge supporter of the Second Amendment, but the moment you say that everyone can have a gun and that everyone should be able to roam the streets with one, you are completely negating the idea that...

Do All Lives Matter or Just Mine?

Do All Lives Matter or Just Mine?

Zoya Blythe, Arts Editor April 17, 2023

When Black people shout “Black Lives Matter!” it’s not that they deny the lives of others but rather in an inward sense say, “We are here too, and we need help!” The term ‘blue lives matter’...

Was it all a lie?

Was it all a lie?

Jadaly Gillihan, Sports Editor April 5, 2023

You made me believe you wanted me. You made me believe we were meant to be. You made me feel heard and seen. You made me feel like I could be relieved.  But that's not what you wanted to happen...

Struggling

Struggling

Jadaly Gillihan, Sports Editor April 5, 2023

I’m struggling and no one sees  It’s not obvious I hide it pretty well I don’t like people to worry about me I’m used to it Letting my problems go unsolved My feelings go unheard  I...

See Me Please

See Me Please

Delana Hayes January 18, 2023

“I hope to fall fatally ill” As a child I prayed I wished I obsessed That such a terrible misfortune would fall upon me. I want to see how many people truly cared for me I...

Mans hand asking for help underwater with air bubbles in sunlight, male slowly rise up and survive. Slow motion, POV view. Concept of drowning in deep sea or ocean

The Last Straw

Mary Peacock December 8, 2022

The stress weighing down My sobs rolling down my face I can't control this mental release Just make it stop Make the stress stop Make it stop I'm in a sinking pit that keeps growing My responsibilities Getting...

River in the mountains behind the stream of rich water

The Current

Paige Range November 22, 2022

Constrained by walls Of dirt and stones Never allowed to go beyond Always shallow, slow, and lone The path was set Almost inevitable No thrill. No danger For the foot does not go deep Always...

“Deception”

“Deception”

Ava Dale October 26, 2022

Fictional Series: Is Murder a Sin, Especially if Nobody Knows?

Fictional Series: Is Murder a Sin, Especially if Nobody Knows?

Joshawn Grace October 26, 2022

When beginning a story like the one I'm about to tell you, the first thing you'd expect would be to not find a deep connection into any of these of the people I tell you about; they're all bound to die. Kyle...

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