Devious lick challenge baffles school community

Gerson Melton, Reporter October 10, 2021

TikTok introduced an invasive trend that infiltrated schools across the country. American flags, restroom stall doors, toilet seats, soap dispensers, and more school property have fallen victim to this...

Female students advocate for an updated dress code

Female students advocate for an updated dress code

Audrey Marvin, News Section Editor October 7, 2021

Following recent controversy over the dress code, seniors Lana Duval and Abi Livingston, with the support of other students, are attempting to make changes to the dress code already in place in the district...

Springdale School District lifts mask mandate

Emma Pierce, Editor In Chief October 7, 2021

At the school board meeting held on August 10, 2021 , board member Eddie Ramos was the only member to vote to have a mask mandate for the start of the school year. As a result, out of all of Northwest...

Students debate patriotism in wake of the Star Spangled Banner Act

Students debate patriotism in wake of the “Star Spangled Banner Act”

Gerson Melton, Reporter October 7, 2021

With the introduction of the “Star Spangled Banner Act,” controversy surrounding sitting or standing for the flag is in full effect in schools across the state. On April 21, 2021, Arkansas Representative...

Homecoming court election changes encourage diversity

Michelle Flores, Reporter October 7, 2021

With last year being the first year where males were represented, Student Council tried to divert Homecoming elections from being a popularity contest to more of an inclusive representation of the student...

Bus driver shortage plagues districts across nation

Bus driver shortage plagues districts across nation

Alli Flynt, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2021

On the morning of Sept. 9, Springdale School District’s director of transportation Kevin Conkin received a phone call revealing that approximately 400 students with no transportation to school. He and...

Asian students plead for an end to Asian Hate

Asian students plead for an end to Asian Hate

Alli Flynt, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2021

According to the advocacy group, Stop AAPI Hate, there have been more than 3,787 first hand accounts of anti-Asian hate from March 2020 to March 2021 in 47 states and Washington DC. Although discrimination...

Arkansas bill excludes transgender girls from sports

Arkansas bill excludes transgender girls from sports

Alli Flynt, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2021

As the explosion of anti-transgender legislation is discussed in Arkansas, many wonder what the goal or intention of these bills is. According to Sarah Everett, from the Arkansas Civil Liberties Union...

Students slow the spread by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

Marissa Williams, Reporter April 13, 2021

Announcing that 16-year olds are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Arkansas, Government Asa Hutchison is now opening up the virus to many more people, hoping to stop the virus in its tracks. The pharmaceutical...

Mask mandate ends in state but reminds unsure in schools

Marissa Williams, Reporter March 30, 2021

Gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions, including larger capacity limits, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison is planning to lift the state-wide mask mandate on March 31, 2021. The state is preparing for...

Senior Madison Stamper interacts with students across the country in order to share their EAST projects.

EAST programs participates in virtual competition with middle school

Natalie Herrera, Reporter March 30, 2021

EAST programs are known for being innovative and able to adapt to new situations. This has certainly been proven accurate due to the fact that this year's National Conference is being held in a way no...

Seniors express disappointment in upcoming events

Hallie Kirk, Reporter March 30, 2021

Senior Colby Stewart, among many others, has been waiting for their senior prom and graduation to be the only high school events they participate in. Multiple students decided not to go to homecoming,...

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