By Jensen Boyd The letters M and W are practically identical in their zig-zag shape. The only difference: they are a flipped version of each other, making them exact opposites. Miles and Walker Johnson are siblings, so naturally, they share some physical similarities. But just like the letters of their first names, their personalities and…

By Paige Hayes From playing music through earbuds in the hallways to speakers at weekend hangouts, high school students are influencing today’s music trends more than ever, turning viral hits and their favorite throwbacks into their daily soundtracks.  While many students stream whatever music is currently trending, others feel more connected to the music that…

By Nevaeh Enyeart She went from practicing 10 to 12 hours a week to performing on a packed cruise ship auditorium with only standing room. This was the reality for junior Lily Dennis during summer break of 2024.  Dennis went on a cruise with her Cole Academy dance team during the summer before her sophomore…

By Tyce Dishman The device buzzed in the quiet as he stepped forward carefully in a heavy hazmat suit. Thick gloves clenched to the handle of a radiation detecting device.  Bright red hazard tape fluttered in the wind. Somewhere beneath the dirt and debris, a pocket of radioactive waste must be found and contained. He…

By Aaron Pan 你好, hola, привіт, xin chào, and こんにちは. Those are just a few of the many ways to say hello on Earth.  The United States of America is a diverse country with more than 350 languages spoken, according to the U.S. Census. Often called the “land of opportunity,” many immigrants flock to the…

By Shaelyn Davis Behind a backyard shed, the sound of drums, guitar riffs and laughter drifts through the air. Inside, three friends crowd around their instruments, root beers nearby, working through chords and song ideas.  What started as a simple conversation about band names in an Earth and Space Science class has grown into “Triple…

By Hunter Reed Hard work, humility, respect and high energy. These are words that many strive to be associated with, but for one Delta High School athlete, these words are a way of life. This high school athlete can often be seen walking through the halls with a bright smile that radiates onto anyone who…

By Rylie Childers They are more than just a face you see in the hallways. Although that face may not be in all or even any of your classes, they aren’t much different than your average Joe.  Most of them actually do many of the same things that you would do with your friends such…