The cost of silence: Why America needs a free press
From late-night cancellations to student newsrooms, censorship’s shadow is growing. And democracy depends on resisting it.
Tay-Tay’s next era has students talking
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, <em>The Life of a Showgirl</em>, is dominating high school newspapers from Colorado to Florida.
From classroom to real life: CPR lesson saves a life
After learning CPR in Health Sciences II, a Nebraska student relied on those skills to keep a man alive until help arrived.
The wrong target for the US Justice Department
With wars abroad and divisions at home, federal energy is being spent chasing legal care for transgender youth. That’s a mistake.
NY school to allow Bible verses on paid parking spot
A student challenged her school’s ban on Bible verses in a paid parking spot, raising questions about free speech and endorsement.
Prospect students question legacy of theater namesake
An investigation revealed Alvin Kulieke’s leadership in the Urantia Brotherhood, a group linked to eugenics, raising concerns about the honor.
Stickers that heal reveal a smart rebrand of acne care
Decades-old wound care science meets TikTok culture! Starface makes acne treatment visible, social, and less embarrassing for teens.
Homewood pride runs deep for paper’s new editor
Beyond rankings, an Alabama high school's strength lies in its diversity, creativity, and student leadership, qualities the paper's new editor celebrates.
Wet bulb globe temps too high; games cancelled
While most US weather reports use heat index to estimate the danger from high temps, sports played in the sun use WBGT.
Beware the mirage of ‘percent proficient’
Illinois lowers cut scores, and Nebraska sets a 75% goal. But both highlight the problem: proficiency is whatever a state decides it is.