More than one million plastic bags are used every minute, 500 billion every year, according to EcoWatch. Each and every bag will continue to exist for up to 1,000 more years, unless it is recycled (only...

The third annual signing ceremony April 10 welcomed the class of 2022, which includes girls from 25 grade schools, 35 zip codes and 65 students. “Once they sign their contract, the ceremony is an...

Shouts of “N-D-S the best oh yes, N-D-S the best” from the cheerleaders at the far end of the gym compete to be heard with shouts from the Lincoln College Preparatory Academy cheerleaders: “hustle,...

As a child, junior Lohgann Wilson already had an interest in fashion. She changed all her outfits, even her pajamas, at least 20 times until each one was perfect–right down to her colorful leggings,...

Microwave Fudge Ingredients: 1 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk 1 12 ounce bag (2 cups) of semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Line a...

Skits, prizes and spirited competition between grades characterize the weeks of Food For Thought, which began Oct. 26 and runs through Nov. 10. However, one major piece is missing: genuine care for the...

Vegetarian Mediterranean Nachos Appetizer Ingredients: About ⅓ of a large bag of tortilla chips ½ of a 10 ounce container of hummus ½ of 14.5 ounce can ( about 3/4 cup) of garbanzo...

Sophomore Brooke Walker is ready to round second base and run to third after a ball was hit at the softball game Sept. 13.

  Surrounded in every direction by vast grasslands reflecting gold in the sunlight, senior Livy Wood is in awe of the natural beauty of the African savanna. On this two-day safari she has viewed...

Nationals. Held in late January, in Dallas for cheer and Orlando for dance, these competitions are the most anticipated feature of the season, according to senior dance Executive Captain Mary Evans. Though...

Student Council’s annual MORP dance took place Friday, March 24 from 7 - 9 p.m with tickets costing $5. Students dressed up in bright colors, wearing scrunchies and sporting high ponytails to fit...

Dance team poses for a team photo right after their finals performance in Kick.

Teachers will be shadowing students of each grade level until Feb. 14 to observe and gather data to help the academic council figure out how to best serve students, according to Division Head for Curriculum...

It’s that time of year again. Icy roads, half-melted snow piles and cold classrooms give my life a seemingly permanent gray tinge of gloom. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter – when it’s December....

Seniors Katie Buhrmeister, Gracie Snider, Madeline Dercher and Erin Quinn converse with one another during a break.

Brilliant songwriting, acoustic and soulful sound, simple production – the trademarks of The Head and the Heart’s music. Or, at least they used to be. In the Seattle-based band’s third album, “Signs...

“N! D! S!” students screamed as the volleyball team bumped, set and spiked over the net. Dressed as animals for the Noah’s Ark theme, it was just one of the many cheers that filled the gym during...

The school was loud. It was filled with laughter, as usual, but this time it was different. Girls packed into the gym, clustered together and belted their favorite songs. Jump ropes were flying, volleyballs...