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A plastic ocean: the impact ocean pollution has and how it affects marine wildlife

Staff, Reporter • April 21, 2023

From the peak of Mount Everest to the deepest trough in the Mariana Trench, plastic has been emerging throughout the world, and we’re to blame....

Alyssa VanHook

Staff • April 12, 2023

Alyssa VanHook was many things: a senior committed to Eastern Michigan University, vice president of her class, a compassionate friend and a...

A crumbling foundation

Staff • March 29, 2023

The United States has some of the loosest gun laws in the world, so it’s no surprise that we carry the highest number of mass shootings in...

Icy roads due to winter storms leave students in unsafe driving conditions.

Let it snow

Staff, Staff • February 23, 2023

In wintertime, one of the main things students look forward to is snow days. Who doesn’t yearn for a 5am pre-recorded message telling us there...

Opinion

All public schools are not created equal
April 24, 2023
Lilly Williams, Editor-in-Chief
Public high schools should give everyone the same opportunities but in reality, they only enforce the privileges of the rich. Public schools in poorer areas leave students who have great potential with...
A plastic ocean: the impact ocean pollution has and how it affects marine wildlife
April 21, 2023
Staff, Reporter
From the peak of Mount Everest to the deepest trough in the Mariana Trench, plastic has been emerging throughout the world, and we’re to blame. There are over 30 billion tons of plastic in the ocean,...
The stigma around menstruation
April 20, 2023
Olyvia Hoard, Editor-in-Chief
Menstruation is a normal biological process that most people who were assigned female at birth go through. Because of gender stereotypes and social taboos, menstruation has been stigmatized as dirty and...
Alyssa VanHook
April 12, 2023
Staff
Alyssa VanHook was many things: a senior committed to Eastern Michigan University, vice president of her class, a compassionate friend and a cherished daughter. However, one prominent title remains, and...
A crumbling foundation
March 29, 2023
Staff
The United States has some of the loosest gun laws in the world, so it’s no surprise that we carry the highest number of mass shootings in the world as well. This year, there have been more mass shootings...
Toxic masculinity and feminism
March 28, 2023
Olyvia Hoard, Editor-in-Chief
If you have been on social media within the last year, I do not doubt that you have heard of the phenomenon by the name of Andrew Tate. The influencer, who originally rose to fame as a kickboxing world...
Let it snow
February 23, 2023
Staff, Staff
In wintertime, one of the main things students look forward to is snow days. Who doesn’t yearn for a 5am pre-recorded message telling us there is no school? Any day off from school is celebrated, but...
(F)em powered
February 23, 2023
Olyvia Hoard, Editor-in-Chief
For some people, the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Planned Parenthood is abortion. For years, there have been rallies and protests against the healthcare facility for this reason....
Creativity stifled by convenience
December 23, 2022
Staff
In recent years, there has been an alarming lack of creativity and innovation in our society. This worrying trend can be seen in many aspects of our lives, from the way we work to the way we entertain...
(F)em powered
December 21, 2022
Olyvia Hoard, Editor-in-Chief
Not all men. The tired phrase that women are constantly met with when discussing women’s issues. You never hear the phrase “not all men” when you are discussing how men are better at body building...

Feature

Hiking local trails
April 26, 2023
Michael Armstrong, Reporter
As the trees start to bloom and the warmer weather begins to show, people find themselves going outside more and more. Local trails and hiking spots offer a very well-balanced mix of fun and exercise....
Save the bees and butterflies
April 15, 2023
Alyssa VanHook, Creative Editor
Over the past couple of years, the term “save the bees” has been floating around popular culture. While it may be easy to brush off this issue, the endangerment of pollinators threatens the ecosystems...
The importance of the great outdoors
April 10, 2023
Jolie Smith, Reporter
The spring season is officially here after a long, frigid winter, which kept people stuck inside for months. Many people are ready to enjoy the outdoors and bask in the sun, but being outside is not just...
Gas vs electric
April 7, 2023
Grace Burg, Reporter
Electric vehicle sales have gone up by 138% since the year 2020. They are becoming more and more common as the debate about climate change becomes more intense. Electric cars produce significantly less...
A crumbling foundation
March 29, 2023
Staff
The United States has some of the loosest gun laws in the world, so it’s no surprise that we carry the highest number of mass shootings in the world as well. This year, there have been more mass shootings...
Career and college ready
March 20, 2023
Macy Cipta and Michael Armstrong
In the game of life, the choice of ‘start career’ or ‘start college’ is the first decision made in the game. “Getting started: On your first turn, decide either to start a career, or to...
AP classes
March 17, 2023
Alyssa VanHook, Creative Editor
Trying to decide which type of class is best for you can sometimes be challenging. With so many to choose from, students can get confused with what kind of classes they should take. Advanced placement...
Spring break destinations
March 15, 2023
Jolie Smith, Reporter
It is almost that time of year again when students across the country travel down South for spring break. Spring in Michigan is usually still pretty cold, and sometimes, it snows. Those who are sick of...
Pass Program
March 13, 2023
Grace Burg, Reporter
Stockbridge schools have an option for students called the Panther Alternative for Student Success otherwise known as “PASS.” PASS was designed for students that are behind academically or behaviorally...
Wilson Talent Center
March 10, 2023
Grace Burg, Reporter
The Wilson Talent Center also known as the “Career Center” is an opportunity for juniors and seniors. The talent center allows for students to take a class that is more career oriented and provides...

Senior Brianna Polenz wins Prestigious Award

Jamie Phillips, Reporter • April 6, 2023

Last year senior Brianna Polenz was awarded the Horatio Alger Association scholarship, which earned her $25,000 and a paid trip to Washington...

Junior Jason Gruber to intern with NASA

Macy Cipta, Reporter • April 5, 2023

Junior Jason Gruber recently got accepted for the SAAS NASA Internship, where he will be partnering with NASA and University of Texas to conduct...

Juniors plan prom

Lilly Williams, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2023

Prom will take place on Saturday, May 6 on the Michigan Princess Riverboat in Lansing. It was planned by members of the junior class. Planning...

Special projects lab experiment with aquaponics

Elizabeth Vliet, Business Manager • April 3, 2023

The Special Projects Lab is working on an aquaponics system. This system grows plants using the waste produced by fish. They are growing...

Taylor Lockhart goes up for a layup against Laigsburg.

Lady Panthers finish second in conference play

Gracee Robidou, Reporter • March 25, 2023

With a roster of only six girls, the girls basketball team played their last conference game on Friday the 24th wrapping up their conference...

Collins breaks three point record

Gracee Robidou, Reporter • March 22, 2023

Junior guard Kegan Collins broke the record for three pointers made in a career Tuesday the 21st at an away game versus Fowlerville where he...

Humans of Stockbridge

Steve Allison graduated from SHS, and after graduating from Spring Arbor University, he came back to SHS to teach math.

Humans of Stockbridge: Steve Allison

Shailynn Walker, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2022

Graduating from Stockbridge back in 1998, Steven Allison is now a math teacher where he went to school at. Allison has been teaching here for 19 years. Allison thinks...

Seventh grade math teacher loves neon colors and love true crime shows and podcasts.

Humans of Stockbridge : Alexis Dyer

Shailynn Walker, Staff Reporter • February 28, 2022

Growing up in the small town of Stockbridge, seventh grade teacher Alexis Dyer loves the strong sense of the community. “This is a tremendous community with amazing...

The first things students see when they walk into the office is Courtneys smiley face!

Humans of Stockbridge : Courtney Fletcher

February 24, 2022

Starting as a substitute teacher here at Stockbridge High School for 10 years, Courtney Fletcher switched to become the Secretary for the Highschool...

Stockbridge highschool math teacher, Benjamin Kruse helps students grow in their faith.

Humans of Stockbridge: Benjamin Kruse

January 24, 2022

“I first heard about FCA through Mr. Hejnal who had been running it successfully for a number of years,” Math teacher Benjamin...

Softball. Known for her love of softball, Junior Kayla Surline expresses how she is ready for the next season.

Humans of Stockbridge: Kayla Surline

January 24, 2022

“Nothing could change me, I'm all softball,” Surline has been playing softball almost all her life. She started playing at the age of 4...

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SPORTS

Spring sports in full bloom
April 19, 2023
Drew Robinson, Gracee Robidou, and Joey Ballagh
Golf After seven years without a golf team, golf will be returning this year under first year head coach Lance Woodland. There has been a growing interest over the past few years, and this year, the...
Lady Panthers finish second in conference play
March 25, 2023
Gracee Robidou, Reporter
With a roster of only six girls, the girls basketball team played their last conference game on Friday the 24th wrapping up their conference play with a win. The only team the panthers couldn’t overcome...
We are one
March 24, 2023
Gracee Robidou, Reporter
What makes the best teams successful? Does it all rely on the star athlete of the team to bring the win to the team? Is it the coaching staff or leader on the team that pulls it together? Winning is...
Collins breaks three point record
March 22, 2023
Gracee Robidou, Reporter
Junior guard Kegan Collins broke the record for three pointers made in a career Tuesday the 21st at an away game versus Fowlerville where he buried two triples to help the team take the win. The previous...
March Madness
March 22, 2023
Joey Ballagh, Reporter
For many sports fans, March is the best month of the year and this is because of March Madness. March Madness is the playoffs or postseason for college basketball and it consists of 68 teams. Teams...
Nothing to play for
March 21, 2023
Joey Ballagh, Reporter
As of right now, after the 2022-2023 sports season, Stockbridge will not belong to a sports conference. In 2013, Stockbridge left the CAAC (Capital area activities conference ) to join and form the GLAC...
Cheer team is back and younger than ever
February 22, 2023
Grace Burg, Reporter
Stockbridge competitive cheer has been overlooked in the past years because of their small numbers, but this season has led to a new hope. The lady panthers had an outstanding turn out to their tryouts...
In the right lane
February 21, 2023
Gracee Robidou, Reporter
The Panthers bowling team has been preparing for the season with tons of team and individual practice including late nights at the alley and bonding with each other in and out of practice. The Panthers...
Pin it to win it
February 20, 2023
Gracee Robidou, Reporter
The whistle blows and the mats roll out, Stockbridge wrestling has fired up. After a quick season last year, the Stockbridge wrestling team is excited to spark things back up. Head coach Robert Richards...
The Harlem Wizards put on a show
February 7, 2023
Joey Ballagh, Reporter
The Harlem Wizards came to town on January 10th for a fundraiser basketball game against the Stockbridge staff, alumni and people from the community. The Stockbridge athletic boosters were able to raise...

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