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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

 It’s been almost 13 years since “The Hawk Eye” published the original story, “Baby steps, long strides,” in 2011. Since then, alumni Madie Mckasson and Brandon Van Kuilenburg have worked together to raise their daughter, 12-year-old Skylar Van Kuilenburg. (Photo provided by Madie Mckasson, via Nicholas L. Laning)
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Moving forward
By Olivia Evans, Hebron High School
It was the night before New Year’s Eve — the night before Madie Mckasson’s wedding. She booked a hotel room in downtown Dallas with her daughter, Skylar Van Kuilenburg, and had a mother-daughter sleepover. Madie was excited, but Skylar knew her mom wasn’t always comfortable in the spotlight. The wedding was all about Madie, and it only made her more nervous. Skylar received beaded bracelets with individual quotes on them from her grandma during Christmas. Madie needed something borrowed for her wedding, and Skylar knew exactly what to give her.
The issue of gender bias in the gaming industry and community lies in the ignorance of harassment, as people insist that their comments are just jokes, turning the responsibility of female gamers if they feel offended, humiliated, or undermined.
The warped world of gender in gaming
By Qianzi Loo and Meadow Shen
Hatred and misinformation, concerning the Israel-Hamas war, flood Instagram comment sections.
The web of misinformation
By Shiori Chen, Carlmont High School
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State-funded libraries — including public school libraries — must follow a written policy consistent with new standards created, according to the Freedom to Read Act.
What passing the Freedom to Read Act would mean for Maryland libraries
By Nikhita Dass, Walt Whitman High School
Although engaging with extreme sports can be very immersive and enjoyable, it is necessary to properly assess the precautions needed.
A call for responsible practices in extreme sports
By Amanda Jin, Lynbrook High School - CA
Coda Becker practices with his father at Highland Lanes. Despite his relative inexperience, Becker has already taken strides to becoming an elite bowler.
Bowling, balling, Becker
By JoJo Barnard, McCallum High School
Cheering with excitement, senior Elaine Amenta leads the dance team outside after completing their Game Day routine for the first time at Nationals. For the first time ever in Millard West history, the dance team competed in the Game Day division and brought home a white jacket. Our Game Day routine looked completely different than when we first learned, because we incorporated more signs and moves since then, Amenta said. Before Nationals, the routine placed pretty well at local competitions but we were definitely not expecting a white jacket.
Cats at the castle
By Delaney Lueck, Millard West High School
Parents, students and members of the Westport community gather in protest against racism in the schools.
Westport rallies against racism: Community protests discrimination in public schools
By Ruby Kantor ’24, Staples High School
A photo of Kozina holding her book, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥
Zoe Kozina and the road to her first published book
By David Rhee, NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL
Freelance photographer John Ling looks into his camera as he attempts to take a picture of a jumping athlete.
Out of frame
By Daphne Huang and Lillian Wang
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Expect a little more of this due to Senate Bill 291. 
Senate Bill 291: Recess is Back
By Angela A., Sydney N., and JD K.
Bonnie Thoe Austin advises two of her auto mechanics students
Shop talk
By Eleanor Montgomery, Cannon Falls High School
MHSNews | Child Development Program Connects with MHS Community
By Lydia Lange, Marquette High School
Chemistry teacher's sneeze ban becomes classroom game, inside joke
By Julia Dean, Lafayette High School
MHSNews | Local Businesses Support Environmentally Friendly Behavior
By Myles Edgington, Marquette High School
Buckeye Youth Council Senior Project Brings Art and Life Back to the Community
By Kevin Reinhardt and Gabby Comer