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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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Devil on the blacktop
By Zoey Perrine, Abbey Elalouf, David Maxwell, Teodora Blizanac, Dillon Lewis, and Abby Prescott
Ryder Cieri, Charlie Haug, Liam McDonough, Rylan Cranmore, Victor Agbayani, Hunter Wood, Alexander Foley and Jason Zhang row at practice on Lake Washington. The conditions were cold, but the limited wind allowed practice to continue. “We can’t just give up on getting better now. That’s not who we are,” Cranmore said.
Crew rows on despite funding turmoil
By Charlie Haug (he/him) and Ava Hedin (she/her)
While his father Joe Wier celebrates behind him, senior Andrew Wier kneels down after winning the MSHSAA 190 pound State Title, Feb. 24. Wier finished runner up at State last year, but he came back with a 32-4 record and a State Championship in his senior season. The Lancers finished 2nd as a team at State this year.
Like Father, Like Son
By Eshwar Murali, Lafayette High School
Senior Hannah Connor represents the male student section leaders sitting during games while the women in the stands interact with athletes.
Girls In The Stands
By Lucy Prescott and Ali Parkhurst
With the new bill, schools can no longer enact expulsions or suspensions for acts of willful defiance.
New law protects students from defiance expulsions
By Charlotte Bolay, Lynbrook High School - CA
Guos portrait of Jose Trejo won a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. She completed the drawing in freshman year in Michelle Vassallos Advanced Art II class.
It doesn’t come easel-y
By Shyla Jogi, Bellaire High School
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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 | She Kills Monsters: Building the Mountain
By Angel DiSalvo, Marquette High School
First Boys Volleyball Team Finally Hits the Court
By Henry Sartain, Wentzville Liberty High School
New 87 foot mural brightens Fine Arts Building
By Alex Edwards and Austin Ikard
Redhawks make their mark during Women's History Month
By Joaquin Perez, Liberty High School - TX