The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

Ye Wests Stem Player Review

Ye West’s Stem Player Review

Aidan Henry, Staffer March 3, 2022

Popular rap artist Ye West has recently announced that his highly anticipated studio album “Donda 2” will not be released on streaming platforms. Rather it will be introduced on his new device, the...

When You Fill Up Your Car.

When You Fill Up Your Car.

Caleb Benavidez, Staffer March 1, 2022

Within the last few years, gas prices have been going up and ripping people off. Why are gas prices going up so much lately? Oil companies are unable to keep up with the demand for oil, and it might...

A Later School Day Start

A Later School Day Start

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2022

For the longest time, school has begun from 8:20 every morning to 3:30 mid-afternoon. Thousands of students everyday experience the arduous school climate for seven hours, showing up present to the class...

Covered up graffiti on Smoky Hills lacrosse field

Vandalism at Smoky

Aubree Maxfield, Staffer February 27, 2022

Last week, Smoky had to close some of its bathrooms due to vandalism. This is an issue as the school has less bathrooms to accommodate the teachers and students and shows how disrespectful some students...

Hoods and Hats are Now Allowed

Hoods and Hats are Now Allowed

Dana Mohamed, Staffer February 12, 2022

There was always a rule at Smoky Hill and most schools in the United States. Hoods and hats are not allowed in the building due to safety for the students and staff. “Well, no, I mean the whole admin...

Opinion: Is the CDC being too hard on Cruise Companies?

Opinion: Is the CDC being too hard on Cruise Companies?

Dawson Patterson, Staffer January 18, 2022

     On December 30, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control released an official statement warning holiday travelers not to get on cruise ships, pointing to the fact that about 5,000 COVID-19 Cases were...

Viral TikTok Challenge Encourages Students to Steal Things from School

Viral TikTok Challenge Encourages Students to Steal Things from School

Dawson Patterson, Staffer October 10, 2021

A new TikTok challenge is quickly sweeping across the internet, and students' reaction to it is driving a lot of SHHS faculty mad. The challenge, known as the "Devious Lick," is a challenge first put out...

SHHS Homecoming 2021-2022

SHHS Homecoming 2021-2022

Dawson Patterson, Staffer August 27, 2021

This year's homecoming week is only a little less than one month away, and it has a lot of SHHS students excited about the week's activities and all the fun they will bring. Some students aren't sure what...

Students Opinions on Derek Chauvin Court Case

Student’s Opinions on Derek Chauvin Court Case

Isabella Holman May 27, 2021

Last summer during a tragic interaction between George Floyd and the Minneapolis Police Department, Floyd lost his life at the hands of an officer. It began with George Floyd purchasing a pack of cigarettes...

Photo of sticker on Tayler Sewicks laptop.

What Do People Think About Anime?

Tayler Sewick April 6, 2021

One of the many things people do in their off time is watch television shows, movies, or even play games. Anime can now be added to that list. Anime originated in Japan after WW2 and was Japanese digital...

Smith and Wesson MP-15 Sport 2 AR15 style sporting rifle

Biden Plans to Ban AR-15 Style Rifles

Tyler Dortch, Editor-In-Chief March 31, 2021

After a recent mass shooting in Boulder, CO, which killed 10 innocent people including a Boulder police officer, President Biden is considering using an executive order to stop massacres from happening....

Masks being thrown away

Colorado is Lifting the Mask Mandate

Isabella Holman March 24, 2021

Texas governor, Greg Abbott, lifted the statewide mask mandate for Texans March 10 and it looks like Colorado is following in its footsteps.  Colorado governor Jared Polis has decided that Colorado will...

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