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The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

Opinion | Lack of Funding is Becoming a Present Issue

Opinion | Lack of Funding is Becoming a Present Issue

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

There is a concerning lack of funding in this school. This issue needs to be resolved sooner rather than later for the benefit of students and staff.  Many components support this situation. Out of...

Opinion | Republicans Have a Large Problem: Themselves

Opinion | Republicans Have a Large Problem: Themselves

Zakary Peterson, Co-Editor January 23, 2023

After having been "punched, dragged, spit on[,] stomped, electrocuted by a taser, [and] suffered a traumatic brain injury" during the January 6th riot, former D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer...

The Benefits of Being Multilingual

The Benefits of Being Multilingual

Kalani Winchester, Staffer December 18, 2022

Being multilingual comes with many benefits. You can have a more diverse friend group and you have a wider understanding of a friend who speaks only one language. One of the biggest benefits you have of...

Review | Worlds Finest Chocolate Bars

Review | World’s Finest Chocolate Bars

Desire' Young, Staffer December 16, 2022

The World's Finest Chocolate bars is a fundraiser that multiple schools do, to sell various types of chocolate for $1. The types of chocolate offered are almond, milk chocolate, caramel, crisp, dark chocolate...

Colorado Hires Former Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders

Opinion | Colorado Buffaloes Football New Head Coach

Michael Keegan, Staffer December 14, 2022

Colorado Buffaloes football hired former Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders. Karl Dorrell, CU Buffs former head coach through 2020-2022, was fired during the season because of leading the Buffaloes...

SOS SZAs New Album Review

‘SOS’ SZA’s New Album Review

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer December 13, 2022

R&B artist SZA, one of the newest and hottest R&B artists in 2022, released her newest album "SOS" on Dec 9. After SZA released her newest single "Shirt", everyone went wild. "Shirt" came out...

Class Meetings: Are They Accomplishing Anything?

Class Meetings: Are They Accomplishing Anything?

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2022

The class meetings held on Friday, Dec. 2 were not effective for students.  The goal of these meetings was to hold students accountable for the number of tardies and low grades that were present in...

Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance

Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance

Celia Duran, Staffer December 9, 2022

The Pledge of Allegiance has been a part of American life since 1892. The meaning of reciting the pledge is a promise of loyalty to the United States. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion if they...

Opinion | Elon Musk Believes in a Wrongful Interpretation of Free Speech

Opinion | Elon Musk Believes in a Wrongful Interpretation of Free Speech

Zakary Peterson, Co-Editor November 30, 2022

On Nov. 28 Elon Musk tweeted "if free speech is lost even in America, tyranny is all that lies ahead." Although freedom of speech can have a very complicated and intricate meaning that differs from...

Opinion | Thanksgiving is a Top 5 Holiday

Opinion | Thanksgiving is a Top 5 Holiday

Jonathan Fonseca David, Staffer November 21, 2022

As Halloween slowly comes to an end we have a new holiday to look forward to! No, it's not Christmas it's Thanksgiving. At this the time of year it's necessary to put on your sweaters and hang out with...

Opinion | Is Disney Worth Your Money?

Opinion | Is Disney Worth Your Money?

Lily Gibson, Staffer November 20, 2022

Disney, which is considered the happiest place on earth, has millions of visits to its parks every year. But is it actually worth the money and time to get there?  First off, Disney is very expensive....

Opinion | Is Black Friday worth it?

Opinion | Is Black Friday worth it?

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer November 20, 2022

The clock strikes 12, it's officially November 25, and bursting into the stores people scramble to get to the best items first.  You run into Target going straight for the biggest deals and lock eyes...

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