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

Reading and Math Test Scores Drop After Remote Learning

Reading and Math Test Scores Drop After Remote Learning

Michael Keegan, Staffer November 4, 2022

Math scores falling in every state and most of it has dropped. Reading scores dropped to 1992 as well. Is it to blame the pandemic or not? Covid-19 was a historical event for the world. This was a major...

Opinion | There shouldnt be zoos because animals should be able to live in there natural habitats

Opinion | There shouldn’t be zoos because animals should be able to live in there natural habitats

Abril Cabanas, Staffer November 4, 2022

Lots of animals have to be kept at zoos for people's entertainment but what do people actually think? Melany Mendoza gave me an opinion about how she feels about zoos. “Zoos are very fun to go to...

Smile (Movie Review): Is it worth your money and time?

Smile (Movie Review): Is it worth your money and time?

Celia Duran, Staffer November 4, 2022

Was the movie Smile overhyped and a waste of money? Recently a lot of Halloween movies have been showing in theaters. The movie that really caught my attention was the movie Smile, directed by Parker Finn...

Netflix Bringing “Awareness” Towards Serial Killers Might Inspire More

Netflix Bringing “Awareness” Towards Serial Killers Might Inspire More

Desire Young, Staffer November 1, 2022

It’s no secret that the internet is going crazy over Netflix’s serial killer debuts. The face of them all is the series “Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.'' It is Netflix's second-most-watched...

Opinion | Is picture retake important ?

Opinion | Is picture retake important ?

Abril Cabanas, Staffer October 14, 2022

Student’s should be able to take a picture retake at least once according to Rachel Brown, dean of students at Smoky Hill High School. She has a couple of reasons why she thinks that it is important...

Opinion | Homework Epidemic

Opinion | Homework Epidemic

Oliver Hanover, Staffer October 10, 2022

I have missed out on multiple school events because I have homework due the next day. The isolating feeling has been crushing missing out on what is supposed to be the best years of my life. Teachers have...

Opinion | Abortion Rights in America

Opinion | Abortion Rights in America

Rainey Sharp, Staffer September 21, 2022

Since 1973, Roe V. Wade has kept abortions laws legal, allowing females all over the country to abort unborn fetuses roughly until 15-20 weeks. Females were able to choose whether they wanted to terminate...

Opinion | Teachers Get Unfair Treatment

Opinion | Teachers Get Unfair Treatment

Faven Getnet, Staffer September 21, 2022

The first thing I see when I get to class is students being disruptive, loud, on their phones, and disrespectful while the teacher tries to get their attention for the plan they’ve been planning for...

Cafeteria food: The downsides to it

Cafeteria food: The downsides to it

Lily Gibson, Staffer September 19, 2022

In 2012, the U.S government updated the school lunch and breakfast program,  the changes they made included making fruits and vegetables count as a different food group. However, these changes still are...

Opinion | Passing periods are too short

Opinion | Passing periods are too short

Joseph Serna, Staffer September 15, 2022

Ever felt rushed after class? After the first period, does it feel like it’s just class after class with the tiniest lunch break in between? Ever had to rush from end to end of the building?  A longer...

Should former prisoners have the same opportunity to get jobs as someone who isn’t?

Should former prisoners have the same opportunity to get jobs as someone who isn’t?

Kalani Winchester, Staffer September 15, 2022

A lot of former prisoners try to do better and want to try again and be there for their families financially. Although they might not be able to because of one factor, they committed some kind of felony...

Opinion | Girls should be able to do what they want with their body

Opinion | Girls should be able to do what they want with their body

Abril Cabanas, Staffer September 13, 2022

According to the Supreme Court, each state has the right to choose what they want to do about abortion. In Denver, Colorado abortion is legal for all stages of pregnancy. I think that Colorado made the...

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