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

Opinion | The Petition for Reopening the Student Lounges

Opinion | The Petition for Reopening the Student Lounges

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer February 12, 2023

It's the Friday before finals week starts and you hear the announcements come on. Principal, Andre Bala, announces that the lounge areas in the innovation centers will be shut down for the rest of the...

2023 Class Registrations

2023 Class Registrations

Faven Getnet, Staffer February 11, 2023

As we get further into the school year, students are questioning their picks for classes. Assistant Principal Christopher Ness said, “So if you were to add it all up, I would say probably with all...

Opinion | The State of the GOP

Opinion | The State of the GOP

Zakary Peterson, Co-Editor February 8, 2023

Netflixs New Password Sharing Policy Has a Loop Hole

Netflix’s New Password Sharing Policy Has a Loop Hole

Sophia Gnyra, Staffer February 7, 2023

Netflix has started to share its new password policy which could take place sometime in March, according to Khou. This policy will add a monthly fee for password sharing on top of the subscription each...

Problems with Smoky Hill Bathrooms

Problems with Smoky Hill Bathrooms

Lily Gibson, Staffer February 7, 2023

If you have recently gone into a bathroom at Smoky, you’ll understand the chaos of its current state. Broken or detached stalls happen to be in almost every bathroom. Some stalls have the lock completely...

Opinion | Fire Drill Being Held in Freezing Temperatures

Opinion | Fire Drill Being Held in Freezing Temperatures

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2023

Today, Tuesday, Jan. 31, a fire drill was held in less-than-ideal weather conditions. School authorities should have taken into consideration the well-being of students and staff by moving the fire drill...

Mental Health Recognition

Mental Health Recognition

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer January 29, 2023

Mental health- teens across the country have dealt with mental health for decades. With over 65% feeling comfortable talking about their mental with those closest to them, only 48% feel comfortable talking...

Between the Pages, Smoky Hill High Schools book club, has introduced a new feature to the school library; a member recommendation section. With book tags telling which reader recommended each book this new hub for literature, which has actually been read by the students of this school, could be working to get more students into reading through their peers.

Books Bridging Connection

Sofiia Znakharenko, Co-Editor January 29, 2023

Dylan Beaudet and his partners sold cinnamon rolls to fundraise for Make a Wish after they were sponsored by DuffyRolls.

Fundraising and Sweets: The DECA Marketplace Brought Smoky Hill’s Community Together

Zakary Peterson, Co-Editor January 26, 2023

The notes of fragrant, warm cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar had students buying Duffeyroll's classic cinnamon rolls from the vendors like crazy on Thursday. Though the vendors were not adults, Smoky...

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...

Seniors: Need to Register for Selective Service? Heres How!

Seniors: Need to Register for Selective Service? Here’s How!

Dawson Patterson, Staffer January 25, 2023

For a lot of the students in Smoky Hill's senior class of 2023, registering for selective service is something they must do within 30 days of turning 18 years old. Not everyone is aware of how they can...

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...

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