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Mia Castro works diligently to make up her missing assignments.

Too Many Absences Lead to Avalanche of Makeup Work

Ava Hustek '25, News Editor • February 21, 2025

Many unidentified aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been, and continue to be seen flying over Northeast states, like this one seen on Feb. 11 in Naugatuck. While conspiracies and theories rose in December and early January, they are now confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as being “flown by the FAA,” as well as many “hobbyists, recreational and private individuals.” Leavitt also explained that the situation got worse with information being restricted and curiosity growing.

Eggers: Drones Show the Harm of Government Gatekeeping

Maria Eggers '25, Reporter • February 21, 2025

From left, Nonnewaug girls indoor track coach Arleigh Duff, Gianna Perugini, Ellie McDonald, Sophia Garguilo, and Maddie Garguilo pose for a picture after running the sprint medley at the Armory in New York. (Courtesy of Gianna Perugini)

Garguilo: Connecticut’s Indoor Track Facilities Falling Behind

Maddie Garguilo '28, Reporter • February 21, 2025

Ashlynn Graziano shows Woodbury FFA’s boer goat, Cabana Boy, at a 2023 goat show in Massachusetts. It was one of the many activities Graziano loaded herself with over the past few years. (Courtesy of the Woodbury FFA)

Graziano: FoMO Adds Unnecessary Stress for High Schoolers

Ashlynn Graziano '25, Reporter • February 21, 2025

From left, Aliyah Boston, Courtney Vandersloot, and Ezi Magbegor are some of the most under-appreciated WNBA players. (Courtesy of John Mac/Wikimedia Commons)

Butkus: Underrated WNBA Players Deserve a Brighter Spotlight

Eliza Butkus '28, Reporter • February 21, 2025

Paloma Koemp studying for a chemistry test with papers. Even though it can get messy, Koemp says I help her remember everything and writing it down helps with muscle memory when compared to working on a Chromebook.

Townsend-Meeker: Stop Blaming the Phones. It’s all of The Technology at NHS.

Kailey Townsend-Meeker '27, Reporter • February 21, 2025

The Pomperaug Youth Softball team embodies camaraderie, according to Lila Farrelly. (Courtesy of Pomperaug Youth Softball)

Farrelly: Positive Relationships Make the Best Teams

Lila Farrelly '28, Reporter • February 21, 2025

Brady Herman (5) carries the ball as he runs up to the hoop to make a shot on Feb. 7 during one of the annual rivals Red out Nonnewaug vs. Shepaug home game in support of LLS.

Chiefs Split Rivalry Doubleheader vs. Shepaug (PHOTOS)

Deme Jones '26, Multimedia Editor • February 21, 2025

Juniors compete at the Red Out pep rally during a screaming contest. This might be a way for juniors to get out their anger at having promised upperclassmen privileges taken away from only them.

Colavito: Class of 2026 Gets Slighted By Privilege Loss

Maia Colavito '26, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2025

An overhead view of Dodger Stadium on the scoreboard during a game. The Dodgers had MLB's highest payroll in 2024.( Courtesy of Cal-America/Pixabay)

Jones: Dodgers Prove MLB Needs a Salary Cap

Cam Jones '27, Reporter • February 20, 2025

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Sophomore Katie Savulak struggles with her large amounts of homework.

Willis: Homework in High School Causes Stress in Students

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The Elias Howe School sometime after it closed in 2005. It has since been bought and turned into senior citizen housing. Bianca LeBron disappeared outside of Bridgeport school in 2001. (Katarzyna Grabowska/Unsplash)

Connecticut Mystery Remains Unsolved Over Two Decades Later

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The Chief Suspect Podcast: Asha Degree

The Chief Suspect Podcast: Asha Degree

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Taft senior Braeden Purser-Eber played baseball at Nonnewaug in 2021 and 2022. He reclassified after his junior year at Nonnewaug and will play college baseball next year at Middle Tennessee. (Courtesy of Noreen Chung)

Post-Grads and Reclassing — Is An Extra Year Worth It?

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Juniors compete at the Red Out pep rally during a screaming contest. This might be a way for juniors to get out their anger at having promised upperclassmen privileges taken away from only them.

Colavito: Class of 2026 Gets Slighted By Privilege Loss

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