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Elise Wood

Elise Wood, Opinions and Clubs Editor

I'm a freshman at Highland. I love to dance and play the piano. I also love to read and write.

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Although students have worn masks so far this school year, they are no longer required.

Students no longer required to wear masks at school

May 25, 2021
A Corner of White, the first book in the Colours of Madeleine series. A Corner of White by Vernon Barford School Library is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

The “Colours of Madeleine” books are unique and interesting

May 21, 2021
Zion National Park, in southern Utah, is a popular national park. Zion National Park. by Bernard Spragg is marked with CC0 1.0

National parks should give people more freedom

May 19, 2021
We know have vaccines to combat the COVID-19 virus, but students are unsure of whether to get one. COVID-19 Virus by Trinity Care Foundation is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Students consider being vaccinated for COVID-19

May 19, 2021
At the United States Capitol building, politicians debate many of the issues we hear about. US Capitol by Mark Fischer is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

What keeps Americans from agreeing?

May 19, 2021
Orson Scott Card is the author of Enders Game and many other books. Orson Scott Card by Brian Leon of Ottawa is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card is not typical science fiction

May 19, 2021
Maggie Stiefvater, the author of All the Crooked Saints, in an interview at a festival. Maggie Stiefvater @ Hay Festival by Eleanor Ford is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

“All the Crooked Saints” will change the way you see things

May 3, 2021

Pocatello Animal Services looking for volunteers

April 27, 2021
Marie Curie was one of the first prominent women scientists, and made a lot of amazing contributions. Marie Curie by Tekniska museet is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Women should be recognized for all accomplishments

April 8, 2021
The province of Xinjiang, in China, is where most of the camps created by the Chinese government for the Uyghurs are located. File:China Xinjiang relief location map.jpg by NordNordWest is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

The treatment of the Uyghurs in China must be addressed

April 8, 2021
The police substation near Fred Meyer is where the essential needs drive will be held.

Pocatello and Chubbuck MYAC runs an essential needs drive

April 5, 2021
Audacity is set during the Industrial Revolution, and the main character would have worked in factories similar to this one. The Engine of the Industrial Revolution by selkovjr is licensed under CC BY 2.0

“Audacity” by Melanie Crowder is an amazing read

April 1, 2021
At the New York Times Headquarters, one of the most well-known newspapers in the country is created. Renzo Piano: The New York Times Building by Dom Dada is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

We need to examine our news sources

March 25, 2021
The International Committee of the Red Cross provides drinking water at a refugee camp in Liberia. ICRC providing clean drinking water at a refugee camp in Liberia by DFID - UK Department for International Development is licensed under CC BY 2.0

We need to think differently about how we do humanitarian work

March 17, 2021
Ms. Plato, in room B20, is the adviser for NHS at Highland.

NHS prepares for upcoming service events

March 15, 2021
Mr. Wilson, HHS Band Director, has led the bands at HHS through a unique year for band.

Concert Band progresses even in unique circumstances

March 9, 2021
The August 2020 midwest derecho caused damage such as this throughout the midwest, especially Iowa. Derecho Damage by Phil Roeder is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Climate change action is necessary and urgent

March 7, 2021
A sign on the Highland High School door reminds students to wear face masks. These precautions have kept students partially in school so far this year.

Possibility of online school this winter worries students

November 6, 2020
At the United States-Mexico border, there are several United States Border Inspection Stations such as this. United States Border Inspection Station, Calexico, California - in other words, the Mexico - US border from the USA side ... by Wonderlane is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The United States should allow more immigration

October 29, 2020
Trump and Biden should be able to debate civilly

Trump and Biden should be able to debate civilly

October 21, 2020
The HHS Key Club is running a Halloween fundraiser to donate money to UNICEF, and students can donate coins to these boxes.

Many traditional Halloween activities are risky

October 15, 2020
Junior Civitan is running this year’s “Socktober” project, where they are collecting new socks to donate.

Junior Civitan club works on this year’s service projects

October 9, 2020
Ruta Sepetys, the author of four YA historical fiction novels including “Salt to the Sea”, in Berlin in 2016. File:Ruta Sepetys on September 9, 2016 on the forecourt of Haus der Berliner Festspiele in Berlin.jpg by Christoph Rieger is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

“Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys blows me away

October 1, 2020
Disney’s new live action Mulan premiering on Disney +, September 4th 2020, for audiences to watch at home, despite controversy over filming in Xinjiang.

Disney’s $200 million live action remake Mulan faces controversy

September 23, 2020
Photos of past homecoming queens of Highland High School are a reminder of normal Homecoming traditions. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be differences in Homecoming this year because of the social distancing necessary to stay safe.

Homecoming traditions changed due to COVID-19

September 15, 2020
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