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The Kakapo

Annabel Krystaszek March 21, 2025

The Kakapo, a critically endangered parrot native to New Zealand, is known for its striking appearance of green and yellow feathers and it’s above average lifespan, living an average 90 years or more....

Zoos and Sanctuaries: Are they Helping or Harming Wildlife?

Amelia Delate, Author March 4, 2025

Zoos and sanctuaries both say they help animals, but do they really? Some places do great work, while others put entertainment and money before animal welfare. Zoos claim they protect wildlife by breeding...

Dish Duels: Chicken Nuggets

Rae Donohue, Writer March 4, 2025

PDQ and Chick-fil-A both have similar takes on various chicken-based dishes. Both of these companies serve a wide variety of fast food meals such as sandwiches, salads, French fries, and more. While they...

Tune In: Rap

Sophie Becker, Writer March 4, 2025

Rap is a genre that was born in the Bronx, New York in the early 1970s, and is notable for its use of drums, bass, synthesizers, and turntables. Early pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Afrikaa Bambaataa, and...

Protecting Wildlife: The Role of National Parks in Wildlife Conservation

Amelia Delate, Author February 18, 2025

National parks play a crucial role in protecting wildlife and their habitats. These parks provide a safe environment where animals can live without the threats of habitat destruction, hunting, and pollution....

Homemade vs. Boxed: Homemade Brownies vs. Boxed Brownie mix

Skylar Gephart, Writer February 14, 2025

This week I tested which brownies taste better, boxed mix or homemade. I will judge not only off taste, but also off price and the amount of time it takes to make.   The first brownies I made...

Dish Duels: Energy Drinks

Rae Donohue, Writer February 14, 2025

Alani Nu and Celsius both have similar takes on energy drinks. Both of these companies manufacture an abundance of energy drinks and have many different flavors to choose from. While they both offer many...

Tune In: R&B

Sophie Becker, Writer February 13, 2025

R&B is a genre of music that was pioneered by the African-American community in the 1940s, and can often be recognized by its soulful melodies and emotional vocals. “Rhythm and blues” stems from...

The Challenges Sea Animals Face in Captivity

Amelia Delate, Author January 27, 2025

Life in captivity is difficult for sea animals. In the wild, animals like dolphins and orcas swim far distances often up to 100 miles a day and live in large social groups. These groups are highly structured,...

Neumann students cheering on walkers.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Rae Donohue, Writer November 21, 2024

Who ran the event? This event was being run by St. John Neumann’s very own Key Club, but had some big sponsors as well. What is the purpose of this event? The event's purpose was to spread awareness...

Doc Noonan handing out treats to Seton kids.

Trick-or-Treat: Seton Edition

Michelle Green, Writer November 21, 2024

On October 31, excited kids from St. Elizabeth Seton came to St. John Neumann to get some treats and to have fun. Seniors got the chance to walk the little kids through all the school’s classrooms. Even...

Sophia and Melanie

Trick-or-Treating is Spooktacular at St. John Neumann

Clare Zuercher, Writer December 5, 2023

Neumann embraces Halloween with some fun trick-or-treating! Second graders from Saint Elizabeth Seton attended this fun annual event. Each classroom had a bucket of candy for them to choose from. Seniors...

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