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Statistics on stigmas surrounding ADHD, autism,  and dyslexia.

Just Because Some Students Are in Special ED Does Not Mean They Are Not Smart

Grace Thorn, Photographer November 21, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 15% of students in the US alone receive special education services. Unfortunately, there is a large stigma centered around students who...

Bipolar Disorder

Mental health: Bipolar Disorder

Denver Tate, Editor November 21, 2024

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.  Bipolar...

Infographic by Maddison DeLano

Growing Mental Health Crisis Among Teens

Hannah Borders, E.I.C November 18, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing mental health crisis among teenagers and it has become a major public health concern.    There are several complex factors that have led to this public...

The 6th-grade camp counselors of 2024 standing on the stage at YMCA Camp Copneconic before they leave to go back to Owen Intermediate. The Counselors have spent five days at the camp learning new skills and having different responsibility's. Mrs. Bias, 6th grader teacher at Owen Intermediate.

Sixth Grade Camp Impacts Lives

Bailee Robinson, Publisher November 18, 2024

Sixth-grade camp is a week of discovery and fun not only for the Sixth graders but the high schoolers. They will carry the skills that they learned with them for the rest of their lives. Owen Intermediate...

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

The Impact of Banning Books

Hannah Borders, E.I.C November 18, 2024

Books are being banned in many schools and public libraries across the country. As more books are being banned around the country, the damage gets worse.   Banned books are books that have been...

Rosie the Riveter was a cultural icon conceived to boost women's morale when working during World War II. Rosie was designed by J. Howard Miller, as per request by the Westinghouse Company's War Production Coordinating Committee.

How To Be A Woman In A Male-Dominated Field

Summer Stratton, Digital Content Creator November 18, 2024

While more women than ever are entering male dominated fields - such as STEM careers, the skilled trades, and positions of power - the ensuing discrimination doesn’t always make it easy. How can we take...

Taylor, Michigan has an extremely scary haunted attraction that receives great reviews! Make sure to visit if you are in for a scare! Photo provided by Michiganhauntedhouses.com

Fall Festivities

Trezelle Jenkins, Web Page Publisher October 24, 2024

There are a lot of things to do this Fall season in and around Belleville. There are so many different events to attend that could be really fun for you and your friends to visit this fall. Wayne County...

Adults are not the only individuals impacted by inflation in our current economy. Teens are facing similar hardships with the price increases across the nation. Photo by Money.com

Facing Financial Headwinds: Inflation and The Impact on Teens

Josh Richards, Editor October 24, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges nobody predicted, not only in public health but also in the economy. As countries imposed quarantines, inflation rates surged, leaving high school students trying...

Hurricane Milton aftermath shows the damage these natural disasters can do to homes and scientists predict that storms will continue to increase in intensity. Photo by Rebecca Blackwell

Climate Change Strikes Again: More Severe Weather Expected

Alex Sacriska, Digital Content Creator October 24, 2024

It could be too late to stop it, but the Earth is seeing more severe natural disasters due to human activity.   Climate change has been affecting the world since the 19th century, when human...

“Snail Art” (bottom left) drawn by human Maddison DeLano on October 14th, 2024. AI generated art also included for comparison (top left and top right).

Is AI Good? The Positives and Negatives of Artificial Intelligence

Maddison DeLano, Editor October 24, 2024

In recent times, artificial intelligence (AI)  has grown increasingly involved in our daily lives. Is the plethora of negative impacts AI brings to the table outweighed by the good it has the potential...

Info-graphic made by Neveah Oneal with sources cited in the image containing causes for teacher loss, statistics on percentages of teachers lost based on cause, and examples of why certain issues have caused educators to leave the field.

Educators are leaving the workplace now more than ever

Neveah O'Neal, Editor October 24, 2024

There are more than 55,000 fewer educators in the workplace post-pandemic, and the number of vacant spots is ever-increasing. The demand for teachers is sprawled out across America based on region, but...

Students in the Belleville High School's Ecology Club take a picture on their field trip to a landfill during their lunch break.

Finding out what happens to our recyclables.

Angelia Jamison, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

Ever think about how much trash is created by humans? Ever wonder what you could do to help reduce your waste? What happens to our recyclables?  Two main things can happen to our trash. The...

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