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When students are on their phones, they are likely going to miss instructions and not understand their assignments.
Selling the cellphone ban
February 11, 2025
Celebrities attend the Golden Globes award.
Film’s biggest stars shine at the Golden Globes
January 21, 2025
Students view art exhibits at the EMHS art show.
Memorial’s art show showcases creativity
December 18, 2024
Yearbook celebrates a big win at state.
Yearbook triumphs at state
December 13, 2024
Memorial's debate team brought home 23 awards from the speech and debate tournament at Southern Nazarene University.
EMHS debate team testifies for victory at tournament
December 9, 2024
Eli Jacobson observes the opposing team, Oklahoma Christian School, before the game begins.
Junior varsity boys soccer
March 5, 2025
The varsity basketball girls showed their skills and fought hard against Yukon.
Varsity Lady Dogs vs. Yukon Basketball
February 12, 2025
This Memorial swimmer's focus is apparent as he competes while doing the butterfly stroke.
Jan. 30 swim meet
February 3, 2025
The OKC Thunder are having early successes while only being midway through their season.
Bringing the Thunder
January 16, 2025
The Lady Bulldogs support their school by showing the "Bulldog."
The softball team’s home run of the season
November 7, 2024
The overall dog show winner, Truman, poses with his prize.
A pawsitively adorable show
January 17, 2025
Students hanging out with friends during Scary Movie Night.
Scary Movie Night is terrifyingly underrated
November 5, 2024
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
October 8, 2024
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
October 2, 2024
The Oklahoma State fair features rides, food stands, and fun for all.
The Memorial tradition of Senior Skip Day
September 30, 2024
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
February 11, 2025
Lisa Scott was one of the nominees for the EPS Belonging Award.
Lisa Scott: Giving a sign of Belonging
February 5, 2025
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
February 3, 2025
Assistant pom coach, Johanna Belt, poses with her daughter at an EMHS football game.
Johanna Belt: Solving more than just math problems
January 29, 2025
The OKC Thunder are having early successes while only being midway through their season.
Bringing the Thunder
January 16, 2025
Lisa Scott was one of the nominees for the EPS Belonging Award.
Lisa Scott: Giving a sign of Belonging
February 5, 2025
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
Carrie Higdon: The joy behind Memorial
February 3, 2025
Assistant pom coach, Johanna Belt, poses with her daughter at an EMHS football game.
Johanna Belt: Solving more than just math problems
January 29, 2025
Courtney Tsotigh dressed in her native clothing, posing for a picture.
Teaching and inspiring community
December 18, 2024
Senior Amy Renwick is leaving her mark on EMHS.
Amy Renwick rolls out excellence
December 12, 2024
"Dog Man" adapted Dav Pilkey's comics into film.
“Dog Man” bites off more than it can chew
March 6, 2025
Edmond Public Schools' updated bell schedule has added on 10 minutes to each school day.
10 more minutes in Edmond Public Schools
March 5, 2025
Since the introduction of screens in schools, students spend numerous hours on computers.
The technicalities of tech
January 24, 2025
"After the Ocean" had a plot unlike any other mystery I have before, but some aspects were unnecessary and took away from the main story.
“After the Ocean” was a little watered-down
January 23, 2025
Exams can be very stressful, especially when potential college credit all comes down to one test.
AP classes: It all comes down to one test
January 23, 2025
"Dog Man" adapted Dav Pilkey's comics into film.
“Dog Man” bites off more than it can chew
March 6, 2025
The Lumineers new album, "Automatic," was a great representation of a folk album.
The Lumineers’ new album is an “Automatic” like
March 5, 2025
"Paddington in Peru" is a great movie for young children, but may not be as enjoyed by adult viewers.
Perusing “Paddington in Peru”
February 27, 2025
The Follies 2025 cast members take their bows.
Fawning over Follies
February 5, 2025
"After the Ocean" had a plot unlike any other mystery I have before, but some aspects were unnecessary and took away from the main story.
“After the Ocean” was a little watered-down
January 23, 2025
My journey as a game developer
My journey as a game developer
March 6, 2025
The varsity basketball girls showed their skills and fought hard against Yukon.
Varsity Lady Dogs vs. Yukon Basketball
February 12, 2025
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
toki pona: the world’s smallest language
February 11, 2025
Memorial's Act II show choir in Follies 2025.
2025 Follies: Act 2
January 31, 2025
The "Ballad of Sweeney Todd" act immerses the audience.
2025 Follies: Act 1
January 31, 2025
My journey as a game developer
My journey as a game developer
March 6, 2025
2025 is sure to transition into new trends--hopefully moving away from the worst of 2024's fashion statements.
New year, same trends?
January 21, 2025
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
Revealing the beauty of space through astrophotography
October 30, 2024
Podcasting has grown tremendously in popularity over the last ten years, and it does not look like the art of listening and making podcasts will stop anytime soon.
Learning the art of podcasting
May 2, 2023
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"Dog Man" adapted Dav Pilkey's comics into film.

“Dog Man” bites off more than it can chew

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Edmond Public Schools' updated bell schedule has added on 10 minutes to each school day.

10 more minutes in Edmond Public Schools

Noelia Ocampo Resendiz, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Since the introduction of screens in schools, students spend numerous hours on computers.

The technicalities of tech

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
"After the Ocean" had a plot unlike any other mystery I have before, but some aspects were unnecessary and took away from the main story.

“After the Ocean” was a little watered-down

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025
Exams can be very stressful, especially when potential college credit all comes down to one test.

AP classes: It all comes down to one test

Esther Wood, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025
2025 is sure to transition into new trends--hopefully moving away from the worst of 2024's fashion statements.

New year, same trends?

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
January 21, 2025
Australia's ban on social media has sparked controversy.

Would a social media ban be beneficial?

Noelia Ocampo Resendiz, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
"Wicked" brings a new type of musical movie to the box office.

A wickedly good rendition

Anna Vitiello, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
Many teenagers turn to caffeine for a quick energy boost without knowing the impact.

The truth about caffeine

Paisley Edgin, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
"The Night the Zombies Came" gave the Pixies a new sound.

The Pixies returned on “The Night the Zombies Came”

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
November 5, 2024
Chappell Roan is known for her engaging performances.

The midwest princess’ poor PR

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
October 15, 2024
Students Logan Marshall, Anna Vitiello and Esther Wood show off their best fall fashion looks.

Four easy ways to “pumpkin spice” up a fall wardrobe

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
September 23, 2024
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