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The Shakerite
CAMPUS & CITY
Panelists Lila Mills and Mike McIntyre laugh as Subodh Chandra jokes that McIntyre's political views are impossible to determine. This moment, part of a broader discussion about the role of opinions in journalism, occurred during a League of Women Voters' forum April 16 in the high school's small auditorium. Courtesy of LWV.
Tech, Trump Threaten Journalism
League of Women Voters panel shares ideas about reaching young citizens, surviving government attacks
Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor | April 30, 2025
Junior Ke Shi addresses the Board of Education and Superintendent David Glasner at an April 7 BOE meeting. Shi and other community members called on the district to reconsider cutting three of five English Language Learner positions across the school district.
Community Calls For Return of ELL Positions
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | April 9, 2025
Therapy dogs greet students in the Ely Gallery as they return to school following an April 1 shooting at the Shaker Heights Main Library. A variety of Crisis Response Canines and their handlers visited classrooms and the IC to comfort students.
High School Classes Resume Following Fatal Library Shooting
Daniel Carroll and Liam MacGilvray | April 3, 2025
Police cars remain in an otherwise empty main library parking at 7:07 p.m. today after a shooting involving a current and a former SHHS student. Both public library branches will be closed tomorrow.
Classes Suspended After Fatal Shooting at Main Library Involving Student, Former Student
Liam MacGilvray and Eliot Call | April 1, 2025
Next Year, Tomorrow Will be The Same As Today
Next Year, Tomorrow Will be The Same As Today
Liam MacGilvray, Campus and City Editor | April 1, 2025
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INVESTIGATIONS
SPOTLIGHT
IC students visit with two therapy dogs April 3. The dogs and their handlers from Ohio Crisis Response Canines visited the high school, IC and main public library throughout last week and this week to help students and staff in the aftermath of am April 1 fatal shooting involving current and former students.
Students Embrace Canine Companions
Visiting therapy dogs stop hallway traffic and prompt joyful exclamations
Eliot Call and Vaughn Ullom | April 17, 2025
This image was generated by Open AI's ChatGPT using the text of this story as the prompt. When asked what the object atop the book in the bottom-right corner was, Shakerite editors identified it as either a printer, a typewriter or a "really messed up book."
Is AI OK? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Isabel Siegel and Daniel Carroll | March 20, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Bowen sings while sophomore Luvirt Parker and Sankofa members dance to “This is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan.
Sankofa Brings Its Wildest Dreams to the Stage
Shakerite Staff | February 21, 2025
Students walk past a two-sided analog clock in the second floor main hallway.
Clocked Out
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | February 10, 2025
Voters waited more than an hour in line to cast a ballot at Shaker Heights Main Library this afternoon.
Waiting in Line, With Lots on Their Minds
Olivia Cavallo, Spotlight Editor | November 5, 2024
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OPINION
A Shaker Heights Police Department SUV idles by the curb near the main library entrance April 17 after school.
‘Rite Idea: The Need for Weapons Detection is no Longer in Question
It's time to strengthen screening at the high school and extend it to other school buildings
The Editorial Board | April 17, 2025
Betting Cheapens Trust in Professional Sports
April 3, 2025
Targeting Equity
February 28, 2025
“A massive disservice to all students and all teachers”
February 25, 2025
SATIRE
The Yondr Squad bravely rushes to pouch an unlocked phone in need.
We All Scream For Yondring
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | January 24, 2025

The Yondr pouch policy hit students like a rampaging garbage truck, and they spent the first semester adjusting to a phone-free environment....

New Schedule Freaks Everyone Out
May 1, 2024
Stories from Expeditions to the Loo (Satire)
May 24, 2022
Boobvoyage!
May 20, 2022
Betting Cheapens Trust in Professional Sports
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | April 3, 2025

Betting on individual player performances tarnishes the image and integrity of the world’s beloved sports leagues. Anywhere at any time, a bettor can open DraftKings...

John Horn sets up on defense during his eight point performance in a 71-50 loss Jan. 10 at Strongsville.
Horn Joins Raiders as a Senior and Delivers Leadership
Eamonn Furey, Raider Zone Editor | April 1, 2025
Anna Kuhel freestyles through the lane during a Jan. 3 meet at Mayfield High School.
Kuhel Swims Her Way to College Commitment
Vaughn Ullom, Raider Zone Editor | April 1, 2025
The videoboard at James A. Rhodes Arena displays a final overtime score of 54-50, Shaker over Brecksville-Broadview Heights, in the March 6 regional semifinal game.
Raiders Outlast Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | March 7, 2025
The men's basketball team poses with the district championship trophy following their 72-67 victory against Massillon Washington on March 2. It is the team's first district championship since 2019-20.
Raiders Tip Off for Regional Semifinal Tomorrow
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | March 5, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
The work of Ella Grey, Meg Hahnenberg, Haiden Whitney and Ashlyn Inouye, IB HL Portfolio students, is on display through March 26.
Concrete Jungle, Evan Yule
Women's March Photo Gallery
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