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Astrid Braun

Astrid Braun, Alumni (’19)

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Isaacs speaks at a March 7 board meeting, just before the board announced Interim Principal David Glasner as one of two candidates for the Shaker superintendency.

An Interview With School Board President Jeffrey Isaacs

Astrid Braun, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2019
Science teacher John O’Verko said each year he interacts with his students differently based on their personalities.

[Photo] In the Wake of Administrative Leave

Hilary Shakelton and Ashley Sah
May 17, 2019
Podl Disciplined 'Without Just Cause'

Podl Disciplined ‘Without Just Cause’

Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
April 22, 2019
The seven athletes sit in front of a crowd of friends, coaches and family as they sign their letters of intent.

[Photo] Second Round of Senior Athletes Signs Letters of Intent

Anna Krouse, Raider Zone Editor
March 5, 2019
On Nov. 8, the Shaker Heights Teachers' Association filed a grievance with the district on the basis of academic freedom, communication and lack of due process for teacher Jody Podl. After failing to resolve the grievance, the district entered into arbitration with the SHTA.

District Withdraws Discipline of Podl One Day Before Arbitration

Astrid Braun and Ethan Bloch
February 12, 2019
Board of Education members discuss plans for Fernway with architects.

Board Promises to Get House in Order

Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
November 16, 2018
The Shaker Theatre Arts Department will perform "Pippin" Nov. 14-17.

[Photo] Pippin Production Will Excite and Surprise

Eliza Auten, Amya Neal and Ana Butze
November 14, 2018
SHHS PODL Guest Rite

[Photo] Podl Addresses Students

Jody Podl, Guest ‘Riter
November 13, 2018
Over 900 Students, teachers and community members filled the large auditorium Nov. 8.

Nov. 8 Community Meeting Transcript

Astrid Braun, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2018
Interim Superintendent Stephen Wilkins makes opening remarks to the crowd of more than 900 community members who attended the meeting.

Investigation Finds No Evidence of Discrimination

Aggie Augustine, Katie Fraser, Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
November 9, 2018
Shaker Heights High School Principal Jonathan Kuehnle speaks with community members, parents, students and staff on March 7, 2016. Kuehnle's placement on leave was announced in an email sent to parents and staff this evening.

Kuehnle Placed on Administrative Leave

Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
November 1, 2018
“I tell kids to take a bunch [of tissues] and stick them in their pocket,” Nurse Paula Damm said. Students will sometimes go to her office to get tissues if there are none in their classroom.

[Photo] Sneezin’ Season

Dylan Robinson, Diana Martins, Will Welsh, Alex Markland and Katie Rusnak
October 17, 2018
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[Photo] Don’t Stop The Music

Katie Cronin and Sylvie Prause
September 17, 2018
Fernway neighborhood residents wrote and drew about their love for the school on the surrounding sidewalk in chalk.

Fernway Draws Strength From the Wreckage

Astrid Braun and Morgan Fowler
July 19, 2018
Fernway Fire Spares Lives, But Not Spirits

Fernway Fire Spares Lives, But Not Spirits

Astrid Braun, Anna Krouse and Hilary Shakelton
July 10, 2018
Lewicki solves a megaminx puzzle at a Shaker Heights cubing competition. “I practice all day at every possible moment,” Phillip said. “I want to break the world record in at least one event. I want to be competing for world championship podiums for my main events.”

[Photo] The Speed Solver

Ashley Sah, Journalism II Reporter
May 25, 2018
An Instagram post using demeaning language about African-Americans was taken down by the user soon after it was posted. The user replaced it with an apology and explanation, followed by a picture of the police report she completed.

Student Denies Posting Racist Comments

Astrid Braun, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2018
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[Photo] Izzy Ortman to the Rescue

Ana Butze, Spotlight Co-Editor
September 9, 2018
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[Photo] Adults Need the Lesson in Twitter Etiquette

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor and Editorial Board Chairwoman
May 16, 2018
Anti-Issue 7 group Future Shaker Library has solicited over 475 signatures from Shaker residents, including former Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher and former Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Mary Boyle.

Issue 7 has been endorsed by various community groups, such as the Shaker Heights League of Women Voters and the Democratic Club, and by elected officials, including Board of Education President Jeffrey Isaacs.

Shaker voters will decide whether or not to pass the $1.9 million library levy May 8 at their polling location.

[Photo] Shaker Library's 1.9 Mill Levy Encounters Resistance

May 6, 2018
Shaker voters will decide whether or not to pass the $1.9 million library levy May 8 at their polling location.

Students looked for their testing rooms yesterday morning outside the main office. “The situation is more chaotic, because now I have to prepare to take two tests instead of one," said freshman Rohini Kumar

[Photo] State Testing Delayed Due to State-Wide System Failure

Katie Cronin, Ashley Sah, Lauren Sheperd and Anna Krouse
April 20, 2018
Police cars could be seen outside a window in the high school during a "stay in place" drill April 11.

“Stay in Place” Drill Catches Students and Staff Off-Guard

Astrid Braun and Zachary Nosanchuk
April 11, 2018
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[Photo] ‘Love, Simon’ Teaches Us to Embrace Our Truths

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
March 29, 2018
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[Photo] From Semanteme to The Seam

Danielle Krantz and Ashley Sah
March 8, 2018
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[Photo] Students Greet New ID Policy With Skepticism

Ashley Sah and Hilary Shakelton
February 20, 2018
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[Photo] Asking For a Friend

Ashley Sah, Anna Krouse and Olivia Warren
February 8, 2018
The reply-all chain that occurred Feb. 6 was less disruptive, with only 19 replies to the morning announcements email. These emails ranged from a multicolored picture sent repeatedly to The Constitution of the Russian Federation and the word “Goose.”

[Photo] “Oof!” They Did it Again

Katie Cronin, Journalism II Reporter
February 7, 2018
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[Photo] Be Safe, Be Respectful and Sweep Problems Under The Rug

Madi Hart, Guest ‘Rite
January 9, 2018
"Guidance counselors and the administration should focus on helping students find schools that fit with who they are as a student rather than what kind of ranking the school has,” senior Emma Duhamel said.

[Photo] Stress for Success

Annika Jankowsky, Journalism I Reporter
December 20, 2017
The American flag waves in front of the high school. “While the pledge does include the phrase ‘one nation under God,’ it does not specifically support or advocate for any specific religion," David Glasner, middle school principal, said.

[Photo] A Pledge to What?

Grace Geier, Journalism I Reporter
December 11, 2017
For the first time, freshmen have Naviance accounts. “It made me realize that college is just around the corner, in a way,” said freshman Kate Hahnenberg.

[Photo] College Comes Ever Closer

Emerson Coffman, Journalism I Reporter
December 5, 2017
Senior Administrative Assistant Laurie Brem responded to the students, asking them to stop.

On the options for response below the email, "Reply to all" was listed as an option. On all other emails, it was omitted.

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Senior Administrative Assistant Laurie Brem responded to the students, asking them to stop.

The first student to respond to the announcements email wrote, "Oof."

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A Mano en Mano poster of the Puerto Rican flag on display in the upper cafeteria.

[Photo] Clubs Cooperate to Aid Puerto Rico

Isaac Van Orman, Journalism I Reporter
November 17, 2017
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[Photo] District Aims to Maintain Learning by Maintaining Buildings

Ethan Bloch, Campus and City Editor
November 13, 2017
Elementary school students painted pictures of space that were displayed outside the large auditorium.

[Photo] Shaker takes Learning to Space

Ashley Sah, Danielle Krantz and Ana Butze
November 6, 2017
Art teacher Meryl Haring paints over the face of Timothy Mitchell on a mural portraying him as George Washington Oct. 17.

[Photo] ‘Rite Idea: Moving on Requires More Than Paint

Editorial Board, The Shakerite
November 1, 2017
Exchange students from Concepcion, Chile perform a traditional dance during a welcome assembly in the Large Auditorium Sept. 11.

Shaker’s International Relations Take Center Stage

Abigail Aronoff and Astrid Braun
September 25, 2017
A Shaker Heights police car sits outside the main entrance of the high school. “There wasn’t a threat to students’ safety in the building,” Principal Jonathan Kuehnle said. “According to the police, there was no need for a lockdown … just the heightened security that went into keeping an eye on the entrances and exits.”

[Photo] Police Detain Juvenile Male Running From High School

Grace Lougheed and Julia Barragate
September 12, 2017
Shaker Heights High School Principal Jonathan Kuehnle speaks with community members, parents, students and staff on March 7, 2016.

Kuehnle to Sing National Anthem at Indians Game

Astrid Braun, Web Managing Editor
August 26, 2017
High school health teacher Kendra Agee-Barney teaches about menstruation in her classes. “There’s still a stigma, because people don’t want to talk about it,” she said. “Boys still don’t want to hear about it. You still hear the same jokes.”

The Modern Red Scare

Astrid Braun, Investigations Editor
May 28, 2017
"Students and allies, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, need to do better," writes Baul. "We start by listening."

[Photo] So, What Can You Do?

Scott Baul, Guest ‘Riter
May 18, 2017
Starting times and bell schedules will not change next year, but early release Mondays will replace late start Tuesdays in 2018-19.

[Photo] Late Start Tuesdays Reach Late Stage

Mae Nagusky, Campus and City Editor
May 17, 2017
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IB HL Visual Arts Exhibition

Astrid Braun, Investigations Editor
April 13, 2017
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