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Adults Need the Lesson in Twitter Etiquette

Adults Need the Lesson in Twitter Etiquette

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor and Editorial Board Chairwoman
May 16, 2018
Principal Jonathan Kuehnle smiles to The Shakerite as he searches the high school with police dogs.

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

Astrid Braun and Zachary Nosanchuk
April 11, 2018
If We’re Lucky, Loud or Oprah, They Just Might Respond

If We’re Lucky, Loud or Oprah, They Just Might Respond

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor and Editorial Board Chairwoman
February 12, 2018
Tweets Will Not Protect Us

Tweets Will Not Protect Us

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor, Chairwoman of the Editorial Board
November 14, 2017
What will President Trump go after next? Spin the wheel to find out!

An Exclusive Look Into Trump’s Mancave

Hannah Kornblut and Emily Montenegro
June 1, 2017
Elementary parents' online petition opposing K-4 science changes has gained more than 500 supporters.

Community Petitions for Preservation of Woodbury Labs

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
May 9, 2017
Assitant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Terri L. Breeden responds to questions from upwards of 50 community members during a discussion at Shaker Heights Public Library Saturday, April 29.

Elementary Science Changes Prompt Heated Community Discussion

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2017
Trump Skips CIA Briefing To Eat Donuts

Trump Skips CIA Briefing To Eat Donuts

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2017
Shakerite Alumnus Writes First Account of Emerging Racial Justice Movement

Shakerite Alumnus Writes First Account of Emerging Racial Justice Movement

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2017
Teacher Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

Teacher Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

Grace Lougheed, Nora Spadoni, Emily Montenegro and Lily Roth
February 21, 2017
Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks at New Hampshire First in the Nation Primary event on Jan. 23, 2016.

Women Deserve, Demand Right to Body and Choice

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2016
A Day of Sorrow and Strength

A Day of Sorrow and Strength

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
November 9, 2016
A mystifying variety of products, from laxatives to toys to even ear plugs, are unnecessarily gendered. Most of the time, men’s versions of products are bigger and bulkier, while the same products marketed toward women are typically delicate and colored pink.

Repainting Our Sexist, Pink and Blue Planet

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
May 11, 2016
Pop Stars’ Tragic Assault Stories Revive Movement Against Sexual Violence

Pop Stars’ Tragic Assault Stories Revive Movement Against Sexual Violence

Lily Roth and Emily Montenegro
May 2, 2016
Senior Mekkah Husamadeen leads the Sankofa cast with a tribute to the death of Trayvon Martin.

Sankofa cast members stand on the edge of the stage of the Large Auditorium as Mekkah Hussameden speaks about Trayvon Martin at Sankofa 2016.

Adele’s comback album, “25,” kicked off with the release of her single “Hello.” The song instantly skyrocketed to the top of the charts, and its music video, directed by Xavier Dolan, has more than 6 million views on YouTube. As for “25,” it sold 3.38 million copies in its first week in the U.S., the first album to sell more than 3 million copies in a single week.

Hearts Over Parts

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
January 5, 2016
The Year In Review

The Year In Review

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
January 5, 2016
Eradicating the Kids’ Table, One Article at a Time  

Eradicating the Kids’ Table, One Article at a Time  

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2015
Director Jamie Babbit speaks to theater and GSA students in Room 130 after school today. She encouraged female students and students of color to pursue directing careers because the industry lacks diversity.

Jamie Babbit Returns to Inspire Aspiring Actors, Directors

Emily Montenegro, Opnion Editor
October 2, 2015
Don't Fear Feminists: Accept, Embrace and Join Their Movement

Don’t Fear Feminists: Accept, Embrace and Join Their Movement

Emily Montenegro, Opinion Editor
June 1, 2015
Freshman Ruby Gibson pushes back the Prospero puppet's hand, held up by senior Noah Silberman.

Spring Ensemble Show ‘Rough Magic’ Creates Emotional Moments

Zachary Nosanchuk and Emily Montenegro
May 6, 2015
Senior Louie Seguin, an IB student, designed the poster for TEDxSHHS, a conference occurring Feb. 7.

Leaving a Legacy, IB Seniors Organize TEDx Conference

Grace Lougheed, Lily Roth, Emily Montenegro, Yasmine Kayali and Hannah Kornblut
February 4, 2015
Mr. West Knows Best: Handling Test Stress

Mr. West Knows Best: Handling Test Stress

Emily Montenegro, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2014

Movies and TV Mislead, Heighten High School Hopes

Emily Montenegro
November 24, 2014
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