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The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

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

Shaker Library’s 1.9 Mill Levy Encounters Resistance

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
May 6, 2018
Currently assistant superintendent for business operations and human resources, Wilkins will lead the District in the coming year.

Dr. Stephen Wilkins Appointed Interim Superintendent

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
April 19, 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
'Love, Simon' Teaches Us to Embrace Our Truths

‘Love, Simon’ Teaches Us to Embrace Our Truths

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
March 29, 2018
Junior Hannah Braun responds to Principal Jonathan Kuehnle's Jan. 29 tweet, which resulted in a meeting on the subject of HS sexual harassment.

[Photo] Students Are Talking: Is Anyone Listening?

Hannah Braun, Guest 'Riter
February 27, 2018
Community members responded to a Shaker Heights City Schools District tweet proclaiming a snow day Jan. 8, criticizing the late announcement.

District’s Late Snow Day Announcement Causes Issues

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
January 8, 2018
Board of Education member-elect Heather Weingart speaks to supporters and campaign aides shortly after receiving news of victory Nov. 7.

Hardaway, Cremer and Weingart to Join Shaker Heights Board of Education; Zimmerman, Williams and Roeder Re-Elected to City Council

Zachary Nosanchuk, Assignment Managing Editor
November 8, 2017
The Shakerite Elects 2017-2018 Editorial Board

The Shakerite Elects 2017-2018 Editorial Board

Zachary Nosanchuk, Managing Editor
May 22, 2017
Channeling Passion into Political Action

Channeling Passion into Political Action

Zachary Nosanchuk, Managing Editor
May 8, 2017
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[Photo] Shakerite Alumnus Writes First Account of Emerging Racial Justice Movement

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

Grace Lougheed, Nora Spadoni, Emily Montenegro and Lily Roth
February 21, 2017
The cast ensemble showed great energy and excitement in their complicated choreography throughout the production of "Urinetown."

“Urinetown”: Thrilling, Surprising, Beautiful

Emily Boardman and Zachary Nosanchuk
December 3, 2016
Students exit the high school after ending lockdown.

[Photo] High School Dismissed Following Bomb Threat Lockdown

Julia Barragate and Astrid Braun
November 14, 2016
Students participate in the walkout Friday, Nov. 11, at 12:30 p.m.

[Photo] Shaker Students Hold Blackout and Walkout

Nora Spadoni and Grace Lougheed
November 12, 2016
Although fans have been placed in classrooms, Spanish teacher Kimberly Ponce de Leon said that they "are not much help because they just blow hot air around as well as everyone's belongings adding an additional distraction."

[Photo] Sweating it Out

Julia Barragate and Nora Spadoni, Campus and City Editor and Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2016
Your News, One Snap at A Time

Your News, One Snap at A Time

Zachary Nosanchuk, Media Managing Editor
May 2, 2016
Past members of the Multimedia Team like photographer Will McKnight have taken many interesting pictures for the Shakerite and shakerite.com.

Become a Member of The Shakerite’s Multimedia Team

Zachary Nosanchuk, Media Managing Editor
April 14, 2016
Cooper (Gus Mahoney) consoles Lola (Nora Spadoni) in the artful show "Lola" of this year's New Stages performance.

New Stages 34 Explores Love, Loss and Laughter

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
April 4, 2016
Freshman perform "Spooked," directed by Theatre Department Chair Scott Sumerak.

“Spooked” Impresses, Promises Bright Theater Future

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
February 19, 2016
As Shaker chooses to forego the traditional Microsoft Office for Google Apps for Education, concerns about the new system are brought into the spotlight.

Bob Tuschman, pictured here in a professional picture, runs programming at Food Network, and graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1975. He started as a producer for ABC News and an assistant to Diana Ross.

A Q&A With A Famous Shaker Alum

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
January 29, 2016
Students gathered in the egress for the Packing Party Jan 18.

To Honor a Hero, Send Support to the Impoverished

Ellie Vahey and Zachary Nosanchuk
January 19, 2016
Sophomore Advanced Placement United States History students Caitlin Culina and Gautam Apte take a quiz Dec. 8. Students who take classes such as these can confront several tests or quizzes on the same day despite the high school’s testing schedule policy.

Teachers Test Limits of Student Stress

Zachary Nosanchuk and Abigail Aronoff
January 6, 2016
Social media networks like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter incite panic with rumors.

This Is Why Social Media Is a Problem

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
December 10, 2015
Community Uses Social Media As Weapon

Community Uses Social Media As Weapon

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
December 10, 2015
The extremely large 18-inch Samsung Galaxy View is a tablet meant to be a TV, pointing at a future where our tablets stream all of our entertainment.

While the new Surface Book starts at $1,500, its screen can separate from the laptop and become a tablet, running full Windows 10.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a very expensive, very large, very powerful tablet that can be used with the extremely functional Apple Pencil stylus.

Romeo (Tony Jones) and Juliet (Emily Kenville) first meet at the Capulet's party.

Modernizing an Old Classic Takes Time

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
November 29, 2015
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PSL Craze

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
November 18, 2015
The Future of TV Doesn't Involve Television At All

The Future of TV Doesn’t Involve Television At All

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
November 10, 2015
Apple even calls the new Apple TV "the future of TV." The user can play games, watch streaming services, talk to Siri, and download apps on their TV with this $150 streaming box.

The new 12-inch Macbook is available in gold, silver and space gray colors like the iPhone, and is incredibly thin and light, almost as much as an iPad. Even though it has only one port and an under powered processor, the Macbook is an example of the laptop of the future.

German Club president Carolyn Sindelar introduces the exchange students from Goslar at the assembly Sept. 5.

Assembly Welcomes German Exchange Students

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
October 8, 2015
The iPhone 6S uses 3D Touch, a technology that allows for different interactions with a smartphone, similar to a right click on a computer.

Apple’s iPhone 6S: An Upgrade You’ll Actually Want

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
October 6, 2015
The new iPhone 6S will also be offered in a larger variant, the iPhone 6S Plus, with a 5.5-inch screen.

iPhone 6S: Success?

Zachary Nosanchuk, Lifestyle Editor
September 16, 2015
Tofu, black bean, brown rice, salsa, lettuce and cheese bowl from Agave Mexican Grill.

Agave Mexican Grill: A Step In the Right Direction

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
August 28, 2015
Social studies teachers Sarah Davis and Tod Torrance and SHTA President John Morris listen as Sen. Sherrod Brown addresses the spike in standardized testing.

Shaker and Sen. Sherrod Brown are On The Same Page

Zachary Nosanchuk and Nora Spadoni
June 8, 2015
An excited student poses with his bowl of vegetables from the ‘Offering Bar’ ar Onaway. An Offering Bar bowl is only $1, and is planned to move to the high school and the other elementary schools in the future, according to AVI Director Amanda Schindley.

Vegetables Rule!

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
June 6, 2015
Tomatoes and blueberries give polyphenols and antioxidants, memory-improving elements. Also, nuts and seeds help brain power, especially before a test.

Can Healthy Food Really Help Your Grades?

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
June 6, 2015
An Apple a Day Keeps the Android Away

An Apple a Day Keeps the Android Away

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
June 5, 2015
Principal Michael Griffith proudly displays his bald head, painted with the Raider symbol.

Pictures from the St. Baldrick’s Shave a Life Event

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
May 30, 2015
Freshman Sophia Solganik and Emma Duhamel embrace after both shaving their heads for St. Baldrick's.

Shave a Life Event Breaks Boundaries and Raises Awareness

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
May 30, 2015

Welcome to Lifestyle

Zachary Nosanchuk, The Buzz Editor
May 29, 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
Students rush to tape up Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings for $1.

Class of 2016 Student Council Raises Money Through Taping Superintendent

Alexa Jankowsky, Emily Boardman and Zachary Nosanchuk
April 20, 2015
Rachel Elson and Rachel Krause, both seniors, perform in Ruth Geye's "The Elephant."

New Stages Artfully Employs Both Comedy and Insightful Messages

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2015

This Holiday Season, Eat — Nevermind

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2015

Favorite Holiday Recipes

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2015
Freshman Anna Walker, senior Zach Reizes and other students perform "Dysfunctional," written by senior Dayvon Rose and directed by senior Alyssa Jacobs.

New Stages 33 Plans to Explore Social Issues

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2015
Students walk outside during a fire drill Feb. 11.

New Calamity Day Policy Allows for More Snow Days

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2015
Sankofa members perform at the second half of the preview assembly Feb. 27.

Assembly Offers Glimpse of Sankofa’s Message

Zachary Nosanchuk and Grace Lougheed
February 27, 2015
Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. gives his second State of the Schools speech Feb. 10, 2015.

Community Members Express Opinions About The State of The Schools

Natalia Perkins, Alexa Jankowsky and Zachary Nosanchuk
February 12, 2015
Hutchings takes questions from the audience moderated by Shaker resident and City Club of Cleveland CEO Dan Moulthrop during last year's State of the Schools.

Hutchings Previews Tomorrow’s State of the Schools, Reflects on Last Year’s

Ose Arheghan and Zachary Nosanchuk
February 9, 2015
Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. addresses the crowd at his first State of the Schools address last year.

If Students Made the State of the Schools Speech

Ose Arheghan, Natalia Perkins and Zachary Nosanchuk
February 6, 2015
A student eats a Pop-Tart, a popular on-the-go breakfast item and a favorite in high school vending machines. However, with 15 grams of sugar apiece, Pop-Tarts are not advisable for a healthy breakfast.

I’ll Have a Whole-Wheat Waffle, a Glass of Orange Juice, and a Side of Time

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
January 1, 2015
French teacher Helene Ameline assigns final exam review packets, such as this one, over winter break.

Have a Good Vacation… Oh, Wait, You Forgot Your Homework

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2014
Open House: Ups and Downs

Open House: Ups and Downs

Zachary Nosanchuk, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2014
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