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Taking the Final Bow: Week Four Showcase
By Riley Young | July 22, 2026 Due to the volume of performances in this showcase, scholars who already performed were not featured, along with scholars who participated multiple times during the second showcase. We appreciate and recognize the effort that these performers dedicated to perfecting their acts and apologize about the inconvenience. Each act…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Architectural Design
Architecture: Building a Strong Foundation In April Webb’s Architectural Design focus area, scholars can be found creating models of something that, for them, represents home. Whether they are building a model of their house, a conceptual sculpture of a swing, or a recreation of their bedroom, April’s scholars are able to bring their artistic vision…
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OPINION: The Untold History of Free Speech
By Riley Young | July 15, 2026 On July 4th, 2026, the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary. While some commemorate this event with extravagant fireworks, festivities, and barbecues, others take the time to appreciate the values and principles which the country was built upon and which greatly shape US culture. The right to free…
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OPINION: AI’s attack on journalism
By Riley Young, Aureliz Roman, DeLana Wooldridge | July 8, 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has completely overtaken the global stage in recent years. This technology is widely accessible and capable of performing tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence, including data analysis, pattern recognition, and content generation. For journalists, generative AI is field-altering. It can…
