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Bronzeman: The Living Legacy of Preston Jackson
Bronzeman: The Living Legacy of Preston Jackson
Bethany Simpson, Writer • March 4, 2025

Decatur, Illinois was founded in 1829, and named for Stephen Decatur - a heroic...

Teenage Drivers: Understanding the Risks and Preventing Tragedy
Teenage Drivers: Understanding the Risks and Preventing Tragedy
Daniel Nathan, writer • March 4, 2025

Teenage drivers face unique challenges behind the wheel, making them more susceptible...

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Jackson Copeland, Aiden Post, Jackson Andrews, and Connor Eldridge
Aiden Post – A Pair of Miracles
Jackson Andrews, writer • February 20, 2025

Here at Richwoods we will stop at nothing to not only achieve success but strive...

Unified Partners Bring Community Together Through Special Olympics Sports
Unified Partners Bring Community Together Through Special Olympics Sports
Andi Potts, Editor-in-chief • February 14, 2025

In the Peoria community, Special Olympics sports like bowling and basketball...

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR RICHWOODS BOYS' FOOTBALL
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR RICHWOODS BOYS’ FOOTBALL
Daniel Nathan, writer • January 8, 2025

The Richwoods Boys’ Football season has unfortunately come to a close. Even...

100 Years of Innovation: Celebrating Caterpillar With a New Exhibit
100 Years of Innovation: Celebrating Caterpillar With a New Exhibit
Madison Adler, Senior Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2025

The Caterpillar company has reached 100 years of providing the world with sustainable infrastructure that includes shelter, safe and drinkable water, transportation, and dependable...

The Yen Dollar Fluctuations
The Yen Dollar Fluctuations
Traian Matsumoto, writer • November 17, 2024
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The Sequel: Is a Part Two Necessary or Not?- Ayannah Garcia
The Sequel: Is a Part Two Necessary or Not?- Ayannah Garcia
Ayannah Garcia, writer • February 18, 2025

Sequels have always been a part of the entertainment movie scene, especially...

Is Disney Losing Its Magic?
Is Disney Losing Its Magic?
Ishl Wasfy, writer • February 18, 2025

For a long time, Disney has been the best entertainment channel for young children...

Book Review: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Book Review: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Alanna Ross, Writer • February 14, 2025

Concrete Rose is just one of the remarkable books that were written by the author...

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Continues To Spark Debate
November 28, 2023

On June 29th, spurred by many lawsuits pushed by Asian-American-backed organizations,...

NCAA’s NIL
Lindsay Wales, Editor in Chief • February 6, 2023

The NCAA's permitting the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy has revolutionized...