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Dragon Ball: Daima – New Look for an Old Series

Dragon Ball: Daima – New Look for an Old Series

Jackson Andrews, Writer December 16, 2024

As fans eagerly delve into the newly released Dragon Ball: Daima, excitement is palpable in the air. This latest installment in the long-running Dragon Ball franchise has not only reinvigorated interest...

Mr Benjamin Interview

Mr Benjamin Interview

Yash Mittal December 6, 2024

Welcome to the last teacher feature of 2024! We are glad to interview a teacher that is very important to Richwoods and the entire city of Peoria, Mr. Benjamin! He is the new Driver’s Ed teacher, and...

Lunchly Release and Controversy+ Correlation to Ksi's new song

Lunchly Release and Controversy+ Correlation to Ksi’s new song

Ishl Wasfy, writer December 5, 2024

Recently, some of the biggest youtubers released a new product called Lunchly. Lunchly was marketed as an alternative to Lunchables for young children and teenagers. However, people quickly became concerned...

Book Review (Yellowface by R. F. Kuang)

Book Review (Yellowface by R. F. Kuang)

Katelynn Wisner, Writer November 25, 2024

The publishing industry is a competitive industry, containing both big and small publishing houses. At least 77% of all best-selling hardcover and paperback books in the US are distributed by the “Big...

Miss Conard Interview

Miss Conard Interview

Yash Mittal, Writer November 18, 2024

Welcome to the fifth Teacher Feature of the 2024-2025 school year! I am delighted to feature Ms. Conard, one of our Spanish teachers. This is her first school year teaching at Richwoods. Ms. Conard is...

Mr Vinson Interview

Mr Vinson Interview

Yash Mittal, Writer November 18, 2024

Hello readers of The Shield! Today, we are honored to interview Mr. Vinson, our recent addition to our counseling staff. He is known for many things, from Counselor to City Hall Worker to Batman Fan to...

1st Annual Peoria Music Live Festival

1st Annual Peoria Music Live Festival

Tyler Weaver, Writer November 17, 2024

“Will it play in Peoria?” The question that has been around since the 1800’s and has evolved over the years. “If it plays in Peoria, it will play anywhere.” This is regarding products, people,...

Election effects
Source: https://wellesleyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2306&ARC=4335

How will the election results effect the stock market?

Matthew Seshul, writer November 17, 2024

It’s no surprise that the outcome of the election will help certain companies based on the stance of the winner. It is in these companies' best interest for the candidate whose policies best help their...

The Yen Dollar Fluctuations

The Yen Dollar Fluctuations

Traian Matsumoto, writer November 17, 2024

The past couple of years have seen volatility in many markets not seen for decades. One of these examples is in the Forex market where the yen has been trading at a historic low against the dollar which...

With the Fire on High Book Review

With the Fire on High Book Review

November 12, 2024

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo follows the journey of Emoni Santiago, a teen mother in her final year of high school. Set in Philadelphia, Emoni has a passion for culinary arts and struggles...

Dr. Timir Baman

“There are many career opportunities in the healthcare industry”: An Interview with Dr. Timir Baman

Anda Wattanakit, Editor-in-chief November 11, 2024

“There are many career opportunities in the healthcare industry”: An Interview with Dr. Timir Baman At 6:30 p.m. I hop out of the car and make my way to the back door of the brick building of...

Album Review: Cuts & Bruises by Inhaler

Album Review: Cuts & Bruises by Inhaler

Marley Clark, writer November 2, 2024

Cuts & Bruises is an album by Irish band, Inhaler. Originating from Dublin, Ireland, Inhaler, formed in 2012, consists of the following members: lead vocalist and guitarist, Elijah Hewson, bassist...

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