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Senioritis: Broader Implications of the Psychological Phenomenon

Senioritis: Broader Implications of the Psychological Phenomenon

Natalie Portnoy, Editorial Staff ’25 July 7, 2024

As senior students drag themselves through the hallways of Indian Hills, underclassmen and faculty witness a national phenomenon: senioritis. This term, frequently brought up by seniors attesting...

Time scale comparing the differences between generations: Baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z.

Do Your Parents Hunt and Peck Type? 

Isabella Gartner, Contributing Writer ’25 July 7, 2024

According to the blog taping.com, hunt and peck typing is a technique using one finger from each hand–usually the index or middle fingers–to “hunt” for keys on the keyboard. But what do you...

Summer Day Trips From the FLOW Area

Summer Day Trips From the FLOW Area

Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief ’24 July 7, 2024

The FLOW area is excellently situated between several cultural, natural, and historical places of interest. Planning days off doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these day trips that will...

App Recommendations to Level Up Your Device

App Recommendations to Level Up Your Device

Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief ’24 June 11, 2024

The Apple App Store has over 1.8 million apps available and Google Play has almost 3.5 million apps… Which ones are worth the storage space? Find the apps that are here to stay, bridging the gap...

Is TikTok too Relevant to Get Banned? 

Is TikTok too Relevant to Get Banned? 

Hannah Savino, Contributing Writer ’26 June 11, 2024

Whether heard on the news or from the hysterical influencers on TikTok, there is gossip all around that TikTok is or will be banned. The fear that the company ’ minds. Trump backed down from this...

New Housing Behind Hills: Helpful or Harmful?

New Housing Behind Hills: Helpful or Harmful?

Julia Coppo, Contributing Writer ’27 June 11, 2024

As a freshman student, I had less than a year at Indian Hills to appreciate the diverse nature on our campus. This fall, behind the IHHS fields were lush trees with a picturesque walking trail, an...

Women’s History Month: For Everyday Women

Women’s History Month: For Everyday Women

Karley Kurz, Contributing Writer ’27 April 11, 2024

Throughout history, the accomplishments of women have commonly been overlooked. Many historical women, such as Susan B. Anthony, a women's rights activist, and Sacagawea, the woman who guided Lewis...

Sleepy Chic or Fashion Faux Pas? The Great Pajama Debate Hits Hills

Sleepy Chic or Fashion Faux Pas? The Great Pajama Debate Hits Hills

Isabella Gartner, Contributing Writer ’25 April 11, 2024

Wearing pajama pants to school has been a growing trend across high schools in America since the pandemic, but is it okay? And is it a fashion rebellion statement or a trend that is here to stay? Drumbeats...

February Break: Insignificant or Imperative? 

February Break: Insignificant or Imperative? 

Hannah Savino, Contributing Writer ’26 April 11, 2024

Whether you're traveling, catching up on your show, or hanging out with friends and family, February breaks offer time to relax and reset. But, its origins have nothing to do with academics and instead...

The Best Slice in FLOW

The Best Slice in FLOW

Isabella Manias, Contributing Writer ’25 February 14, 2024

It’s safe to say that there are a lot of pizza places in the FLOW district. There are about 14 establishments total that serve pizza, and for many, these options can be overwhelming. So I went across...

An Intricate Guide of Exactly What (Not) To Do This Valentine’s Day

An Intricate Guide of Exactly What (Not) To Do This Valentine’s Day

Skylar Brown, Editorial Staff ’25 February 14, 2024

& Shavonne Farley, Contributing Writer ’24 Originating as a Christian feast day honoring the martyr Valentine, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romance and love in many regions around the...

1964 to 2024: Is “Drumbeats” Outdated?

1964 to 2024: Is “Drumbeats” Outdated?

Shavonne Farley, Contributing Writer ’24 February 14, 2024

Recently, Indian Hills has been moving away from the once-ubiquitous Native American imagery formerly present in our logo, merchandise, and more. This shift comes with good reason, as many have expressed...

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