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The Wildcat Roar

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Helldivers 2, latest update! Good or bad?

Ewan McKenney, Staff writer | November 14, 2025

The game Helldivers 2 is a horde shooter game featuring various maps, enemies, and objectives. The latest update, released on September 2, 2025, has PC, Xbox, and PlayStation fans excited to play with the new patches and additions to the game.  Patches and fixes They have fixed over 200 bugs to make the game feel better to play. They balanced enemies, strategems, and light and medium penetrating...

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Is it really worth buying the new AirPod Pro 3 model?

Ethan Lenzo, Staff Writer | November 14, 2025

The new AriPod Pro 3 has many new features. These new features make these AriPods last longer and resist more water. They have also improved the noise cancellation and sound quality. This allows people to hear the sound better. Apple has also released many different models of AirPods. But the new features and improvements have made these one of the best ones made. Apple has now included a hearing-loss...

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The power of how social media shapes our lives

Layla Umstead, Staff Writer | November 14, 2025

Social media has become a big part of our everyday lives. It changes the way we talk, share, and connect with others all around the world. Social media can have both positive and negative impacts in many different ways. Every day, people all over the world log on to communicate, learn, and share. This is one of the biggest parts of modern life. Staying Connected Across the World According to Journalist...

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The truth about sleep:

Emma Ghiglione, Staff Writer | November 14, 2025

It is easy to lose track of time scrolling at night, but late-night screen time costs more than rest. Teens and shift workers feel the effects most—groggy mornings, poor memory, and low moods. Experts say sleep is not about “doing nothing.” It is the time when the brain resets and prepares for the next day. The Science Behind Sleep Sleep matters because it is one of the body’s strongest...

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Climate Change

Ethan Lenzo, Staff Writer | November 14, 2025

Impacts of Climate Change Climate Change has been increasing Earth's temperature for many years now, without much being done about it. With more carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, temperatures will continue to increase, causing more harm to the environment and people. Greenhouse gases are a significant contributor to climate change. They trap the heat from the sun, which is a reason why Earth’s...

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Star Wars movies: which are the best?

Austin Walendzik, Staff Writer | April 23, 2025

Star Wars Review When I say Star Wars, your mind might go to a specific movie or character. But you still know what I’m talking about when I say that name. We know which movies are better, but today we will be taking a closer look at which movies are the best. For us to be able to look into which is the best. We will be looking at who the actors and directors are. Where they took place, when they...

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OPINION: GenZ is divided, but it’s not fully their fault

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

Often adults like to say that teens and young adults these days are, “hard to negotiate” with and “divided”. How did they end up this way at such a young age? The answer is the upbringing of Gen Z.  Oftentimes, older generations like to blame Gen Z for the way we act. When we look at the world, parenting trends, new tech, and what these kids see, all play a major role. The media then uses...

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Schools should start later

Kayla Winkle, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

  Schools don’t have to start later every day. A possibility is schools start later on only certain days of the week. That said, events happening on the weekends makes students want to get more sleep. A suggestion is on Mondays at least we should start school later. So students get a little more sleep and catch up on the sleep they might have lost on the weekend. Sleep Students should be...

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Seniors deserve more allowed absences

Lily Johnston, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

At Jenison High School, seniors get two absences during the second semester. If they have 2 or fewer absences, they have the option to waive exams. If they go over the 2 absences they have to take the exam for the class. These absences include sick days and to get them excused you have to go to the doctor. Seniors should be able to miss more days in school and still be able to waive their exams....

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Does technology make us more alone?

Ana Gonzalez, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

The technology could be taking over our lives. This topic can help others realize how they need to spend more time with their families and friends. Technology can make us become less social with each other. It can also make us become more isolated and can make us more distracted by things going on around us. It is possible for technology to make us less social. This can happen by going on our phones...

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Helldivers 2, latest update! Good or bad?
Review of Hong BBQ & Hot Pot

Review of Hong BBQ & Hot Pot

April 23, 2025

Star Wars movies: which are the best?

Star Wars movies: which are the best?

April 23, 2025

Borderlands 2 Review

Borderlands 2 Review

April 23, 2025

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Helldivers 2, latest update! Good or bad?
Is it really worth buying the new AirPod Pro 3 model?

Is it really worth buying the new AirPod Pro 3 model?

November 14, 2025

The power of how social media shapes our lives

The power of how social media shapes our lives

November 14, 2025

Climate Change

Climate Change

November 14, 2025

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The club very few know about
Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

October 9, 2023

Marching Macy’s: what the band expects

Marching Macy’s: what the band expects

October 6, 2023

The amazing show

The amazing show

March 1, 2023

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