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Entertainment Review: Local energy drinks

Entertainment Review: Local energy drinks

Maggie Rowzee, News reporter March 14, 2024

  In the Sterling-Rock Falls area, there are many different options for stopping to get a fun drink. In total there are four main drink shops, 7 Brew, Scooters, Airplay and Sophie’s, that are popular...

Top 5 Valentines Day Gifts

Top 5 Valentines Day Gifts

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter February 12, 2024

In my opinion, any gift that I receive on Valentine's Day is special, on the other hand some outweigh others. Here is my idea of the perfect gifts to get.    Starting at the bottom, number five would...

Prom prep is in full swing

Prom prep is in full swing

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter January 29, 2024

  As Prom 2024 quickly approaches, there is much to think about, including dates, dresses, and where to take prom photos.   The two most important steps to prom prep is finding your date and finding...

Make the most of your homecoming week

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter October 3, 2023

  Homecoming week is known throughout America as one of the most exciting weeks of the school year for high school students. Every day brings something new and exciting. There are so many memories to...

Volleyball starts fresh for 2023

Volleyball starts fresh for 2023

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter September 13, 2023

  Throughout the past couple years, it is fair to say that Sterling’s varsity volleyball team has been through some rough patches. From dealing with the effects of COVID to losing strong talent due...

CEO students participate in trade show

CEO students participate in trade show

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter May 18, 2023

    The annual CEO trade show took place at the Northland Mall in Sterling, Illinois, and was a crowd-pleasing event as usual. The much-loved event allowed high school students the chance to display...

TikTok influences users to spend, spend, spend

TikTok influences users to spend, spend, spend

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter April 5, 2023

 TikTok has set many trends throughout the past few years, influencing many people to buy new products and try new products. What topics are big on TikTok right now, you may ask? “Get ready with me”...

Entertainment Review: Fetch

Entertainment Review: Fetch

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter March 3, 2023

  People are always looking for a way to save money and there are a lot of apps out there that people use to save money on a daily basis.    In my opinion, Fetch is the best way to get money back...

Crazy For a Cure

Crazy For a Cure

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter January 27, 2023

 The much-loved Crazy for a Cure is returning for its ninth year to raise funds for cancer research. Crazy for a Cure is a student council sponsored-fundraiser that takes place at S.H.S. during basketball...

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter December 16, 2022

  Throughout the years, hundreds of Christmas movies have been produced. I have ranked my ten favorite Christmas movies, so you know which movies are a must watch.    Starting at number ten is “Rudolph...

Sophomore Madison Austin raced in the 100 free at a home meet. Austin went on to race in 52.35 seconds to miss on advancing to day 2 by just 0.17 seconds.

SHS postseason review

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter December 7, 2022

 Postseason is a big opportunity for many teams and individuals in their sports. Many of Sterling High School athletes have competed quite successfully in their post season sports.    Starting off...

A girls guide to getting ready for homecoming

A girl’s guide to getting ready for homecoming

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter October 6, 2022

  Getting ready for homecoming takes a lot of preparation for girls. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into it and it is also a lot more expensive and time consuming for girls to prepare...

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