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  • April 19Click here for today's announcements!
  • April 19Lunch - Pacifico Specialty Pizza, Sweet Potato Fries, Romaine Salad and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 18Tater Tot Casserole w/Roll, Steamed Broccoli and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 18Mini-Thon! Eighth grade tickets will be sold Thursday, April 18 during sixth period and Friday, April 19 during fourth period.
  • April 17Click here for today's announcements!
  • April 17Lunch- Turkey, Bacon, Swiss croissant sandwich with french fries and a choice of fruit and milk!
  • April 16Mini-Thon for seventh grade! The cost is $10 and tickets will be sold Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 in room 212.
  • April 16Lunch - Wild Walking Taco, Steamed Corn and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 15Lunch - Rodeo Burger, Baked Beans and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 15Click here for today's announcements!

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Homework causes stress, anxiety in teens

Homework causes stress, anxiety in teens

Grace Osmolinski November 16, 2016

Let’s face it, no one likes homework. There’s no person that actually enjoys doing homework. Some teachers don’t understand that kids have better things to do than to solve the pythagorean theorem...

Employment hard to find for fourteen year olds

Employment hard to find for fourteen year olds

Julia Pitts November 16, 2016

Due to the lack of money in 14 year old’s hands, many want to start looking for a job. It isn’t uncommon for minors to want a source of money other than constantly asking  parents. And sure minors...

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Donald Trump makes best fit for America

David Rudy November 3, 2016

“Make America great again.” Donald Trump’s slogan encompasses his entire campaign. Trump promises to fix the broken education system, to help lower the national debt, and to make healthcare more...

Hillary Clinton should win by landslide

Hillary Clinton should win by landslide

Julia Pitts November 3, 2016
Vote Clinton!!!
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Editorial: Livewire endorses Hillary Clinton

Editorial Board November 1, 2016
The Livewire is supporting Hillary Clinton in this year’s election. Her views on education and women’s rights heavily affect the lives of students. On Tuesday, Nov. 8 AAJHS students can vote for the candidate they prefer for the school wide election and should choose Hillary Clinton.
photo by timlewisnm on Flickr

Editorial: State should abolish standardized testing

April 4, 2016

Every year, from third to twelfth grade, students take two to five standardized tests. This is unfair to the teachers and to the students. Any student would say taking these tests is stressful. Many...

Editorial:  Students need study hall

Editorial: Students need study hall

January 29, 2016
Study hall would give students more time for extracurriculars and give them help with homework.
Seventh grades donation chart after the event ended.  Seventh grade donated the most money of the three grades.  Picture by Mikey Baker.

Invoke Charity

December 22, 2015

  When someone thinks of school do they think about charity?  Most would say no or they do not now.  Charity is helpful for people who need it the most; it can be a reliable source...

A gift to a from a student to another.  Picture taken by Mickey Baker.

Meaning of Christmas differs for everyone

December 22, 2015

The meaning of Christmas is different for everyone.  For some it’s religious and for others it’s just giving presents.  The true meaning should be sharing, loving, happiness and joy.  These things...

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Germs attack students’ hands

November 24, 2015

  Every day students walk down to lunch and think how gross their hands are just coming from gym and touching things like doorknobs, desks, books, basketballs and computers, that every other...

Start time needs delayed

Start time needs delayed

November 20, 2015

High school and junior high students 7:45 a.m. school starting time may result in a lack of high grades. Look into the studies and see that it is more effective for middle and high school students to start...

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