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Sports Director Cole Hudson speaks to the students about the recruitment process.
College recruitment seminar hosted S.T.E.A.M. center
Kavi Riedi, Associate Editor • October 24, 2025

On Tuesday Oct. 22, the Athletic Department and College Counseling teams...

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Pictured are several well-known books that have suffered book challenges across the nation.  Many of these foster meaningful discussions in the class settings.
When books are banned, students miss out
Lexi Mascera, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

2,304 books were banned during the 2024-2025 school year from school libraries...

The new policy extends the day by 15 minutes. If we can change the end time, why not push back the start time?
New late dismissal garners mixed reactions
Annika Elisha, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025
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Swimmer Alexandra Bennettson '27 gets into position on the block. Photo taken by Makaila Hertzler '27
Falcons swim through Tri-Counties, headed for districts
Karlah Benzán, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

Last Saturday, Oct. 11, the Saint Stephen’s varsity swim team competed...

Falcons face off against Marco Island Academy for the Homecoming game.
Homecoming football kicks off tonight at 7p.m.
Jackson Pakbaz, Editor in Chief • September 26, 2025
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Coach Sutton inspires his players on and off the court, and he's become known as a direct communicator.
New coach, new era for boys basketball
Karlah Benzán, Staff Writer • October 23, 2025

This past summer, Saint Stephen’s appointed a new varsity boys basketball...

My cousin Judah Cox performs "Hometown," a song he wrote in the wake of the shooting, at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colorado. Photo credit: Flatirons Community Church
When it happens in your hometown
Afton Cox, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025
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