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May the Best Sister Win! Skylines Murray Sisters Face off at UM this Saturday

May the Best Sister Win! Skyline’s Murray Sisters Face off at UM this Saturday

Ryann Brooks October 6, 2023

Skyline’s very own Murray sisters, Harper (‘23, right) and Kendall (‘20, left) will face off on the volleyball court for the first and last time on October 7th as Nebraska and University of Michigan...

Across the Spiderverse enacts a classic meme (credit:  Sony)

Has Sony Animations Revived Superhero Movies with the Spiderverse Trilogy? The Skyline Post Reacts to Across the Spiderverse

June 9, 2023

Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse  follows Miles Morales a year and three months after his debut as Spiderman in Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (2018). Across the Spider Verse released June 2nd, 2023....

Mariam Ismail: Humans of Skyline!

Mariam Ismail: Humans of Skyline!

Ashley Han June 9, 2023

“[I love] the [crew] team at Skyline, like the community in a way, ‘cus everyone’s very inviting and welcoming. Even though it’s a completely new sport to me, it’s become something I’m very...

Mrs. Trombley: Humans of Skyline!

Mrs. Trombley: Humans of Skyline!

Sophia Prehn June 9, 2023

“I work a few little odd jobs in the summer. One of them is I pull weeds for elderly people, because you know they like things to look nice. And being so old it gets hard to do that on your own. I have...

Micaiah Bottom: Humans of Skyline!

Micaiah Bottom: Humans of Skyline!

Amata Wilson June 9, 2023

“I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful, 100%. Horton Hears a Who is my greatest inspiration, because he doesn’t let anything stop him. He saved the Whos and I respect...

Evelyn Villatoro: Humans of Skyline!

Evelyn Villatoro: Humans of Skyline!

Ryan Samuels June 9, 2023

“I showed dedication. I worked hard for the team. I fought for my spot even though I didn’t make the real team. I stayed true to the game. If you work hard, anything is possible.”

Chris Wallace: Humans of Skyline!

Chris Wallace: Humans of Skyline!

Michael Mychaliska June 9, 2023

“I've always loved film. If I wasn't actively waking up early for Saturday morning cartoons, I was analyzing shots like that rotating hallway scene in Inception. Inspired by great black creatives like...

Nico Dunbar: Humans of Skyline!

Nico Dunbar: Humans of Skyline!

Micah Holmes June 9, 2023

“Baseball never fails to make me happy. Baseball is the one thing I go to when things are falling apart, because its always been there for me and I don't see it leaving my side, and I won't leaves its...

Caroline Vance: Humans of Skyline!

Caroline Vance: Humans of Skyline!

Cecelia Brush June 9, 2023

“My favorite part about [the track] team [and] the sport is the sense of community I get from it. I feel… like a part of a big group. Also I like to push myself and… set goals and see if I can get...

Addi Donley: Humans of Skyline!

Addi Donley: Humans of Skyline!

Aya Beydoun June 9, 2023

“I know most people wouldn’t consider it a sport but the amount of team work and time and effort we put into it and perfecting our routines makes me consider it a real sport. We definitely are not...

Andrew Chen: Humans of Skyline!

Andrew Chen: Humans of Skyline!

Henry Strait June 9, 2023

“I have loved flying in airplanes for a really long time, but it wasn't until I was maybe 4 or 5 that I decided that I wanted to be a pilot. Once I was about 8 years old, my family and I checked out...

Skyline athlete Dominic Clark (25) (credit: Aya Beydoun)

Are Skyline Sports Fees Stopping You from Joining a Team? Help Is Available

June 9, 2023

As you may already be aware, it is not cheap to be a part of a Skyline sports team. This article will break down all the fees so that the Skyline community can understand why it costs so much to participate...

Zach Hammer (‘24) Crushes the Rock Climbing World

Zach Hammer (‘24) Crushes the Rock Climbing World

Amata Wilson June 8, 2023

“I’ve been climbing basically my whole life,” says Zach Hammer (‘24). Since he was three years old, Hammer has competed in Youth National Championships since he was around nine years old, and Adult...

Willow Hayner (23’) showing off their outfit. Credit: Caroline Theiss

Skyline Students Jump Into Spring With an Excitement for Fashion

Caroline Theiss June 7, 2023

The sun is finally shining down on Skyline students, spring has sprung! There are lots of questions burning in the backs of Skyline student’s minds, most importantly: what do I wear?! The Vogue 2023...

It Ends With Us cover. Credit: Simon and Schuster

Is It Ends With Us Worth The Hype?

Ryann Brooks June 7, 2023

“What would you do? If one of these days, this little girl looked up at you and she said, ‘Daddy? My boyfriend hit me.’ What would you say to her?”    It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover...

Students enjoy Soar into Skyline. Credit: Kathryn Plotner

Soar into Skyline Takes Flight

Kathryn Plotner June 7, 2023

On Thursday, May 4th, Skyline welcomed three hundred of its incoming freshmen to Soar into Skyline, a tradition meant to acclimate them to their new school. Sixty student guides led them on tours around...

Boats Skyline is sending to nationals 2023 (memorial day weekend). Credit: Henry Strait

Skyline’s Nationally Ranked Crew Team Has Room for You

Henry Strait June 7, 2023

The Skyline crew team is one of – if not the most – successful teams at Skyline, last year winning the men’s and women’s sculling at Midwests, winning multiple State championships.   Their...

All departments are given a portion of the general fund supply budget based somewhat on the size of the team and type of department. Credit: Ashley Han

Where Does It Come From, Where Does It Go? A Breakdown of The Skyline Budget 

Ashley Han June 7, 2023

What pays for the pizza in the cafeteria, the furniture lining the classrooms, and our Chromebooks? Must come from somewhere, right? And why is everyone fundraising all the time? The school budget is an...

Jordan swims butterfly at a swim meet. Credit: Nicole Mckelvey

Luke Jordan Shines: “It is Very Hard… But… Extremely Rewarding ” 

Henry Strait June 7, 2023

Luke Jordan (24') is one of the best rowers on the Skyline team, and is also on deck to be one of the captains for next year's swim team. Since his freshman year, he's improved a lot in both sports.  Jordan...

A Newcomer’s Guide: Where Can Students Go For Study Help?

A Newcomer’s Guide: Where Can Students Go For Study Help?

Jaeden Klassen June 7, 2023

There is always a point in one’s education when they wish they could get more help with their work, whether it be an essay, some math problems, studying for an exam, or otherwise. I’ve never been great...

Eating areas. Green is explicitly allowed, red is explicitly forbidden. Photo Credit: Kathryn Plotner

Hallway Closures: Administration Wants a More Supervised Lunch 

Kathryn Plotner and Mara Farmer June 7, 2023

Before, students ate anywhere on the second floor. A group sits near the black box theater, somebody reads curled by the office. Now, those areas are empty. What changed? At the start of third trimester,...

Heather Schimmel: Humans of Skyline!

Heather Schimmel: Humans of Skyline!

Ferris Ingram June 7, 2023

¨I love working with a variety of students... I was a high school science teacher at an all girls school, so I like having these different levels of diversity at Skyline. I feel like I learn something...

Teagan McCallion: Humans of Skyline!

Teagan McCallion: Humans of Skyline!

Connor McCallion June 7, 2023

“My 9th grade experience has had its ups and downs… Starting off with a new school, people have friends from middle school and others like me have not so many. But once I figured out the environment...

Valerie Fleming: Humans of Skyline!

Valerie Fleming: Humans of Skyline!

Josie Miller June 7, 2023

“Being on the robotics team at Skyline is super fun, everyone is so accepting and willing to help. If you don't understand something, people will explain it as soon as you ask.”

A ticking clock for assignments. (Credit: Cecelia Brush)

Are Firm Deadlines Necessary? The Skyline Community Weighs In

Cecelia Brush June 7, 2023

Changes in school structure during the pandemic have sparked another variation of Skyline’s ongoing conversation about how to best support all learners. Do students learn better working at their own...

Senior Statement: A Letter to My 9th Grade Self

Senior Statement: A Letter to My 9th Grade Self

Lizzy Beck June 7, 2023

Dear 9th grade me,  I know you’re not that nervous about high school and you think everything is going to be the same from middle school. Spoiler alert: it’s not. No matter how much you worry about...

A look at how our grades will be structured. Credit: Skyline Administration

Zero Will Be the New 50%: Skyline to Change Grading System this Fall

The Skyline Editorial Board June 7, 2023

NEWS STORY By Natalia Murrell Starting next school year, we can expect Skyline High School’s grading system to look a lot different from this year. Starting in August, our grades will be on a 4-point...

Mens Varsity Quad Captures the Bronze for Skyline at Nationals (credit: Skyline Crew)

Spring Sports Wrap Up

Crew: Henry Strait The crew team started a great season at their first couple of regattas, sweeping their opponents. At States, the girl's team repeated as state champions, and the boy's team got second. Competing...

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