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The Downside to Labeling Children as Gifted
The Downside to Labeling Children as Gifted
Macy Hoback December 18, 2025

Labeling kids as gifted and talented can make some feel great; however, it can be degrading for others.    For years, we have labeled children who excel in...

Netflix has just won a bid for Warner Bros Studio. The deal caused concerns for many. "The world’s largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent," The Writers Guild of America said.
Netflix set to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion.
Alexa Vititoe and Lilith Dixon December 8, 2025

Netflix announced on Friday, Dec. 5, that it agreed to gain Warner Bros Discovery Film studio and HBO assets, including the streaming service, for $82.7 billion, partially...

Members of the Pentagon press walk out of the Pentagon as a group after turning in their press credentials on Oct. 15.
Journalists face threats against the First Amendment under the Pentagon’s new policy
Alexa Vititoe and Lilith Dixon December 4, 2025

Reporters and Journalists alike now have to fight to stop censorship. The New York Times sued the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over...

There was snow the weekend proceeding Dec 15, 2025. The melting snow creates slick roads. “It was a chill of 6 degrees”
Should Bullitt County Have Had A Snow Day?
Parker Garrett, Staff Writer • January 8, 2026

With more than 15 buses out and temperatures as low as 4 degrees, Bullitt County Public Schools remained in person. Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) called for...

The groupchat is buzzing away this winter season. Teachers forecasted the weather to help predict snow day chances. "It is a group chat of weather enthusiasts who especially like snow. It's made up of myself, Ms. Gary and Mrs. Molter," Akridge said.
Will the bell ring? Teachers calculate snow day chances
Rylin Wall, Copy Editor • December 19, 2025

Three Bullitt East teachers track winter weather forecasts to predict the likelihood of snow days. The self-proclaimed Amateur Meteorologist Association bands together...

Finals Week at Bullitt East High School
Kodie Wood December 17, 2025

Between test and extra studying, the last week before break feels more like a marathon than a holiday. As the semester wraps up, students say the week before break...

Sophia Hart over the summer before she came to Bullitt East
Transfer Student Feature: Sophia Hart 
Brooklyn Mueller January 12, 2026

Starting new and fresh opportunities at Bullitt East High School.  A closer look at the transfer student experience. Challenges while transferring. Support gotten...

Who is this False Prophet?
Who is this False Prophet?
Zach England, Copy Editor • January 6, 2026

Who is Ebo Noah and what is he telling the world?   Ebo Noah is a Ghanaian prophet who ‘predicted’ a global catastrophe that God would flood the world on...

Lauren Battcher gives instruction during a chemistry lab. On Nov. 10, Battcher was awarded the 2025–26 Bullitt East Teacher of the Year, a feeling she described as surprising and an honor. “I look up to so many of my colleagues, so to be recognized with an award like this was a cool moment,” Battcher said.
A Heart of Gold All Around the Building
Marissa Herron, Sports Editor • December 11, 2025

When hard work, passion and dedication mix together, everything works out for the good in the end. On Nov. 10, chemistry teacher Lauren Battcher was named the 2025-2026...

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Concert Etiquette 101: with Cooper and Milana
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Where Lights Become Tradition
Where Lights Become Tradition
Kaydence Boccia January 9, 2026

Jingle all the way to Mount Washington, Kentucky, where the annual Christmas festival begins.   Light up Mt. Washington is a yearly festival that the city puts...

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Road Closures lead to Frustration; Bells Mill Closing and How it's Going
Road Closures lead to Frustration; Bells Mill Closing and How it’s Going
riley davis, magazine editor • December 23, 2025

Imagine adding 30 minutes to your route home and to work. This is the reality for many Bullitt County residents due to the recent shutdown of Bells Mill Road. Bells...

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Current map of one of the road improvement options for Highway 44 in Bullitt County, specifically from Bardstown Road to the Spencer County line. Many local residents voiced their opinions about the project, with both positives and negatives to it. “We’ve determined that we need at least four lanes of traffic [from Bardstown Road] to Bullitt East High School, and then past that, only two lanes of through traffic,” project manager James Maynard said in an interview with WLKY. “We need to find out from the public: Do you want roundabouts or do you want traditional widening of the center traffic to turn left?”
Major Upgrades Planned for Bullitt County’s Highway 44
Marissa Herron, Sports Editor • December 10, 2025

After several years of talks and opinions voiced, a much needed list of road upgrades in Mount Washington is now coming to life. According to officials from the Kentucky...

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Texas A&M poses for a picture after claiming their first national title in program history. The Aggies defeated No. 1 seed Kentucky 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-20) at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. “It’s a testament to the work we put in in the practice gym and just generally in all of our careers,” senior 6-foot-3 senior opposite hitter Logan Lednicky said. “It’s been a long time coming for us, a lot of work put into this moment.”
Texas A&M Volleyball makes history with first national title in school history
Marissa Herron, Sports Editor • January 14, 2026

“Why not us”: a staple for the Aggies all the way to the trophy. On Dec. 21, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, No. 3 seed Texas A&M displayed the “grit” it...

The most anticipated stretch of the college football season is finally here as the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff takes center stage. The CFP Selection Committee’s final standings landed the Indiana Hoosiers on top of the mountain as the No. 1 seed, with Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech right behind, with all four teams receiving first round byes. The path to destiny is anything but easy, and each team is bringing the heat to take control of their stories.
Inside the College Football Playoffs: Mayhem, Contenders, and the Chase for Glory
Marissa Herron, Sports Editor • December 29, 2025

It all comes down to this final month of the postseason, and teams are chasing after one common goal: all the glory raising the trophy. The most anticipated stretch...

Bullitt East Football looks to improve and build as they look ahead into next fall. The Chargers finished the 2025 season with a 7-5 record. “They grew each week and fixed any problems we had from week one to week 13; this has really been a group that has truly done a good job, buying in and coming together week to week,” head coach Keegan Kendrick said.
2025 Football Season Comes To An End
Marissa Herron, Zach England, Brooklyn Mueller, and Parker Garrett December 5, 2025

The same brotherhood that stayed together at the beginning of the season worked as one all the way to the end. On Nov. 14, the 2025 Bullitt East Football season came...

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Trump is planning a deal to purchase Greenland. Back in 2019, trump mentioned his want for the territory. "We have to have it," Trump said.
Geopolitical Tensions: U.S. National Security Interests and the Controversial Proposal for Greenland’s Purchase
Lilith Dixon and Alexa Vititoe January 13, 2026

Greenland becomes subject to a purchase proposal by Donald Trump The Trump administration has been discussing a potential offer to purchase Greenland from Denmark....

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by American forces. Since 1999, Maduro has been suspected of involvement with narco-terrorism, along with his wife. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro and his wife "Will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts."
The Fall of Maduro: How Venezuela’s Leader Crumbled
Alexa Vititoe and Lilith Dixon January 7, 2026

On January 3rd, 2026, the United States attacked Venezuela and captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, code-named...

The government shutdown led to many FBI investigations being halted. Now along with that, The FBI lacks some of the funds for resources they need. “In a shutdown, the FBI’s eyes and ears go dark," retired FBI Agent Tom Simon said.
Government Shutdown: A Looming Crisis Halting Critical FBI Investigations
Lilith Dixon, Content Editor • November 9, 2025

When funding stops, justice slows The FBI has had to slow its investigations during the second longest government shutdown in United States history. Many FBI investigations...

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Owen Schneider poses for a Media Night photoshoot. He is looking forward to the upcoming season. "I'm helping coach some of the newer kids,
so, you know, I look forward to that," Schneider said
Drawing Back for a Big Season Ahead
Lilith Dixon, Parker Garrett, and Caleb Masterson November 25, 2025

Bows up, spirits high, a new season of Archery is right on target As the upcoming Archery season approaches, members reflect on what caused them to join, how Archery...

New Year, New Art
New Year, New Art
Zach England, Copy Editor • November 14, 2025

Our greatest skill is what we can create.   Art Club is one of those programs where you can take your creativity and build something unique. With different...

Bullitt Easts Marching Band Drum Majors accepting a Trophy for reserved Grand Champion. Throughout the season they worked very hard to gain their wins. "Lots of great things to be proud of," Caleb Fudge said.
The sound of Victory
Lilith Dixon, Content Editor • November 13, 2025

A season that still echoes This year's Bullitt East marching band sees a great season Bullitt East’s Marching Band has found remarkable success this season, with...

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Wicked for Good: Movie Reveiw
Wicked for Good: Movie Reveiw
Macy Hoback December 24, 2025

  Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?     This iconic line from Glinda the Good Witch sets the stage for the...

Seasonal Sips Steal the Spotlight
Kodie Wood December 22, 2025

Coffee chains across the country are bringing back beloved holiday drinks for the Christmas time Starbucks, Dunkin, 7-Brew, and other popular coffee shops have rolled...

Stranger things season one poster, released on November 26th.
Stranger Things Volume 1 Season 5 Review
Brooklyn Mueller and Emma Vanmeter December 15, 2025

After waiting three years, Venca is back.  Stranger Things season four was last seen on Netflix on May 27, 2022, but now the final season is out and making comebacks...

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