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Gabon coup sends country into political upheaval
Trevor Hamilton, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

Gabon, a nation located in West Africa, formerly a French territory, is experiencing intense political upheaval as of September 14 following the events of the recent coup prompted by a rigged election on August 26.  Leading...

Supreme Court possibly to hear case regarding rent control in NYC
Trevor Hamilton, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023

As early as September 26 the Supreme Court will decide whether or not to hear a case that could make or break the New York housing market. This case would be based around the topic of rent control, a subject that between...

Minneapolis mayor vetoes bill that would afford minimum wage to Uber drivers
Trevor Hamilton, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023

Uber and Lyft, two of America’s biggest ride sharing services, often aren’t forced to pay their drivers minimum wage. Under the extent of the law, rideshare drivers are seen as gig workers and aren’t entitled to...

Jake Turner breaks the mold
Nathalia Raio, Sports Editor • September 7, 2023

In the sprawling landscape of high school experiences, where conformity often reigns supreme, there exists a rare breed of students who dare to defy the status quo. Meet Jake Turner, a high school junior...

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Piece of Hart: Would you rather drink water from a vase that has one-month-old flowers or eat a two-foot spider web?
Bella Andrade, Copy Editor • September 7, 2023

Hart's unknown classes
Bella Andrade, Copy Editor • September 7, 2023

There are many very well-known classes here at Hart, especially the required ones. However, there are many underappreciated hidden gems. Mr. Nazarian, a long-time teacher here at Hart, teaches one such...

Twin Duos at Hart
September 7, 2023
Hart's new transfer student
September 6, 2023
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Olivia Rodrigo spills her guts out in her new album
Hannah Miranda, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023

September 8 2023, nineteen year old singer songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album GUTS. The album comprises 12 hard hitting songs. In total, the album lasts 40 minutes.  The musician initially announced...

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Is the cellphone ban useless?

September 6, 2023

From a teacher’s perspective, phones are the embodiment of the student mind. Everything teenagers do...

Social media has ruined dating

September 5, 2023

Snapchat has become one of the leading social media platforms for youth, and with it, many problems surround...

There Should be Term Limits on Congress Members

September 5, 2023

In recent months, the issue of Congress members' age has come into the public eye, with videos of Senator...

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Nicole Serafin, Copy Editor | September 8, 2023

The girls tennis season at Hart High School has kicked off. As the team goes head-to-head with some tough opponents, they are setting high goals for the season ahead. I had the chance to speak with one of the team captains, Elena Wynn, to gain a better understanding of their early-season progress.  The first game of the season was against Buckley, and it was a mix of excitement and nerves for the...

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Michelle Lovera, Opinion Editor | September 7, 2023

As fall approaches, the cross country season starts to heat up. With incredible competition from all over the state and within the local league, this promising year will be a testament to the long, grueling hours of training the athletes have put in. The Hart boys’ team finishing second in league last year has inspired the entire team to push their limits this year. These athletes have been putting...

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Camille La Gabed, Staff Writer | September 7, 2023

Ellie Yoho is now a junior at Hart High School. This is her second year playing for the tennis team.  Yoho would have liked to join Hart High tennis her freshman year, but was recovering from an ACL, MCL and meniscus surgery on crutches and was relearning how to walk. She is very dedicated to tennis and practices one and a half to two hours everyday. That totals to between eight and nine hours...

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Senior Farewell: Avery Tracy
Senior Farewell: Avery Tracy
Avery Tracy, Opinion Editor • August 20, 2023

My four years at Hart, as well as for the class of 2023, have been pretty hectic, but luckily we could all still try to find bright spots in...

Senior Farewell: Kathryn Stoffel
Senior Farewell: Kathryn Stoffel
Kathryn Stoffel, Copy Editor • August 20, 2023

H is for Hanna Krusey. Sorry for my 17 missing assignments.  A is for Arkansas. I’m really glad I didn’t go to high school in Arkansas. R...

Senior Farewell: Brooke Saaty
Senior Farewell: Brooke Saaty
Brooke Saaty, Editor in Chief • August 20, 2023

Dear Hart High School, Wow! The years have flown by! It seems like it was only yesterday that I was starting high school as a freshman, nervous,...

Senior Farewell: Bug Portaluppi
Senior Farewell: Bug Portaluppi
Bug Portaluppi, Social Media Manager • August 20, 2023

Graduating high school is just like getting swept up by a giant wave of molasses; you have no choice but to go with the flow.  January 15,...

Senior Farewell: Timothy Phan
Senior Farewell: Timothy Phan
Timothy Phan, News Editor • August 20, 2023

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been the news editor for a year already. Time has flown by. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities...

Senior Farewell: Ariella Kandkhorov
Senior Farewell: Ariella Kandkhorov
Ariella Kandkhorov, Head Copy Editor • August 20, 2023

Dear Hart, I can’t decide if I was a stubborn freshman that couldn’t accept high school would fly by, or if it did despite my acceptance....

Senior Farewell: Lincoln Jones Hartman
Senior Farewell: Lincoln Jones Hartman
Lincoln Jones Hartman, Centerspread Editor • August 20, 2023

In my four years at Hart High School, I have complained about my four years at Hart High School just about as much as a person can complain....

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