HIGH SCHOOL

Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Level Up: Southington High School Adds AI and Game Design Classes

Southington High School is shaking things up by introducing two exciting new classes for the next school year. Students will have the chance to dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and video game design. These courses are not just about having fun; they're about preparing students for the future. The AI class will teach students the basics of programm...

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Mar 07 2025EDUCATION

High School Students Compete in Business Simulation

High school students from the area had a unique opportunity to dive into the world of business. They gathered at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire for the Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge. This event was all about simulating real-world business scenarios. Teams of students were tasked with setting up and managing virtual companies, aiming to make th...

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Rugby's Hidden Risks: A Closer Look at Injuries in High School Rugby

Rugby is a thrilling sport, but it's not without its dangers. High school students playing rugby in Canada face different risks depending on the format of the game. 7s and 15s rugby have different rules and structures. 7s is faster-paced and more continuous, while 15s has more strategic play and set pieces. This can affect how often players get injured or concussed. ...

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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

March Madness in Massachusetts: High School Sports Roundup

In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish the previous year. This victory underscores their consistent dominance ...

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Feb 27 2025EDUCATION

How Friends and Foes Shape School Success in China

In China, high school students often face a unique challenge: balancing their studies with the dynamics of their friendships. This isn't just about who sits next to you in class. It's about how those relationships can either boost or hinder your drive to succeed in subjects like math and English. Researchers dug deep into this topic. They used a comp...

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Love Hurts: Teen Dating Violence in Rio de Janeiro

Teen dating violence is a big problem around the world. It's not just about physical harm; it can also be emotional or sexual. This issue is especially important in Latin America, where there isn't much research on the topic. A recent study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, looked into this problem. It focused on high school students from both public and private schools. Th...

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

High School Sports: Who Decides?

In 2025, a significant debate erupts around high school sports and transgender athletes. Many states are left wondering what to do In Minnesota, the high school sports governing body aims to follow state laws instead of President's orders. This means transgender athletes can keep competing in sports. On one side, state anti-discrim...

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

College Dreams Take Flight: Local Teens Secure Athletic Futures

February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join college squads. Young athletes get the chance to show what they can do ...

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

King’s Sports Order: Fixing the Game, One Rule at a Time

"Imagine every sports fan's dream. Let’s dive into the realm of change in sports. Picture this: after the fan favorites: Their favorite team, the favorite sport to watch, or the grind of the long game’s wait. Imagine having the power to transform the sports world. What would you do? Well the man with the pen and the sword wants to shake things up with some radic...

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Saturday's Sport Showdown: High School Teams in Action

Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing with a score of 40 to 70. Switching to the ice, the Mora-Mlaca boys' ho...

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