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How much progress are we actually making towards climate change?

How much progress are we actually making towards climate change?

Kellan Stanfield, Staff Writer
September 10, 2025

The Earth is on track to rise 4℃ by the year 2100 if nothing changes from today and emissions continue to rise. This number may not seem like a huge deal, but just 4℃ would cause the sea level to rise...

Saving lives during Suicide Prevention Month

Saving lives during Suicide Prevention Month

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
September 10, 2025

September is suicide prevention month, and a time to remind ourselves that mental health matters just as much as physical health. High School especially can be stressful. Between grades, sports, jobs,...

SHS floods before start of school

SHS floods before start of school

A four-inch water line ruptured in the maintenance closet near the middle stairwell at Seymour High School on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 5:45 AM. The water line ruptured from being compromised...

The horrifying reality behind Hurricane Katrina

The horrifying reality behind Hurricane Katrina

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
August 29, 2025

When Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, it left behind more than broken levees, it left broken lives. The storm devastated New Orleans and surrounding areas, flooding entire neighborhoods, displacing...

21 seniors earn Seymour Scholar status

21 seniors earn Seymour Scholar status

Lila Garrity, Editor-in-chief
May 15, 2025

Every year, SHS proudly recognizes a select group of students as Seymour Scholars. The class of 2025 is proud to have 21 excellent Seymour Scholars. This award honors students who demonstrate exceptional...

SHS Finals week and Honor day

SHS Finals week and Honor day

Jack Broughton, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

As the school year wraps up, Seymour High school has a few things on the agenda before the pool parties and rays of sunshine hit for summer. First, Seymour High school wants to recognize all of the SHS...

Brain Rot: The New Children's Epidemic?

Brain Rot: The New Children’s Epidemic?

Landon Jones, Editor
May 2, 2025

 In a world full of media and content being pushed 24/7, people, with the majority being parents, are asking what is and isn't good. Many are correct that much of it is not good and is only being pushed...

Embracing the love and loss of beloved pets

Embracing the love and loss of beloved pets

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025

Pets are not just animals; they are family. Their companionship teaches us about loyalty, resilience, and the power of unconditional love. When we lose them, the void left behind feels immeasurable. Leo,...

Owls’ athletes experience bittersweet weekend

Staff Writer, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025

British writer Geoffrey Chaucer once said, "All good things must come to an end." However, some things end better than others. While the Lady Owls' Swimming and Diving won the Floyd Central Sectional,...

Coach Manns wins 200th game

Coach Manns wins 200th game

Brady Terrell, Sports Editor
February 12, 2025

On Thursday, February 6th, the Seymour Owls defeated the Madison Cubs by a final score of 56-21. This win was particularly special as it marked Coach Manns' 200th career win. Kirk Manns started his...

Teacher shortage still rising in America

Teacher shortage still rising in America

Landon Jones, Editor
January 29, 2025

The teacher shortage is still ongoing and rising in America, and with education being a controversial topic, the future of soon-to-be educators doesn't seem promising. A survey of 1,300 k-12 schools...

Locals make a great escape to the re-opened Showplace Seymour

Locals make a great escape to the re-opened Showplace Seymour

Landon Jones, Editor
January 27, 2025

Finally, moviegoers can stay in Jackson County and forgo the trip to Columbus. After being shut down post-COVID, The Great Escape has re-opened to let the people of Seymour have their theater back.  Showplace...

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