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Bethany Kriete

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer

My name is Bethany and this is my second year on the high school newspaper staff. I am a junior and plan to write about anything that interests me.

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Exploring Seymour, Indiana

Exploring Seymour, Indiana

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024

Seymour, Indiana is a small town with charm, history, and community spirit. While it's known for its role as a transportation hub, there's much more to the vibrant town than meets the eye. Seymour's...

Seymour, Indiana's Freeman Field has a rich history

Seymour, Indiana’s Freeman Field has a rich history

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024

Freeman Field, located in Seymour Indiana, was established in 1942 as an Army Air Force training base during World War II. Originally, it played a crucial role in preparing pilots for missions during the...

Oktoberfest 2024: Staff's experience

Oktoberfest 2024: Staff’s experience

Oktoberfest is a unique experience for the newspaper staff, a time to come together with friends and family to enjoy the rides, delicious food, and music. Here are the highlights from the Oktoberfest celebration...

Is the phone law beneficial for students and teachers?

Is the phone law beneficial for students and teachers?

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024

Indiana's phone law prohibits students from using their phone or any other wireless communication device during instructional time. The law only allows phones at lunch and passing periods. However, there...

The first train robberies in the US put Seymour on the map

The first train robberies in the US put Seymour on the map

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024

Establishing the American railroad system in the mid-nineteenth century transformed transportation and commerce, with trains carrying large amounts of money and other valuables they quickly became targeted...

Around Our World

Around Our World

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

Unified Track: Unified Track competed at Jennings County on Wednesday, April 17 against six schools. The Owls finished fourth and had fun. The Lady Owls' Unified team won the 4 x 100 event thanks...

Massive black hole discovered in our galaxy

Massive black hole discovered in our galaxy

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024

Astronomers have discovered a cosmic marvel in our galactic backyard. Gaia-BH3 is the most massive black hole formed from a stellar explosion ever discovered in the Milky Way Galaxy. Until now, the record...

Around Our World

Around Our World

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

New Foods and drinks have been introduced to the Night Owl in the cafeteria. These items include: Breadsticks and cheese Acai bowl Yogurt Boxes Hummus boxes with vegetables New teas  ...

Jackson County Bank robbery employee speaks out

Jackson County Bank robbery employee speaks out

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024

February 6, 2024, a man was arrested for robbing the Brownstown branch of Jackson County Bank. He held a woman at gunpoint and demanded money. The employee sounded the alarm at about 2:30 pm, and the...

Archaeologists get closer to finding Cleopatra's tomb

Archaeologists get closer to finding Cleopatra’s tomb

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

A groundbreaking discovery has been made beneath the ancient ruins of Taposiris Magna on the Egyptian coast that may lead to an even more remarkable discovery. Archaeologists, led by Kathleen Martinez...

Anticipated movies of 2024

Anticipated movies of 2024

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

Quickly approaching 2024 the writers and actors strike has concluded, and as a result, we get a wide range of films. These films seem to have a high level of potential,  but some are more hyped than others....

The Night Owl

The Night Owl

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

After much anticipation, Seymour High School is excited to announce the launch of a google site for The Night Owl. Our cafeteria staff, who do their best to ensure breakfast and lunch for the students,...

Festival Foods: The Top Foods at The Oktoberfest

Festival Foods: The Top Foods at The Oktoberfest

Lucas Jablonski: Sweet Tea and Jesus- 5.25/5 stars  The sweet tea from Sweet Tea and Jesus was heavenly.  The largest draw for the drinks were the wide variety of flavors ranging from marshmallow...

Morocco creates path to recovery after recent earthquake

Morocco creates path to recovery after recent earthquake

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023

Morocco was shaken to its core on September 11, 2023, when a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, struck the nation. The epicenter of this destructive quake was located in the High Atlas mountain...

Unveiling the pages: media specialists battle book banning

Unveiling the pages: media specialists battle book banning

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023

Have you ever wondered why certain books are banned? What impact does this practice have on our society? As the battle against book banning continues, it becomes increasingly important to recognize the...

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