AP courses are a cornerstone of the high school experience, and are a given for any student who wishes to start their college careers with credit hours under their belt. These courses and exams were established...

A few weeks ago, The Owl sent out a survey to the student body asking a series of questions regarding their concerns for Seymour, and an opportunity to ask Seymour's mayoral candidates Matt Nicholson...

Jackson County inmate Josh McLemore died August 10, 2021 in Jackson County Jail custody from multiple organ failure as a result of severe dehydration and starvation. A lawsuit was filed earlier this week...

With election races getting closer and politics becoming increasingly divisive, American voters of all beliefs feel extremely misunderstood by their representatives. It is an unspoken rule that only Democrats...

Scholarships are an excellent way to finance your education without incurring debt. While some scholarship deadlines have passed, it’s never too late to begin filling out those application, writing those...

With the end of this school year just around the corner, the graduating class are currently formulating their plans for after high school. We sent out a survey to ask our seniors what these plans are. Out...

From March 1 to March 3, Seymour High School has mandated a school-wide SAT examination for all juniors. Beginning for the class of 2023, the SAT has become a pathway to graduation. It's important to prepare...

A slight warning for graphic content such as discussion of sexual assault, misogyny, and xenophobia. Imagine: you're a young man, facing the onslaught of puberty and ever-increasing societal pressures....

The Coronavirus pandemic is hard to avoid in current media. With fear mongering news websites and conflicting resources, it’s hard to separate facts and fiction from the reality that is COVID-19, especially...

The trademark College Experience: dorms, parties, new experiences, and a new sense of independence. Teenagers idolize the concept of college living, excited to leave their homes and start new lives for...

As the 2021-2022 school year starts, both students and teachers are begging the question: How do we get people excited to come back to school? School felt more like a back burner task than a priority...

On April 6th, Governor Eric Holcomb's mask mandate was lifted statewide. The former requirement is now only a suggestion, with the exceptions of certain counties and businesses choosing to keep their own...

The SHS Varsity Chorale and Marketing Class are working together to create both excitement and funding for the upcoming musical Mary Poppins. Showing in May, many preparations are being made in production,...

Since the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Jones’ Marketing class has been working diligently on the Maverick Challenge, a county-wide competition in which high school students plan and present metaphorical...

I think we all can empathize with the experience that was the year 2020. It has come with many new, unique challenges and experiences. I won’t take the time to go over them, since I think everyone knows...

The Coronavirus has been a serious challenge for all of us. We have had to learn to adapt and overcome in the midst of a pandemic, our lives changing in ways we never would’ve expected.  Trying to...

The Coronavirus has put a lot in our world on hold, including most forms of public entertainment and events. Fairs, carnivals, festivals, and concerts have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Planned tours...

On August 10th, Seymour Community Schools opened for the 2020-2021 school year, after a five month long break. Indiana’s many school corporations have made their own decisions on how students will learn...