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Caley Monnier

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief

Hello! I am Caley Monnier, a senior at Seymour High School, and Co-Editor in Chief of The Owl Newspaper. This is my third year on the staff, and my portfolio currently consists of current events, pop culture, and feature pieces. If there is anything you would like to see covered in The Owl, feel free to reach out to me and I can try to make it happen!

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rallying against woke ideology in schools.

Newly released AP African American Studies course under fire

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2023

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...

Matt Nicholson featured left, and Dan Robison featured right.

Seymour’s 2023 mayoral candidates answer the youth’s questions

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
May 5, 2023

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...

Josh McLemore wasnt a criminal. He was mentally ill and in crisis. He was out of touch with reality and needed help, said Hank Balson, an attorney for McLemores family.

Lawsuit filed against Jackson County Police Department for inmate’s death from “prolonged lack of attention”

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023

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...

Ranked choice voting: There are alternatives

Ranked choice voting: There are alternatives

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2023

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...

A Guide to Scholarships: How to Search, Apply, and Win

A Guide to Scholarships: How to Search, Apply, and Win

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2023

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...

Class of 2023: Post-Graduation Destinations

Class of 2023: Post-Graduation Destinations

Caley Monnier and Elizabeth Rust
March 8, 2023

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...

A school-wide SAT? Heres how to do well on it

A school-wide SAT? Here’s how to do well on it

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2023

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...

Andrew Tate, a prominent manosphere figurehead, being detained by Romanian police on alleged charges of rape, human trafficking, and organized crime.

What is the manosphere, and why should you be concerned?

Caley Monnier, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2023

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....

Cryptocurrency is Harming our Planet

Cryptocurrency is Harming our Planet

Caley Monnier, Co-Editor in Chief
January 31, 2022
While new economic systems like Bitcoin seem utopian, there are other repercussions to consider. One study claims that emissions from Bitcoin transactions could singlehandedly increase the Earth’s temperature by 2°C. One might pose the question: how does a digital currency with no physical trace leave behind such a large environmental footprint?
Masked protestors during a Black Lives Matter rally in June 2020.

The COVID-19 Pandemic is Rewiring Our Brains

Caley Monnier, Co-Editor in Chief
September 28, 2021

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 Missing Statistic: Adult College Students

The Missing Statistic: Adult College Students

Caley Monnier, Co-Editor in Chief
September 3, 2021

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...

SHSs New Club Initiative

SHS’s New Club Initiative

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
August 15, 2021

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...

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb wearing a mask in Kokomo, Indiana.

Indiana’s mask mandate now lifted

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021

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...

SHS Kickstarting Mary Poppins: The Musical

SHS Kickstarting Mary Poppins: The Musical

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021

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,...

Students win big money with the Maverick Challenge

Students win big money with the Maverick Challenge

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021

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...

2020: A Year in Review

2020: A Year in Review

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021

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...

Small Businesses in the Midst of a Pandemic

Small Businesses in the Midst of a Pandemic

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

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...

Music and Entertainment in the Middle of a Pandemic

Music and Entertainment in the Middle of a Pandemic

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020

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...

How Indiana’s schools are responding to Coronavirus

How Indiana’s schools are responding to Coronavirus

Caley Monnier, Staff Writer
August 28, 2020

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...

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