The Advanced Rock Ensemble held its first concert of the year on January 10th in the State High Performance Hall. Rock Ensemble provides students with more opportunities regarding their expression in performing than other musical groups at State High. Students perform modern music and choose to play...

Runners typically prepare for races by working out, stretching, practicing techniques, etc. Imagine if they just showed up to a competition with no practice or preparation at all, how would that turn out? Practices are a big key to a runner's success. Rachael Spencer, senior on the indoor track team,...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Christmas? For most people, that might be Santa Claus. Santa is a big part of tradition for some; a lot of families go to visit Santa before Christmas. Seeing him supposedly brings and spreads holiday cheer, but mall Santas ruin the magic of...

Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior, or a combination of these. These conditions can affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function comfortably each day. They can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic...

The man, the myth, the legend. It’s rare to come across a figure iconic enough to warrant this qualifier. And yet, within the walls of State High, there is a man for whom no phrase has ever been more fitting. This man? Mr. Kimbro. A ninth-grade history teacher, Mr. Kimbro is the star of multiple student-made...