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Parts of the HHS Marching Bulldogs have traditionally been used in the Snake Dance over the years. Typically, it isn't the entire band - but instead a small section.
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HHS “Snake Dance” weaves generations together
Gabby Dooley, Photo Editor • September 8, 2025

For more than 80 years, Harrisburg High School students and community members have marked homecoming week with a tradition unlike any other: the Snake Dance. The event dates to the 1940s, when the community would gather in the town square and join...

Lucky’s Restaurant brings fine dining to Harrisburg
Lucky’s Restaurant brings fine dining to Harrisburg
Vivian Belcher, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

A new addition to Harrisburg’s dining scene is opening its doors with the arrival of Lucky’s Restaurant, a high-end Japanese dining experience...

Hometown Heroes HoCo to celebrate extraordinary and everyday icons
Hometown Heroes HoCo to celebrate extraordinary and everyday icons
Kinzley Stewart and Quincy Nicholes September 15, 2025

Homecoming is more than just a school event. It’s a celebration of tradition, pride and togetherness. Each year, the community comes together...

HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
HHS Speech Team enjoying a shining season
Jailynn Booth, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

The Top 25 results are in, and nine out of seventeen HHS students placed in the rankings. Bella Teston and Natalie Beck tied for first place...

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Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Down to the Final Four: Who will take home the big championship title?
Braxton Murphy, Sports Editor • April 2, 2025

Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
Senior athletes commit to various colleges and universities
February 5, 2025

Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ proves originality still wins
Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ proves originality still wins
Jailyn Booth, Editor in Chief • September 15, 2025

Netflix has had its share of successes, but its new animated movie, KPop Demon Hunters, is something different. Released June 20, 2025, the film...

Audiences no longer have to wait to see their favorite witches on the big screen.
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Long awaited Wicked hits the big screens with expectations that defy gravity
Rylan Palmer, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024

Jon M. Chu's Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. The film explores the relationship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande)...