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The Purple Clarion

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People shocked at the horror factor of Evil Dead Rise

People shocked at the horror factor of “Evil Dead Rise”

Bailee Clifton, Staff Writer May 17, 2023

“Evil Dead Rise”  is the fifth addition to the “Evil Dead” franchise. After a short glimpse to the next day at a lake, the majority of the film takes place in a less-than-perfect apartment building...

School shootings threaten students well-being

School shootings threaten students well-being

Sarah Girtman, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

This generation seems to be facing more challenges than any previous generation. An example of that would be school shootings, which have significantly been increasing each year.  There has been approximately...

Current TikTok crisis causes wonder

Current TikTok crisis causes wonder

Bailee Clifton, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

Government officials all across the country are moving for the TikTok app to be banned in the United States. The app has already been banned from government issued devices.  Many news stories, articles,...

People in the community come to SIC to support the CEO students in their trade show. April 20.

Saline County CEO program offers unique advantages

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

In the Saline County CEO program the students learn many different things and have different opportunities.  During the first semester, the students create a team business. When the class first begins,...

Spring into action, travel to hot spots around Illinois

Spring into action, travel to hot spots around Illinois

Ayden Price , Staff Writer March 30, 2023

Spring break is here. The school year is almost over. Now to decide what to do for spring break.  One of the main things that people do over spring break is to get out of state to the beach or to the...

Fine arts face difference in funding among activities

Fine arts face difference in funding among activities

Francesca Messerschmidt, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

Many people say money makes the world go around, this is no different in school. But how is money being distributed among competitive activities? Is every group being given the necessary financial opportunity?...

Sophomore Shaeyhoni Villasana checks her phone during her physical education class.

Smartphone addiction threatens teens’ mental health

Sarah Girtman, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

Many people say that “your phone is a drug”? Well that is actually true. When we look at our phones, our brains release a small shot of dopamine. Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter made in the...

MEGAN hits theaters with bang

‘MEGAN’ hits theaters with bang

Bailee Clifton, Staff Writer January 11, 2023

     “MEGAN,” originally set to hit theaters Jan. 13, was expected to meet high standards after it was announced that Blumhouse, one of the most influential horror production companies, would be...

Students struggle with scholarship applications

Students struggle with scholarship applications

Kelee Mills, Staff Writer January 6, 2023

As students in their senior year, they start to think about life after high school.  If the student is going to college, then scholarships can be a huge help in paying for the classes or their books....

Homework causes unnecessary stress in students

Homework causes unnecessary stress in students

Ethan Golish, Guest Writer January 6, 2023

Imagine a teacher standing up and declaring, “No more homework!” Students all over the world from all ages and backgrounds would go crazy to hear this. Unfortunately, that excitement is not something...

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Choose careers based on passion, not money

Ellie Rann, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Money vs. Passion—an internal conflict each person must face at some point in their life. On one hand, we hear parents, friends, or relatives telling us to be realistic and find a job that pays well....

Its time for a time change.

It’s time for a time change.

Ayden Price , Staff Writer November 30, 2022

It's winter time and that means it’s daylight savings and the students at HHS are not happy about it. Personally, I'm not too fond of daylight savings time (DST) because it messes up my sleep schedule. According...

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