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I'M A FRAUD. Those with Impostor syndrome often struggle with feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, fearful of being exposed as not worthy of their successes. This psychological phenomenon is quite prevalent in society today, especially for high-achieving individuals.
Raising awareness about impostor syndrome
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • November 3, 2025
PRACTICE. SHS students prepare for the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) using books and online resources just like this one. All SHS students interested will take the PSAT test on Wednesday, October 22. Juniors who take the PSAT may use their scores to qualify as a National Merit Semi-Finalist or Commended Scholar.
SHS students gear up to take the PSAT
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • October 20, 2025
DISCUSSION. SHS students conversed about "The Anthropocene Reviewed," a collection of essays that takes the mundane, the extraordinary, and everything in between to dive deep into the life and experiences of a human.
Students discuss first nonfiction book of the year
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • September 8, 2025
Class Dismissed
Class Dismissed
Lexi Mendelsohn, Focus & Design Editor • May 8, 2025
Feature
Mock Trial members from Gold and Green team last year pose for a picture in front of the OCLRE building in Columbus. "We all put in so much work [last] year. I know [this] year we’ll come back improved and ready to win!” said Ogunbodede.
‘All Rise,’ new Mock Trial season is in session
Kiran Makkad, Executive Web Director • October 17, 2025
Brooklyn Wykoff takes time to bask in the peace of nature, connecting with the outdoors to support her mental health. “Being in nature gives me a chance to step away from stress and focus on clarity,” Wykoff said.
World Mental Health Day builds culture of mental wellness support
Marlee Huston, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025
C Lunch at SHS
Life beyond SHS walls
Tanya Chettiar, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025
From left to right: Zach Rentschler, August Schneider, Jaana Christian, Farzana Shaik
Intro to Guitar Ensemble
Jorel Monroe, Web Assistant • May 21, 2025
Meet the Staff:
Kiran Makkad
Kiran Makkad
Executive Web Director
Jaleyah Adkins
Jaleyah Adkins
Staff Writer
Sports
Boys' Volleyball Team huddling in the middle of a game
Brotherhood and B-Dubs
Ophelia Sidmore, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2025
More Than a Game
More Than a Game
Will Weeks, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Over the Bar
Over the Bar
Brooke Vesio, Opinion Editor • May 6, 2025
Lynnsanity
Lynnsanity
Will Weeks and Cooper Parzynski • April 24, 2025
Opinion
College Comparison
College Comparison
Natalia Korte, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
Mayday
Mayday
Jaden Reyes, Copy Editor • May 15, 2025
Looking Back
Looking Back
Brooke Vesio, Opinion Editor • May 14, 2025
President Donald Trump has embarked on a crusade against DEI, condemning the programs that aim to level the playing field for minorities who don't have the same opportunities as others may have.
Dismantling DEI
Ophelia Sidmore, Co Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2025
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