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The Wildcat Roar

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The importance of treating pets and animals gently and with kindness

Maddy Booth, Staff writer | November 15, 2024

Sadly in a lot of places, animals are being treated badly. Treating animals with kindness and patience is very important. Everyone should always treat an animal or living being with kindness. Unfortunately, many animals are not treated how they should be, and it's cruel. Most animals are simple-minded creatures; all they deserve is love and kindness. Who benefits from treating animals with kindness...

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The four year wait is over

Collin Pattison, Staff Writer | November 12, 2024

The next big game in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming out on October 25th. But why are people excited about this game when many other games are coming out soon?   There is a lot of information and hype leading to the release. From the advertising to the features, here is why people are on the edge of their seats for the release.   Who is excited about this...

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What you should know before hopping on a motorcycle

Jason Fletcher Jr, Staff Writer | November 12, 2024

With the growing trend of riding motorcycles going on. Before hopping on and riding there are certain aspects you should consider. There are many main factors before riding a bike. Including the rules of the road, where you live, and preparation before you start. You also have to take into account the dangers of riding a motorcycle. Who is allowed to do the very popular lane splitting? Many people...

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Surviving senioritis: What it is and how to beat it

Zoe Snyder, Staff Writer | November 12, 2024

You may expect effort and excitement from seniors in their final year of high school. Instead, many students exhibit the complete opposite. Eagerness to finish their academic career with determination turns into exhaustion. Many students often give up and lose motivation. This is due to something called senioritis.  Senioritis is a big factor for many high school students across the United States....

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Tigers late season run opens eyes

A.J. Park, Staff Writer | November 12, 2024

The Tigers had a late-season run and clinched the playoffs in a 50-game span. The Tigers gained lots of interest shortly after losing. It turns out the Tigers used an uncommon tactic with their pitching staff to help them win ball games. Who were the significant players? The Tigers had a somewhat low player salary compared to other teams. With having what some would say "not as good of players"...

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OPINION: GenZ is divided, but it’s not fully their fault

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

Often adults like to say that teens and young adults these days are, “hard to negotiate” with and “divided”. How did they end up this way at such a young age? The answer is the upbringing of Gen Z.  Oftentimes, older generations like to blame Gen Z for the way we act. When we look at the world, parenting trends, new tech, and what these kids see, all play a major role. The media then uses...

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Schools should start later

Kayla Winkle, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

  Schools don’t have to start later every day. A possibility is schools start later on only certain days of the week. That said, events happening on the weekends makes students want to get more sleep. A suggestion is on Mondays at least we should start school later. So students get a little more sleep and catch up on the sleep they might have lost on the weekend. Sleep Students should be...

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Seniors deserve more allowed absences

Lily Johnston, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

At Jenison High School, seniors get two absences during the second semester. If they have 2 or fewer absences, they have the option to waive exams. If they go over the 2 absences they have to take the exam for the class. These absences include sick days and to get them excused you have to go to the doctor. Seniors should be able to miss more days in school and still be able to waive their exams....

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Does technology make us more alone?

Ana Gonzalez, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

The technology could be taking over our lives. This topic can help others realize how they need to spend more time with their families and friends. Technology can make us become less social with each other. It can also make us become more isolated and can make us more distracted by things going on around us. It is possible for technology to make us less social. This can happen by going on our phones...

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Effects of NIL

Jessie Stickler, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

NIL, name, image, likeness. It is something that is new to college sports. Something many college athletes are taking full advantage of. Bryce Young made the most with NIL at a total of around 3.5 million dollars playing football for Alabama using the NIL. NIL has become so important because it is affecting what college an athlete goes to. And it also affects if an athlete will transfer.   Coach...

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The importance of treating pets and animals gently and with kindness
The four year wait is over

The four year wait is over

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What you should know before hopping on a motorcycle

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Surviving senioritis: What it is and how to beat it

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The club very few know about
Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

October 9, 2023

Marching Macy’s: what the band expects

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The amazing show

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