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Kailey Brooks

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer

Kailey Brooks, a senior staff writer, is passionate about history its preservation,specifically regarding lesser known parts of history. Kailey plans to attend university to furtherstudy history and journalism/creative writing by double-majoring in both to become either amuseum curator or a journalist. In her free time, Kailey enjoys reading, tarot reading, andjournaling.

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The Firecracker Squad preforming at the Powderpuff half-time show.

Firecracker Squad: Inclusive cheer squad models inclusivity for other extracurriculars

Kayden Adams and Kailey Brooks | March 6, 2025

By valuing expression through both word and motion, Firecracker Squad promotes involvement and positivity in their cheers and physical activity. “[The squad] gets everyone out of their comfort zone,...

The Cosmic Cuppa: Horoscope for March 3rd - 9th

The Cosmic Cuppa: Horoscope for March 3rd – 9th

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | March 3, 2025

MERCURY ENTERS ARIES: Mercury continues its regular route through the signs and enters the fiery sign of Aries on March 3. SUN TRINE MARS: The Sun is trine Mars on March 8, meaning they are 120 degrees...

The Cosmic Cuppa: Feb. 24th-March 2nd

The Cosmic Cuppa: Feb. 24th-March 2nd

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 26, 2025

MOON PHASE: The new moon occurs on February 27th in Pisces. This marks a time for new beginnings, especially in mental and creative pursuits. VENUS RETROGRADE: Venus enters a retrograde phase on March...

Kendrick Lamar's backup dancers form the image of the American flag. Mike Segar/Reuters

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance: A diss on Drake or a diss on America?

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 25, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was more than just a show or a diss on Drake—it was a call to action. Stating himself that “this is bigger than the music,” Lamar’s halftime...

The Cosmic Cuppa - Horoscope for Feb 17th-Feb 23rd

The Cosmic Cuppa – Horoscope for Feb 17th-Feb 23rd

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 19, 2025

PISCES SEASON STARTS: Pisces birthdays begin on Feb. 19 and will cease on March 20th. This marks a time of inward focus and spirituality after the long creative period of Aquarius season.  MARS DIRECT...

The Cosmic Cuppa - Horoscope for Feb 9th-Feb 15th

The Cosmic Cuppa – Horoscope for Feb 9th-Feb 15th

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 11, 2025

MOON PHASE: The full moon rises in Leo on Feb. 12, boosting confidence for all that it shines upon.    MERCURY ENTERS PISCES: Mercury continues its regular route, now entering the emotional and...

Members of Civinettes dropping off donations for the Johnia Berry Toy Drive at Christmas in July.

Civinettes: Empowering girls to give back to the community

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 4, 2025

Civinettes is more than just a volunteer club—it’s a tight-knit sisterhood where community outreach and friendship are intertwined. Sponsored by three teachers–Ellen Kitzmiller, Jessica Robinson,...

By Hayden Arnett

The Cosmic Cuppa – Horoscope for Feb 3rd – 7th

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | February 3, 2025

JUPITER DIRECT IN GEMINI: Jupiter’s retrograde ends on Feb. 4 in the sign of Gemini! This marks a time to go back to focusing on writing, studying, and communication, causing new ideas to come flowing...

By Hayden Arnett

The Cosmic Cuppa: Horoscope for Jan. 27 – Feb. 2

Kailey Brooks, Staff Writer | January 28, 2025

MOON PHASE:The new moon appears in Aquarius on Wednesday, Jan. 28. This marks a time where it would be most beneficial to think outside the box to solve even the most mundane of problems. This would also...

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