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THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

A forum for open student discussion.

THE MAIN FOUR

Howell High School honors veterans through tradition and storytelling
Howell High School honors veterans through tradition and storytelling
Emma Thacker, Indesign Editor • November 15, 2025

On Nov. 12, a day after Veterans Day, Howell High School held their yearly Veterans Day Memorial Assembly to honor and hear the stories of those who have served in our country's armed forces. This event has been a well-regarded tradition at Howell High School for years and has become an opportunity for veterans to receive recognition for their contributions to our nation. At the start of the assembly, students and staff listened to personal...

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Op-Ed: Why Howell's 'refuse to lose' mentality matters more than the scoreboard
Op-Ed: Why Howell’s ‘refuse to lose’ mentality matters more than the scoreboard
Lilly Williams, Sports Editor and Norah Hull, Social Manager October 31, 2025

On Oct. 31, Howell Highlanders will play their first playoff game of the 2025 season against Kalamazoo Central Maroon Giants (6-1). The team has been putting in the work, pushing each other to their limits, and putting every bit of effort they can into each game. And they haven’t taken a single moment for granted, which in turn has helped create that “brotherly bond” that plays a role in the driving force behind the team's confidence in the...

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International exchange students and their experience in America.
International exchange students and their experience in America.
Adrienne Beier, Staff Writer • October 25, 2025

A year abroad offers opportunities for students to experience during their time away from their home country. Like many other schools, Howell High School has the privilege of hosting exchange students from all over the world. This year Howell is home to 11 students from Germany, Spain, France, Mongolia, Italy, Denmark, Brazil, and the Netherlands.  These students from all over the world represent their country and their customs. Each has their...

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show announcement creates controversy within America
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show announcement creates controversy within America
Adrienne Beier, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

Recent news of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has sparked considerable controversy in America. While fans and supporters are ecstatic, some people are not so happy with the idea of having a Spanish-speaking artist, Bad Bunny, representing America. 31-year-old singer and rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, or more commonly known as Bad Bunny, had just finished a remarkable 3-month residency in his homeland, Puerto Rico, when he announced...

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The downsides of fast fashion
The downsides of fast fashion
Kyler Hoffman, Photo Editor • December 16, 2025

Fast fashion is the rapid production of items like clothing, jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. Brands that are considered fast fashion would be Shein, Temu, H&M, and many others. Fast fashion often uses very poor-quality materials in order to keep up with rapid production. These items have a very short lifetime and ultimately end up filling landfills.  Fast fashion uses cheaper materials like acrylic, crude oil, nylon, polyester, and...

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