Spencer Margolis
Being stuck at home does not mean you can only eat freezer food. There are many tasty recipes you can make to share with your family with newfound free-time. Read this article for four recipes to make during quarantine.
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Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
Charger Press is holding a Rube Goldberg Machine Competition! Read this article to find out details on how to win!
Quarantine: Ways to Kill Time
Dorie Palmer and Sarah Gerovac
Everyone’s looking for something to do since we’re all stuck at home during quarantine. Check out this article for ideas on activities that might take your mind off of the coronavirus!
Leukert, Puri, and Senthil: Hamilton's National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists!
Sarah Onysio
This year, Hamilton High School has a jaw-dropping three National Merit Scholarship Program finalists! What is the National Merit Scholarship Program and who are Hamilton’s finalists? Read this article to find out!
Interview with Foreign Exchange Students
Sarah Gerovac
Foreign exchange students, Elena Bertoncini, Lea Bucksch, and Alvaro Gomez explore the differences between their home countries and the USA. From food to transportation and the education system--this is an article you don't want to miss!
How to Help the Earth: High School Edition
Emma Hartman
Making a difference in the world seems to be a daunting and impossible task for high schoolers. Many fail to realize that a difference is made with everything anyone does! It is up to you to decide what sort of difference you will make. Read this article to find out how you can make changes to help our environment.
Lucas Wick: Igniting Creativity in Art
Dorie Palmer
Lucas Wick, Senior at Hamilton, has been chosen as one of January's Students of the Month by the Art Department. Seeing his photography, it's not difficult to understand why. Read this article to discover more information about this Scholastic Gold Key Award Winning Student!
How to Read Shakespeare
Dorie Palmer
William Shakespeare presents some of the most recognizable stories for over 400 years. Yet many students struggle to read and understand his work. Read this article for tips to further your comprehension.
Under Heavy Scrutiny, Menomonee Falls “Indians” Moniker to be Retired
Tate Hutchinson
Nationwide, the tides have turned against Native American-based sports mascots. Read here to learn about how these concerns have impacted our local community at Menomonee Falls High School.
The Hate You Give
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas was “A Novel Idea” book club book. Click to read their five-star review!
Hamilton’s High Level Classes: Divided by Gender
Sarah Gerovac
The numbers of students taking high-level classes certainly vary from year-to-year at Hamilton, but there is one major trend that is only becoming more clear: the prominence of females in rigorous courses.
A History of Valentine's Day
Emily Berger
How did Valentine’s Day, a notorious Hallmark Holiday, come into existence? How long have people been celebrating this day of love? Read this article to find out!
Standardized Testing Creates a Toxic Environment in Schools
Emily Berger
Standardized testing has consistently been a controversial topic, but it became all the more controversial when cheating scandals blew up. Read why standardized testing is detrimental to learning environments.
A Slightly Unexpected Successful Swim Season
Emma Hartman
The girls’ junior varsity swim team had a rocky start to their 2019 season without solid coaching. Read the story of how they worked together and managed to win JV conference.
Changes in the Elementary Schools
Sarah Onysio
Advancements in technology, teaching styles, and general health have adapted elementary classrooms in a variety of ways. Research and responses from elementary staff are collected in this article which highlights how the schools have evolved and changed over the last decade.
Wilder Girls--More Like Wildly Disappointing
The “A Novel Idea” book club read Wilder Girls by Rory Power for their December meeting. Here are their thoughts.
Parking Permit Problem
Harper Rhoades
In 2011, the price of a parking permit was $100 for the year. This year, a parking permit will run you $200. That $58.27 more expensive than the average parking fee for Wisconsin schools.
A Look into the Future
Cora Kuhlenbeck
Explore the inside of Hamilton’s newest addition: Silver Spring Intermediate.
An Interview with Newcomer
New school, who ‘dis? This year, Ms. Newcomer starts her first year as principal at Hamilton High School.