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[PHOTO] Michigan takes on vital role in Presidential election

November 2, 2020
Many DECA members won medals for their achievements, and state champions won DECA glass to commemorate their achievement and potential to compete at the international level (Photo courtesy of Kaye Sommer).

Virtual DECA States, MHS students achieve success

April 11, 2021
Junior Fletcher Smith and Head Coach James Schuler at South Lyon East this season. Smith has qualified to race at the state meet in March (Photo courtesy of Coach James Schuler).

Boys swim ‘splashes and dashes’ into delayed season

April 8, 2021
Consignment shops such as Plato’s Closet Brighton feature a wide array of items for sale, often highlighting new pieces and discounted ones alike to attract customers.

Thrifting 101: Tips and Tricks

February 26, 2021
Senior Joe Bjorkman advanced to the DECA Stock Market Game Internationals after making 26 percent on his investments this year.

DECA Stock Market Competitor qualifies at International level

February 26, 2021
Left to right: Glaspie, Coesens, Kennedy, Malik, and Armstrong competed at the state competition in Grand Rapids on January 16th, 2021 after just weeks of time back in the pool.

Girls swim team conquers official State Meet

January 29, 2021
Michigan DECA members competed at the district level virtually for the first time, due to the pandemic, and will move forward with virtual state and international competitions as well.

DECA district competition reimagined as virtual event

January 21, 2021
In one of Reschke's Honors ELA 9 classes, students collaborated to demonstrate their gratitude for their teacher's efforts to make learning fun during the pandemic.

MHS Students’ favorite virtual classes

January 14, 2021
Milford's Student Council and NHS members have worked together to contribute donations and supplies for the Motor City Mitten Mission to distribute to those in need in Detroit.

Student Council and NHS unite to help Motor City Mitten Mission

January 12, 2021
Drinking enough water each day is a critical step to maintain a physically healthy lifestyle.

Tips for being physically healthy in 2021

January 12, 2021
The HVS Board of Education has announced its plan to send high school students back to in-person instruction for midterm exams.

Modified midterms cater to pressures of virtual learning

January 8, 2021
Shown above is an example holiday gift basket, including cute holiday-themed items; this present can be customized to fit the interests of anyone!

Personalized gifts for anyone this holiday season

December 8, 2020
On their last Saturday practice of the season, the girls floated on pool noodles during rest portions of high-intensity interval sprint sets.

Girls Swim and Dive State team plunges into final races amidst shutdown

December 2, 2020
From left to right: Senior Rylie Kennedy, Coach James Schuler, and Senior Ella Glaspie posed during their signing periods at MHS, celebrating their commitments to swim at BGSU (Kennedy) and ISU (Glaspie).

Student athletes take the next step on “signing day”

November 29, 2020
Senior Jackie Smith and Sophomore Megan Sclabassi posed in front of the entrance to the haunted forest.

Fall festivities to enjoy: Rotten Manor

November 19, 2020
Depicted above is the strawberry kiwi refresher with coconut milk from the Starbucks

Bizarre Starbucks “Secret Menu” items review

November 19, 2020
The MHS swimmers and divers all locked arms for the National Anthem during the home meet.

‘Nihilation in the Natatorium–Mavs crush LHS

November 2, 2020
Grand Valley State University, like many other campuses across the state, has seen a rise in COVID cases since students returned to school.

Campus during COVID: how has the college experience changed?

October 6, 2020
Many teachers are going above and beyond to help students transition to a new form of learning, encouraging them to persevere through the challenges that online school brings.

Teachers remodel academic experience for virtual learning

October 6, 2020
TikTok star Charli D'Amelio partnered with Dunkin Donuts to promote her favorite coffee drink.

“The Charli” Dunkin Donuts coffee review

October 6, 2020
Seniors hopeful modified year brings lasting memories

Seniors hopeful modified year brings lasting memories

October 6, 2020
MHS Girls Swim and Dive seniors suited up for another eventful season in the pool amidst the global pandemic.

Fall athletes given second chance at a season

September 28, 2020
The Common App offers students an easy, accessible application to use at multiple colleges when submitting applications.

COVID and college essays reform student admission decisions

September 28, 2020
All students attending hybrid school in HVS utilizes partitions for maximum safety in the classroom.

HVS reinstates in-person learning with hybrid model

September 24, 2020
“Test-optional” policy eliminates previous SAT and ACT requirements

“Test-optional” policy eliminates previous SAT and ACT requirements

September 22, 2020

“The Chefs” discuss their local favorites

June 7, 2020
For the last 2 months, many grocery stories have had a difficult time keeping meat, dairy and other produce items stocked. This picture, from March, shows a Meijer store that is sold out of ground turkey.

COVID-19 impacts U.S. Food Supply

May 14, 2020
More than 75,000 Americans have been killed by COVID 19 in less than 2 months.

Reopening the United States: When is too soon?

May 7, 2020
Experts plan how to alter standard school safety protocols

Experts plan how to alter standard school safety protocols

May 4, 2020
The Chefs Sam Spray and Riley Coesens decided to try making their favorite Panera cookie.

Panera Kitchen Sink cookie recipe leads to rare baking success story

May 4, 2020
Junior Clare Miller routinely posts videos on TikTok. She once posted a clip recorded during Homecoming spirit week at MHS that received 1.1 million views. This fact made Newspaper advisor Rob Hamilton question all his life choices.

Tik Toks take over teens’ feeds

April 29, 2020
Junior Sydney White and her family recently adopted Barry, a mini goldendoodle, who made a positive impact on the White family from the start: “We saw videos of him and just instantly fell in love with him,” she said.

Animal shelters frantically find foster families for pets in need

April 28, 2020
Junior Aspen Snyder has been working on her photography skills during the quarantine. Here, she captures her cat, Frankie.

4 Tips to make the best out of the worst situation

April 23, 2020
Lending a helping hand from home

Lending a helping hand from home

April 20, 2020
Quarantine Cooking: Your Guide to Boxed Meals

Quarantine Cooking: Your Guide to Boxed Meals

April 16, 2020
The new online AP testing schedule (Courtesy of College Board

AP students have mixed feelings about online exams

April 6, 2020
Junior Clare Miller looks at her phone in her bedroom. She said the pandemic has made her appreciate what she has.

Students adapt to COVID-19 shutdown from home

March 26, 2020
MHS DECA explores Detroit at State competition

MHS DECA explores Detroit at State competition

March 19, 2020
MHS DECA students before leaving for Lawrence Tech (Photo courtesy of Kaye Sommer)

MHS DECA takes the stage at Lawrence Tech

February 10, 2020
Current entryway to Milford High School (Photo by Riley Coesens)

HVS Bond & Sinking Millage Fund passes with community support

December 20, 2019
Senior Jule Hattig before MHS’ Homecoming dance

Foreign Exchange Students take on America

December 20, 2019
Mini Keurigs, or “K Mini’s,” advertised at Target on Black Friday

Black Friday fun turns to fury without a quesadilla maker

December 20, 2019
STS Athletics logo

STS transforms MHS’ athletics through education

December 20, 2019
The ideal outcome of the Reindeer Chow recipe

The Chefs take on Pinterest Holiday Treats

December 20, 2019
The entrance to Milford High School would be remodeled to make it more secure if the voters pass the bond proposals. (Photo by Laura Nowicki)

HVS’ future to be determined by voters

October 31, 2019

Kennedy sets two pool records at Wayne Memorial

October 30, 2019
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