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Scaling Heights: Mr. Ogaz's Rock Climbing Journey from Scouting to Teaching
Scaling Heights: Mr. Ogaz’s Rock Climbing Journey from Scouting to Teaching
Nathan Drennan, Photo team • February 25, 2026

Rock climbing can be a dangerous sport, but it is also exciting and rewarding. Many people may not know that we have a teacher at GEMS who rock climbs, Mr. Ogaz. Like many athletes, he prepares both mentally and physically before a climb. He shared, “To mentally prepare for a climb, I...

Pressure, Power, and Promise
Pressure, Power, and Promise
Jocelyn Nolan, Photo team • February 12, 2026

In a state known for wrestling, earning a top ranking is no easy accomplishment. Yet James Grayson (8th grade), a wrestler from Glen Edwards...

Between Two Homes: When Home Changes, But Childhood Remains
Between Two Homes: When Home Changes, But Childhood Remains
Dominic Maldonado, Sports Editor • January 28, 2026

Relocating to another country is always a major challenge, and it can be even more difficult for a young child. A student at GEMS in Lincoln,...

Tracking the Flow: Where Does Our School Money Really Go?
Tracking the Flow: Where Does Our School Money Really Go?
Leila Gietzen, Staff • February 25, 2026

There are many different ways a school can spend its finances. But where does the money actually go, and how is it managed? At Glen Edwards Middle School, the budget follows a structured system with clear guidelines. Mrs. Fernandez explained that the...

OCTANE - Don Toliver
OCTANE – Don Toliver
Evan H, Staff • February 25, 2026

  OCTANE is the fifth studio album by Don Toliver. It is 18 songs long, 50 minutes in length, and was released on January 30, 2026. This album is mostly trap, while his previous releases were more a mix between contemporary R&B and trap. The...

    Why Sports Matter in Middle School
    Why Sports Matter in Middle School
MacKenzie Watson, Social Media • February 25, 2026

Sports should be considered an important part of middle school life because they help students grow in ways that go far beyond physical activity....

Season of Strength: Glen Edwards Wrestling Delivers
Season of Strength: Glen Edwards Wrestling Delivers
Dominic Maldonado, Sports Editor • February 25, 2026

The Glen Edwards Middle School wrestling team’s season was a journey marked by hard work, challenges, and exciting moments. After school practices...

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 All students learn at different paces
 All students learn at different paces
MacKenzie Watson, Social Media • February 25, 2026

Students learn in many different ways, and expecting everyone to move at the same speed can create unnecessary stress and confusion. Middle school...

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Discover Your Next Passion: 10 Exciting Hobbies to Try This Year
Leila G., Staff • February 25, 2026

Hiking: Hiking is a great way to connect with nature and to get some exercise. Writing: If you’re interested in expressing yourself, writing...

Bestfriends: Kevin & Javier
Bestfriends: Kevin & Javier
Mackenzie Watson, Social Media • February 25, 2026
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