As Michigan maintained its crucial swing state status in the 2024 presidential election, some Howell High School seniors prepared to cast their first-ever ballots this past November.  This led to the election of 47th President Donald J. Trump who captured all of the crucial swing states and 312 electoral college votes. There are seven major swing states in the U.S., including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan....

Howell High School senior Luke Bonanni earned the National Merit Commended Scholar Recognition.  He is the only person in this year's graduating class to receive this honor. “I felt very surprised and excited to find out that I received the National Merit recognition. It was a great feeling to hear that my hard work had allowed me to reach a strong score,” Bonanni said. This accolade is received by scoring in the top 2-3% of PSAT/NMSQT...

Walking towards the gates of the John Dukes stadium, students are in uniform, dressed in the classic U.S.A. theme. With the shining sun and the anticipation of the game, many are eager to enter, $5 in hand. As they approach the ticket booth, they notice something different: a sign that states, “$6 for entry.” The students all end up reaching into their pockets and pulling out an extra dollar. They all entered the football stadium, an extra dollar...