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Chemistry Hosts a Popcorn Lab

Chemistry Hosts a Popcorn Lab

Kayleigh Stewart, Student Writer March 12, 2026

In chemistry class some sophomore students got to participate in a lab where the primary goal is to determine the mass of water inside a popcorn kernel and observe the physical change that occurs when...

Biomed Does Cat and Pig Dissections

Biomed Does Cat and Pig Dissections

Carter Toponak, Student Writer January 21, 2026

Last week, the senior class in the Biomed program did a three day dissection on either a cat or a pig.    “The goal was to figure out the cause of death,” says Lila Toponak, senior.    After...

This One Thing, You Know?

This One Thing, You Know?

Sakina Amani December 18, 2025

Mrs.Washington recently published her book called “This one thing, you know?”. This book began as a poem for a children's book; the poem itself celebrates black hair and its rich history. Historical...

Freshmen Go to the Pumpkin Patch!

Freshmen Go to the Pumpkin Patch!

McKenna Bonarigo, Student Writer November 7, 2025

    Despite Halloween being over, Autumn isn't! About a week and a half ago, on October 27th, the Freshman of Douglass went to Bi-Water Farm's pumpkin patch. It was an experience filled with both...

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