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The Student Journalism Site of Millard South High School

We Are Millard South

The Student Journalism Site of Millard South High School

We Are Millard South

Editorial: No need to cry over candy tax
Editorial: No need to cry over candy tax
Feb 12, 2025

The debate over LB170 (A proposal to remove the tax exempt status from candies and soft drinks) raises an important question about the accessibility...

Oh (no) Snow!
Oh (no) Snow!
Josilynn Prokupek, Managing Editor • Feb 12, 2025

Throughout history, Omaha, Nebraska has been developing and adapting, but the environment has been struggling to keep up. Due to the expansion...

Artist Statement: I did this on Blender. I had a lot of trouble with figuring out textures since I needed to download things, but I didn't have the resources to do so. I also had technical difficulties with adding the $ because I have never used the texture painting feature before. I guess I didn't really need it since skittles are already pretty smooth. When trying to figure it out, I accidentally saved over the file with a cube I was practicing on and had to start all over. Yay. But I got it done and it looks like skittles. I didn't want to get a copyright strike or something like that so I put the line through it to make it look like a dollar sign. I also did this to tie into the theme of taxes.
Staff Editorial: It’s ‘crunch time’ for candy lovers
Feb 12, 2025

In Nebraska, there’s a proposed bill known as LB170 that seeks to change tax laws by removing sales tax exemptions for candy and soft drinks....

More school shootings require ever-changing protocols, improvements
More school shootings require ever-changing protocols, improvements
Chloe Anderson Dec 20, 2024
Artists Statement: I was told to create something that felt like Christmas, so I used colored pencils to create this simple illustration.
Even as a teen, Christmas continues to be the most wonderful time of year
Ocean Williamson, Staff Reporter • Dec 20, 2024
Satan steals Santa's spotlight in 'Dear Santa'
Satan steals Santa’s spotlight in ‘Dear Santa’
Sara Davis, Staff Reporter • Dec 20, 2024
Artist Statement: I haven't actually seen the movie yet, so I decided to draw Maui's hook because I've seen him holding it in thumbnails. I was originally going to draw the Heart of Te Fiti, but I soon found out that it wasn't an integral part of the new movie. I used Procreate to draw it on my iPad.
Exploring the seas: A deep dive into ‘Moana 2’
Chloe Anderson, News Editor • Dec 20, 2024
Gen Alpha creates new generation of slang
Gen Alpha creates new generation of slang
Jamison Hanway Dec 20, 2024
‘Wicked’ film just as popular as on stage
‘Wicked’ film just as popular as on stage
Evie Finken, Staff Reporter • Dec 19, 2024
Artists statement: I used colored pencils and a thin point permanent marker to create this illustration.
Christmas crosses the line by starting too soon
Jori Banks, Business Manager • Dec 19, 2024
Block Blast! The New Gaming Frenzy
Block Blast! The New Gaming Frenzy
Zachary Nelson, Sports Editor • Dec 17, 2024
Artist Statement: Drawn with IbisPaint X without a reference photo
To stand or not to stand for the pledge: the freedom to decide
Josilynn Prokupek, Managing Editor • Nov 28, 2024
Artist statement: I depicted the 10-point scale side as more proud with the positioning of the paper while the 7-point holds more shame. I highlighted the difference in how grades appear through green on the 10-point side and red on the 7-point side. No references were used and procreate was used.
Staff Editorial: A 10-point grading scale could be key to successful student performance
Nov 27, 2024
First time voter concerned for the future
First time voter concerned for the future
Rylee Newman, Editor-in-Chief • Nov 27, 2024
I used a reference picture of Yeat, but changed it slightly in terms of shading/ coloration. This work was done on toned sketchbook paper using colored pencils.
Yeat is still flexing on ‘Lyfestyle’
Jamison Jones, Entertainment Editor • Nov 27, 2024
Penciled drawing depicting both canidates in semi-realistic art style, with a setup of Trump breaking the wall of competition.
Student is excited to Make America Great Again
Alli Collins, Staff Reporter • Nov 27, 2024
Pencil, Colored Pencil, and inked drawing depicted in the similarily same style of the graphic novel's art.
Heartstopper brings to life the beauty of young love and self acceptance
Halle Hinton, Opinions Editor • Nov 27, 2024
Neither of us have actually watched the movie yet, so we decided to go with the logo. We drew this traditionally with colored pencils and used an app to cut the background out.
This movie is Wicked good!
Cailyn Stanton, Staff Reporter • Nov 26, 2024
Artist statement: Character design from Beetlejuice movies. Used colored pencil and lineart pens in sketchbook. Scanned on a flatbed scanner and adjusted the contrast in PhotoShop. The elements stemmed from the plot and base of the sequel.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ remakes old-school film with fresh new twist
Sara Davis, Social Media Editor • Oct 30, 2024
Artist statement: 
Created freehand in IBIS Paint without a reference photo.
ACT Overhaul
Jori Banks, Business Manager • Oct 30, 2024
Artist Statement: This is a digital art piece I created to represent the bonfires described in Jori's story. I tried to do some research to make it as accurate as possible.
Ancient Bonfires Evolve Into Halloween Traditions
Jori Banks, Business Manager • Oct 30, 2024
Artist statement: Original freehand watercolor based on reference photo. Mixed elements of the movie's features and the books art. Layers used and topped with line art details and colored pencil. Adjusted contrast a little in PhotoShop.
‘The Wild Robot’ is just as good as the beloved book
Keegan Wibel, Entertainment Editor • Oct 30, 2024
This image depicts the presidential debate's stands. IbisPaint X was used to draw this piece.
Who will be next?
Sep 28, 2024
Artist Statement: I illustrated both characters in my sketch book, showcasing both of their opposing personalities with colored pencils and markers.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Jori Banks, Business Manager • Sep 25, 2024
I referenced the art from the Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess album, using colored pencils. Digitized with a flatbed scanner and contrast edits.
Is Chappell Roan the next best artist?
Halle Hinton, Opinion Editor • Sep 24, 2024
Ride. Chase. Survive.
Ride. Chase. Survive.
Halle Hinton, Opinion Editor • Sep 24, 2024
Artist statement: I created a portrait using a photo reference. I used colored pencils for the main coloring and markers for outlining.
Young artist on the rise: Releases Sayso Says
Jamison Jones, Entertainment Editor • Sep 24, 2024
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