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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
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Ava Dyas - Artist Class of 2025
Ava Dyas – Artist Class of 2025
Ava Dyas, Artist • May 23, 2025

Instead of writing a senior sendoff, Ava wanted to showcase her art that was not necessarily published as part of a Common Sense story.

Ella Erickson - Artist Class of 2025
Ella Erickson – Artist Class of 2025
Ella Erickson, Artist • May 23, 2025

Instead of writing a senior sendoff, Ella wanted to showcase some of her art that was not published as part of a story in Common Sense.

Soaring to new heights
Soaring to new heights
Chloe Anderson, Features Editor • May 22, 2025

Prepare for an epic adventure! DreamWorks cherished animated classic “How to Train Your Dragon” is set to be transformed into a live-action...

Original Art
I looked at reference of the characters from the show, but drew them using colored pencils and paint markers in my own sort of style on toned sketchbook paper.
‘Steel Ball Run’ lassoes in viewers
Jamison Hanway, Online Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2025
Sanrio and more cuteness come to Nebraska
Sanrio and more cuteness come to Nebraska
Ava Dyas and Riley Streeter • May 15, 2025
The Powerless Trilogy Concludes: A Deep Dive into Lauren Roberts’ Electrifying World and the Arrival of ‘Fearless’
The Powerless Trilogy Concludes: A Deep Dive into Lauren Roberts’ Electrifying World and the Arrival of ‘Fearless’
Halle Hinton, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2025
Artist Statement: It took me a few days to draw this and I started on the bus ride to Norfolk for the NSAA State Journalism Contest. I made it on Procreate using my iPad. I think the dress was the hardest part for me because of all of the sequins on it and I'm not really sure how to draw that, so I added a lot of shine instead. The flower was kind of hard too because of all the small details in it. The face was the easiest part because I love doing faces. The background didn't take a long time and I'm very happy with how the yellow cloth turned out.
Laufey changes tune with new single ‘Silver Lining’
Cailyn Stanton, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2025
Bills affecting teens advance through legislative sessions
Bills affecting teens advance through legislative sessions
May 15, 2025
Blooket Hacked: Will we ever get it back?
Josilynn Prokupek, Managing Editor • May 15, 2025
Students to experience Dortmund, Berlin on summer German trip
Students to experience Dortmund, Berlin on summer German trip
Riley Streeter, Opinions Editor • Apr 4, 2025
Library bill would have little impact on current Millard policies
Library bill would have little impact on current Millard policies
Avery Patdu, Staff Secretary • Apr 2, 2025
Staff editorial: Disruptive late starts frost over the remaining school day
Staff editorial: Disruptive late starts frost over the remaining school day
Apr 2, 2025
Xaviersobased: more than a SoundCloud rapper
Xaviersobased: more than a SoundCloud rapper
Jamison Jones, Entertainment Editor • Apr 2, 2025
Artist Statement: I originally drew the Xavier art, but it turned out I drew the wrong entire guy, so I only had one class period to complete this one. I was originally using colored pencils, but I messed up a bit, so I decided to make it more colorful with Posca markers.
Tate McRae’s new album puts her so close to stardom
Rylee Newman, Editor-in-Chief • Apr 2, 2025
Bills to follow this session
Bills to follow this session
Ella Erickson, Zachary Schilmoeller, Anna Samuels, August Yancey, and Ava Dyas • Mar 5, 2025
Artist Statement: When I heard about the bill, I immediately thought of the phrase "taking candy from a baby" and that is the idea that I ultimately went with. I made this illustration in my sketch book by layering colored pencils on top of paint markers. I was a bit limited on what colors I had available, so I chose a more cartoonish style of coloring and shading. I did not use any reference photos or other sources to come up with my idea. After I was finished, I scanned it on a flatbed scanner and converted it to a .jpg
Editorial: No need to cry over candy tax
Feb 12, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 trailer intrigues gamer
Nintendo Switch 2 trailer intrigues gamer
Jamison Jones, Entertainment Editor • Feb 12, 2025
Made in Ibis Paint X I used warmer color to show warmer weather and colder for the colder weather
Oh (no) Snow!
Josilynn Prokupek, Managing Editor • Feb 12, 2025
Marvel movie stars to join in matrimony
Marvel movie stars to join in matrimony
Lizzy Chavez, Sports Editor • Feb 12, 2025
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
Feb 12, 2025
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
movie promotional content with fabricated backdrop, as reference used colored pencils and rough sketch
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 20, 2024
Artist statement: I thought of creating a more cartoon style illustration, as realism wouldn't work as effectively to convey my ideas. I chose a vibrant color scheme so that it would stand out on the page, and so that it had the feel of a tropical postcard. I made the illustration using colored pencils and fine tip sharpie markers.
Christmas crosses the line by starting too soon
Jori Banks, Business Manager • Dec 20, 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. I came to the idea of the piece while looking at the flag in my own classroom. The way the student is positioned you can not tell if she is sitting or standing
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
Artist Statement: I used Procreate on my iPad to draw this. I was originally going to draw the whole open laptop, but it was really tedious to draw all of the keys, plus I didn't think it would be necessary to the piece, so I used a picture of a Dell laptop in tablet mode as a reference instead. I wish I could've added some more detail to both the laptop and the eye. It was overall supposed to capture the idea that we're being watched while we do our work and that teachers can see everything we do in them.
Securely: Better for learning or invasion of privacy?
Sara Davis, Social Media 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!
If this movie was food, it would taste as good as it spells
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
What you need to know
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
Bye-Bye-Bye far one of the best Marvel movies
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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