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The Sandstorm

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The Sandstorm

Halloween Across Borders

Halloween Across Borders

Kinsler Strickland, Writer October 30, 2024

More countries than just the U.S. celebrate Halloween. Today, many countries have adopted the spooky tradition. Countries like Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and the Philippines all adopted some form...

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Treats To Spook Up Your Halloween

Treats To Spook Up Your Halloween

Brylee Knipp, writer October 23, 2024

Shake up this Halloween season with some witchy good treats. Take a look at some of these new, fun and exciting recipes to brew up for your Halloween night.  EyeBall Brownie Balls  Ingredients: 1...

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Beetlejuice BeetleJuice Review

Beetlejuice BeetleJuice Review

Kinsler Strickland, Writer October 7, 2024

When a famous director such as Tim Burton uses his cunning mind to curate a movie, most would expect it to contain a beautiful mix of both eerie and comedic elements. The new 2024 dark-fantasy, though,...

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Mum's the Word

Mum’s the Word

Brylee Knipp, Writer October 1, 2024

Homecoming season has officially hit, this means it is time to grab some ribbon, a hot glue gun, your crafting skills and start making this year's mums and garters.   Tools and supplies: Several...

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Sandies Storm the Dance Floor

Sandies Storm the Dance Floor

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor February 5, 2024

The long-awaited Sadie Hawkins dance has come and gone for the seventh consecutive year with the theme “Gatsby Gala." During the dance, attendees enjoyed the snacks and drinks provided by the Student...

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New Creature to Explore - Sea Sheep

New Creature to Explore – Sea Sheep

Hannah Hunter, Assistant Editor October 26, 2023

With a tiny body covered in succulent leaves and the face of a sheep, sea sheep are one of the cutest sea slugs in the ocean out of the 2,000 different species. Sea sheep, also known as leaf slugs, bunny...

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Starfield's Striking Exploration

Starfield’s Striking Exploration

Aidan Barnes, Writer October 3, 2023

It has been an incredible year for gaming as a whole with many expected titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4 and Dead Island 2 releasing and Starfield was no different from all...

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Autumn Sweets and Treats

Autumn Sweets and Treats

Brylee Knipp, Writer September 20, 2023

With the cool weather and pumpkin spice season coming up, try these unique treats to sweeten this fall. ─────────────────────── Apple Nachos Ingredients: 2-3...

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Zach Bryan Album Review

Zach Bryan Album Review

Ethan Tilson, Writer September 12, 2023

Zach Bryan released his self-named album on Aug. 25, which included many featured artists, 15 songs, and a poem. Bryan’s album darted to success with all 16 songs charting in the top 20 on Apple Music...

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British Invasion Happens at Halftime

British Invasion Happens at Halftime

Mandie Haney, Assistant Editor September 11, 2023

The AHS Golden Sandie band takes halftime back to the '60s with its show for the 2023-2024 season: British Invasion. The band directors Robert Hinds, Scott Myers and Sara Rhynes spent countless hours...

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Theater Department Takes Stage for Variety Show

Axel Willis, Writer May 12, 2023

Theater department takes stage for a variety show performing their individual talents on May 11 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Spring Show, chosen and directed by the nine seniors within the theater department,...

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The Strange Case of Linda Gale Jackson

Hannah Hunter and Hannah Morrison May 8, 2023

 On Sept. 11, 1997, at 7:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to 3100 N Wilson St. to a partially unclothed body found on the roadway. Once officers arrived at the scene, they found 35-year-old Linda...

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