Articles and graphics from the various publications of the Fairbury Journalism Department
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High school doesn’t last forever
Up to this point in our lives, the struggles of high school are pretty much all we’ve known. We’ve become numb to the drama, the stress and monotonous routines that have developed. We’ve all made mistakes–whether it be of the legal or illegal variety. Friends have been lost, tests have …
Five things upcoming seniors should know
For most people, senior year goes by in a flash. Although it may not seem important now, it’s not unusual for seniors to regret not making the most of their last year. Keep these things in mind in preparation for graduation. Go to every school event possible. Football games, …
Living with an uncommon lifestyle
Growing up, I always had a passion for animals. Ever since I was little, I always felt the urge to help others around me: the environment, insects, and four-legged furry creatures. My family can still tell stories of how I went about rescuing turtles on the side of the road …
Honor the tradition for tradition’s sake
Seniors have endured twelve years of schooling, the last four of which can take a toll on a person. They have worked hard in classes and in activities during their high school careers, and graduating is the biggest accomplishment they will receive. Hard work has earned the seniors certain luxuries …
Fairbury Journalism finds success at State
NSAA Class B State Journalism saw all nine qualifying participants from Fairbury place among the best young competitors in Nebraska during its contests on April 23 in Norfolk. Northeast Community College hosted the event that brought together twenty-six Class B schools to submit works in various journalistic categories. To qualify, …
Photo of the Week
Josh Ortgies ’19, Alfred Davis ’17, and Chelsi Parker ’18 laugh during a dance at prom. Prom festivities started with the grand march where they crowned the King and Queen at the high school at seven, and then the dance itself went from eight to midnight at the ’47 gym. …
To forgive and to forget or to hold on and regret
Holding a grudge can be one of the easiest things to do. Shutting someone out, pushing the most important people away, and hiding feelings away because it has been deemed “helpful” is even easier, at least for me. But one thing I think is extremely hard? Forgiving. Honestly, maybe it …
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Cheating may become a norm
Unfortunately, many people have experienced the unfair and belittling effects of being cheated on by a significant other. Cheating can be caused by many different things including spending too much time with each other, disagreeing on an important topic, or simply not wanting to be with that person anymore and …
Make memories tangible
With social media and phones with cameras, it is getting rarer and rarer for people to actually print off pictures they take. Many people just keep them in their phone’s camera roll, saved on a computer, or post them in an album on Facebook or on other social media. Doing …
Teachers don’t need more responsibility
To many, school and safety have always been words that correspond with each other. Schools have been thought of as a safe haven, a place where people feel secure, a location of protection. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. In response to the recent Florida School Shooting, a new …
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