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Crossroads

National Student Media Contests Winning Photo

Shot on Nikon D750, 24–70mm f/2.8 at 24mm, 1/1000s at f/5, ISO 100, available light only.

Standing at a dirt crossroads with her gaze cast downward, nine-year-old Brooklyn Mitchell lingers in a sundress as the world stretches out in every direction around her. With no clear path chosen, Mitchell stands alone in the intersection; the decision of which to walk is entirely her own.

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ICE's militaristic operations are history repeating

By Aidan McClaren

A student journalist's editorial cartoon was forced off the page by school administrators. Now it's here. See it for yourself and decide why they didn't want you to.

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§ Writing

On the Censorship of the Gretna East Student Press

Gretna admin censored a student cartoon, then imposed prior review on the article about the censorship. Our student press deserves better.

Mar 3, 2026 · Op-Ed · 2 min

A Red Letter Day

We filed a Formal Appeal with the Gretna Public Schools Board of Education.

Mar 31, 2026 · Op-Ed · 2 min

The Crime of Witnessing

The footage exists. The gap between what it shows and what the government says happened is where this story lives—and why the people holding the cameras became the next targets

Feb 18, 2026 · Essay · 9 min
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Crossroads — NSMC winning frame
Crossroads · NSMC Winner
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