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Sen. Murkowski talks with Galena journalism students
By ALEX EVANS, staff writer The journalism class had a question and answer session with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who came to Galena on Monday, April 2. The session happened…
Screen Free Week coming to SHS
By LYDIA CHUNAK, staff writer Screen free week is when you don’t use any electronics only for school or work. Screen free week in Galena is for students in kindergarten…
Students, staff sound off about headphone and cell phone ban in class
By JADA ARNOLD, staff writer Teachers and admin feel like the headphones and earbuds policy is helping students, but students say they need music to work better. The school cracked…
Pentathlon team ready to overwhelm teacher with what they’ve learned
By AIDEN DIEHL, staff writer Students on the Academic Pentathlon team will be holding the event Are You Smarter than a Middle Schooler at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at…
Mrs. Beasley retires after many years serving students
By CORA JONES, staff writer After 25 years of teaching in Galena, Holy Cross, Fairbanks and Anvik, cultural arts teacher Freda Beasley will be retiring. Mrs. Beasley currently teaches Koyukon…
New school bus headed to Galena
By ALEX EVANS, staff writer The Galena City School District is getting a new school bus. The bus is a brand new 2019 Bluebird model with 44 passenger seats purchased…
Spring carnival coming up soon
By HAILEY AMBROSE, staff writer This year’s Galena spring carnival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. The carnival starts at noon on Saturday and 1…
SHS teacher shares harrowing journey to health
By AIDEN DIEHL, staff writer After spending the first semester of school in bed with a rare form of Cushions Disease, Jared Carlson is finally back at Sidney C. Huntington…
Why so many basketball away games this season?
By AARON SUSOOK, staff writer A majority of the Galena Hawks varsity basketball games this year have been away games. Many may wonder why, but athletic director Jason Harris has…
Parent’s Night Out fundraiser gives families a welcome break
By HAILEY AMBROSE, staff writer The junior class is sponsoring a fundraiser to fund this year’s prom. They are calling it “Parents Time Out.” On Sunday, February 25, from 3-7…