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Advisers announce 2022-2023 publication staffs

Advisers announce 2022-2023 publication staffs

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April 14, 2022
Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E42: Brandi Shapland

Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E42: Brandi Shapland

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June 17, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E41: Meet the Staff: Bryn Estlund

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E41: Meet the Staff: Bryn Estlund

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June 10, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E40: Meet the Staff: Kylie Fenger

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E40: Meet the Staff: Kylie Fenger

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June 3, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E39: Meet the Staff: Caroline Radosta

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E39: Meet the Staff: Caroline Radosta

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May 27, 2016
Video: Part Two-Students and staff plan for the summer

Video: Part Two-Students and staff plan for the summer

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May 20, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E38: Meet the Staff: Erin Chance

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E38: Meet the Staff: Erin Chance

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May 20, 2016
Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E9: Katie and Jenna make parfaits and smoothies with a little assistance from Jacob

Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E9: Katie and Jenna make parfaits and smoothies with a little assistance from Jacob

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May 20, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E18: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall end the school year right

Video: West Weekly S1:E18: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall end the school year right

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May 19, 2016
Video: Bequizzled S4:E6

Video: Bequizzled S4:E6

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May 19, 2016
Video: Students offer tips on getting through finals

Video: Students offer tips on getting through finals

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May 19, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E37: Meet the Staff: Ayalita Crosston

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E37: Meet the Staff: Ayalita Crosston

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May 13, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E17: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall hang out in the hall

Video: West Weekly S1:E17: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall hang out in the hall

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May 12, 2016
A Thunderbird for the new mosaic sits in a cardboard box with other tiles.

New mosaic to replace previous Art Club mural

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May 10, 2016
Social studies teacher Rob Klug takes attendance at the beginning of GPS. He is running for city council.

Klug runs for city council

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May 9, 2016
Video: Part One-Students and staff plan for the summer

Video: Part One-Students and staff plan for the summer

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May 6, 2016
Fairview Elementary teacher Michelle Boyce presents her ideas about BreakoutEDU to a group of educators on April 21, 2016. Boyce was one of nine BPS teachers who presented at NETA.

Breakout: BPS teachers present learning options at NETA conference

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May 6, 2016
The MakeIt: Do lab shows teachers how to create circuitry. This station was part of NPPD's MakerSpace at NETA in April.

Nebraska Public Power District’s MakerSpace inspires teachers

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May 6, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E36: Meet the Staff: Lexy Burroughs

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E36: Meet the Staff: Lexy Burroughs

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May 6, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E16: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall enjoy the weather and watching flag football

Video: West Weekly S1:E16: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall enjoy the weather and watching flag football

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May 5, 2016
Video: DECA students reflect upon Nationals

Video: DECA students reflect upon Nationals

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May 4, 2016
Video: Kwik Krafts S1:E2: Flubber

Video: Kwik Krafts S1:E2: Flubber

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May 2, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E35: Meet the Staff: Rae Rangel

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E35: Meet the Staff: Rae Rangel

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April 29, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E15: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall are on the road again

Video: West Weekly S1:E15: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall are on the road again

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April 28, 2016
Video: Bellevue West Hosts the 2016 NSAA District Music Competition

Video: Bellevue West Hosts the 2016 NSAA District Music Competition

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April 26, 2016
Video: World News S1:E6 with Jenna and Christian

Video: World News S1:E6 with Jenna and Christian

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April 26, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E34: Meet the Staff: Kortney Buresh

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E34: Meet the Staff: Kortney Buresh

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April 21, 2016
Video: Senior Advice S1:E2

Video: Senior Advice S1:E2

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April 20, 2016
Video: Bequizzled: S4:E5

Video: Bequizzled: S4:E5

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April 20, 2016
Video: BPS joins forces with the Heartland of Omaha Food Bank to help the community

Video: BPS joins forces with the Heartland of Omaha Food Bank to help the community

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April 19, 2016
Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E8: Katie, Jenna and special guest math teacher Jacob Eitzen make pies for spring

Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E8: Katie, Jenna and special guest math teacher Jacob Eitzen make pies for spring

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April 19, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E33: Humans of High School

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E33: Humans of High School

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April 15, 2016
Video: Part Three-Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NeSA testing

Video: Part Three-Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NeSA testing

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April 15, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E14: Jerri Brim, Jacob Blaha and a bear discuss the controlled fire, prom and ghosts

Video: West Weekly S1:E14: Jerri Brim, Jacob Blaha and a bear discuss the controlled fire, prom and ghosts

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April 15, 2016
Video: World News S1:E5 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

Video: World News S1:E5 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

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April 13, 2016
Video: Part Two-Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NeSA testing

Video: Part Two-Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NeSA testing

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April 13, 2016
Video: Part One--Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NESA Testing

Video: Part One–Eleventh graders offer differing opinions on NESA Testing

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April 12, 2016
An old flyer promoting Bellevue restaurants was one element of Garrett Sims' "Tastes of Bellevue" Facebook group. The contest ended March 5.

BPS teacher creates Facebook pages to improve Bellevue

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April 12, 2016
Fans of Bellevue West Winterguard run in front of the bus with "two rivers" to welcome home the newly crowned World Champion team.

Winter Guard wins World Championship title

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April 11, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E32: One Minute, One T-Bird: Sarah Mclain

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E32: One Minute, One T-Bird: Sarah Mclain

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April 9, 2016
Opinion: Prom not necessarily magical, but still a chance to make memories

Opinion: Prom not necessarily magical, but still a chance to make memories

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April 8, 2016
Video: Students explain how they know it's spring

Video: Students explain how they know it’s spring

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April 7, 2016
Video: Students explain what March Madness means to them

Video: Students explain what March Madness means to them

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April 1, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E31: Humans of High School

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E31: Humans of High School

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April 1, 2016
Video: Kwik Krafts S1:E1: Melted Crayon Art

Video: Kwik Krafts S1:E1: Melted Crayon Art

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April 1, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E14: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim drink Capri Suns, discuss NESA and invade a social studies room

Video: West Weekly S1:E14: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim drink Capri Suns, discuss NESA and invade a social studies room

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March 31, 2016
Video: Senior Advice S1:E1

Video: Senior Advice S1:E1

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March 30, 2016
Video: Students share their spring break experiences

Video: Students share their spring break experiences

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March 29, 2016
Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E7: This month the Sassy Cooking footage was misplaced; this is the result

Video: Sassy Cooking S1:E7: This month the Sassy Cooking footage was misplaced; this is the result

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March 18, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E30: Meet the Staff: AE Stueve

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E30: Meet the Staff: AE Stueve

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March 18, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E13: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim discuss prom from the office

Video: West Weekly S1:E13: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim discuss prom from the office

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March 17, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E12: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim enjoy the warm weather

Video: West Weekly S1:E12: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim enjoy the warm weather

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March 11, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E29: Meet the Staff: Katie Ryckman

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E29: Meet the Staff: Katie Ryckman

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March 11, 2016
T-Bird Talks spark discussion among students

T-Bird Talks spark discussion among students

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March 9, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E28: Meet the Staff Patience Jurgens

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E28: Meet the Staff Patience Jurgens

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March 4, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E11: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim go for a drive

Video: West Weekly S1:E11: Sam Herall and Jerri Brim go for a drive

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March 4, 2016
Video: Students explain the pros and cons of high school lunch

Video: Students explain the pros and cons of high school lunch

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March 1, 2016
Students rehearse a scene from "Seussical: The Musical." Senior Ian Mooney stars as Horton the Elephant, junior Lauren Johnson as Gertrude McFuzz, and senior Liam Tobey as one of the Wickersham brothers. Photo by Bryn Estlund.

Students prepare “Seussical: The Musical”

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February 29, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E27: One Minute, One T-Bird: Kelly McVey

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E27: One Minute, One T-Bird: Kelly McVey

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February 26, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1: E10: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss district competitions and spring sports tryouts and also hint at surprises for next week

Video: West Weekly S1: E10: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss district competitions and spring sports tryouts and also hint at surprises for next week

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February 25, 2016
Video: World News S1:E4 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

Video: World News S1:E4 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

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February 24, 2016
Video: Eighth grade students register to become T-Birds

Video: Eighth grade students register to become T-Birds

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February 23, 2016
Video: Publications students explain what it's like to be on staff

Video: Publications students explain what it’s like to be on staff

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February 22, 2016
Larsen signs with Coffeyville Community College

Larsen signs with Coffeyville Community College

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February 22, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E26: Humans of High School

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E26: Humans of High School

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February 19, 2016
Video: Sassy Cookin S1:E6: Katie Ryckman, Jenna Hammond and Jacob Blaha make strawberry shakes... or smoothies... for Valentine's Day

Video: Sassy Cookin S1:E6: Katie Ryckman, Jenna Hammond and Jacob Blaha make strawberry shakes… or smoothies… for Valentine’s Day

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February 14, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E25: Meet the Staff: Jacob Blaha

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E25: Meet the Staff: Jacob Blaha

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February 12, 2016
Video: West Weekly: S1: E9: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss the short weeks and upcoming West events

Video: West Weekly: S1: E9: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss the short weeks and upcoming West events

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February 11, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E24: One Minute, One T-Bird: Britton Sullivan

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E24: One Minute, One T-Bird: Britton Sullivan

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February 5, 2016
Video: West Weekly: S1: E8: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall explain how to get a "West Weekly" shout-out

Video: West Weekly: S1: E8: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall explain how to get a “West Weekly” shout-out

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February 4, 2016
Video: Bequizzled S4:E4

Video: Bequizzled S4:E4

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January 29, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E23: Meet the Staff, Brooke Riley

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E23: Meet the Staff, Brooke Riley

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January 29, 2016
Video: West Weekly: S1: E7: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall present a new locale for the weekly vlog

Video: West Weekly: S1: E7: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall present a new locale for the weekly vlog

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January 28, 2016
Video: World News S1:E3 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

Video: World News S1:E3 with Jenna Hammond and Christian Hiltbrunner

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January 27, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E22: Meet the Staff, Em Brandon

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E22: Meet the Staff, Em Brandon

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January 22, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1: E6: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss Spirit Week and the East/West basketball game

Video: West Weekly S1: E6: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss Spirit Week and the East/West basketball game

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January 21, 2016
Video: The Inside of Infant Development (trailer)

Video: The Inside of Infant Development (trailer)

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January 20, 2016
Learn to embrace the now.

Learn to embrace the now.

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January 19, 2016
Video: Students and faculty share their dreams on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Video: Students and faculty share their dreams on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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January 18, 2016
Video: Sassy Cookin S1:E5: Jenna Hammond and Katie Ryckman cook up some microwave apple crisps to celebrate the new year

Video: Sassy Cookin S1:E5: Jenna Hammond and Katie Ryckman cook up some microwave apple crisps to celebrate the new year

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January 16, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E21: One Minute, One T-Bird, Vicki Swingle

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E21: One Minute, One T-Bird, Vicki Swingle

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January 15, 2016
Video: West Weekly: S1:E5: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss basketball, DECA and the upcoming Spirit Week in this week's vlog

Video: West Weekly: S1:E5: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss basketball, DECA and the upcoming Spirit Week in this week’s vlog

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January 15, 2016
Video: World News S1:E3 with Christian Hiltbrunner and Jenna Hammond

Video: World News S1:E3 with Christian Hiltbrunner and Jenna Hammond

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January 14, 2016
Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E20: Meet the Staff: Avery Haselden

Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E20: Meet the Staff: Avery Haselden

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January 9, 2016
Video: West Weekly S1:E4: Jerri Brim and Katie Ryckman discuss the new year, resolutions and what is to come in 2016

Video: West Weekly S1:E4: Jerri Brim and Katie Ryckman discuss the new year, resolutions and what is to come in 2016

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January 8, 2016
Video Vox Pop: What's your New Year's Resolution?

Video Vox Pop: What’s your New Year’s Resolution?

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January 7, 2016
Video: Bequizzled S4:E3

Video: Bequizzled S4:E3

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December 21, 2015
Video Vox Pop: How do you spend your holiday break?

Video Vox Pop: How do you spend your holiday break?

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December 18, 2015
Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E19: Humans of High School

Thunderbeat Close Up: S1:E19: Humans of High School

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December 18, 2015
Video: A Stormtrooper comes to West (Trailer)

Video: A Stormtrooper comes to West (Trailer)

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December 17, 2015
Video: West Weekly S1:E3: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss basketball, finals and Nebraska weather

Video: West Weekly S1:E3: Jerri Brim and Sam Herall discuss basketball, finals and Nebraska weather

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December 17, 2015
Video: Sassy Cookin' S1:E4: The video yearbook staff competes in a gingerbread house building competition

Video: Sassy Cookin’ S1:E4: The video yearbook staff competes in a gingerbread house building competition

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December 16, 2015
Video Vox Pop: How do you prepare for finals?

Video Vox Pop: How do you prepare for finals?

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December 15, 2015
Video: Students and teachers prepare for winter with snow day superstitions

Video: Students and teachers prepare for winter with snow day superstitions

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December 15, 2015
Video: Students offer advice on dealing with the upcoming winter driving conditions

Video: Students offer advice on dealing with the upcoming winter driving conditions

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December 12, 2015
Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E18: Meet the Staff, Christian Hiltbrunner

Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E18: Meet the Staff, Christian Hiltbrunner

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December 11, 2015
Video: World News S1:E2 with Christian Hiltbrunner and Jenna Hammond

Video: World News S1:E2 with Christian Hiltbrunner and Jenna Hammond

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December 9, 2015
Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E17: One Minute, One T-Bird: Kristen Muldoon

Thunderbeat Close Up S1:E17: One Minute, One T-Bird: Kristen Muldoon

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December 4, 2015
Video: West Weekly S1:E2: Jerri Brim and Samantha Herall discuss choir, finals, the winter weather and more.

Video: West Weekly S1:E2: Jerri Brim and Samantha Herall discuss choir, finals, the winter weather and more.

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December 3, 2015
Video: Jacob Blaha and Avery Haselden review "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II" (WITH SPOILERS)

Video: Jacob Blaha and Avery Haselden review “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II” (WITH SPOILERS)

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December 2, 2015
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