On the evening of May 31st, police in riot gear prevented protesters from coming down N. Oakland Ave into Shorewood. This single incident is emblematic of a larger issue in Shorewood.
Granted, there...
We’ve heard it before - Gen Z humor is weird. It’s unpredictable. It’s a bit depressing. But there’s a method to this madness - some ways to organize and label the different manifestations of Gen...
In Wisconsin, our Republican-led legislature is putting citizens at risk for political gain. They pushed for an in-person election during the peak of a pandemic, resulting in needless exposure to COVID-19....
For students who work during the school year, the coronavirus has made it difficult to keep working. Trends in COVID-19 suggest that the average teen is not at a high risk of experiencing severe, life-threatening...
Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) named Shorewood High School winner of the WSN Cup in the medium schools division for the 2019-2020 school year. With a total of 380 points, 335 from the fall season and only...
Discussions are underway regarding whether the district will return back to school next fall, and what that will look like.
At this point, there’s a lot of uncertainty. However, the district is working...
After 18 years, Mike Halloran is stepping down as advisor to Ripples. To commemorate his last issue with the paper, Shannon Carlson and Ella Kamm virtually sat down with him to discuss how the paper has...
Paru Shah, incumbent president
“I have the passion, perspective and willingness to work hard for the education and growth of all of the students in Shorewood. I believe our District has charted...
This year’s Black History Month celebration, put on by Youth Rising Up, centered on art and its influential role in African American history.
“The theme is Pioneers in Art in Black History, focusing...
A new partnership between the school district and Children’s Wisconsin has brought an opportunity for students to talk to therapists in school.
Students and parents can talk with school counselors...
Olivia Johnson, junior, spent the week of February 9 in Madison participating in the Senate Scholar Program offered by the Wisconsin State Senate.
“Each Senate Scholar receives a hands-on, up-close...
After a close second place finish at regionals on February 8, the Mock Trial Red Team is moving on to the state competition in Madison this March.
“I think we did really well,” said Anna Hietpas,...
