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Shorewood Ripples
The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples
The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples
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Ethan McKaig, Editor in Chief

Ethan’s favorite part about being in Ripples is seeing the finished publication in print, and seeing the process as it gets made.

Likes: Writing, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys

Dislikes: Mike Love of The Beach Boys

All content by Ethan McKaig
Record label highlights underground music

Record label highlights underground music

Ethan McKaig
June 1, 2022

Instructional assistants unionize

Noe Goldhaber and Ethan McKaig
March 16, 2022

Omicron prompts protocol changes

Sonia Bendre, Shubh Goyal, and Ethan McKaig
February 2, 2022
John Wilson, right, films a dog on plastic-covered sofa. One of the episodes of his show "How To with John Wilson" delves into the topic of covering and protecting your furniture.

John Wilson fascinates audience with unique “How To” style

Ethan McKaig
December 22, 2021

Board faces backlash over proposed budget

Sophie Diliberti, Ethan McKaig, Amaris Kaleka, Noe Goldhaber, and Adam O'Connor
October 10, 2021
All schools in the district are under an indoor mask mandate, one of the precautions being taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Back to school brings pandemic protocol changes

Sam Diliberti and Josh Fendyke
September 15, 2021

High school construction makes progress

Ethan McKaig and Sophia Deak
September 15, 2021

Shorewood welcomes new staff members

Sophie Diliberti, Noe Goldhaber, Ethan McKaig, Shubh Goyal, Tyndall Talley, Nadia Schwalbach, and Sam Diliberti
September 15, 2021
Joe Pera waves to the audience in a promotional photo for his show. Set in Marquette, Michigan, the show shoots primarily in Milwaukee.

Joe Pera talks with us about Milwaukee

Ethan McKaig
June 7, 2021
The Shorewood Fire Department building on Murray Ave. The building, over 90 years old, was almost torn down, but the historical society advocated for its preservation.

Historical society hosts presentation series on historical preservation

Ethan McKaig
April 28, 2021
Increased internet dependence is troubling

Increased internet dependence is troubling

Ethan McKaig
March 24, 2021
Lauren Fox is a Shorewood parent and resident. Fox recently made the NYT Bestseller List with her book "Send For Me" (found below), which is based on letters by her great-grandmother.

Local author makes NYT Bestseller list

Ethan McKaig
March 24, 2021
The second floor of the high school administration building. The second floor has become a construction zone as the LMC is expanded by the new addition.

Referendum construction continues, high school addition almost done

Josha Crites-Kumal and Ethan McKaig
February 19, 2021
What finals week will look like this year

What finals week will look like this year

Ethan McKaig
December 27, 2020
The Chicago multi-instrumentalist puts on impressive show of emotion in new double record.

Sen Morimoto lets sax rest this time round in new self-titled album

Ethan McKaig
November 21, 2020
Shorewood voters favor Biden

Shorewood voters favor Biden

Ethan McKaig
November 19, 2020

Rationale behind new bell schedule

Ethan McKaig
October 15, 2020
An illustration of what the new addition to the administration building will look like. Visitors will enter this building first, where all administration offices will be relocated

Referendum construction begins

Ethan McKaig and Olivia Steinmetz
September 23, 2020
Students and administration stand on the steps of the high school getting ready for the press conference on June 8. In the press conference, superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis called on the Milwaukee District Attorney to elevate Stephanie Rapkin's charges to a hate crime

Superintendent calls on DA to charge “Shorewood Spitter” with hate crime

Ethan McKaig
June 9, 2020
A police line of officers in riot gear block N. Oakland Ave. This line is south of where heavy law enforcement teams were placed on the corner of Edgewood and Oakland.

Protesters prevented from entering Shorewood

Ethan McKaig
June 7, 2020

School district employs therapists

Ethan McKaig
February 20, 2020
Courntey Barnett during her performance on MTV Unplugged. The live album was released on Dec. 6, 2019.

Courtney Barnett’s MTV Unplugged is an undeniable gem

Ethan McKaig
January 4, 2020
Henry Heyden, sophomore, working the soundboard. Heyden has been a part of tech since 7th grade, and has worked on all different types of productions.

You’ve heard his sounds in productions, now hear his story

Ethan McKaig
November 16, 2019
Clarke Warren enjoys a nice day outside. He was recently appointed to the school board, filling the position left vacant by Lance Weinhardt.

Clarke Warren appointed to school board

Ethan McKaig
October 16, 2019
Triangle Park, a green-space at the five-way intersection of Woodburn St., Kenmore Pl. and Olive St. Its future is being decided by the Parks Commission.

Community debates improvements to Triangle Park

Ethan McKaig
October 7, 2019
The cover of Resavoir's first single off the album, Escalator. The song was released in January 2019.

Dreamy new jazz album “Resavoir” soars

Ethan McKaig
September 28, 2019
Samuel Coleman smiles for the camera. Coleman is the new Equity Director, a position created this year.

New Equity Director lays out his priorities

Ethan McKaig and Maya Lindvall
September 3, 2019
The high school varsity baseball team gathers for a team photo. The team had to overcome many challenges this year, such as low numbers and no school diamond.

New coach looks to strengthen future teams

Ethan McKaig, Lauren Davis
June 5, 2019
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