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Vape products line the wall in a local vape shop on Bardstown Road.

Clearing the Fog: Kentucky’s Response to the Vapdemic

Lila Reinecke and Lydia Hubbs March 14, 2024

Vaping in Kentucky has steadily increased in recent years, especially in young people. Our state has enforced little legislation to combat the prevalent use of e-cigarettes and vapes in minors. As Kentucky...

Leah Johnson and Kara Hobgood work together during RTI time in Mrs. Facklers room.

Rockets Lead the Way in Taking Initiative: An Overview of RTI Week

Breigh McFadden, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

During Assumption High Schools Lead and Learn time, students have been given the opportunity to use the 25 minutes in the middle of their day to reset, catch up or meet with a teacher in a challenging...

Newly instituted bathroom lanyard passes and yellow pass slips frequent the AHS halls when classes are in session.

What you Need to Know about Assumption’s New Hall Pass Rule

Stelle Bensenhaver February 21, 2024

On January 8, Assumption students were welcomed back to second semester with a new surprise- hall passes. While in the past, students were allowed to leave the classroom without the now infamous yellow...

photo from Instagram @gypsyrose_a_blanchard.

The Freedom of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Elizabeth Pugh and Lila Reinecke February 1, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson is an author, activist, and convicted felon whose freedom from prison is a media phenomenon. After spending 8 years in prison, she is finally free. The media is obsessed with...

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Elizabeth Pugh January 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in many school districts. AI is a software that is almost human like with its results. It can write essays and even respond back to you like a real person...

Israel Hamas Conflict: The Background

Israel Hamas Conflict: The Background

Elizabeth Pugh and Lila Reinecke December 8, 2023

The Israel Hamas conflict has been a recurring topic in the news. The current events of the conflict may be hard to follow along with in the news because of its long history.  As Assumption students,...

What Would it Mean if The Federal Government Shut Down?

What Would it Mean if The Federal Government Shut Down?

Erin Hynes, Online Media Editor November 5, 2023
In early October, the former Speaker of the House, Republican Kevin McCarthy, was ousted. It was not until October 25, 2023, that a new speaker was appointed after three failed appointments. Without a Speaker of the House, congress was at a standstill.  

The Kentucky Governor Elections- So What?

Elizabeth Pugh October 5, 2023

On November 7, Kentuckians will hit the polls to vote in the Governor election, including many Assumption students. The Republican candidate is Daniel Cameron, and the incumbent Democratic candidate is...

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Sisters of Mercy on Environment: The Willow Project

Abigail Wissing March 14, 2023

As students we are taught about the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. Currently, there is an environmental crisis involving a recently approved project from the Biden Administration. The Willow...

War on Ukraine

War on Ukraine

March 28, 2022

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s world leader, decided to invade Ukraine on Thursday, February 24th because he felt as though Ukraine was a threat to his nation. Putin argued that the Ukrainian government was...

Why are Gas Prices so High?

Why are Gas Prices so High?

March 28, 2022

Since the beginning of March 2022, gas prices have skyrocketed to new levels all across the country. Drivers have recently seen prices rise to around $5.00 per gallon. Gas prices today are setting new...

From the Bayous to the Bluegrass: Louisville’s New Archbishop

From the Bayous to the Bluegrass: Louisville’s New Archbishop

March 24, 2022

After serving as the Archbishop of Louisville for 14 years, Archbishop Kurtz gave his resignation to Pope Francis on his 75th birthday. Pope Francis has since appointed Bishop Shelton J. Fabre to become...

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