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100

Staffer who wrote ‘Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows’: Sophomore moves from war to new beginnings

Who is Ellie Zacharia?

100
Senior who was selected as a National Semifinalist for the National Honor Society Scholarship.

Who is Weston Benner?

100

Issue of "Last seconds on the court: Boys basketball team starts legacy through state championship"

What is spring issue?

100

It was mid-morning when nurse Chanthini Thomas got a call from the front office.

What is "Mother of the school: Nurse dedicates herself to impacting school community?"

100

This punctuation mark should not be used before the final item in a simple series.

What is the Oxford comma?

200

Staffer who wrote "My family’s concoction of culture"


Who is Macy Langland?

200

Senior born on Mother's Day.

Who is Audrey Han?

200

Issue of "Summer happenings: What Cardinals were up to over the break"

What is the Maestro issue?

200

I’ve always been the staple bookworm. I have hundreds of books on too many bookshelves, an ever-growing want-to-read list and I’m always itching for time to escape into the next chapter of my fantasy getaway.

What is "You're reading the wrong way: Why you should seek to have your world changed by literature?"

200

When writing about time, this is how you would correctly write “8:00 in the morning.”

What is 8 a.m.?

300

Staffer who wrote 'One day at a time':Sophomore’s journey with depression and suicidal thoughts

Who is Tanvi Dubey?

300

Senior whose favorite movie character is Godzilla.

Who is Marina Martinez?

300

Issue of "Bellaire's got talent: Senior group dance takes home first place"

What is winter issue?

300

401 Franklin Street. has been a 500,000-square-foot depot, a post office and an award-winning food court in its 90 years.

What is "Bridging education and opportunity: Students learn about business at POST Houston?"

300

AP Style says to abbreviate these months only when used with a specific date: Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and this month.

What is Dec.?

400

Staffers who wrote "Ruling the court: Senior commits to Duke for basketball"

Who are Sara Tilney, Haset Mekuria, and Avey Gannaway?

400

Senior whose favorite show is Grey's Anatomy. 

*Hint: They wrote a story about it!

Who is Grace Turney?

400

Issue of "Flipping through level 10: Gymnast shares mental blocks, pressure of competition"

What is fall issue?

400

Motivation. Confidence. Discipline. Perseverance. Respect. Community. Righteousness. Tolerance. These main tenets shape the characters of kung fu athletes into successful people.

What is "The heart of kung fu: Students place gold at 2024 USA Shaolin Open?"

400

In AP Style, numbers are spelled out one through nine. Numbers 10 and up use numerals, except when used in this specific situation, in which all numbers are spelled out.

What is at the beginning of a sentence?

500

Staffers who wrote "Breaking traditions, one twist and spin at a time: Paris Summer Olympics sparks controversy"

Who are McKenzie Le, Ayana Khan, Hannah Turner, and Dawson Sotiriades?

500

Senior who is co-president of the Black Student Association.

Who is Angel Harper?

500

Issue of "Kicking it into high gear: Varsity girls soccer captain adapts to new leadership role"

What is winter issue?

500

Would you ever wish for a better version of yourself?

Just think of it: a new and improved you. More of this, less of that, the “perfect” body where you could do anything you ever wanted. It sounds like a dream. Right?

I would advise you to think again.

What is "Respect the balance: The very unsubtle horror of ‘The Substance’?"

500

This is the correct AP Style abbreviation for “Texas” when used with a city name.

What is Texas?