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 According to AP Style, numbers from this range should generally be spelled out when they are not measurements, ages, percentages or other specific exceptions.

What is 1-9

100

What story is "Regular updates were shared to students and staff via the PA system" in?

Stay put, stay safe- Dhani

"Regular updates were shared to students and staff via the PA system as authorities swept the campus along with the assistance of trained K9s."

100

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expanded the men's tournament from 32 teams to this many.

What is 48

100

True or False: Antarctica is technically a desert.

TRUE

100

What is Mrs. Wangers first Name? 

Who is Lauren.

200

According to AP Style, which symbol/format should be used when writing a percentage: the word “percent” or the % symbol?

What is %

200

What story is "Another thing they added in the spring was sponsorships" in?

Capture the moments- Andrew

"Another thing they added in the spring was sponsorships, where ZSM reaches out to community businesses"

200

A major current debate in schools is whether this technology helps students learn or makes it easier to avoid critical thinking.

What is artificial intelligence (AI)

200

True or False: Goldfish only have a three-second memory.
 

FALSE

200

What College/University did Mrs. Wagner attend?

What is Ball State 

300

Clue: A reporter writes: “The concert will be held on Friday, September 12th.” According to AP Style, what should be changed about the date?

What is, “Remove the ‘th’ from 12th

300

What story is "problems that have been affecting the school for years." in?

Upgraded Spaces- Cole

"Schellhase said that the project addresses problems that have been affecting the school for years. "

300

This college football team nearly upset No. 16 Michigan on Sept. 5, losing 13-12 after a controversial last-second Hail Mary. The Mid-American Conference later argued the team should be credited with a win for CFP ranking purposes.

What is Western Michigan 

300

True or False: Bulls become angry when they see the color red.

FALSE

300
What is one of Mrs. Wagner's favorite drinks? 

What is Diet Coke

400

A reporter writes:“On Tuesday, the team traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana at 7:00 p.m.” According to AP Style, identify two changes that should be made.

What is, change “Indiana” to “Ind.” and remove “:00” from “7:00 p.m

400

What story is "He said he likes to see students grow into better people" in?

Chasing Goals- Nate

"He said he likes to see students grow into better people, not just as athletes but also in the classroom as students."

400

These golden statuettes will be handed out Sept. 14 at the 78th annual ceremony, with more than 100 already awarded during the weekend’s preliminary ceremonies.

What are the Emmys 

400

True or False: Chameleons primarily change color to camouflage themselves.

FALSE — communication and temperature regulation are major reasons.

400

What Journalism award was Mrs. Wagner awarded last year?

What is the IHSPA 2026 Ella Sengenberger Adviser of the Year 

500

A reporter writes: “The school will host its annual homecoming dance at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.” According to AP Style, what should be changed?

What is, nothing

500

What story is "This change could mean more" in?

Bumper to Bumper- Lexi 

"This change could mean more students at ZCHS will begin driving earlier in the school year"

500

A recent U.N. vote supported moving away from this centuries-old world map projection because it distorts the relative size of countries.
 

What is the Mercator projection?

500

True or False: Humans are the only animals known to produce tears for emotional reasons.  

TRUE

500

What Room # is Mrs. Wagner's Classroom?

What is C313