The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
The Student News Site of Columbia Heights High School

The Heights Herald
Simon Graves

Simon Graves, Staff Writer

Simon Graves is a senior and a Staff Writer and Illustrator for The Heights Herald. He is a part of the NHS, Key Club, Pep Band, and an avid member of the Chess & Games Club. Simon hopes to create media covering his community and the world around it.

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The COVID monster's latest target seems to be local Minnesota schools, with Spring Lake Park High School, Fridley High School and Columbia Heights High School all going online temporarily after many staff and students tested positive.

[Photo] COVID-19 protocols at CHHS raise questions about student safety

Story by Rae Lawrence, Co-Editor-Chief
February 16, 2022
Schools may be contributing to a downwards spiral in student mental health without realizing it, taking measures to combat the uptick in youth anxiety and depression that are simply not enough considering how widespread it's become.

[Photo] Amidst pandemic, youth mental health continues to decline

Story by Ava Gregorich, A&E Editor
January 25, 2022
Fans meet child psychic and protagonist Raz Aquato again in "Psychonauts 2" while interacting with various other characters.

Long-awaited game sequel delves into mental health, dreams

Story by Simon Graves, Staff Writer
January 24, 2022
The monster known as COVID-19 has made several rounds, attacking citizens from all over the world and tearing families apart, but the latest variant, Omicron, has made the deadliest round yet.

[Photo] Minnesota attempts to combat rising omicron cases

Story by Gabriel Palmas Santiago, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
Jonathon Hackett (12), one of the Hylanders' most prominent football stars, has been recognized by Minnesota's most notable newspaper, The Star Tribune.

[Photo] Major publication showcases Heights football captain

Story by Rae Lawrence, Co-Editor-Chief
November 15, 2021
The working class is often left to struggle while the rich get richer, even during a global pandemic, argues Co-Editor-in-Chief Renee DeMars Dehn.

[Photo] Worker shortages causes worry between business owners, economists

Story by Renee DeMars Dehn, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Anti-vaxxers in the US have turned to Ivermectin, a drug meant for horses. as an alleged replacement for the vaccine.

Vaccine skeptics horse around with equine medication

Story by Simon Graves, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
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