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
Mae Skaja

Mae Skaja, Staff Writer

Mae Skaja is a 10th grader who is an athlete that participates in Girl’s Swim and Dive along with Girls Lacrosse. They are an Illustrator for the Heights Harold and are heavily invested in art. 

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Everything is not what it seems behind your phone, do they actually care or are they jumping on the bandwagon to look good?

Activism for show: Fake it until you screw it up

Story by Mae Skaja, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
Every school is different when it comes to the bell schedule, yet the question remains: What kind of schedule works the best for everyone?

[Photo] Debate ignites about potential change from alternating block to daily schedule

Story by Cassidy Wise, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
These yummy biscuits are the perfect food to add to any meal or to eat alone with jam.

Cozy biscuits create delicious side dish

Story by Mae Skaja, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Sometimes, student athletes win competitions but are not succeeding in the classroom, making their future unclear.

[Photo] GPA requirements unclear for athletes

Story by Makagbe Sanoe, A&E Editor
January 23, 2023
“House of Dragon” is the first entry in the extended universe of “The Game of Thrones”.

“House of Dragon” is the first entry in the extended universe of “Game of Thrones”.

[Photo] HBO spin-off show builds up fantasy world

Story by Ikrah Muhumed, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Many students have a lot to consider when making decisions regarding college.

[Photo] Students face stress over college decisions

Story by Sofia Romero Lopez, Staff Writer
January 16, 2023
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[Photo] teenVoice Episode 2: The Teen Experience

Story by Lidya Kennedy & Danquyen Le, Staff Writers
November 10, 2022
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[Photo] teenVoice Episode 1: First Impressions

Story by Ymir Skokan & Gina Llapa Chunchi, Lead Podcaster & Contributor
October 19, 2022
The summer cinema blockbuster finally returned this year, and characters new and old were introduced and reintroduced to viewers.

Summer of 2022 brings new films for moviegoers

Story by Mae Skaja, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Ukraine remains at war with Russia but is gaining traction and taking territory back from Russia.

[Photo] War between Russia and Ukraine continues on

Story by Safiya Ahmed, Co-Lead Photographer
October 18, 2022
The use of someone's preferred pronouns can help them through a journey of self-expression and gender identity, but some still struggle due to a lack of education on the topic.

[Photo] Use of pronouns promotes inclusivity in schools

Story by Cas Wise, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2022
Iconic pop singer Whitney Houston continues to be treasured by many, even years after her time dominating the music charts.

[Photo] Whitney Houston

Story by Fartun Ahmed, Opinion Editor
March 17, 2021
Patty Jenkins's "Wonder Woman 1984" hit HBO Max last month with a disappointing bang.

[Photo] DC superhero sequel misses aspect of being “wonderful”

Story by Greta Wilson, Co-Editor-Chief
January 20, 2021
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