Getting injured

Elijah talks about when he hurt his knee in football.

By Jerone S. from Zuni High School in New Mexico

“When I hurt my knee I was somewhat scared that I had really hurt it but then after about five minutes I knew it would probably be okay because I could walk on it. It’s still hard right now because I can’t run as much as I used to. It makes me frustrated because I can’t play football right now either.

If I were to ever really not be able to use my legs I think that would be severe because I like running.”

Zuni High School

Cushman- 2nd Hour Honors

Freshman ELA

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Bad Park Conditions in Zuni

Bad parks and playgrounds are a safety hazard for children. We always want what's best for our children, and that starts with safety! Let's help out the community by fixing and cleaning up playground equipment that is in disrepair.

A Spirit's Path Home

For thousands of years, my people and our ancestors have inhabited the land, reciprocating blessings between ourselves and spirits of the animals. Our identity could have vanished long ago, but the walls that structure our protection still stand.

Sheep walking on the road

My family and I always have to wait for these sheep to pass the road. Even wildlife and livestock have the freedom to walk on the road. Ojo Caliente, Pueblo of Zuni, NM

Gender Equality in the Sports World and within Native American Communities

Women’s equality has evolved over the last hundred years, but has it really changed?

Humans of Zuni: Chasady Simplicio

Peering into the ocean of wandering waves, for the mind seeks beyond the shores and piers, past the blue horizons, and into the welcoming skies of the next morning.

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

Democracy in Zuni

Darkness is always represented as the downsides of an object. In recent years, it feels that our tribal government has let down the people of Zuni.

D.Y. Mountain

This is D.Y. Mountain. This is one of our sacred mountains that our people once lived on after the village flooded.

Our sovereignty is inherent

We have always been a sovereign people and one with the earth since the beginning of time.

My Dawg on The Rez

A rez dog is a dog that is mixed breed, basically a mutt. They have no real home and roam around the rez with no real purpose. My dog is a rez dog and has been able to survive the harsh conditions we call home here in Zuni land.

Native American Conspiracy Revealed

Letter to the editor of the Gallup Independent newspaper.

Camaeron's Story

This story or set of little quotes is from someone very important, whose words are short but meaningful.

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Humans of Tioga

“You find in life what you look for.”-Lonnie Heffner

Story

This is a story I wrote about the ineffective electives required by the state, and the ones I believe should be replaced.

The Progression of Sports Throughout the Pandemic

My article looks over all the stats and mental affects of athletes who's seasons were cut short by covid.

The Impact of Covid on Humboldt Sports

In this article, I discussed the importance of sports to kids and the impact that Covid has had on local youth sports in Humboldt County.

Humans of Sophomores Honors Sequoia Ashby

I interviewed Sequoia Ashby and we talked about her goals and hopes in life. She talked a lot about cross country and her passion really shows.

How Covid affected Sports at Eureka

In this article, I talked about how Covid-19 affected Eureka High School and what precautions we have taken to overcome it.

Thomas

Golfer commits to the University of Arkansas

Humans of Zuni: Anthony Sice

In the Pueblo of Zuni, we open ourselves to windows of opportunity to grow and prosper. Anthony found his passion for baseball in the red dirt fields, playing with family, uncovering a talent he didn't know he had, and nurturing that talent.

The electronic frontier

Coach discusses newly formed esports team

Democracy to Me

To me democracy is friendship. It’s being able to share different opinions but still coming together in the end.

Gender Equality in the Sports World and within Native American Communities

Women’s equality has evolved over the last hundred years, but has it really changed?

Retired Track Coach: Catrina Bindel

In this interview, I learned of Catrina Bindel's life story. I also learned of how she became a track and field coach; and what she did after she stopped coaching. She is a great person to talk to and I enjoyed hearing about her story.

Generations of running

This was taken at the 2021 NM State Cross-Country Race. Our ancestors would run to different places sending messages and receiving messages. Running has been a part of our generation for many years and here we successfully continue the cycle.

Zuni High School Baseball Field

Poor construction and poor welds are some problems that the Zuni High School baseball field is facing after only two years of being built.

democracy visual

I took this at a show last year. I feel like this image accurately represents democracy because we have the opportunity to still do things that make us happy and enjoy the company of our friends while still maintaining the safety of those around us.

How Covid-19 has affected the Fitness Community

Covid-19 has affected those who work in the fitness community and those who contribute to the fitness community.

She shoots to SFA

Senior set to graduate early for college soccer career

Humans of Tioga PA

"I want to be remembered as a great athlete, student, and person. When people think of me I want them to be happy. I want people to remember me as a happy and caring person that anyone can talk to. I want to be known as me, not my brother."

Inside Red's World: COVID-19 In A Small Town

38.4223 °N, 83.7338 °W. This is where our story begins. These coordinates you see lead you to a small rural town in Kentucky named Flemingsburg. With COVID-19 occurring, I went around my town to see what everyone's thoughts are about this pandemic.

Humans Of Sophomores Honors: Solveig Lyssand

For our Humans Of Sophomores Honors assignment, I interviewed Solveig Lyssand.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Gabriel Martinez

I interviewed Gabriel Martinez about his happiest, saddest, and proudest moments in his life. I also asked him one thing that people don't know about him and his goals for this year.

Humans of Tioga county

This is my Humans of Tioga county post

Humans of Tioga County

This is my quote from my interview of a Human of Tioga County

Democracy to Me

To me, democracy means coming together and working towards the same goal. In this picture, my soccer team is coming together in order to take down the goals for the season.

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