Rez freedom

This is Trevor, he is not a "Rez dog" but he is a dog living on the Rez. He has freedom within a confined system, just like Native Americans who have freedom within a "confined system".

By Fern Y. from Zuni High School in New Mexico

Zuni High School

Cushman - AP Lang and Comp

Cushman - 8th hour AP Language and Composition

Sleeping Problems in Youth

Students who struggle with sleeping are more likely to develop mental health problems.

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.

Irresponsible Dog Breeding in Zuni, NM

Rez dogs have started costing people and the community too much.

Language Preservation of the A:shiwi

The Zuni (A:shiwi) people, like all Indigenous peoples, are valiantly endeavoring to save their sacred language.

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

Democracy in Zuni, NM

The sun was setting down on October 25, 2021. You just have to appreciate our freedoms like being outside and enjoy nature.

BIA- Bureau of Indian Affairs

BIA represents the federal branch of the tribal government by assisting in local fires, forestry, wildlife management, help with fire wood and job opportunities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Zuni New Mexico, October 28, 2021.

Pueblo Pottery

Wound through time, native pottery coils through history and into the future.

Zuni Animal Adoption Shelter / Clinic

As I drive around the Zuni Reservation, I see so many rez dogs in need of help. These dogs need "fixing" but Zuni doesn't have an animal clinic or shelter.

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.

Digital Arts Program at Zuni High School

A digital arts program in Zuni Public School District would help students embrace art and technology of the 21st century and help students be more employable after high school.

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.

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?

Democracy In Zuni

The sun was setting on the view down the Black Rock Hill on 10/20/21. Sometimes you just have to appreciate our freedoms, like being outside and enjoying nature.

Conjoining Zuni High and Middle School, Will It Work?

The plan to solve both the Zuni High School and Zuni Middle School's problem is to create one conjoined school where the high school is currently located. Will a conjoined school work or not?

Democracy in Shiwi

This picture describes democracy in Zuni by showing a baseball field here at the high school, the school district had bought this baseball field so that we could play this sport.

Sun going down at Black Rock hill

A special moment at sunset.

Valisha Neha- Shortage of substitute teachers

Shortage of Substitute teachers within New Mexico

Democracy in Zuni, New Mexico

When I look at Dowa Yalanne Mountain I see freedom and peace. It is sacred to us. We, as Shiwi people have our own constitution and rights. We are free to believe in whatever religion but no matter what individuals believe, we all hold DY sacred.

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.

Box Canyon

This is the spring at Box Canyon, near Nutria, where A:shiwi people stayed back then.

Democracy in Zuni

This picture is a "vote here" sign. I choose this because to me, it is showing how our tribal government uses a system of picking and replacing the old government with new people through free and fair elections.

Men's Mental Health

Men's mental health matters too.

Democracy: A fragile strength in America

Democracy nowadays is a lot like this ancient A:shiwi pottery piece from 1050 AD: broken and delicate. Although it has gone through years, decades or even centuries of hardships, it has still stayed somewhat intact.

Democracy in Zuni, NM

The Dowa Yolanne Mountain shows democracy through the freedom we have, allowing us to practice our religion.

Democracy In Zuni

A tree has grown through a tractor that has been sitting in the middle of Zuni for many years. Just like democracy, it takes time to implement change and sometimes the change can affect something significant like removing the tractor from the tree.

Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor of The Independent.

Camaeron's Story

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

The Happiest Moment of My Life.

The happiest moment in my life was when my sister told me exciting news I never expected.

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

No skyscrapers in sight, no blur from the smog. Only a beautiful landscape captured in the morning that comes with freezing your fingers off to greet our Father Sun. Defining peace and sovereignty found here only in the Zuni Pueblo.

Sustainability for Sovereign Native Communities

When people think about Native communities, they think about the poverty levels and the stereotypes. I wanted to show how sovereign Native communities can continue to sustain themselves and thrive through the reclamation of ancestral traditions.

Symbol of Freedom: Native Pride

Native Pride, a symbol of the indigenous people’s freedom like how the white men wanted our land and they were taking it over, and this poster is saying that we can grow on our lands without being pushed out of the way.

Culture Is Not Mass-Produced

The story behind two Zuni silversmiths and their efforts to market their jewelry in the face of non-Native opportunists who steal authentic designs to mass produce for a global market.

How covid-19 affected my life....

Never take things for granted..

Dear Teenagers of Zuni

Letter to the Editor of the Independent.

Symbol of Freedom: The American Flag

The flag is a promise of freedom and human rights which we all honor. The horse and the Indian stands for liberty and enlightenment. #Shiwi

Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

This is Kameron. Taking a glimpse at the world of his ambitions and dreams.

Independent letter to the editor

Letter to the editor of The Independent

Your determination is like leaves in the wind.

Your determination should flow freely like autumn leaves flying through the wind.

What democracy means to me.

Democracy to me is being able to take off the tape put over your mouth by society and expressing your opinions and using your voice to make a difference in the world.

Humans of Publications

“ I like to play basketball with my friends because it is a fun and competitive way to exercise. I also play volleyball at Bringle Lake in my free time. Another way I have fun is by fishing with my boy Cody Reese!" -Samuel

Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor of The Independent.

"My happiest moment"

Haiden's happiest moment is when she's with her sister.

ADD

Humans of Tioga County

Interview

Interview with Rylee Blansett

AP Gov, Pd2A: Parking Article

Journalism Parking Article for AP Government

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.

Democracy In Zuni

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s.

NJHS Writing

The Black Plague

Irresponsible Dog Breeding in Zuni, NM

Rez dogs have started costing people and the community too much.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Maia

For a project, I interviewed Maia Hales about her life, what she pictures for her future, and some words of wisdom. Maia talked a lot about her family, what she wants to do after high school, and how she would like to be remembered.

Journalistic Story-telling Piece

See Below

Democracy to Me

Democracy is easily shown because, of the first 2 nations to go to space, the US is a democracy. To have a nation run by the people be the second people to space, and the first on the moon is a big representation of what democracy means.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Jake interviewed by Sophie

Jake.Z was interviewed by Sophie.S

Humans of Publications

Macy is a human of the Tiger Times

Final Journalism Article

This is my final journalistic article for 1st period Sophomore Honors English. It concerns the effect that COVID-19 has had on local game stores.

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.

Humans of sophomore Honors: Miles Sorensen

In this interview i interviewed Miles Sorensen about his family and how they impact him. Some of the questions i asked were "Who is your favorite relative and why?". In conclusion the point of the interview was to get to know more about the person.

democracy

Democracy is the ability to collaborate with those who have different beliefs than you do and form community through these partnerships.