The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.

The Highlander Online
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This illustration showcases the puzzle piece symbol that the autism spectrum disorder community has moved away from in recent years.

[Photo] Acceptance not Awareness: How worldwide changes have impacted MTSD’s approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Blair Martin, Assistant Editor
April 27, 2022
What happens when your feminism is paper thin?

[Photo] How the ‘girlbosses’ fell from grace

Blair Martin, Staffer
May 28, 2021
With a generous supply and waning demand, Wisconsin has begun to pull back on vaccine orders.

[Photo] Wisconsin pulling back vaccine orders

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 16, 2021
Homestead students’ artwork submissions for the Homestead Gallery Walk will be displayed soon.

[Photo] Students’ artwork starring in upcoming gallery walk

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 16, 2021
Variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been identified in Wisconsin.

[Photo] Variants of coronavirus emerging in Wisconsin

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 10, 2021
Many festivals and fairs taking place this year are to look different compared to pre-pandemic years.

[Photo] Some festivities to return this summer

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
May 9, 2021
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[Photo] Students share their vaccination stories

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
April 26, 2021
Growing numbers of Wisconsin citizens are receiving the COVID-19 vaccines.

[Photo] Vaccinations paving way to herd immunity

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
April 26, 2021
Many Wisconsin communities and businesses are beginning to resemble a more ‘normal’ lifestyle.

[Photo] ‘Normalcy’ growing in Wisconsin communities

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
March 29, 2021
Star Wars fans congregate outside a cinema for the premiere of Return of the Jedi. A sight like this has gone unseen for the past few months due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Pandemic causes uncertainty for film industry

Olivia Cagle, Staffer
January 12, 2021
COVID-19 has taken a dramatic hit on the economy, but many businesses and facilities are learning to adapt.

[Photo] Local businesses and facilities cope with pandemic

Breanna Ruppel, Staffer
January 11, 2021
Children learning to shoot a BB gun as part of earning a scout badge.

[Photo] Boy Scouts: No longer boys only

Maddie Westreich, Staffer
October 29, 2017
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[Photo] Reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days

Abbi Passey, Staffer
April 28, 2017
The new ski club offers an alternate way for students to enjoy the slopes during the winter months in Wisconsin.

[Photo] New ski club offers opportunities to enjoy Wisconsin winter

Ava Wolff, Staffer
January 19, 2017
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[Photo] Homestead experiences head lice scare

Sydney Roeper
October 1, 2015
While the origins of softball have been long disputed, the main aim of the game withstands and the focus on teamwork never wanes. The girls softball team finished the regional finals game at 11-1, coming out on top.

[Photo] Highlanders strike out Bulldogs in regional finals

Lada Avrunina
June 2, 2015
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[Photo] Common Core: Rich or Rotten?

Charlie Baumle, Intro Reporter
May 18, 2015
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[Photo] G-M-Over It: Unknown effects of modified foods cause controversy

Jenny Lietz, Intro Reporter
May 18, 2015
Coach Bo Ryan and Wisconsin look to make a splash in the tournament this year. They currently find themselves in the thick of things as Wisconsin takes on North Carolina, Thursday at 6:47 PM.

[Photo] Victory never tasted so sweet

Connor Hanson, Sports Team
March 25, 2015
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[Photo] Seeing past the stigma

Jessica Cooley, Mikaela Hoard
November 12, 2014
In this day and age, applying for the school itself isn't the only part of college.

[Photo] Scholarships: The guide to unlocking the application process

Lauren Bartlett and Lada Avrunina
November 5, 2014
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