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The Student News Site of Clague Middle School

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News
The third PTSO meeting of the school year took place on Nov. 14, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Clague Multimedia Center.
November PTSO meeting summary
Annabella Mi, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2024
Ryan Soupal named new Assistant Principal of Clague
Ryan Soupal named new Assistant Principal of Clague
Jaewon Lee, News Editor • November 7, 2024
The AAPS District Offices where the school board has their meetings.
Mark the date: Election day on Nov. 5
Max Fine, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Clague will be hosting its first Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at the Clague Gym.
Clague’s first Winter Market
Saanvi Kulkarni, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
Clague Middle School's sent out its 10th newsletter, The Cougar Connection, on Oct. 14, 2024.
Summary of The Cougar Connection
Annabella Mi, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2024
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Feature
“I’ve always been curious about the world and wanted to learn in an environment that encourages exploration,” Dr. Jihoon Baang from the University of Michigan said.
The story of a doctor, dad, and husband: Dr. Baang
Medha Sangi and Aeda Baang • November 18, 2024
Gabe, Jackson, Wyat, Taveon, Francis and Ethan eating food after playing basketball. The fundraiser was from 9-12 at Best in Games in Ypsilanti.
BIG Fundraiser, BIG fun
Gemma Scott and Francis Badalamente • November 4, 2024
"Growing up, college was something I only saw on TV and never thought possible for someone like me,” Clague teacher Chelsea Brooks said.
From teacher to student to back again: meet Ms. Brooks
Medha Sangi and Aeda Baang • November 1, 2024
Clague teachers Meredith Pelchat and Abby Ruehlmann share their pregnancies through Halloween shirts.
A Halloween surprise: the pregnancies of two Clague teachers
Annabella Mi, Editor-in-Chief • October 31, 2024
Ryan Soupal joins the Clague team after previously working at Scarlett Middle School.
Ryan Soupal named new assistant principal of Clague
Jaewon Lee, News Editor • October 29, 2024
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Opinion
Behind the seams: the true cost of fast fashion giants like Shien.
Cheap and fast, but at what cost?: how Shein exploits labor
Jay Tavane, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2024
Minecraft: an infinite, evergrowing world
Boqian Li, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Former president Donald Trump of the Republican Party was officially declared winner of the 2024 presidential election with 276 electoral votes while his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, had received only 223 (at the time). Photo credits "Kamala Harris" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. and "Donald Trump" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Trump Elected as President: What does that mean for the US?
Saanvi Kulkarni, Managing Editor • November 6, 2024
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Entertainment
Photo displaying the book cover of “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson.
Bridge to Terabithia: a book review
Anya Raman, Ella Tang, and Zahra Syed • November 13, 2024
In what is arguably his best song,“Wallflower,” Sampson pours his longing through his words: “Wallflower, I can’t look away / Dancing in the shade / Is no place for something so beautiful.”
Artist review: blurry vision, hopeless romantic, and Alex Sampson
Saanvi Kulkarni, Managing Editor • November 8, 2024
Discovering nature in Portland, Oregon
Discovering nature in Portland, Oregon
Sophia Alison Rustia, Design Editor • October 4, 2024
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Cougars of Clague
Omar Dari is a seventh grader at Clague that enjoys playing football for the maize team.
Photo taken by Adrianos Michalakis
Yuri Kim is an eighth grader at Clague. Courtesy of Yuri Kim
Cougars of Clague: Max Fine
Solin Baalrud on the ice participating in her passion. Photo courtesy of Solin Ballrud
Clague eighth grader Elin Volet and her mixed-Siamese cat, Niya. Photo courtesy of Volet
Cougars of Clague: Noah Davidson
Nathan Grant, A 7th grader at Clague