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The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite
The award-winning Shaker Heights High School student news organization

The Shakerite
CAMPUS & CITY
Including today's, faulty sensors have triggered at least eight unique evacuation instances at the high school since 2021. Students and staff emptied the building twice within 30 minutes today, then remained indoors as the alarm sounded three more times.
One Hour, Five Alarms
All of them false
Emma Barker and Natalie Better | December 15, 2025
Costumed students do battle in the parking lot as classmates gather for Halloween fun. The district’s school observations of the holiday ended in 2021, a decision in line with national trends. Schools throughout the country have elminated Halloween and Valentine’s Day celebrations, which violate some religious beliefs, Concern about excluding students who cannot afford to participate also informs such decisions.
What Happened to Halloween?
Cate Wanick, City Reporter | November 13, 2025
Students, teachers and custodial and cafeteria staff have been using the freight elevator in Room 110 while the primary elevator was out of service.
Back In Service, For Now
Daniel Carroll, Managing Editor | November 6, 2025
Shaker students display a Stand Up For Shaker Schools sign for a photo created by the Committee for Shaker Schools. The committee published the photo and a message Nov. 5 to emphasize what Shaker Heights residents can do together. "Yesterday, the Shaker Heights community demonstrated why our school district is so special. While powerful forces attack and demonize public education, you stood strong in defense of our schools, our children and our community. Because of you, Shaker schools will be able to maintain the people and programs that set our district apart. Our community will continue to be known for the schools it keeps. And for that, we thank you."
Voters Approve Issue 51
Emma Barker, Policy Reporter | November 5, 2025
Lora Cover, Kate Nielson, James Reed
Cover, Nielson, Reed Elected to Board of Education
Isabel Siegel, Editor in Chief | November 5, 2025
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INVESTIGATIONS
SPOTLIGHT
Mano en Mano club members sold pulseras in the Eli Gallery during first period. A pulsera, which is Spanish for bracelet, is a colorful hand-woven bracelet primarily made by artists in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Hand in Hand
Mano en Mano members raised money for the Pulsera Project, an organization supporting Central American communities
Cate Wanick, City Reporter | December 15, 2025
DEI Assaults Complicate College Decisions
DEI Assaults Complicate College Decisions
Claire Joyce and Lucas Tcheurekdjian | December 4, 2025
Students converse in the high school cafeteria Nov. 12. Sweatshirts or hoodies are among the most common clothing choices.
Is That Look Cool for School?
Arabella Kielbasa, Journalism I Reporter | December 3, 2025
The cast of "Chicago" rehearses the song "Roxie," in which Roxie Hart, played by junior Sophia Federici, celebrates her newfound fame.
Chicago Opens Tonight
Leila Cohen and Jaryn Marcus | November 20, 2025
Four students pass the David Berger mural at the end of the 228 hallway after sixth period Nov. 14. Despite being located in a busy part of the high school, the mural and its story are not well known.
Remembering a Lost Olympian
Leio Treier-Jackson, Journalism I Reporter | November 18, 2025
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RAIDER ZONE
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    Andrews Osborne Academy
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    Oct 10 / Men's Soccer
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    9
    Lorain
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    Oct 7 / Men's Soccer
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    Western Reserve Academy
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    Oct 7 / Field Hockey
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    3
    Pioneer Ann Arbor
    1
    Oct 4 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
    14
    Lorain
    19
    Oct 3 / Football
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    Dexter (MI)
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    Oct 3 / Field Hockey
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    4
    Mentor
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    Sep 30 / Men's Soccer
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    6
    Hudson
    2
    Sep 29 / Field Hockey
  • Shaker
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    Hathaway Brown
    5
    Sep 28 / Women's Soccer
  • Shaker
    3
    Solon
    1
    Sep 27 / Men's Soccer
Trending Stories
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Including today's, faulty sensors have triggered at least eight unique evacuation instances at the high school since 2021. Students and staff emptied the building twice within 30 minutes today, then remained indoors as the alarm sounded three more times.

One Hour, Five Alarms

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Free menstrual product dispensers are installed in SHHS women's restrooms. There are pads and tampons for girls to take as needed. Through the Period Club, Aadya Padmanabhan said she strives to make sure that these dispensers are stocked for girls in need.

Period Club Makes a Comeback

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Students converse in the high school cafeteria Nov. 12. Sweatshirts or hoodies are among the most common clothing choices.

Is That Look Cool for School?

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What is Football?

What is Football?

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A May 15 social media post by BOE candidate Ardelia Holmes, who declared her candidacy July 9. She filed a civil-rights lawsuit against the district Oct. 27.

BOE Candidate Holmes Sues District for $5 million

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DEI Assaults Complicate College Decisions

DEI Assaults Complicate College Decisions

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Birdseye view of Shaker Heights.

The True Story of the Integration of Shaker Heights

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OPINION
A Thanksgiving dinner table laid out in Mercer County, New Jersey
What Day for a Holiday?
Thanksgiving and Thursday are a perfect pair; what about Halloween and Friday?
Jack Blouir, Guest 'Riter | December 1, 2025
No Turkey, More History
November 30, 2025
Don’t Let Rivalries Lead to Ruin
November 29, 2025
The Price of Thanks
November 28, 2025
SATIRE
The Yondr Squad bravely rushes to pouch an unlocked phone in need.
We All Scream For Yondring
Daniel Carroll, Copy Chief | January 24, 2025

The Yondr pouch policy hit students like a rampaging garbage truck, and they spent the first semester adjusting to a phone-free environment....

New Schedule Freaks Everyone Out
May 1, 2024
Stories from Expeditions to the Loo (Satire)
May 24, 2022
Boobvoyage!
May 20, 2022
USC and Michigan State prepare for tipoff at the Galen Center in Los Angeles Feb. 1, 2025. The Trojans defeated the No. 7 Spartans, 70-64. MSU head coach Tom Izzo has criticized the NCAA's willingness to allow European professional and G-League players join college teams.
College Basketball has Forgotten College
Spencer Zbanek, Raider Zone Editor | November 26, 2025

Ex-professional basketball players competing in collegiate basketball ruins the integrity and purpose of the sport. The NCAA operates in chaos. NIL deals widened gaps across...

Terry Rozier's All-Ohio star is displayed in the high school's north gym lobby. Rozier was arrested Oct. 23 after a sports-betting investigation. He graduated in 2012 and played college basketball at Louiville for two years before being drafted 16th overall by the Boston Celtics in 2015.
Gambling With a Career
Maizy Machmer Wessels, Assistant Raider Zone Editor | November 17, 2025
Senior offensive lineman Isaac Smith encourages the student section at Russell H. Rupp Field Aug. 22.
Spirit Surges
Ezra Epstein, Raider Zone Reporter | November 14, 2025
Vaughn Ullom, known as The Voice for his fluent, professional-quality sports commentary, works a Raider hockey game. Ullom graduated last year and is pursuing more broadcast opportunities at Arizona State University.
Wanted: New Sports Commentator
Andrew Mullen, Raider Zone Reporter | November 12, 2025
Parent Ramona Lowery prepares the pasta buffet for the football team Oct. 24 in the senior lounge.
Fuel Before the Fight
Chasity Lockett, Sports Writing Reporter | November 10, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
The work of Ella Grey, Meg Hahnenberg, Haiden Whitney and Ashlyn Inouye, IB HL Portfolio students, is on display through March 26.
Concrete Jungle, Evan Yule
Women's March Photo Gallery