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Coach Jeff Bodell looks at the results of his runner's performances.
Welcome Back, High School Cross!
Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2024

Coach Jeff Bodell takes the lead as the new coach of the cross-country team, guiding them through one of their best seasons in years. Last year...

The Little Victories
The Little Victories
Alexus Workman, Editor in Chief • November 8, 2024

As the UMA girl’s soccer team’s season comes to a close, the players, coaches, and many... many managers reflect on what they have accomplished....

Cadet Running Back, Papataia Owda breaks free down the sideline for a touchdown during the Homecoming Game on Oct. 3rd.
DROPPING THE BALL IN TIME FOR HOCO
Alexus Workman, Editor in Chief • October 23, 2024

UMA’s football team ended Homecoming Spirit Week with an dominant win of 52-12 over her sister school, Camp Williams on October 3rd....

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Entertainment
The Capybara… What? A Water Pig?
Eli Ropp, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2024

The Capybara (also known as a water pig), is an animal that is growing in popularity due to the influence of social media because of how unique...

The Sea Cucumber
Borrowed from the National Wildlife Foundation website
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Sea-Cucumbers
The Sea Cucumber
Eli Ropp, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024
YouTube Channel
Shut up… Thank you!
Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2024
Students versus Work
Alexus Workman, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024
Excellence is a Moving Target
Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2024
Kitty Hawk: Open for Business
Alex Pierson, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2024
Does It Feel Crowded to You?
Conner Walton, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2024
Shut up… Thank you!
Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2024
Watching Out for Others
Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024
Decision 2024: Do Cadets Care?
Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024
The Inspection Scramble
Severin Glenn, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024
Journalism Class
Grace Perry, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024
Lt. Col. Erik Tisher eyes the Canvas page he is working on for his cadets. Lt. Col. Tisher is the new JROTC SASI.
Excellence is a Moving Target
Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2024

“Form lifelong relationships at school. Have fun. Fun is important; it energizes us.” Lt. Col Erik Tisher is quick to give advice...

Cadet Teegan Scharp conducts daily inspection for his flight.
The Inspection Scramble
Severin Glenn, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2024

The Utah Military Academy is preparing for the AFJROTC Inspection to take place on Wednesday, November 6th. Inspection is a major...

Meet New JROTC Instructor, Sgt. David Merrick
Meet New JROTC Instructor, Sgt. David Merrick
Grace Perry, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2024

One of the many new faces cadets see in this school this year is Sergeant Merrick. Early on it is obvious that he is an outgoing, positive...

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