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The Thistle staff’s annual photo shoot is an epic tradition at Northern Highlands Regional High School. This year was no exception. They photographed masked students with smoke bombs for their “Up in

Rock Canyon High School journalism adviser Kristi Rathbun was recognized Monday as a 2020 Pioneer Award recipient from the National Scholastic Press Association. Four advisers were selected for the

As the unusual school year continues, we’re all questioning how to focus on academics. Here are 20-plus ideas to make the grade. This is the first of a two-part tip on academic coverage.

Congratulations to Leander High School’s McKenzie Henningsen for being one of the 2020 Story of the Year finalists from the National Scholastic Press Association.

Congratulations to three photographers from Balfour schools for being named 2020 Photo of the Year finalists from the National Scholastic Press Association. NSPA recently announced the 10 finalists

Since most everyone’s away from the classroom, let’s make the best of the situation. Share your best “Distanced, but Connected” and “In a New Light” photos for recognition and a chance at one of

The ACP honored 2020 Design of the Year winners during the ACP/CMA Fall National College Media Convention, presented virtually Oct. 22.

Four Balfour schools won awards in three categories: yearbook

Amber Elder, a Balfour yearbook representative, offers advice to improve the quality of photography captured on cell phones. Her tips aim to help yearbook teams empower anyone with a mobile device to

Every four years we have the perfect excuse to show a little patriotism. Presidential elections are some of the most interesting yearbook spreads a staff can create. Who will win? What should we

All three of Balfour’s college Pacemaker Finalists were named  2019 Pacemaker Winners Thursday, Oct. 22. The Associated Collegiate Press announced the winners at the virtual ACP/CMA National College

This won’t be your typical yearbook. It’s just not possible. And maybe that’s a good thing. It’s a chance to throw off the status quo and embrace change. Here are six ways yearbooks can, and should,

Our latest innovation brings all things yearbook to one place. We’ve gathered lesson plans, videos, examples, tips and team-building ideas—many crowdsourced from the yearbook community. Jump in and