KewpieMedia

Official account for Hickman High School's yearbook and newspaper.

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"My favorite memory from choir was sitting around and balancing our music folders on our heads... Choir is like a little escape from the monotony of our other classes, so it’s silly little things like that which make me look forward to that class every time." -Emma Tellman

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Today's Player of the Week is Jordan Rooney (12), a starting forward on the Varsity Boys Basketball team. Rooney was nominated for this recognition by Coach Cray.

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@hickmantheatre's first showing of the virtual "Godspell Jr." takes place tonight at 7. More information about the show's production can be found on our website. Tickets can be purchased at https://t.co/FmiiBc1eJd. Enjoy the show!

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Today's Player of the Week is Football's Adison Barnett-Hill (12). Barnett-Hill plays on the defensive line and was nominated by Coach Alvis for this recognition.

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/rNvldAE1EE

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/u6uVQ9sQ6s

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Our Player of the Week is cellist Allison Hall (24). "[Allison has] tremendous attitude and work ethic and courage in pushing herself to always make improvements - even when they’re hard," said Mr. Frieda, Hickman's orchestra teacher.

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Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman is retiring in June. The announcement came at a Columbia School Board meeting Thursday. Story to come.

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A beautiful night for a “Black Widow” Showcase by our Hickman HS Marching Band! 🎶🕷🕸🎶
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Breaking News: CPS School Board votes to keep High School classes in virtual model for now. Read more about the board discussion and public comment at https://t.co/qhuIxnHDgG

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Thank you all for expressing your concerns with tonight's coverage of the Vice Presidential debate. We are examining this event internally and will update our social media accordingly. The Hickman Purple and Gold is dedicated to serving our peers as an unbiased news source.

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Pence on a student question of division, "We love a good debate, but we always come together in times of need."
Harris to the same question "I do believe the future is bright and it will be because of your leadership." #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Topic is Transfer of Power. Harris asked the American people directly, "Please vote." Pence on outcome of election, "I think we're going to win this election." Claimed the Democrats were spying on the Trump/Pence campaign. Voiced distrust in main in voting #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Pence, "There is no excuse for the rioting and looting." Said he and President Trump will always stand on the side of law enforcement. Harris recalled the President not condemning White Supremacy and calling Mexicans "Drug dealers, criminals, and rapists" #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Topic is Social Justice. Harris spoke of the marches and peaceful protests following death of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Biden/Harris to ban chokeholds, require national registry, abolish private prisons, decriminalize possession of marijuana. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Pence said the Biden/Harris are for legalization abortion up until the moment of birth. He asked if the Biden/Harris Campaign would pack the courts. Didn't answer question. Harris said American people should decide who is going to be put on Supreme Court. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Topic is Abortion. Pence on Judge Barrett voiced concerns about her being attacked for her faith. Harris responded that she and Biden are both people of faith. Biden would only be the 2nd practicing Catholic Presiden in the history of the nation. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Pence brought up the murder of Kayla Mueller by Al-Baghdadi and ISIS saying Biden didn't do enough to save her. Harris brought up the dead soldiers that Trump called "Suckers" and "Losers". #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Topic is Foreign Relations. Pence spoke to the previous topic then said, "First and foremost China is to blame for the Corona Virus." Harris mentioned Obama/Biden's structures for disease control and blamed Pence and Trump for removing those safeguards. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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Harris, "Joe Biden will not ban fracking, that is a fact." in response to claims by Pence. Also promises the Biden administration will not tax people making under $400,000. "We will re-enter the climate agreement with pride," Harris said.#KewpieMedia #VPDebate