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Weapon detection to start at SHHS Jan. 22. Liam MacGilvray and Olivia Cavallo report on the new safety protocol. https://t.co/zOHhT9xHDX

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“For those of us who have high schoolers who go here every day, to hear that bags are not being searched and no metal detectors are being used – I know I’m afraid,” SHHS parent Louise Haffke said. Olivia Cavallo reports on the Dec. 10 BOE meeting. https://t.co/ojmqdTWbjM

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“I motivate myself the most. It’s always been me versus me; I am my own motivator.” Sports Writing reporters attended senior five-star safety Trey McNutt's signing ceremony and filed this report.

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"They’ve had so much time to do this and still haven’t. We need this." Read freshman Journalism I reporter Emma Barker's story on the district's announced delay of weapon detection at the high school.

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"I hope Mr. Juli enjoys his well-earned break and also hope that it sends a message to administrators that their strategies for the school need to change direction."Read student and PTO reactions to Eric Juli’s Resignation.https://t.co/agy9XwNpZe

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“I have become a lightning rod for the community,” Juli said. “It gets in the way of the work.” Editor-in-Chief Eliot Call reports on Eric Juli’s resignation as principal of Shaker Heights High School.

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BREAKING: Eric Juli resigns as principal of Shaker Heights High School, effective next Tuesday, citing exhaustion. Follow The Shakerite for updates.

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“I can’t even explain my gratitude and my excitement for the next four years.” Read freshman Sports Writing Reporter Charlie Howell's same-day story about two Raider athletes headed for big-school programs.

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“As a biracial person and a person born female, it feels like all of his policies have the potential to hurt me." Spotlight Editor Olivia Cavallo and Opinion Editor Ingrid Holda spoke to some students for reactions to Donald Trump becoming President-elect.
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“I hope everybody votes for the right person for the right reasons,” Kristina Dunn said. Spotlight Editor Olivia Cavallo interviewed voters waiting in lines ahead of today’s presidential election. https://t.co/ojC6QQ22Hl

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Shakerite reporters Mahoney Hill and Lucy Horrigan talked to seniors and longtime SHHS Government teacher Kimberly Owens about voter registration, voter education and the importance of casting a ballot for this Election Day story.https://t.co/SZjHTexOVG

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“The outcome of this election will determine whether our country adheres to the democratic principles it was founded upon.” Read the Editorial Board's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
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“I am beyond proud of everyone's effort and determination.” Raider Zone Editor Vaughn Ullom, with help from Editor in Chief Eliot Call and Raider Zone Editor Spencer Zbanek, put together this look at today’s state title battle vs. rival Thomas Worthington.
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"People's candy has no affiliation with their political views." Read Journalism I reporter Bridget Barragate's first published story - a look at whether campaign signs affect which doors students approach for candy.
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"I guess it ended with being an upperclassman,” junior Lincoln Borstein said. Read about how some students adapt their Halloween activities in Journalism I reporter Ruth Foreman's first published story.
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“It’s not fair for the kids,” science teacher Bill Scanlon said. "Let’s get metal detectors.” Read the first published story by freshmen Journalism I reporters Wren Macklin and Addie Dunno for the latest on SHHS security.
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"I feel like having metal detectors at events should definitely occur," senior defensive back Trey McNutt said. Sports Writing Reporters report on the requirement that spectators walk through metal detectors to enter Shaker's homecoming game tomorrow night.https://t.co/z8wofOG9Jd

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“I want to go back to lunch, I wasn’t finished,” sophomore Liz Wilson said. Students evacuate Shaker Heights High School in the pouring rain due to a water main break.
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"We had a weapon in the building yesterday, we had a weapon Friday night. It's clear that we needed to put something in place," Principal Eric Juli said. Shakerite editors report on the response to safety concerns at Shaker Heights High School.

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Campus and City Editor Liam MacGilvray compiled a report on yesterday’s security announcement with help from editors Olivia Cavallo, Eamonn Furey and Alison Teeter and Journalism I reporters.

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