Some athletes choose the high school they’re going to attend solely based off the school’s performance in sports. It’s no secret Rainier Beach creates NBA-caliber players or that O’Dea, Garfield and Bellevue are known for their football programs. There was a time when female hoopers were c...

When President Donald Trump announced he was dismantling the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) act, it sent waves of panic through the undocumented immigrant community. The program, which was instituted by former President Barack Obama, is scheduled to end in four months. In preparation, ...

Schlekewey. Tanay’E. Bayot. These names all have something in common: They are usually mispronounced. Names play a significant part in one’s identity, oftentimes carrying a family tradition or a piece of cultural heritage. At Cleveland, which is a diverse mixture of students with unique backgro...

“Of course it matters.” Those were the words a 2016 senior spoke to a teacher of color when asked if it mattered that she didn’t have any black teachers on her schedule. As Cleveland’s student population continues to grow in its diversity, the disparity between minority students and teachers...

The countdown begins for seniors, and the first order of business is senior quotes! Seniors have until Jan. 12 to submit their final words, but choose wisely! You only get one chance to submit! Click here to fill out the form. Already taken your senior portrait? Email it to us at clevelandj...