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thepurpleonion
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Teen Reading
By Lena Perrone Am I the only one who likes to read? Do other people my age read? Does reading even help me? Many of you may be asking...
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thepurpleonion
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Join the DeWitt High School Cheer Team!
By Marissa Fee “Go Sabers, Go Sabers, Go Sabers, Go!” This chant has been heard many times by our fellow Sabers, echoing through our gyms...
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thepurpleonion
Nov 5, 20247 min read
It’s Supposed to Happen: Saber State Cross Country
By Niya Miller This year, both the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams have been working hard. Coaches Eric Olson and Katie Moulton have...
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thepurpleonion
Nov 4, 20245 min read
What do Teenagers Think About the 2024 Election?
By Laura Martens Most high school students are not old enough to vote in the United States, but this does not mean they are too young to...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 31, 20242 min read
What is the Best Halloween Candy?
By Evalyn House With Halloween right around the corner, people often wonder what everyone's favorite Halloween candy is. Polls were taken...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 30, 20246 min read
EmpowHER: Preparing for Marching Band Season
By Niya Miller Over the years, the Marching Sabers Pride has had some pretty cool shows. This year, the band has put time and effort into...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 23, 20242 min read
New Staff Profiles: Mr. Marshall
By Laura Martens Mr. Marshall is among many teachers joining our staff this year. He teaches Industrial Technology classes. Q: Would you...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Sabers Speak Their Minds
By Molly Burken The Central DeWitt Speech team has many great accolades, so where are they? Whether you’re in the Atrium or the...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 23, 20242 min read
What are CDHS Students' Favorite Roblox Games?
By Alyssa Lippens Roblox is a trending game for teenagers and kids around the world. It is a free mobile game you can play anytime on all...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Our Secretaries
By Delaney Kueter Every day, you walk past the office and see the women inside, maybe you even stop to talk to them. The women working in...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 23, 20243 min read
A Day in The Life of Mrs. Flathers
By Joellynn Dwinal Teaching is a tough profession. A day in the life of a teacher can be long and frustrating, but can sometimes be...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Cups and Cones Flavors of the Week
By Niya Miller As this summer comes to a close, Cups and Cones looks back on a very successful season. With around a month of business...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Energy Drinks: Tasteful or Trend?
By Marissa Fee Did you know that caffeine is classified as a drug? Don’t worry though, it’s legal (at least in the US) for minors. It...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 11, 20242 min read
New Staff Profiles: Mr. Crigger
By Laura Martens Mr. Crigger has chosen Central DeWitt as his first teaching job after student teaching at Camanche and doing observation...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 11, 20242 min read
The Importance of Teamwork
By Evalyn House Most people would say "Teamwork makes the dream work,” but is that true? Mr. Waterbury, head football coach says...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 11, 20244 min read
October Recommendations: Books
By Emily Sons Starting off with the Realm Breaker series by Victoria Aveyard. It follows teenager Corayne an-Amarat, and several...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 9, 20242 min read
New Staff Profiles: Mr. LaPage
By Laura Martens Mr. LaPage, who previously taught middle school math in Waukon, Iowa has joined our high school staff this year. He...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Owala vs. Stanley
By Lena Perrone As you may know, there has been a Stanley Cup and Owala water bottle outbreak. This trend is ongoing and though you may...
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thepurpleonion
Oct 7, 20243 min read
September 2024 Art Spotlight: Homecoming Banners
By Niya Miller With all the homecoming festivities going on right now, it’s easy to overlook some of the quieter celebrations. This year,...
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thepurpleonion
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Opinion: Fall sports are just around the corner
By: Landon Paasch Photo: Madison McKnight Many sports have been concluded for the year, and now it’s time to start training for the...
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