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The Viking Views

NCCS News: March 8
NCCS News: March 8
Ashley Raber, Chief Features Editor • March 18, 2025

Thinking about becoming a school bus driver? Overcome any hesitation by attending the NCCS Transportation Open House on Tuesday, March 11 12-1pm or 6-7pm. Connect with experienced...

NCCS News: NCIS Enrichment
Leah Faye, Chief Copy Editor • March 12, 2025

Brought to you by the North Canton Intermediate School, the successful after school Enrichment program proves once again to be a success. Offering programs from ASL Club to Lego...

Mrs. Meyers recives her Vital Viking award.
NCCS News: February 28
Ashley Raber, Chief Features Editor • March 12, 2025

Educators Rising ended the month by recognizing their latest Vital Viking - Mrs. Amy Myers! Mrs. Myers has been in education for 14 years, with this year marking her 12th year...

NCCS News: February 21-24
NCCS News: February 21-24
Ashley Raber, Chief Features Editor • March 12, 2025

Feb 21: How exciting to see our budding artists shine at The Little Art Gallery! Thank you to all the families and community members who joined Miss Boyd and Miss Snyder for...

Friedrich Merz, chancellor candidate of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), arrives to a press conference the day after German parliamentary elections on Feb. 24, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The CDU/CSU won with 28.5% and will seek to form a government coalition.
World Map: Germany
John O, News Editor • March 6, 2025

Germany held its federal elections on Feb. 2, 2025 with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), a center-right party, winning a plurality in the German Parliament. The far-right...

NCMS Power of the Pen team poses for a picture with their award.
Ink that Inspires
Finn Wilburn, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025

Power of the Pen is a statewide interscholastic program founded back in 1986 by late writer and teacher, Lorraine B. Merrill, for the purpose of bringing together junior high students...

Studying Staff Playlist
"The Battle Cry" is a student-run podcast of The Viking Views, Hoover High School's news magazine. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this broadcast belong solely to the author[s] and guests, and not necessarily the North Canton City School District, staff, and organizations discussed during the program." In this episode, we dive into the world of adulting—how to land your first job, explore different career paths, and tackle the insecurities and anxieties that come with new responsibilities. We’ll share tips for embracing change, stepping out of your comfort zone, and navigating life’s exciting challenges.
Craving Cheer: A Review of Starbucks’ Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
Kaitlyn Zelenko, Managing Editor • January 31, 2025

It’s the time of year that all teenage girls wait for when Starbucks has holiday drinks. This year, among the peppermint mochas, sugar cookie, and caramel brulee lattes, there’s a new addition, the cran-merry orange refresher....

Winter Rewind: Snow Days We’ll Never, Ever Forget
Molly Kossbiel, Entertainment Editor • January 31, 2025

The blinds are opened, grass is nowhere to be seen and white covers the ground. The spoons are under the pillow as the pajamas are worn inside out. The news is out, it's a snow day. Most would agree that a snow day is one the...

Chill Meets Chic: Fashion Trends Warm the Season
Isabella Taki, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025

As the days grow shorter and the blaring sun gives way to frosty snowflakes, swimsuits are packed away in favor of winter coats. But this doesn’t mean sacrificing style for warmth. Here’s how to curate a winter wardrobe while...

Embracing New Beginnings, Breaking Old Habits
Katerina Moseley, Focus Editor • January 31, 2025

New Year's resolutions. A trend that had plagued America for centuries. Now this trend usually consists of making a goal for the new year. Most people tend to say things like “go to the gym more” or “eat healthier” yet...

No on Issue 1
No on Issue 1
Ohio voters narrowly reject amendment to State Constitution
Isabelle Corey, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

Ohioans rejected Issue 1 on Election Day [53.8 percent to 46.2 percent, according to the Associated Press], and the Ohio State Constitution will remain as is. A proposed amendment regarding gerrymandering, it has become a prominent...

U.S. 
Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, speaks before former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a Buckeye 
Values PAC Rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024.
Battleground Ohio
Bernie Moreno defeats incumbent Sherrod Brown in key U.S. Senate race
John O'Donnell, News Editor • January 8, 2025

The marked shift in Ohio politics was put in the spotlight this Nov. 5 as Senator Sherrod Brown lost his bid for reelection against Cleveland-area business man Mr. Bernie Moreno. Mr. Brown was the last non-judicial Democrat elected...

The Next Generation
The Next Generation
Youth voters participate in 2024 elections
Isabella Taki, Public Relations Manager • January 8, 2025

Every election year brings new voters, many newly 18 and eagerly committing to their civic responsibilities, wearing an “I Voted” sticker on the front of their shirt like a badge of honor. Young people hold a very influential...

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Saluting Sacrifice: The Legacy of North Canton Memorial Stadium
Produced by students in Hoover High School's Video-Journalism programs. “Saluting Sacrifice: The Legacy of North Canton Memorial Stadium” is a documentary about a community landmark deeply rooted in honoring our veterans. The story begins in 1947 with the dedication of Memorial Stadium, shortly after WWII. Hoover’s stadium was recently updated and includes a special memorial named Legacy Landing in remembrance of North Canton’s fallen heroes.
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Tuning Into Success
Mia Manser, Features Editor • March 12, 2025

North Canton Hoover High School’s orchestra is composed of all grades. The orchestra has played multiple concerts throughout the year and like...

A mariachi band plays on The Sierra Madre Rose Float while dancers walk the street. The dancers walk up to spectators and bring an energy that matches the flowers on the float.
A Spectacle of Smiles: The Joy of the Rose Bowl Parade
Carys Eynon, Chief of PAI/Public Relations Manager • January 31, 2025

The Rose Parade takes place every year before the infamous Rose Bowl. This parade is located in Pasadena California and spans down Green Street...

Isabella Ohler posing for a headshot.
Senior Spotlight: Isabella Ohler
Kaeleigh Heckaman, Chief Entertainment Editor • January 29, 2025

A leader in the classroom, on the trail and in the community, senior Isabella Ohler is leaving a lasting impact at Hoover High School. Whether...

Junior Joseph Factora takes down his opponent in the opening varsity match.
Hoover vs. Jackson Wrestling Photo Essay
Sophie Imhoff, Editor in Chief • March 11, 2025

Hoover traveled to Jackson for Wrestling on January 30, 2025. Hoover beat Jackson at a score of 37-36.  

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Junior Julia Frantz stands in front of a brick wall holding up her The Ohio State t-shirt.
Scarlet and Grey Dominate
Julia Frantz, Chief News Editor • March 10, 2025

Every breath is held as the referee flips the coin and all eyes anxiously await on heads or tails. The electricity is palpable and the tension in the air could be cut with a knife: a sharp knife. The beginning of the end of the college football season is a time like no other. The place that college football holds in the hearts of many Americans is more powerful than that of the NFL. This is primarily...

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Cheerville Beetlejuice won first place with a score of 98.15 at The National Cheerleaders Association competition in Dallas, Texas. This was the team's first time they ever comped at this competition.
Beyond The Bow
Hannah Lord, Staff Photographer • February 3, 2025

It’s more than pom-poms and pretty faces. Cheerleading is a sport like any other — fiercely competitive and all about teamwork. In cheerleading, there are different types, including All Star Cheerleading, sideline cheerleading and competitive school cheerleading. Since it began in the 1860s, cheerleading has evolved tremendously. It gets students, staff and even families excited about events...

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ReVIEWS: Henry Danger: The Movie
ReVIEWS: Henry Danger: The Movie
Emily Epperly, Chief Focus Editor • March 6, 2025

After five long years, Jace Norman, more commonly known as Henry Hart or Kid Danger, put his eye mask and Kid Danger uniform on again. On January 17, 2025 Henry Danger: The Movie...

ReVIEWS: Dave’s Hot Chicken
Grant Linn, Advertising Manager • February 3, 2025

Located on Whipple Avenue in Canton Ohio, Dave’s Hot Chicken is the new hot place to go. Since opening day on October 10, 2024, the line has been out the door. With enormous...

Jo Davidson posing for a picture. Her newest album, "Songs of Christmas" was released on October 25, 2024.
Timeless Yuletide
Sophie Imhoff, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2025

From the halls of Hoover High to holiday playlists, alumna and talented musician Jo Davidson released a second Christmas album, “Songs of Christmas,” in October on various...