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Mouse Flower

Andrew Buchholz, Reporter

"I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it" (Alice Walker).

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The 2023-2024 Scoop staff posing for a silly photo

WHAT NEWSPAPER TAUGHT ME

A reflection on my time reporting for The Spartan Scoop
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 28, 2024
A grown man running through a sprinkler

THE HAPPINESS EFFECT

How our experiences of joy grow and change as we age
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 9, 2024
A man shrouded by random thoughts of boredom

UNDERSTANDING BOREDOM

The surprising ups and downs of this complex emotion
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 3, 2024
A woman with a severed leg that's on fire explaining that she is used to it

THE CHRONIC PAIN GAME

Explaining chronic pain and how to cope with it
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
April 12, 2024
A woman questioning who ate uranium glass with a man covered in green goop near her

GLOWING GREEN GLASS

A exploration of uranium glass and it's mystic appearance
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
March 26, 2024
A pair of scissors posed like they are cutting a five dollar bill

THE MCPS BUDGET DEFICIT

An explanation of the budget cuts taking place in MCPS
Andrew Buchholz and Lexi Bartholomew
March 6, 2024
Different types of tea such as boba, tea bags, and a matching tea pot and cup

SPILL THE TEA

The lowdown on anything and everything about tea
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 13, 2024
A man and woman holding hands in front of the lesbian and gay flags

LAVENDER COUPLES IN CONTEXT

A historical breakdown of lavender relationships and their presence today
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 9, 2024
A man is talking to a woman about a cat and she misunderstands thinking of a rug instead

THE POWER OF MISCOMMUNICATION Pt.3

An exploration of the major issues miscommunication can cause: cultural differences
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
January 25, 2024
Sentinel's percussion ensemble posed in sunglasses, concert wear, and trash bags

TWO DAYS OF HOLIDAY FUN

An overview of the two day band holiday concert
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 19, 2023
A man is talking to a woman about a cat and she misunderstands thinking of a rug instead

THE POWER OF MISCOMMUNICATION PT.2

An exploration of the major issues miscommunication can cause: blaming others
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 16, 2023
Two people arguing with a web of holiday figures behind them

MY STRONG HOLIDAY OPINIONS

Mariah Carey fans beware
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 7, 2023
A man is talking to a woman about a cat and she misunderstands thinking of a rug instead

THE POWER OF MISCOMMUNICATION

An exploration of the major issues miscommunication can cause: hasty generalization
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 27, 2023
A man hunched over with anxiety

HOW WE COPE

Connecting how three Missoula teens cope and the science behind it
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Dr. Frankenstein lovingly holding his monster as he howls in despair.

WHAT THE FRANK?!

A review of MCT’s hilarious Production of “Young Frankenstein”
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 6, 2023
A man hunched over with anxiety

HOW DO YOU COPE?

Part Three: My brain is like a biology lab pickle
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 1, 2023
A ray of sunshine cuddled up in a blanket with a warm drink

HOW WE CAN CREATE OUR OWN HAPPINESS

Encouraging an optimistic lifestyle can improve your health and happiness
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 25, 2023
A man hunched over with anxiety

HOW DO YOU COPE?

Part Two: No longer talking to the walls
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 12, 2023
A classic, super creepy, haunted house.

THE RETURN OF THE MISSOULA HAUNTED HOUSE

After a hiatus the Missoula haunted house returns with scares in store
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 10, 2023
A man hunched over with anxiety

HOW DO YOU COPE?

Part one in a series about how different teens cope with anxiety
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Strange depictions of Andrew's strange brain

SHOWER THOUGHTS PART 2

A peer into my mind that you didn’t ask for
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 25, 2023
Strange depictions of Andrew's strange brain

ANDREW’S SHOWER THOUGHTS

A peer into my mind that you didn’t ask for
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 23, 2023
The flag of Pakistan on the country itself

IMRAN KHAN’S ARREST CAUSES PUBLIC UPRISING

With many supporters livid at the former Prime Ministers arrest, protests take place
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 17, 2023
Iranian girls in front of the country's flag

SERIES OF POISONING ATTACKS PUTS IRANIAN SCHOOL GIRLS IN HOSPITAL

As women's rights are hotly debated in Iran, girls are being reported as poisoned
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 16, 2023
The ultimate canon in classic literature

WAS A CLASSICS-BASED CURRICULUM EVER GOING TO BE DIVERSE? 

The importance of classic novels in English education combined with the need for diverse literature
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
May 9, 2023
Andrew surrounded by things he hates

THINGS I HATE 

I hate a lot of things: some of them are worth explaining, and others I simply will not.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
April 28, 2023
The capital building coated in trans flag colors.

THE STEPS OF GENOCIDE AND TRANS AMERICANS

How current anti-trans legislation and rhetoric align with the stages of genocide
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
April 26, 2023
Sesame Street's Oscar The Grouch among the Eiffel Tower and piles of trash.

TRASH IN PARIS STREETS FORCES ATTENTION TO WORKERS RIGHTS

Rats and garbage pile Paris streets amidst sanitation strike
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Artistic depiction of a tuba on fire

TOP SHS BAND MEMBERS TRAVEL TO GREAT FALLS FOR AA BAND FESTIVAL

Six hours of travel, 12 hours of rehearsal, years of aches and pains…a lifetime of “Flames…flames on the side of my face*”
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
March 17, 2023
Cartoon representation of drag queens.

TENNESSEE BANS DRAG PERFORMANCES IN PUBLIC SPACES

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee passes ban on drag or adult cabaret in public venues
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
March 16, 2023
Drawing of DNA strands

STEM CELL TRANSPLANT CURES AIDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Five people with HIV and Leukemia cured after undergoing intensive stem cell treatment
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Mama Cax Posing on street.

THE LIFE OF MAMA CAX

Google Doodle showcases black disability rights activist and model
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Matthew Morton sitting at his desk.

THE MARVELOUS LIFE OF MATTHEW MORTON

All about Ms. Messenger’s long term substitute and his unique teaching career
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Sentinel's Speech and Debate team

SENTINEL SPEECH AND DEBATE 2022-2023 SEASON

How it’s going and why you should join
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 13, 2023
People lined on stage taking a bow.

SENTINEL GOES TO STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2023

Montana’s biggest high school theater event of the year
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Drawn images of teachers turned into/ with magical creatures

SENTINEL’S FANTASTIC TEACHERS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

Three of the most interesting teachers to be found at Sentinel
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Two dumpsters next to each other with hearts in between.

TRASHY LOVE LETTERS: EDITION 4

Love has never been so smelly
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
January 13, 2023
Witch with bag full of gifts and candy.

WINTER HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD PART 2

Picture a sausage swiping dwarf
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 21, 2022
Krampus Funko Pop in snow in front of a festive wreath.

WINTER HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD PART 1

Does your holiday figure eat children? I bet not
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 20, 2022
Two dumpsters next to each other with hearts in between.

TRASHY LOVE LETTERS: EDITION 3

Love has never been so smelly
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 19, 2022
People putting puzzle pieces of a human head together.

THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND MARKETING

How companies use psychology based tactics in their advertising
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 14, 2022
Cats (2019) critic and audience review

THE DECLINE OF GOOD FILMS

The downward spiral of movie quality in years past
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Two dumpsters next to each other with hearts in between.

TRASHY LOVE LETTERS: EDITION 2

Love has never been so smelly.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Birds flying in circle.

BIRD PERSUES PERFORMING ARTS CAREER

Bird manages to crash play rehearsal at Sentinel High School.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 24, 2022
Sentinel Soccer Team 2022

COMEBACK SEASON FOR SENTINEL’S GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM

How Sentinel made their way to the state championship despite the odds.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 15, 2022
Two dumpsters next to each other with hearts in between.

TRASHY LOVE LETTERS

Love has never been so smelly.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 11, 2022
Nancy and Paul Pelosi posing in front of a door.

THE GRAPHIC ASSAULT OF PAUL PELOSI.

The before and after of the recently attempted murder of Paul Pelosi.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Three carved pumpkins on a street surrounded by leaves

HALLOWEEN IS SPECIAL

Here's our top 5 lists from some Spartan Scoop horror fanatics!
Teia Nash, Andrew Buchholz, and Finley Wiseman
October 31, 2022
Dark lit movie theater seats

SHOULD WE BE WORRIED DARLING?

A condensed piece on the confusing drama of the Don’t Worry Darling Cast.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 20, 2022
multiple copies of children's book "Adventures with profe"

¡TRAVEL WITH PROFE!

SHS Senior counselor Hauna Hochstetler self-publishes first book.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 17, 2022
People protesting and holding up signs

PROTESTS SPARK WITH DEATH OF YOUNG IRANIAN WOMAN

The alleged murder of Mahsa Amini causes great unrest among Iranian women.
Andrew Buchholz, Reporter
October 5, 2022
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