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The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

The Cord News
The Student News Site of Dakota Ridge High School

The Cord News
Brook Nekuda

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer

Brook Nekuda is a senior at Dakota Ridge and a first year reporter for The Cord News. She joined the team to broaden her experience and further develop her writing. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, being outdoors, and going to concerts. She hopes to pursue a career in nursing when she graduates. 

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TikTok has been downloaded over 3 billion times.

The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
“When I’m stressed, I like to put my airpods in and forget about the rest of the world,” Sophia Martinez, DRHS senior, said. “It allows me to focus and reset my mind.”

6 Healthy Ways to Relieve Stress

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
After Prom includes bowling, arcade games, virtual reality games, casino tables, drawing prizes, ropes courses, and food.

Plans for Prom Persist Year-long

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
The Denver metro area offers many activities.

Spring Break Activities Abound in the Denver Metro Area

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
How fast the brain develops has been proven to be related to social experiences during adolescence. The more emotionally burdening experiences a person has, the faster their brain develops.

Why is 18 the Age of Adulthood?

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
The teen brain is better at adapting to new experiences and situations than adults due to their brain still developing.

“My favorite part is the people I get to play with," senior Kayce Brace said. "I am surrounded by some of my favorite people that I get to grow with every single day.”

Dakota Ridge Beats Pomona at Senior Night

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
The FAFSA application usually takes 7-10 days to process.

FAFSA Need to Knows

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
New Year's resolutions date back to the ancient Babylonians. They would make promises to the gods for the new year. This began in about 2000 B.C. when they celebrated a 12 day festival called Akitu for the new year.

New Year’s Resolution Facts and Tips for 2024

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
59% of Americans say they give larger tips during the holidays.

How To Take The Stress Out of Holiday Tipping

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
Virgillio’s opened in Littleton in 2005.

Virgilio’s Offers Quality Italian Food

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Step 1: Gather all of the ingredients. The ingredients in this recipe are: 1 box of 16 ounce macaroni; 3 cups of cheddar cheese; 1 cup of mozzarella cheese; 1 cup of black creek cheddar cheese with parmesan notes, or just plain parmesan cheese can be used; ¼ cup of colby jack cheese; ½ stick of butter; ¼ cup of flour; 4 ½ cups of milk; Salt and pepper; A pinch of cayenne pepper; ½ tsp. of dry mustard. Any cheeses can be used -- it doesn’t need to be these exact varieties. Any cheese will taste good with the recipe.

Quick and Easy 5 Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
December 9, 2023
“I’ve known Mr.Sherman for three years now,” Noonan said. “I was not in a good place sophomore year, and meeting him changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

English Teacher Mark Sherman Prepares for Retirement in Spring

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
A setter in volleyball is the player that “sets” the ball for an attacking hit or spike.

Senior Volleyball Player Wraps Up Final Season

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Homecoming tickets are $15 if purchased before the dance, and $20 at the door.

Last Minute HOCO Tips

Brook Nekuda, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
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