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https://lanetechchampion.org/12583/uncategorized/special-coverage-impact-of-soppa-on-cps-students-teachers/
https://lanetechchampion.org/11702/opinion/staff-editorial-cpss-soppa-policy-is-choking-students-learning-and-the-champion/
Ruby Thompson is a senior in her second year with The Champion. She can often be seen taking photos on the sidelines during Lane sports games, and she...