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Aaron J. Puno

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor

Aaron is a senior who splits his time between Pioneer and Community high schools. Outside of newspaper work, he is a jazz saxophonist for CHS Jazz. He is also an urban planning and transit policy enthusiast. This is his second year on the newspaper staff, and first year as News Editor.

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Pioneer shut down due to social media threat

Pioneer shut down due to social media threat

November 30, 2022
Ann Arbor decides: Baskett re-elected, vacancies filled after record amount of candidates made bids

Ann Arbor decides: Baskett re-elected, vacancies filled after record amount of candidates made bids

November 10, 2022
The Balas adminstration building on Boardwalk Drive.

Ann Arbor Board of Education candidates on the issues

October 29, 2022
Lowder to leave Pioneer, take superintendent job

Lowder to leave Pioneer, take superintendent job

October 10, 2022
District scrambles to avoid controversy over Yom Kippur count day

District scrambles to avoid controversy over Yom Kippur count day

October 4, 2022
The Fox Sports set near the corner of Main & Stadium.

Fox Sports makes Pioneer broadcast debut

September 29, 2022
Private security service Edmondson will patrol Pioneer for the next few weeks.

Private security guards to patrol Pioneer temporarily

March 14, 2022
Police respond to Pioneer over parent conflict as rumors sweep student body

Police respond to Pioneer over parent conflict as rumors sweep student body

March 9, 2022
The Ann Arbor Board of Education posts its own mandatory masking signs in the Sheraton Hotel meeting room because the hotel does not have a mandatory masking policy.

Sheraton showdown: School board delays meeting over parent refusal to mask

February 25, 2022
Photo Story: Pioneer students recognize staff for Valentine’s Day ‘22

Photo Story: Pioneer students recognize staff for Valentine’s Day ‘22

February 17, 2022
Swift cancels Wednesday’s in-person learning due to incoming snow storm

Swift cancels Wednesday’s in-person learning due to incoming snow storm

February 1, 2022
Pioneer students fundraise for Afghan refugees

Pioneer students fundraise for Afghan refugees

December 15, 2021
Ann Arbor Police have stepped up their presence at schools in the district following the Oxford High School shooting in Oakland County on Tuesday.

[Photo] Students leave school early as threat rumors spread across social media

December 2, 2021
Students hold mixed opinions about the new suicide hotline added on this years school IDs.

Students weigh in on new suicide hotline number on school IDs

November 15, 2021
Image is free use via Wikimedia Commons

The dress code farce, from the male perspective

October 30, 2021
COVID infection concerns, low staffing, and a much-needed break for staff and students prompted the cancellation decision.

Superintendent cancels school on Monday, Nov. 1

October 27, 2021
D2A2 commuter express buses resumed service after a pandemic-prompted hiatus. Photo courtesy of MLive/The Ann Arbor News.

Detroit-Ann Arbor regional bus service restored

October 19, 2021
The official list of spirit week themes.

Official spirit week themes released after miscommunication from Student Council

October 4, 2021
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