The sound of a person chewing loudly, someone repeatedly clicking a pen, people coughing. For many, these noises are simply minor annoyances one might hear once in a while. For those with misophonia, an...

Recess isn't quite what it used to be with fewer kids than ever racing down slides and climbing over monkey bars. As cafeteria tables become increasingly empty, the vacant seats pose one question: where...

According to Brookings, thousands of migrants are heading north through Mexico toward the United States border each day. The number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants and asylum seekers at...

Volunteers walk their clients through the newly refurbished food pantry that mimics a grocery store, as grocery carts squeak as they go through the aisles, all overseen by the giant black, white and red...

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Instead of waking up every morning for 8:30 a.m. classes, a typical day in the life of a homeschooled student can be quite different. Some homeschooled students start their academics later in the morning...

Out of the 7,100 languages spoken today, English is the third most popular language, according to  translatedtoday.com. Mandarin is the most popular language. So, why doesn’t Parkway Central High School...

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In a world that measures success in titles and wealth lies a realm of warmth and acceptance filled by families and individuals touched by Down syndrome. While having a child with Down syndrome can be a...

As schools across the nation grapple with teacher shortages, one solution being explored is a four-day school week. With 900 school districts operating on a shortened week, working educators, administrators...

Behind the workings of a turquoise-black prosthetic arm — sized to precision, hand opening and closing, shipped all the way to Portugal — is OHS student Augustine Villalobos (‘23), a high-school...

Editor’s Note: Mara Saltzman is involved in the performing arts program through choir and theater.  New director of orchestras Matthew Nix is eager to have a positive impact on New Trier High School....

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More than a year ago, the very first player signed by St. Louis City SC was a center back from Ghana by the name of Joshua Yaro. By signing Yaro, City moved the Yaro’s foundation’s (figurative) headquarters...

Buzz — a single notification may only cause a small vibration, but it commands the attention of the typical teenager within seconds. Teenagers are constantly bombarded with notifications: a median of...

Some families keep cats or dogs as pets. Upper School chemistry teacher Hoa Cost’s family keeps cats, dogs - and around a dozen backyard chickens. For Dr. Cost, the chickens are pretty low-maintenance,...

Juniors Justin Rotaru and Preston Cote published their book, “The Essential Investor,” and have invested their own time in studying finance and spreading their knowledge to people of all ages. Published...

A common memory for many individuals is learning the alphabet in kindergarten — starting with a foundation of 26 letters, students eventually grow their knowledge by reading books and writing. However,...

Abandoning all fear and letting instinct kick in, Benjamin Chang ‘26 implemented the skills he mastered to save a 74-year-old man’s life in a high-stakes situation. Unaware he would emerge a hero...

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Senior Sophie Lage opens her Starbucks app and orders a Venti Iced Chai Tea Latte. This is an every other day occurrence for Lage. Based on her habits, Starbucks costs her approximately $22 a week, or...

Race, ethnicity and demographics can be easily measured through surveys and analytics.  What can’t be as easily collected is how these shifts over time or demographic differences impact minority...

Every day, amid the bustling streets dominated by cars and public transportation, senior Derek Vasquez walks home after school, despite being aware of the heavy traffic situation and the dangers it could...

Since the early days of her childhood, golf coach Angela Chancellor loved fishing. Growing up in south Alabama, Chancellor could be described as a no-shoes type of kid, who was always out on the water....

Throughout four years of high school at Latin, students take approximately 28 courses in total—varying in level of difficulty. Oftentimes, those courses and their levels of rigor can be sorted into three...

In the interest of full disclosure, former Vice President of Sales at Coca-Cola Matt Vernon is a family friend of this reporter.  When arriving to school on an average Monday morning, many students...

In the captivating realm of Michelin dining, anonymous assessors traverse the culinary landscape, concealing their identities while holding the ultimate authority over the fate of restaurants and chefs.  ...

For years, “systematic militarized and identity-alteration methodologies'' infested the United States and targeted Indigenous children, stripping them of their traditions and reprimanding them if they...

Home alone, he halfheartedly opens Instagram. Surprise, shock and fear boil up inside him as he first hears about Hamas’ attack on Israel. “I was very scared for my family and friends in Israel,”...

As the Revere A Cappella choir begins to make beats and musical sounds with their voices for a Billie Eilish song, one voice is louder than the rest. Lily Dunn sings the solo vocal portion of the song...

Bellwood-Antis senior Evalyna Aiken is one of the few students who still reads for fun daily. She has always had a passion for reading, but took a deeper dive in high school. “I read for fun because...

When sophomore Logan Victory had to pick an animal to raise as a part of Future Farmers of America, Victory didn’t settle for the conventional pets. Instead he went to the farm to get a young Landrace...

As much as it is a place to understand the past, history class is also a place to process current events. Whether it be election results, climate crises or beyond, more often than not, it is the responsibility...

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I’ll say, say, say, I’ll say, say, say, What is the United States if not a clot of clouds? If not spilled milk? Or blood? If not the place we once were in the millions? America is Maps— ...

Some names have been changed to protect students’ privacy. A young high school boy, working towards college and spending time with his family, looks sorrowfully in the mirror — the face staring...

Economics teacher and former chauffeur Pete Pelkey recalls his days as a limousine driver, where he once received a tip of 70 dollars and a bottle of champagne from a client. Generous tipping from customers...

The ongoing issue of staff shortages in the healthcare industry is impacting senior care centers — such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities — where insufficient staffing affects elderly...

Coppell High School senior Rishi Dasari holds a clear vision of pursuing a career as an attorney, often described as a beacon of leadership and dedication throughout CHS. "I wanted to be an attorney...

Shaded by a woodland canopy, intent on ushering salamanders to safety or cataloging mushrooms, junior Alex Karasoulos is in her natural element. Although she’s still in high school, Karasoulos has...

Land Acknowledgements The first people of the Salish Sea have lived along the lakes, rivers and saltwater for more than 10,000 years. Before pioneers arrived, the Coast Salish people lived in winter...

Have you ever fought to stay awake during your second period class or while studying late on a school night? Have you ever felt so exhausted during the day that you could barely maintain a conversation...

Physics teacher Gary Johnson’s parents did not go to college. He went to four. Growing up in Long Island, New York, Johnson always stood out. “My brother and sister were average students in...

Intro Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in the United States. Citing statistics from thousands of school districts, The Washington Post reported that the number of families educating...