It was the same as any other ordinary day as senior Lucas Fearn and ceramics teacher Mr. Lewis ate lunch together after school in the ceramics room. “On Wednesday of the second week of school...

From snapping photos for the St. X yearbook to capturing the world’s best under the NBA’s brightest lights, Logan Riely ('12) turned his childhood passion into a courtside career. Now the NBA league...

A memorial service for former Accolade adviser and English teacher Carol Wagner Hallenbeck will be held on Saturday, March 8, at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Tustin, Hallenbeck’s surviving...

Throughout high school, students learn about a wide range of career opportunities, offering various pathways. At Archie Williams, students can find sports, unique extracurricular activities, and clubs...

Everyday after school, Rania Baig, freshman, diligently studies at Panera. Baig started going to Panera with her brother, Mahad Baig, and it has now become part of her daily routine. She enjoys studying...

It only takes ten seconds of scrolling on social media to be exposed to the influx of advertisements scattered from video-to-video. With each month comes new trends, alongside an influx of hot, must-have...

While most high school students complete their SSL hours by volunteering over the summer or with other local non-profits, senior Skye Feinstein has spent her time volunteering with a suicide hotline. Feinstein...

You’ve all probably heard of Maverick and Goose, but have you heard of Jack Hanks and Reagan Williams? Hanks and Williams, both seniors soon to graduate from Normal West, are well on their journey...

Editor’s note: *Feminine terms such as women and girls are used by sources throughout this piece to refer to people who menstruate. As Social Studies Teacher Becky Mason watched her AP U.S. History...

The benefits and the risks Among the rustling of leaves from the towering pine trees with the crunch of boots on dirt paths, a silent conflict unfolds the balance between the call to nature and adventure...

It’s possible that English teacher Christopher Schaadt has a tattoo of fellow teacher Mitsuo Maeda’s dog on his back. Each fall, Schaadt regales his students with the tale of the canine ink in response...

When it comes to some of her past and current life choices, campus supervisor Jennifer Davila points to a scene from the 1940 Disney movie, “Pinocchio.” Near the beginning of the animated Disney...

Breaking barriers runs in senior cheer captain Kristin Price’s blood. Her father, Christopher Price, was the first African American from Wilson County, Tenn., to play in Major League Baseball with...

With her father being pastor of the Pathfinder Church, Fable Mauss, freshman, finds herself spending a lot of time after school singing and volunteering with the kids at her church. “I’ve grown...

Editor's Note: For privacy reasons, we have used only initials for transgender students interviewed in this article. Teachers and other publicly identified individuals are named in full with their consent. In...

During the span of four hours on Sunday, the school’s Interact Club traveled to Portland to prepare and serve a meal to those in need. The event, led by Clay Street Table and HOMEpdx, takes place on...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes. The United States Census Bureau reports that 36.8 million live in poverty. Meanwhile, Worldometer...

If you asked a lot of students around Gretna High what their favorite subject is, there’s a good chance you’ll hear math, art or commonly social studies. From American history and world civilizations...

An excruciating pain arises in your ankle after you tripped and fell while on your two mile run. By the time you reach the hospital, a throbbing sensation presents itself and the agony only heightens....

Students look around at their classrooms, noticing the friendly faces of teachers dwindle. Even when teachers need to take days off, finding a substitute can be impossible. Yet, this isn’t unique to...

Daniel Morgali and Jack Trumbly fly through the trees on their bikes, tires crunching on the gravel. Branches whip past them as the boys pedal faster and faster, weaving around the trail. One last push...

Freshman Jouli Sharbaji’s mom, journalist Ola Malas, first fled her home country of Syria under threats at the start of the Syrian revolution over a decade ago. At the time, Malas was a well-known radio...

*Some names were changed to conserve anonymity Focusing on photos of loved ones, Mandy Keets strains to remember who they are. The drugs shattered her memory, and as she recovers from her fourth overdose,...

Eighty-five percent of country constitutions worldwide guarantee equality for women. The United States Constitution isn’t one of them. Ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment granted American women the...

As the daughter of two accomplished basketball players, Ariyana was immersed in the game from an early age. Her father played professionally overseas while her mother played at the collegiate level...

Stage lights shine brightly. Crowns glisten under the spotlight. The announcer’s voice rings out, calling a name. Applause erupts. A sash with the words "NAM Texas Jr. Teen" is draped gently...

What began as a chance encounter between local dairy farmer Wayne Harpster and US President Jimmy Carter blossomed into an unlikely forty-year friendship. Harpster is the founder of Evergreen Farms...

As the bell rings, senior Chloe Amos packs up her bags as she heads for swim practice. In the few minutes before practice starts, she finds herself deciding between two things: having a snack or putting...

Each day, approximately 6 million youths around Korea march down the well-trodden path of conventional public school education and college admissions. Meanwhile, less than 1.5% of the student population...

Little food, no energy, poor health. This is the reality for millions of Americans who, despite continuous efforts from local organizations and the government, suffer from food insecurity every day. “Food...

Fewer Illinois high school students are heading to college, marking a shift in post-secondary trends. Since 2018 — the earliest year data is available — college enrollment among graduates has dropped...

Expensive. That’s the term that best describes Senior Amberleigh Alvarez’s life. Her mom’s medical ports and biweekly doctor visits are expensive. Her brother’s asthma inhalers and EpiPens are...

Using a gaming console for the first time at only three years old, senior Jorge Jordan sparked an interest in gaming before most, continuing in his curiosity by studying video game development in middle...

When Sasha Boyd, 2024 alum and freshman at UCLA, traveled back to her dormitory after winter break, the last thing she expected was to be packing up and moving out again just days later. However, with...

Returning from a basketball-filled winter break, head coach Kathy Halligan began the chore of cleaning her email inbox. As she robotically deleted a multitude of messages, one stuck out among the rest. The...

So much of a teacher’s personal time and energy is put into setting students up for success, even beyond the classroom and coursework, whether it be checking in with students’ well-being, crafting...

"So, where did you go to school?” Many Louisville natives face this question time and time again, even decades after graduating. To outsiders, it’s a straightforward question. Many assume it’s...

For today’s busy NC teenagers, a sweet treat can provide a desperately needed break from the ravages of school, work and social skirmishes. Luckily, one of their peers at NC, magnet sophomore Samantha...

There is a lot Atticus Hampton enjoys in life, whether it is his love for all animals, dinosaurs, or eating Little Debbie cakes; all those pale in comparison to his love for playing baseball and football. Although,...

In his work as a producer and part-time host at the sports talk radio station 93.7 The Fan, Baldwin alum Austin Bechtold has become accustomed to talking to big names in the sports world. But the most...

Imagine looking at the soft sand awaiting you as a breeze blows through your hair and a sunset glimmers off the water, carrying you as if you were flying. Ventura, California has always been known...

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2:14 p.m. It’s almost time to leave for work, yet night custodian Ana Cortez finds herself faltering by the doorway of her kitchen. The savory smell of her homemade chicken stew has caught her attention,...

Although Altadena and the Pacific Palisades were both devastated by the recent Los Angeles fires, the legacy and history of these two vibrant communities live on. Both counties were founded over a century...

New Trier High School sophomore Scarlett Harper has accomplished a life’s amount of hard work and dedication in just four short years. After passing the “Bee Bill,” officially known as Illinois HB...

Aaron Hayes is not just a math teacher with 30 years of experience—he is also the creative force behind Championship Frames, a business dedicated to preserving ticket stubs, autographs, and memorabilia...

Outside under the shade of the “Freshman tree,” many White Station students stand waiting at the end of a long day of school to get picked up while either listening to multiple conversations or shutting...