Nearly two years into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, senior Andrew Lazovski traveled close to the front lines of the conflict from Oct. 7-18 to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians who need...

Jumping and screaming around her kitchen, Virginia Musser celebrated when she saw her middle school student teacher’s name in The New York Times headline: “Tim Walz Is the Veep’s Pick for Veep”. “I...

Thanksgiving consists of bonding with family, eating tons of food, and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Looking at the TV, you may wonder, what is it like to perform at the famous Macy's...

0110010010010: artificial intelligence systems on screen communicate in what seems like complete gibberish. Many digital program creators no longer know how digital robots communicate or how they make...

Garrett Hemmingsen’s dance journey Junior Garrett Hemmingsen has been dancing since fourth grade when he joined his first dance class and two or three years later he started to dance competitively....

"I'm sorry, that was a stupid question." "I hope that made sense." "I'm not sure if I got this right, but..."  "I don't know what I was trying to say there." "You guys probably know better than I do." Do...

After 30 excellent years in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Ms. Marcy Leonard has ended the HCPSS chapter of her life as a Wildecat. Ms. Leonard’s time in Howard County began as a...

DECA tote bags. Robotics fedora hats. Conservatory hoodies. Year after year, clubs and programs distribute swag to members and attendees. While students sometimes sport these items around school, some...

“Oppression runs in my blood.” This is what senior Chloe Villarreal — someone with Asian, Latino, and Native American roots — said when asked about her heritage. Growing up, she always viewed...

Bottle after bottle. The hiss of a beer can opening. The clink of empty glasses. After a messy breakup, Jason Lee* found himself in a downward spiral. His drinking problems worsened, leading him into...

Dangers of self-diagnosis Imagine trying to focus in class, but repeatedly feeling the urge to check your phone for any new notifications. You regularly hear your friends use the phrase “I’m so OCD”...

The smell of chicken, beans, and warm tortillas filled the air as Daxter Bytsko '26 opened the door into Stevenson’s Sexual and Gender Alliance Club’s (SAGA) celebration for National Coming Out Day....

In March of this year, history teacher Zach Wood received a phone call from an unfamiliar number. Swiping up on the call, he soon heard the voice of a man with a thick New Jersey accent. “Is this...

Every school day, the kitchen staff at La Salle arrive around 6 a.m. to embark on the long journey of preparing entrées, sides, sandwiches, and more for some 700 faculty and students.  First, they...

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A typical birthday is celebrated with a cake, presents and time spent with family and friends. Although, for very few Downers Grove South students, there’s an added element to their special day–a holiday....

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Sitting at the kitchen table, the sun rises and coffee beans waft through the air. The only thing that can be heard is birds chirping and the idle flip of a newspaper. Fast forward, a thumb continually...

More than 36 million hospital stays occur in the U.S. every year, within the 6,120 hospitals that comprise America’s complex healthcare system. 22 million healthcare workers staff these hospitals day...

Sophomore Sophia Shi and junior Kevin Zhu, founders of MEX Magazine, type frantically, adding last-minute touch-ups to the third issue of their magazine. Though they have done this routine many times before,...

“He’s in jail for murder.” The last words she hears from her parents before her body hits the ground. Blurry vision cuts in and out as she feels hot breath on her face. She opens her eyes to see...

Senior Ian Drake will graduate early in December and will go from a part-time student to a full-time farmer. In 2019, when Drake was in seventh grade, most students were worried about junior high...

If you walk through the social studies wing of Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS), you’re sure to find students immersed in learning. In one classroom, freshmen are writing essays about Native American...

A young boy’s sobs echo throughout the house. His hand desperately clings to the edge of his bright red Lightning McQueen bed. Tearfully, the boy begs his mom not to take him to school, all because he...

In recent years, there has been a rising issue with the overpopulation of dogs and cats in North Carolina. The abundance of pets and scarcity of homes can be traced back to the high number of unspayed...

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Head LFA Athletic Trainer Jenni Gorey saved a cross-country runner’s life. This occurred at Lake Forest Academy (LFA) during the IHSA Sectional competition. Gorey was taking a...

When the school hallways were crammed with students trying to get to class in under six minutes, there was one room that remained peaceful and quiet. When the cafeteria was filled with hundreds of students...

Carrying around a heavy backpack, folders full of math worksheets, three books to read for AP Literature, then after school, a seven-hour work shift and football practice, plus your significant other is...

The morning of Feb. 24, 2022, she woke up to a loud sound: missiles being fired — her mom’s voice, urgent and full of fear. "The war started," her mother said. Sophomore Zlata Tanchyk didn’t...

Today is the last day of the Global Youth Institute, where Ethan George, junior, has represented the state of Missouri as a delegate for the past three days. The Global Youth Institute, hosted by the...

American society is often criticized for supporting unhealthy lifestyle choices. The lack of proper hydration is one of these problems, significantly impacting the health of many Americans. The average...

Apr. 9 2022 — the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published a position statement titled “Media Education in English Language Arts.” The statement detailed efforts to center skills...

Opening the door to 991 Reading Rd #3, Kara Day preps her business for another busy morning at her medical spa, Adorn By Day. Though she manages the spa, Day still makes time for every one of her clients....

A snake, an axolotl, a tortoise and fish are not typical high school class members, but in science teacher Lori Mott’s classroom, they are used to bring her passion for science and animals together.  Mott...

After more than 45 years, justice was served to Janet Taylor, whose murder had been solved due to the evolution of technology and the determination of two cold case detectives.   Taylor was a 19-year-old...

“I’m going on strike,” 15-year-old Eleftheria Lialios declared, outraged by the racist nature of her high school history textbooks. For the next week, she marched tirelessly around Cooley High School,...

Every weekend, Roxy's Waffles dedicates itself to local events. Roxy's Waffles has created a significant local following, from quiet private events to large food festivals. Junior Miranda Stafne has transformed...

Five minutes left on the clock. As the second hand ticks, a student racks their brain, attempting to remember how many carbon dioxide molecules are produced in cellular respiration. As they turn around...

In the warm sun, surrounded by buzzing insects and sweet honey, freshman Benjamin Probst is in his comfort zone.  Throughout his life, Probst has enjoyed spending time surrounded by agriculture and...

Walking into a coffee shop for a quick pick-me-up, you’re comforted with the familiar scent of freshly ground beans and the low hum of the espresso machine. After adjusting your order to fit your preferences,...

Trigger warning: This story mentions cyberbullying and contains sensitive content. During her freshman year, junior Ria Sethi opened her Instagram app to racist and shocking comments from a student-run...

Children become adults, parents become seniors and close friends and neighbors continually grow older. Although aging is an inevitable aspect of life, many seniors find themselves within an increasingly...

The Sky Bar, a candy bar from the 19th and 20th centuries, which was discontinued in 2018, has made a state-wide comeback. Introduced in 1938, the candy bar consists of four different sections each containing...

A new trend by the name of urban exploring, or “Urbex” for short, has recently gained popularity among the Bay Area youth. Urbex examines either abandoned or uninhabited parts of the urban world that...

Death is a natural part of life, yet it is also terrifying. Being young and dying is especially difficult to accept.  Regina Tong, a hospice social worker, has to deal with difficult cases. “The...