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Caltrain Public Information Officer Dan Lieberman emphasizes the variety of features in the Caltrain that are catered to the public’s needs.
Caltrain electrification project brings efficiency and clean energy into play
October 8, 2024
Love Like Adam founder Courtney White walks down the crowd of McLean juniors and seniors. The foundation spreads hazing awareness to schools and advocates for policies against hazing.
Learn to Love Like Adam
October 8, 2024
Numerous spotted lanternflies are infesting Westport. They are commonly found on wood surfaces, like this one is, or other hard surfaces. Lanternflies should be killed when sighted.
Spotted lanternfly infestation spreads, Staples environmentalists express concern
October 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26 in Florida's panhandle, but the storm's path moved north quickly, leaving behind a wide swath of destruction.
Hurricane Helene’s inland path causes widespread destruction
October 8, 2024
Phonetic spelling of names often help students and staff carefully determine name pronunciation.
A Positive Place strives to create an inclusive community by prioritizing proper name pronunciation
October 4, 2024
The MVHS community may experience culture shock returning to their home countries, showing contrasting lifestyles and reinforcing cultural connections.
Unaccustomed to customs
October 8, 2024
Marin County firefighters work cleaning up after a vegetation fire burned near Fairfax in October 2023.
Preparing for fire season in Marin County
October 8, 2024
“We had no idea”: Western North Carolina’s unexpected plight
October 4, 2024
KITTIE CUTENESS OVERLOAD. Setting in to her new home, Piper shows off her white socks.
Kitten provides new learning experiences, opportunities for Ag students
October 4, 2024
Gathered for a picture, Andre, Josh, Alessandra, Ana and Abby along with their parents Enrique and Lorena prepare for time together as a family. Photo courtesy of Alessandra Puig
Party of Five
October 4, 2024
Teagan Pocius, junior, celebrates after blocking a ball during MHS' pinkout game against Lafayette on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Pocius broke the all-time block record on Tuesday Sept. 14.
Junior Breaks Girls Volleyball Blocking Record
October 8, 2024
Scoring guidelines within artistic sports can sometimes be vague, leading to differing opinions between athletes and judges. One such example was Jordan Chiles' medal controversy at the Olympics. Graphic by Anika Bhandarkar
Athletes in artistic sports tackle subjectivity in judgment
October 8, 2024
Comparison between McIntosh's old helmet (left) and the new helmet.
Heads up: Guardian Caps taking over high school football
October 8, 2024
Graphic by Arshiya Sen
Leave the trash on the field
October 4, 2024
Brayden Washington (10) observes the football game while injured. Washington continued to be active with the team when injured.
Brayden Washington: It’s time to go to war
October 4, 2024
New technology is being created at an increasing rate, with frequent Artificial Intelligence developments being introduced and the rise of the virtual world. Despite these technological advancements, it is important to not lose touch with the physical world.
Physical media deserves place in tech-driven world
October 8, 2024
Junior Tessa Moshtaghi plays Dress to Impress on Roblox during her free period. Roblox is an online gaming platform where players can virtually play games created by themselves and other players. Dress to Impress is a competitive fashion game where players participate in a virtual fashion show.
Upper school students start playing Roblox on campus, dedicate free time to play
October 8, 2024
Senior Brandon Bartee stands in front of the poster for Francis Ford Coppola's 23rd film, "Megalopolis" outside of AMC theaters on Sept 28. "Any attempt to portray a message or make a grand critique of the world fell very far short, a waste of two hours," Bartee said.
‘Megalopolis:’ mega flop
October 8, 2024
Because she said she likes them colorful and bright, sophomore Kendall McLachlin surrounds herself with her Converses. Her collection began 10 years ago. "I like (my Chuck Taylors) to all be the same style, just different colors," McLachlin said. "So that's usually the (shoe) I go to."
Stylish strides
October 8, 2024
Lambert junior Riya Daftari playing music for seniors living in nursing homes. (Courtesy of Riya Daftari).
Chords For Company: Creating Connections Across Generations
October 8, 2024
Simone Biles shatters (or, at least, splinters) the Strong Black Woman Stereotype
Simone Biles shatters (or, at least, splinters) the Strong Black Woman Stereotype
October 8, 2024
EDITORIAL: Our New Voices defend democracy
EDITORIAL: Our New Voices defend democracy
October 3, 2024
Grind culture has consumed the lives of many on the way to academic success. According to Forbes, 55% of Americans reported feeling stressed about their work lives, 20% higher than the global average.
Grind culture hinders well-being, deserves attention
October 3, 2024
The divide between opportunity and affordability grows wider within today’s academic landscape.
You’re Not Behind, You’re Just Poor
October 3, 2024
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Opinion: Minga should min-go
October 3, 2024
Local coffeeshop The Ground STL held their grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Ground is located at 109 Ballpark Dr, Ballwin, MO 63011. It is typically open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Saturday. The shop features locally brewed coffee, plants and local venders.
Coffee & Plant Shop Hosts Grand Opening
October 8, 2024
Putting up phones
October 8, 2024
A Look at the Earn-a-Bike Program
A Look at the Earn-a-Bike Program
October 8, 2024
The Riverwalk Market's Impacts on the Community
The Riverwalk Market’s Impacts on the Community
October 3, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
All Things Animals Ep. 5: Giving street dogs a second chance
September 19, 2024
From School Halls to Sunday Songs: Hollie Schlueter’s Journey to Church Music
September 19, 2024
Eckert and Negrin delve into the fundamentals of mathematics and are posed with a difficult question: what is math?
Where Does It Stem?: episode four
June 3, 2024
"Behind the Backline" is back with a rebranded look and sound.
“Behind the Backline:” episode 15
May 29, 2024
Retirement and Reflection—Mrs. Dobbert
May 23, 2024
Station 4 firefighter Natasha Hunt participates in the memorial stair climb for the first time. As one of many people partaking in the tradition, Hunt climbed the Pleasant Valley Tower nine times, for a total of roughly 1,368 feet of stairs.
Austin firefighters climb 1,368 stairs—World Trade Center height—to honor 9/11 heroes
September 17, 2024
Caps in the air, senior Kaya Miller celebrates the conclusion of the graduation. PHS graduates, all 823, had their own favorite memories to share. “My last football game season was definitely memorable. I always went with my three friends and we would make a whole tradition out of it,” Miller said. “We would get ready, go to the game and then go to either dinner at Texas Roadhouse or In-n-Out.”
Seniors celebrate 2024 graduation
May 30, 2024
BACKGROUND IN THE BUSINESS: Dressed by junior designer Kaitlyn Gerrie, senior Chamila Muñoz took to the “Dreamland” runway this past weekend. While it was her first time participating in the McCallum fashion show, Muñoz isn’t new to the modeling world. I modeled here and there when I was a lot younger, maybe five or six [years old] for some jewelry brands and small businesses, but not much in recent years,” Muñoz said. Muñoz had hoped to participate in last year’s show but couldn’t due to scheduling conflicts. For her senior year, though, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass her by. “It’s [modeling] something I haven’t done in a while so I was excited to step out of my comfort zone in a way,” Muñoz said. “I always love trying new things and being able to show off designs of my schoolmates is such an honor.” The preparation process for the show was hectic, leaving the final reveal of Gerrie’s design until days before the show, but the moment Muñoz tried on the outfit, all the stress for both designer and model melted away. “I didn’t get to try on my outfit until the day before, but the look on Kaitlyn’s face when she saw what she had worked so hard to make actually on a model was just so special,” Muñoz said. “I know it meant so much to her. But then she handed me a blindfold and told me I’d be walking with it on, so that was pretty wild.” Caption by Francie Wilhelm.
Mac fashion show brings ‘Dreamland’ to reality
May 21, 2024
Positive Post-Its Project
Girl Up Club Produces Positive Post-its for Women’s History Month
May 21, 2024
The paper drop is an annual tradition at West Chicago Community High School, always held on the seniors' last day of classes.
Seniors celebrate final day of high school
May 17, 2024
Local coffeeshop The Ground STL held their grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Ground is located at 109 Ballpark Dr, Ballwin, MO 63011. It is typically open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Saturday. The shop features locally brewed coffee, plants and local venders.
Coffee & Plant Shop Hosts Grand Opening
October 8, 2024
Putting up phones
October 8, 2024
A Look at the Earn-a-Bike Program
A Look at the Earn-a-Bike Program
October 8, 2024
The Riverwalk Market's Impacts on the Community
The Riverwalk Market’s Impacts on the Community
October 3, 2024
While the Chesterfield Mall is shutting down for good, that doesn't mean that it's done for good. First responders are now using the mall for training purpose ahead of the mall's demolition later this fall.
Local First Responders Train at Vacant Chesterfield Mall
September 27, 2024
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January 6, 2023
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