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Local Fabric Shop Closures Strain Fashion Department Resources
Local Fabric Shop Closures Strain Fashion Department Resources
October 16, 2025
Cartoon drawing of The Old Mill.
Future Uncertain: Old Mill lawsuits continue, increase threats for closure
October 16, 2025
Funding cuts have severely impacted healthcare in California threatening Medicaid coverage, reducing public health services and straining hospitals and local health departments. Graphic | Aprameya Rupanagunta
Trump’s cuts to healthcare programs under the “Big Beautiful Bill” could have irreversible local effects
October 15, 2025
US Social Studies Department Chair and GSI Director and AP African American Studies teacher Kayla Brazee begins her AP African American Studies class. After not being able to run for two years due to not enough sign-ups, the class has now been able to run.
AP African American Studies Sparks Conversation
October 15, 2025
A member of Indivisible Mid-Peninsula sits at a booth at the Belmont Farmers Market, looking to bring awareness and encourage voting for Proposition 50. This is just one of the many ways the Democratic Party of California is canvassing for Proposition 50. “We speak often on public forums. That’s probably the biggest thing we do. There are a lot of grassroots groups knocking on doors, texting, and making phone calls. There are mailers going out and money is being raised,” said Diane Papan, an assembly member in the California State Assembly.
Proposition 50 authorizes changes to California’s congressional maps
October 15, 2025
The Thornwood "Halloween House" decorated for Halloween in 2025.
Thornwood “Halloween House” spreads spooky fun
October 16, 2025
Finley poses with her measuring bowl and whisk. She bakes cookies on Sundays.
Cookie craze
October 16, 2025
Aerospace/UAV Teacher Harvey Paneitz gathers with volunteers and first responders. Paneitz worked with divers, police officers, firefighters and community volunteers.
Resilience Amidst Disaster
October 16, 2025
Social media trends have turned AI frustration into insults, with videos and memes spreading the slur across platforms.
“Clanker” stems from growing fatigue with AI technology
October 16, 2025
Thousands of teachers, called AP readers, work for hours behind the scenes to manually read and score the free-response questions for every AP exam.
A Behind-the-Scenes Peek Into AP Reading
October 16, 2025
Coppell High School senior Judah Mullican, 2025-2026 Plunger Boy, excites the crowd at Coppell’s football game at Hebron on Sept. 26. The Plunger Boy tradition originated in the 1990s from a school rivalry. Animation by Karen Mascarenhas and Ani Ly.
Behind the bandana: Mullican energizing longstanding tradition
October 16, 2025
Unified soccer players Joanna Landazuri, junior, and Sophie Maher, senior, embrace one another with a high five after scoring a goal.
Unified soccer team plays Wilsonville High School for second home game of the year
October 15, 2025
The baseball team cheers after winning the state championship. Due to the school's history of success and high standards in the baseball program, the sport sees many athletes transfer both in and out.
Leaving so soon?
October 14, 2025
Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea's Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games
Vaulting For Victory: Bo McCrea’s Journey at the Junior Pan-American Games
October 14, 2025
A bulldozer sprays water onto the field with a special attachment in the process of installing turf.
Fieldless? Still got fitness
October 10, 2025
Branch Sword uses watercolors to work on Joey and Friends in his spare classtime.
From crayons to comics: The artistic journey of “Joey and Friends” creator Branch Sword
October 16, 2025
Vedanshi Prasad writes beautiful poetry and short stories, inspired by her previous struggles and powerful books.
Vedanshi Prasad overcomes obstacles and ignites inspiration
October 15, 2025
CHEESING FOR THE CAMERA: Chris Simons smiles down at his phone, just as he greets the teaching focused TikToks he makes. Simons’ TikTok content varies from “day-in-the-life’s” to skits.
TikTok trendsetter takes over the Bowie teaching world
October 15, 2025
Bryce Mikolajczak holds up his cards, planning to make his next move in his game Cell Quest. Photos by Nicolas Cheng and used with permission from Bryce Mikolajczak.
Bryce Mikolajczak’s Cell Quest gamifies the world of cells
October 14, 2025
Rather than hurtle ahead with westernization in an attempt to strike gold in the American market, the K-pop industry shouldn’t be afraid to look into its past for inspiration.
Westernization drains the K from K-pop
October 14, 2025
Rock Island Arsenal's entrance sign marks the workplace where more than 1,000 employees are furloughed without pay during the federal government shutdown.
Government shutdown threatens Quad Cities federal workers and local economy
October 16, 2025
Star of David jewelry that symbolizes Jewish unification and pride.
My Mom Should Fear Stains, Not Swastikas
October 16, 2025
Left to Right: Coach Rye, Mr. Pepper, and Coach KG are shown working at the Spartan Store. The store is open on Fridays.
The deal with Spartan Bucks
October 16, 2025
Their Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Their Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
October 15, 2025
Generation V(iolence)
Generation V(iolence)
October 10, 2025
Crimson Podcast Episode 4 ft. Tennis Captain Liz Chen
October 16, 2025
Welcome to the Oddest “Grocery Store”: Omega Mart
October 14, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Crimson Podcast Episode 4 ft. Tennis Captain Liz Chen
October 16, 2025
The issue with gun violence coverage
The issue with gun violence coverage
October 8, 2025
This episode of The Oracle focuses on Del Val's Film and Literature class.
The Oracle: ‘What is Film and Literature?’
October 7, 2025
The Viper Club Spotlight is a new podcast giving insight into all the clubs at school. Photo by Jacob Ceron.
Viper Club Cast: Forensics
October 6, 2025
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
The impact of school shootings, safety in America
October 1, 2025
Sophomore Daniel Papp lines up at wingback during West Chicago’s 66–20 win over Ridgewood on Sept. 19 at Memorial Field. Papp also plays cornerback for the Wildcats.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Rain, cheers, and grit: Wildcats bounce back against Ridgewood
September 26, 2025
Protesters gathered in downtown West Chicago earlier this week following raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
[PHOTO ESSAY] WEGO residents march towards freedom in anti-ICE protests
September 23, 2025
GRAND REVEAL: Sophomore Cruz Gonzales performs alongside the other baritone saxophone players during Bandapalooza on Aug 22. Bandapalooza allowed the band to perform what they’ve been practicing during the summer to an audience full of friends and family. While this wasn’t the band’s first full run through, it was their first in front of an audience. “I feel like we’ve done better in rehearsals, and due to the pressure and other things, it hindered our performance a little bit, but I was still proud,” Gonzales said. One thing that Gonzales pointed out that the band needs to work on in the future is making sure everybody knows exactly where they’re supposed to be and knows the repetition. This performance also allowed the band to introduce their new theme of Gothic Renaissance to their audience. “This year’s costumes are totally different,” Gonzales said. “We have hip capes and shako hats, which is a big change from last year.” Looking towards the future and big pictures, Gonzales wants the band to have a successful season and make state. “Considering how close it was last year, we were pretty bummed,” he said. “So this year, I think everybody is really trying to work harder to get there and make state again.” Caption by Maya Tackett. Photo by Wren Vanderford.
Bandapalooza marches into new year
September 16, 2025
LOVELY RITA: Senior designer Rita Hagerty was the lucky winner of the 2025 show. Hagerty participated in the show for her second year. “Rita has incredible dedication and her eye for detail is incredible," one of Hagerty's designer peers said. "I'm glad her hard work paid off.” Each designer put countless hours into the show, sacrificing sleep and free time for the opportunity to share their work with the community. For some of these young designers it may have been their first time participating, some say that the hardest part was finding the time to dedicate to the competition. “Of course, designing the clothes was challenging, but that's what I was expecting," first-year sophomore designer Tallulah McAuliffe said. "It was really hard to find the time to put it all together though. Between school, homework and friends. The show was always following me.” Caption by Isa Truan.
Braving the ‘Wilderness’ together
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Clare Colburn draws a henna design on a child's hand. Henna designing was one of the activities for guests, and art students were able to sign up for different activities they could do during the art show. “One of my favorite activities was Henna because it's a really cool craft and art form that is interesting,” Colburn said. 
Pyramid art show expresses creativity of students
May 2, 2025
Welcome to the Oddest “Grocery Store”: Omega Mart
October 14, 2025
Steven Mulikey, head custodian, competes in LudoSports outside of school. LudoSports is a lightsaber combat sport that originated in Italy. Mulikey practices through LudoSport St. Louis at 2434 Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. For more information, go to ludosportstlouis.com.
New Head Custodian Competes in LudoSports
October 10, 2025
VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: The Young Journalists Initiative
October 8, 2025
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
Meet MHS: Siddhartha Subbella Practices Origami to Relieve Stress
October 7, 2025
Jeremiah Cox in the action at his Tech Internship
On-campus internships fosters real-world learning
October 6, 2025
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WATER BALLOONS AND SMILES: Senior Peer Assistance and Leadership program member Jude Masoni holds up his fellow PAL, senior David Herring, as a human shield to protect himself from the path of an incoming water balloon. Students paid to throw a balloon at the PALS on Tuesday as part of the shooting PAL-ery, one of the Pink Week fundraisers intended to raise money for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas, an Austin-based non-profit that provides personalized support to those affected by breast cancer.  Year after year the PALS put on Pink Week in order to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. The PALS put on a variety of different events the whole week at lunch in hopes of both bringing in profits and bringing an exciting week of fun to the McCallum community.    Herring was made a target of the water balloon by his cross country teammates. “I enjoyed seeing my teammates coming out to donate as I was telling them about it the week prior,” Herring said. “I was also just having fun on that nice day with my fellow PALS. Some of them that did the pallery that day, like Jude, I’ve known since elementary school.” Caption by Chloe Lewcock with reporting by JoJo Barnard.

Pink Week soars to new fund-raising heights

By Sutton Banning, JoJo Barnard, Olivia Dungan, Carlo Hinsdale, Chloe Lewcock, Beatrix Lozach, Helen Martin, and Olin Michalovic
October 31, 2023
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