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The Trump Administration restricts AP News from the White House
Regulating reporting
April 30, 2025
At 5:45 a.m. on April 19, a reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place at Old North Bridge in Concord. The reenactment was followed by a parade, where several dignitaries, including Gov. Maura Healey, gave speeches. "This is our generation's time, standing here in this place at this moment, we must commit ourselves to defending [freedom]," Healey said. "That's what I will do, and I encourage everyone who knows our history and values our freedom to do the same."
250th anniversary of Battles of Lexington and Concord celebrate freedom
April 30, 2025
Lamar Young [right] stands with fellow counselors. Young served as a counselor for 15 years at Midtown, providing critical support for students and parents.
Treasured counselor Young passes, leaves enduring impact
April 30, 2025
Ohio Passes Anti-DEI Higher Education Law
Ohio Passes Anti-DEI Higher Education Law
April 29, 2025
As Earth Day arrives, communities across West Chicago are encouraged to stop, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world.
From greenhouses to green habits: West Chicago marks Earth Day with reflection and action
April 29, 2025
Last month, Steve Howard joined the track and field team as an assistant coach, specializing in distance running. Howard was an anesthesiologist for more than 30 years before retiring in 2023 (left), and has remained an avid competitive runner since starting in high school (right).
Steve Howard brings decades of distance running experience to track team
April 30, 2025
"Bo" Berry Biscuit preparing for back leg fur to be trimmed.
Polished Pup: Following “Bo” Berry Biscuit and new dog grooming program
April 30, 2025
Thomas calls administration while responding to an email. She often has to multitask to manage all of her paperwork which includes yearly reports and student medication files.
Mother of the school
April 29, 2025
Jessica Mehegan and Scott Klemp's cattle herd graze on hay outside of a barn March 8.
From fields to food
April 29, 2025
Cousins Monica and Jennyfer C., who are from Guatemala, mostly speak in Q'eqchi', an indigenous language that predates the Spanish colonization of Central America.
Breaking Barriers: An ancient language in a new land
April 29, 2025
Noah Wolff ’25 gets ready to hit a forehand. Photo contributed by Noah Wolff.
Underhanded, undeterred; Wolff turns setback into success
April 30, 2025
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
April 29, 2025
Colaco has set school records in eight statistics and looks to continue to raise the bar throughout his senior season.
Revere baseball alumnus continues record setting collegiate career
April 29, 2025
Isabelle Leofanti's cleat in Metea's turf field showcasing the condition of the turf.
Safety concerns rise as turf field deteriorates
April 29, 2025
FIGHTING THROUGH STORMS Coach Johnny Rodriguez cheers on his players as they ace their attacking skills during an after-school practice. Despite the cold rain, Rodriguez remains on the field as his players’ biggest supporter and source of positivity, leaving a lasting impact on them. “Coach Rodriguez has changed my perspective in life, [making it] more positive,” O’Hara said. “[He reminds me that] there's always something good to do, and I want to put that to my lifestyle.”
JRod Strong: Coach Johnny Rodriguez’s Purposeful Spirit
April 29, 2025
Dancers attend many dress rehearsals to adjust to a new setting and perform flawlessly during show days. With performance stress, peer pressure, and many other stress factors, negative mental and physical health remains prominent in dance environments.
Looking beyond presumed perfection
April 30, 2025
“I already love guitar so much, and it will be something I always have. In general, it’s made me more open. I used to be scared to try anything new, but guitar was my first demonstration that trying something new was good," senior Shivraj Panja said.
Humans of Harker: Playing with pluck
April 30, 2025
Multilingual student Melany Cristobal blends memories of Guatemala, a passion for art, and her own version of the American dream in her crochet business.
Breaking Barriers: Made by Melany
April 30, 2025
Lalithambika Geethu Jayadev, freshman, steps into the Meramec River as she records an Instagram reel at the Castlewood State Park.
Bharatanatyam Breakthrough
April 29, 2025
From silence to song: Caleb Colton performs despite executive order
From silence to song: Caleb Colton performs despite executive order
April 29, 2025
Lack of awareness around the prevalence of digital misinformation affects students in the digital age. To combat these concerns, student engagement in media literacy and responsible journalism should be prioritized within schools.
Editorial: Media literacy in and out of FUHSD classrooms
April 30, 2025
Mainstream media has become increasingly influenced by corporate interests. Photo illustration | Amberly Sun
Elitism manipulates journalism and distorts coverage
April 29, 2025
On Saturday night, Senator Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at Coachella Music Festival. During his speech, he urged the younger generation to stand up and fight for a better America.
Fired Up— A constitutional violation
April 29, 2025
FREEDOM'S FIST. The op-ed is a living symbol of the freedom of the press—like one finger on the hand of the First Amendment, which itself forms the strong fist of American democracy. What could be more American than that?
Hands off the Op-ed
April 22, 2025
Korea’s top delivery giant feasts on bankrupt kitchens and inflated menus.
The Hunger Games of Korean delivery
April 22, 2025
If you could do high school all over again what would you do differently? Why? How? In this episode senior journalists and podcasters Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch share 5 pieces of advice.
Episode 19 – 5 things we wish we knew before starting high school
April 30, 2025
SF's Cherry Blossom Festival
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 2025
Anti-Elon Musk protestors continue their push to raise awareness about their opinions and beliefs.
Local Tesla Protests
April 29, 2025
Spring Break Trip to Belize
April 22, 2025
Scrambling for eggs? Not here: A looking inside the Masters Dining Hall
April 17, 2025
If you could do high school all over again what would you do differently? Why? How? In this episode senior journalists and podcasters Kate Saussele and Mia Kirsch share 5 pieces of advice.
Episode 19 – 5 things we wish we knew before starting high school
April 30, 2025
Junior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at the Caney Creek meet. He screamed toward his teammates when he realized he had thrown a personal record.
Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals
April 15, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
Shepherd Perkins: A Peek Into a Budding Artist’s Album
March 27, 2025
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Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 21, 2025
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Junior Zane Shieh sings an original song while playing the guitar with his band, Spiral Maze, at the Battle of the Bands last Thursday. He sings the long note of his band’s original song entitled “Reach,” a part of a new album coming soon. “This is my second year doing Battle of the Bands and with Spiral Maze,” Shieh said. “We had a pretty tight set, but I think it went really well, and the crowd liked us a good bit.” Shieh said his excitement toward playing at the Battle of the Bands this year was being able to showcase his band’s new music. “My favorite part was performing our new song, and playing for a bunch of my friends was super sick,” Shieh said. “It was stressful at first—like a little nervous—but it all cleared up right after the first song, and the atmosphere was very chill.” While it was not his band’s first time performing in front of a crowd, Shieh said he loves playing music at his own school and performing original music. “We’ve played at the Austin Rodeo two times and a few restaurants like Tamale House and Freddo’s ATX,” Shieh said. Shieh and his band will be back performing at school at the upcoming first annual McCallum Art Party fundraiser on Feb. 22. Caption by Nate Williams.
Battle of the Bands brings Mac musicians together
April 10, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
Can Ugur (’27) lunges to tackle a TASIS player as Arthur Lamond (’26) runs to help. Coach Ryan Erickson said the team will refer to their game against TASIS to see how they can improve in the future. “Monday, we’ll kind of review the game tape that we have, find some highlights of things we did well, applaud those and then look at things that we need to continue to work on and think about how we need to get better at,” Erickson said.
GALLERY Boys varsity rugby competes against TASIS
March 6, 2025
SF's Cherry Blossom Festival
SF’s Cherry Blossom Festival
April 29, 2025
Anti-Elon Musk protestors continue their push to raise awareness about their opinions and beliefs.
Local Tesla Protests
April 29, 2025
Spring Break Trip to Belize
April 22, 2025
Scrambling for eggs? Not here: A looking inside the Masters Dining Hall
April 17, 2025
Theater Students Dress Up for Annual Special Olympics
Theater Students Dress Up for Annual Special Olympics
April 17, 2025
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