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In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
In Wilmette, rats ravage houses, businesses, and Halloween traditions
November 11, 2024
This is a car crash that happened in North Carolina. Wadsworth High Assistant Principal, Rich Berlin, captured these photos in Banner Elk, NC on his way back from his house on the mountain, attempting to beat the viscous storm approaching North Carolina from Florida. Both Berlin and his father-in-law were later able to escape the dangers of the storm before it had gotten much worse. Photo courtesy of Rich Berlin.
Hurricanes Cause Mass Distruction On The Southern Coast
November 11, 2024
Colette Morell (‘25) holds an empty energy drink can, shocked by the news of the ban. “I was surprised they went as far as banning the drinks but I get my caffeine from coffee so it doesn’t really affect me,” Morell said. “I don’t think it’s a bad thing at all that admin made the decision.”
Can ban (energy drinks banned at school)
November 5, 2024
Between Two Floors
Between Two Floors
November 5, 2024
About 20 opponents to the HISD bond gathered at the Community Voices for Public Education's Halloween-themed "Haunt the Polls" event to encourage voters to vote against the bond. Attendees marched in the parking lot of the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center chanting call-and-response protests.
Bond on the ballot
November 5, 2024
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
November 12, 2024
'Doing what no one else does': the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203
‘Doing what no one else does’: the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203
November 12, 2024
The current American landscape is split between two main parties, the Republicans and Democrats. While historically, America is no stranger to political polarization, the level of division has reached a peak in recent years.
Split down the aisle
November 12, 2024
The immigrant experience
November 12, 2024
Sophomore Maddie Pruitt holds her insulin pen that she uses daily. People with Type 1 diabetes have to inject insulin four to five times a day in order to keep their blood sugar at a healthy level.
Beyond the diagnosis
November 12, 2024
CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS
CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS
November 12, 2024
Jacqueline McClain serves during the Oct. 18 game against the Aledo Bearcats
Killer Queen
November 12, 2024
Averaging 5.1 kills per set, junior Jaiden Harris is more than a one dimensional player for head coach Eighmy Dobbins. "She is one of the best all-around volleyball players in Texas,” Dobbins said. “It's rare to have a player as dynamic and well-rounded as Jaiden."
Junior outside hitter is “killer queen” in Dallas-Fort Worth high school volleyball
November 11, 2024
Varsity girls soccer captain, Natalie Cohen (11), will be affected by the recent NCAA rules modifications. Cohen recently verbally committed to the University of Virginia. Photo courtesy of Natalie Cohen.
NCAA rule changes
November 11, 2024
Freshman Valentina Isabella Matos Pizzorni participates in a blocking drill during practice at the Sean Taylor ‘01 Memorial Field on the Upper School Campus. Matos Pizzorni breaks barriers as the first female athlete on the junior varsity football team. “If there are girls who want to play, they should take action,” Matos Pizzorni said, advocating for gender-inclusivity in football.
Breaking Barriers on the Football Field
November 11, 2024
The cover art for The Cure's newest album, Songs of A Lost World, depicts a light gray, misshapen stone contrasted by a dark background.
The Cure returns with monotonously gloomy album Songs of A Lost World
November 12, 2024
“Smile 2” is a chilling horror film that challenges the measures viewers take to heal and self-reflect. The film was released in theaters Oct. 18, according to ODEON.
‘Smile 2’ captivates audiences, demands vulnerability through disturbing take on trauma
November 12, 2024
Author Ellen Hopkins visited Dunbar to speak to students about banned books.
Why I Read Banned Books
November 12, 2024
Roblox has established itself as a leading platform for game development, with the top 10 creators on Roblox making 30 million dollars annually, according to Roblox. "The magic of Roblox is that you can just do and make anything you want really fast and learn the entire ecosystem pretty quickly. Roblox is the best platform in the world to start making something," said Nathan Griffin, a developer on Roblox as well as former employee of the platform.
From Robux to revenue: innovating success
November 11, 2024
The cover from Just Dance 2025, featuring dancers from "Basket Case" by Green Day, "One Last Time" by Ariana Grande, "Calabria 2007" by Enur.
Retaining its quintessential structure, Just Dance 2025 includes an enticing tracklist paired with oversaturated dance routines
November 11, 2024
The Upper Campus's Center for Science, Technology and Industry was designed to be a beautfiul learning place with walls of windows. But with new issues arising many people have questions on if these walls can keep student safe.
Opinion | The new wing would not be safe during an active threat
November 12, 2024
Checking out a customer, senior Shirah Ramaji works behind the counter at CVS Pharmacy. Ramaji believes in the passing of Proposition A during the 2024 election to help uplift minimum wage workers. “I’m going to college next year, and it’s going to be very expensive. It’s infeasible to work long hours to get just a little bit of money,” Ramaji said.
Shifting the baseline
November 12, 2024
In the Stony Run Friends Meetinghouse, at the northeast corner of campus, Friends students are often asked to contemplate the Quaker idea that there is "that of God" in everyone.
We See “That of God” in Every Person – Not Every Idea [Editorial]
November 12, 2024
Photo illustration by Ellie Wang
Women insulting other women online enables toxic internalized misogyny
November 11, 2024
By voting “Yes,” Ohioians can choose a fairer, more transparent process that holds politicians accountable.
Vote ‘Yes’ on Issue 1
November 5, 2024
A newly opened restaurant at 14051 Manchester Rd lets people can hang out and play their favorite nerd games. To find out more, watch this video about the family-friendly Dirty 20 Nerd Bar.
Dirty 20 Nerd Bar Opens to Game Enthusiasts
November 12, 2024
Covour Coffee
Covour Coffee
November 5, 2024
Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick
November 5, 2024
Elementary students turn the corner for their final lap cheered on by a volunteer.
MES elementary students learn how to achieve jaw-dropping objectives by running 26.2 miles
November 5, 2024
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry
November 1, 2024
WVHS Book Club logo. Graphic provided by Claire Keith.
WVHS Book Club – Lessons in Chemistry
November 1, 2024
S2E2 - The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
S2E2 – The intersection between environmentalism, menstruation
October 31, 2024
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
Chris Susil Unveils His Latest Literary Masterpiece: A Journey Through Words
October 22, 2024
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago's rap elites
America Through Hip Hop Ep. 2: Debating Chicago’s rap elites
October 17, 2024
Mary Russo in her chemistry classroom.
The Orbit: New Teacher Feature
October 10, 2024
Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick
November 5, 2024
ALL ABOUT ALTOS: In the midst of the prelims performance of “Fury Road,” movement captain and alto section leader junior Liliana Escamilla, makes her way through the music and choreography with other members of the alto section by her side. This being her third year as a member of the band, Escamilla has played in the Bands of America Regional competition before and knew what to expect. “It went pretty well and most people were pretty proud of how they performed,” she said. “The competition has always been an extremely hard one as most of the bands are 6A, so we do it as more of an experience to improve, but I feel like it definitely benefited us to see what we can do better for the next competition next Saturday.”
Band sharpens its craft at first competition of season
October 16, 2024
The Blue Angels diamond performs the barrel roll break during the 2024 Fleet Week Airshow.
2024 Fleet Week Airshow stuns spectators with one of the best performances in years
October 16, 2024
COLALEO IN THE YELLOW SUIT: Senior Joe Colaleo rehearses ferociously confronts the Tuck family about the water that turns people immortal as the cast of McCallum Theater’s fall production Tuck Everlasting blocks a scene. The rehearsal is for the actors to know where to be placed and stand throughout the show. “I am feeling great about the process and creation of the show as a whole,” Colaleo said. “We are working really fast, we are super prepared. Everyone is working really hard, and we are just finishing up learning set traffic, cleaning and perfecting the show.” In the show, Colaleo plays The Man in the Yellow Suit, a character he was hoping to get when auditioning. The character is greedy and selfish and his goal is to become wealthy by selling water from the spring in the woods. “I want the water to sell for money and they are stopping me,” Colaleo said. For Colaleo, Tuck Everlasting represents the start of his senior year and the final season with McCallum Theater. “Playing this role as a senior is very fulfilling and fun,” Colaleo said. “Everyone looks up to you and you get a sense of accomplishment and pride when you see others doing well.” Looking back on his four years in theater production, Colaleo said he wants to do everything he can this year to support the underclassmen and have fun in the rest of the shows this year. “I really appreciate the process a lot more this year, knowing it will be one of the last times I’m doing something like this at McCallum and I won’t see a lot of these people for a long time,” Colaleo said. Caption by Nate Williams.
‘Everlasting’ rehearsal process nears its end
October 10, 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
A newly opened restaurant at 14051 Manchester Rd lets people can hang out and play their favorite nerd games. To find out more, watch this video about the family-friendly Dirty 20 Nerd Bar.
Dirty 20 Nerd Bar Opens to Game Enthusiasts
November 12, 2024
Covour Coffee
Covour Coffee
November 5, 2024
Elementary students turn the corner for their final lap cheered on by a volunteer.
MES elementary students learn how to achieve jaw-dropping objectives by running 26.2 miles
November 5, 2024
Helping hounds
October 25, 2024
Pictured is the Rod and Reel Pier, which was severely impacted by the storm
The Anna Maria Island community comes together after Hurricane Helene
October 17, 2024
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