2019
Community Service Trip
By Monica Soto ’20 Still not done with community service hours? Still, need those 10 hours for the semester? Looking for interesting places that you can help in? Well, students can get five hours of […]
Spotlights
2019
Revelations of R.Kelly’s hidden past
By Mauricio Rodriguez ’19 In January, a six part documentary was released: “Surviving R. Kelly” brought the rapper into infamous headlines. The Chicago Tribune mentioned that this Lifetime documentary special was an “examination of a […]
2019
Momo: Not the children
By Jonathan Rosales ’19 Memes have been a part of our generation for some time now. Memes are a great way to have a good laugh but then there are some that take it too […]
2019
The Life of a Younger Sibling
By Citlali Sanchez ’21 The life of a younger sibling might be hard because they are always being compared to their older siblings. They might get extra pressure from teachers, students, or even their own […]
2019
What’s the “matter” with Ms. Singh?!
By Miguel Cordero ’21 If you are a sophomore, you might know Neha Singh. However, do you really know her? Do you know her struggles? Do you know her story? Well if you do not, […]
2019
What are sophomores doing in anticipation of the SAT?
By Cristian Gutierrez ’21 As sophomore year comes to a close, junior year is approaching the class of 2021. This new group of students will need to prepare for the SAT, which comes along with […]
2019
Starved Rock: Is the weather a big issue?
By Guadalupe Flores ’20 The Starved Rock Trip is an annual free trip that all grades can attend. Even though students have to wake up early and hike for many hours, they have a chance […]
2019
Restaurant to Education
By Iker Gomez ’20 Some teachers after four years of college go straight to becoming a teacher, but learning specialist Shaun Bruce took a different path. From working in the restaurant business for many years […]
2019
What is Blackface? A POV from a U.S. History Teacher
By Enrique Martinez ’20, The viral act of blackface has brought up many questions like “should this be allowed?” or “is the act offensive or not?” Well, wearing a blackface can affect others. What is […]
2019
The difference between celebrating Valentine’s Day: Single vs taken
By Samantha Ortiz ’20 Valentine’s Day for many is a day to show appreciation for loved ones whether it may be a significant other, friend, or family member. But is there really a difference between […]