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Self-portraits will reflect futures in Graphic Design I

Self-portraits will reflect futures in Graphic Design I

Amanda Masek
November 15, 2018
Graphic design I students start a project using portraits of themselves to portray what they want their future to look like and what changes are important to them.
PODCAST: How to be a better friend

PODCAST: How to be a better friend

Shareen Basyari and Kyle Bayudan
November 15, 2018
Being a better friend doesn't just mean helping the latter through any situation. One must tune in and really engage, rather than impulsively offer ways to make others change when it's not asked for.
Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
November 14, 2018
Studio K will be performing at Las Vegas Dance Marathon in order to raise money for charity.
The biggest win of all

The biggest win of all

Shareen Basyari
November 14, 2018
Not earning an award for the first time bruised my ego, but I won something greater–pride for my staff and publication.
Student-led 'Girls in Tech' readies for event

Student-led ‘Girls in Tech’ readies for event

Grinesa Bajrami and Madison White
November 13, 2018
On Dec. 7, middle school girls will come to our school to learn about the STEM programs here.
Privilege in race and gender is still prevalent in society, even after the significant political and societal improvements made over the years, and it effects me heavily. With some of my positive actions being ignored because of my skin color and gender, I feel like I am being erased by the fear and each missed opportunity I am experiencing.

The erasure of my remaining innocence

Jasmine Bobbins
November 13, 2018
Privilege effects every aspect of this country, whether you know it or not.
SATIRE: How to get that bread

SATIRE: How to get that bread

Eriyale Williams
November 12, 2018
High school can be tough and fitting in makes it no better. How are you to obtain that grain without following all of the trendiest aesthetics?
An Hour in ... Chicago JEA/NSPA Fall Convention

An Hour in … Chicago JEA/NSPA Fall Convention

McKenna Thayer
November 8, 2018
Journalism students travel to Chicago to participate in the JEA/NSPA Fall Convention.
Sophomores learn about ancient war techniques

Sophomores learn about ancient war techniques

Madison White
November 8, 2018
Both regular and honors classes will be doing this project. The regular classes will do this project later in the year as a final exam, while the honors classes do a project on shadow puppetry.
Midterm Election day to occur on Nov. 6

Midterm Election day to occur on Nov. 6

Although many students cannot vote, they can remain politically active and impact the communities ideas.
Seniors carve Edgar Allen Poe stories onto pumpkins

Seniors carve Edgar Allen Poe stories onto pumpkins

Eriyale Williams
October 31, 2018
Seniors carve and paint pumpkins to analyze the meanings behind short stories.
Love in the time of social media

Love in the time of social media

From mutual internet friends to their wedding days, meeting online has become a social norm for many students and teachers alike.