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Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The White House, home to the President of the United States. (Courtesy of CC0 via rawpixel)

[OPINION] Politicians getting too old

By Eshan Amir, Senior Reporter April 17, 2024

Senior Reporter Eshan Amir is a one-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who occasionally writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. This November, tens of millions of Americans...

Committees have  been meeting since the beginning of the school year to prepare for the event. (Photo courtesy of NHS activities committee).

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] NHS BBQs for cancer

By Zaida Zamyra Morales Guerrero, Guest Writer April 11, 2024

All content is solely from the guest writer. The Wildcat Chronicle staff reserves the right to decide what letters will be published. If interested in submitting a letter, email [email protected].  The...

[OPINION] The chairs in the English rooms are awful (they always break)

[OPINION] The chairs in the English rooms are awful (they always break)

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor April 4, 2024

Opinions Editor Jonathan Saucedo is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Chairs are, arguably, one of the most...

Protests have been raging on in Chicago following the Israeli invasion into Palestine. (Photo courtesy of Aisha Ali).

[OPINION] An “opinion” on Palestine is an opinion on the Holocaust

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor March 15, 2024

Managing Editor Dhanveer Gill is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who often writes opinion articles. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Certain topics discussed in this article...

Students line up at the door at the end of Den, glued to their screens, counting down the minutes until the bell dismisses them.

[OPINION] Den games no longer beneficial to students; waste of time

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter March 13, 2024

Senior Reporter Ja'Nyah Villa is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who often writes opinion articles. The views expressed in this piece are her own. As the bell rings to dismiss students from...

[OPINION] Why wont Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

[OPINION] Why won’t Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor March 13, 2024

 Blink and you might miss it. In the year’s Hollywood has seen an influx of new movie musicals, such as "The Color Purple", "Mean Girls", and "Wonka", but by just watching these trailers and advertisements...

Teens are interested in playing guitar, but perhaps lack the resources and time to do so.

Lack of guitar club after school is problematic

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

West Chicago Community High School has lots of different clubs after school, from sports to music, for groups with shared interests. Despite the vast amount of activities for students to partake in, there...

The famous shining awards that will be presented to the winners on the night of the Oscars. (Photo courtesy of Prayitno via Wikimedia Commons).

Predicting the top picks for the 96th Oscar Awards

By Sebastian Alarcon and Eshan Amir March 5, 2024

Weeks have passed since the initial announcement for the 96th annual Oscar, with nominations going to 53 unique pieces of film this year. As the day approached, staffers compressed their predictions across...

Pickleball includes the use of a ping-pong-esque paddle, and a ball that looks more like a wiffle ball.

Pickleball: A cardiovascular trend worth playing

Have you ever loved playing tennis, but over time seemed to get bored of it? Do you love the thrill and playstyle you get only from tennis, but want another way of playing it with a similar goal? Pickleball...

Singer Lana Del Rey performs live at Irving Plaza. (Royalty-free photo by petercruise via Wikimedia Commons)

Lana Del Rey losing Grammy to Taylor Swift puts friendship in crossfire.

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter February 15, 2024

Imagine an award show that leaves all viewers on the edge of their seats out of anticipation for the winner. Sweat drips, tears are shed, and fans curse in disappointment as singer Lana Del Rey is not...

Love is in the air - and on the table - this Valentines Day.

Lost origin of Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor February 12, 2024

Valentine’s Day is known for its spread of love and cheer to those that special in one's heart. Every year on February 14, at least $25.9 billion around the world are spent on the many gifts and letters...

Black History Month is every month

Black History Month is every month

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor February 12, 2024

February is a celebration of Black History, but it cannot be the only month out of 12 in which we celebrate black culture, people and experiences. The month has become so capitalized, performative...

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