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Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

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A potential snowstorm in the Chicagoland area gives students their long anticipated e-learning day on Feb. 12, 2025.
E-learning day announced for Feb. 12
WCCHS has announced an E-Learning Day for Wednesday, Feb. 12, as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous road conditions, and frigid temperatures to the Chicago area.
By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training • February 11, 2025
The school nurse, Cathy Collins, indicated that norovirus is highly contagious, and a serious concern this winter.
Norovirus spreads easily during winter months
By Damian Lopez, Senior Reporter • February 11, 2025
Gallery 200 is located in downtown West Chicago and is open to the public, not only for art classes, but also for exhibits featuring local talent.
New art classes bring creativity to Gallery 200
By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter • February 10, 2025
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How to avoid remaining single in high school
How to avoid remaining single in high school
As someone who hasn't stayed single during her high school career, the anatomy of her relationships is far more than just the heart.
By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist • February 14, 2025
Two love birds in the LRC reading and enjoying each others company.
How-to catch a valentine
Valentine's Day is the time for declarations of love and finding a partner to share chocolate with.
By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter • February 13, 2025
Crush cans send sweet messages between lovers and friends. (Altered in photoshop)
Forgotten Valentine’s Day traditions: From love lotteries to vinegar Valentines
While chocolates and roses dominate modern Valentine’s Day, history reveals a treasure trove of forgotten traditions—from spiteful “vinegar valentines” to love lotteries and intricately carved wooden spoons—that once shaped the day of romance in surprising ways.
By Rocky Nicoski-Rios and Cris Correa February 13, 2025
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WTW WEGO?
wtw WEGO? Feb. 8, 2025
Marissa Janiszewski and her husband perform with the Chicagoland Educators Orchestra at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, December 2024. (Photo courtesy of Marissa Janiszewski)
Humans of WEGO: In tune with her passion
By Diana Mackintos, Reporter • February 7, 2025
The senior girls prepare for their last home match of the season on Jan. 29.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Final takedown: Wrestling Senior Night
By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist • February 3, 2025
A Wildcat chess player strategizes during practice in Dec. 2024.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Chess secures second at Upstate 8, sets sights on Sectionals
By Josue Flores, Reporter • January 26, 2025
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[VIDEO] Cut it out
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DELIGHTFULLY DELUSIONAL
CURRENT PLAYLIST
Valentine’s Day is a capitalist scam, but buying gifts for love is not
Valentine’s Day is a capitalist scam, but buying gifts for love is not
By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • February 13, 2025
Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes offer a volcanic ganache explosion
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes offer a volcanic ganache explosion
By Emily Barrera, Emyreth Barrera, and Finn Gallagher February 6, 2025
These are Tyler, The Creator's Top 5 Songs. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using images Incase and KabanDanish via Wikimedia Commons)
Top 5 Tyler, The Creator songs
By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter • January 23, 2025
UPCOMING SPORTS
WCCHS
UEC Championship Crossover
Feb 19 /7:00 PM / BOYS' BASKETBALL - VARSITY
WCCHS
IHSA Regional Final
Feb 21 /7:00 PM / BOYS' BASKETBALL - VARSITY
WCCHS
Glenbard North Invite
Mar 7 /4:30 PM / BOYS' TRACK and FIELD - VARSITY
WCCHS
Glenbard North Invite
Mar 7 /4:30 PM / BOYS' TRACK and FIELD - FROSH/SOPH
WCCHS
Addison Trail
Mar 8 /8:30 AM / GIRLS' TRACK-AND-FIELD - VARSITY
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