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Senior Angelo Jimenez steps out with his parents during the Senior Night meet on Jan. 29 in Bishop Gym. (Photo courtesy of Daisy Fernandez)

A farewell to the mat: Wrestlers celebrate Senior Night

By Lesly Correa, Reporter January 30, 2025

Wrestling Senior Night took place on Jan. 29 at West Chicago Community High School. While parents and friends were arriving to support their senior wrestlers, the students were getting ready to say goodbye...

The New York City Fugitive Operations Team conducted targeted enforcement operations on January 28, 2025, resulting in the arrest of an illegal Dominican national. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Official Flickr)

Fears grow nationwide amid President Trump’s mass deportations

By Adrian Sanchez, Reporter January 30, 2025

On Jan. 20, newly re-elected President Donald Trump signed several executive orders, one of which included the order to start the removal of undocumented immigrants without warrants. Trump stated that...

Coca-Cola, known for its iconic beverages like Diet Coke, has pledged to reduce its use of single-use plastics globally.

Less plastic, more impact; Can Coca-Cola’s decision spark a change at WEGO?

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter January 29, 2025

Well-known beverage company, Coca-Cola, announced on December 2, 2024 that it will no longer use single-use plastic but instead increase the use of reusable packaging in its products worldwide. “The...

Examples of Blue and Purple Pikmin to inspire artists. Have fun creating unique Pikmin characters.

How to draw Pikmin

By Ana Salinas, Reporter January 28, 2025

Imagine a tiny, colorful creature scurrying across a strange landscape, carrying objects ten times its size. These adorable plant-like beings, known as Pikmin, are a staple of Nintendo's Pikmin series....

Promgoers enjoy the revellery in 2024 when the event was held at the Field Museum in downtown Chicago.

Dancing on the pier: Prom 2025 returns to Chicago icon

The music is loud, lights flash across the dance floor, and students fill the space, lost in the energy of the night. Prom is one of the most anticipated events for upperclassmen, and this year, West Chicago...

A familiar scene: phones take center stage in the library, leaving books untouched. Are we witnessing the decline of reading and writing habits among students?

[OPINION] Time flies, literature dies

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter January 27, 2025

Editor-in-Training Gabriella Castro is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who sometimes writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Educators are observing a concerning...

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

Chess: a sport dedicated to mentally challenging one’s opponent in a battle with an equal opportunity on both sides. Unlike most sports, planning and mental discipline drive players to success. On Jan....

Senior Brady Munter lines up his shot during a golf tournament earlier this year. Munter was a pivotal player on the team, and hopes to continue golfing - at least recreationally - in the future.

Humans of WEGO: Teeing up friendships

By Nick Temes, Reporter January 25, 2025

For senior Brady Munter, golf is more than a sport—it is a way to connect with others, hone his skills, and build lifelong memories. Whether navigating the fairway or hosting poker nights with friends,...

wtw WEGO? Jan. 24

By Romeo Alfaro, Ja’Nyah Villa, and Mariah Varnado January 24, 2025

ROAR, ardent fans, and a news update. Need we say more?

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

Born in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Hawthorne California, on March 6. 1991, the Creator started off as a teenage loudmouth who evolved from being banned from the UK in 2015 to winning a Grammy for best...

Photo courtesy of Ava DiSibio

Buckeyes smoke the Irish

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist January 22, 2025

In a thrilling Monday night showdown, the Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, clinching a 34-23 win. The College Football Playoff National Championship game, held...

A frozen retention pond outside Entrance B serves as a reminder of the frigid weather conditions on Jan. 21.

Hopes for e-learning day left out in the cold

By Andrew Cortez, Reporter January 21, 2025

While schools across the Chicagoland area closed their doors today due to freezing temperatures and subzero wind chills, West Chicago Community High School remained open. All weekend, students had hoped...

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