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Students worked in groups to collaboratively dissect the sheep eyeball.

Eyes everywhere: Human Anatomy dissection

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

On February 15 at West Chicago Community High School, the Human Anatomy classes all partook in a detailed dissection of sheep eyes.  There are multiple  dissections that take place during the year-long...

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...

The Class of 2023 bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School in May. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff with royalty-free image from Leon Wu via Unsplash)

Class of 2024: next steps

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 13, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle is checking-in with seniors as they inch closer to graduation and their final farewell to West Chicago Community High School. If you are a senior who has solidified your...

Some will find true love this Valentine's Day, and others will find themselves simply looking forward to February 15.

WEGO hand-in-hand

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager February 13, 2024

Valentine's Day is that one holiday each year that can either elicit feelings of love and elation, or ones that lean toward avoidance. With Crush can sales, singing Valentine's Day grams, and even the...

In West Chicago all trash is collected by Groot Industries.

Plans for a new trash site in West Chicago terminated

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

In February, 2023 plans for a new trash site run by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), was approved by West Chicago city officials; however, since then their has been immense backlash from the community...

Although some teens may dream of finding a romantic partner, it is better to stay single in high school.

How to be single in high school

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor February 12, 2024

Do you ever walk the hallways and see those cheesy, perhaps even downright gross, couples kissing in the hallways, causing traffic to stop? Or the over-the-top affectionate ones in school who make others...

There are so many warning signs that a woman is just not committed relationship material. (Photo illustration created by Emily Ziajor)

Top 5 red flags in women

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator February 12, 2024

The color red is one associated with passion, anger, and even danger. When one sees a red flag on the side of the road, it means slow down, proceed with caution. Such is the case with metaphorical red...

Love is in the air - and on the table - this Valentine's 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...

Go with us to Feed My Starving Children

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator February 12, 2024

Black History Month is every month

Black History Month is every month

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor February 11, 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...

UDA trophy given to the West Chicago's Dance Team after attending a camp over the summer.

UDA college nationals take over dancers’ TikTok pages

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor February 10, 2024

After the weekend of January 12-14, dancers all over the nation have been participating in recreating iconic parts from the three D1A national dance champions.  People on Tik Tok began to recreate...

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