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A blank field trip form for an upcoming excursion to Navy Pier sits on a desk, highlighting the frustrations some students face when excused absences are mistakenly recorded as unexcused.

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] Attendance office errors cause frustration

By Lauren Dusing, Guest Contributor February 20, 2025

Dear Editor, I want to express my frustration regarding the attendance office. Whenever I've field tripped out for ROAR, AP testing, or actual field trips, my parents receive seven phone calls from...

With the support of her bases, junior Julianna Reid balances on one leg during the Homecoming pep assembly in Oct. 2024.

[OPINION] Cheerleading: More than just cheers and pom-poms

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter February 17, 2025

Senior Reporter Mariah Varnado is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Flipping 10 feet into the air while relying...

[OPINION] Valentine’s Day is a capitalist scam, but buying gifts for love is not

[OPINION] Valentine’s Day is a capitalist scam, but buying gifts for love is not

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor February 13, 2025

Valentine’s Day arrives, and couples and friends flock to stores to shop for treats and flowers - some of which are real. Major brands display all their Valentine's Day essentials, encouraging shoppers...

Justin Timberlake speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Trolls", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. (Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

[OPINION] Justin Timberlake is an underrated musician who deserves more respect

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter February 2, 2025

Senior Reporter Mariah Varnado is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Justin Timberlake, once hailed as the...

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...

JPro students are often found helping journalism students with their work, whether it be questions for an interview or a simple grammar check.

[OPINION] Journalism should receive more credit in terms of education

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training January 20, 2025

Editor-in-training Aly Dusing is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who not often writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Reporting. Communication. Fact-checking....

The first ever troll dolls gained popularity in the 1960s, but they are nothing like the brass, inappropriate franchise that has graced movie screens in the past several years. (Photo illustration created by Ja'Nyah Villa using Canva and royalty-free icon from SquareSpace)

[OPINION] ‘Trolls’ movie franchise purposes lyrics that lack kid-friendliness

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training January 13, 2025

Editor-in-training Ja'Nyah Villa is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. "Trolls" is an ongoing children's...

Senior Ramiah McElroy watches as Sabrina Carpenter entertains the crowd in an old-fashioned variety show style.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas Special delivers holiday drip and festive fun

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter December 28, 2024

Blonde hair shining, "Buy Me Presents" starts to play in the background as she walks onto the stage. The roar of cheers and applause grows louder. Sabrina Carpenter, dressed in festive "Santa" red, kicks...

Senior Diego Villafuerte models his Nike shoes, a nod to Y2K - though some might argue Nikes are the shoes for all eras.

Drip defines style: How fashion trends like ‘Old Money’ and ‘Y2K’ shape identity

By Adrian Sanchez, Reporter December 26, 2024

Whether one's style is trendy, casual, or sporty, everyone in today’s culture has their own unique fashion sense. Vintage, Old Money, and Y2K styles are at the forefront of modern fashion trends, shaping...

In his monthly column, Jonathan Saucedo explores the complexities of everyday decisions and their broader implications on society, inviting readers to reflect on how their choices impact not only their lives but the world around them.

[OPINION] Online holiday shopping is better than in-person shopping

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor December 14, 2024

Opinions Editor Jonathan Saucedo is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. December has finally arrived, capturing...

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell put on beautiful performance - full of chemistry - in "Anyone But You." (Photo by Sony Pictures)

‘Feel good’ romance movies are making a comeback – or are they?

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-In-Training December 9, 2024

Boomboxes outside windows, a hand in someone's back pocket, love sonnets, and big gestures made old rom-coms popular. Recently, movies have catered to hookup culture and less-than-romantic storylines to...

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