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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...

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

[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...

[OPINION] Artists don't make singy-songs anymore

[OPINION] Artists don’t make singy-songs anymore

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter November 23, 2024

Imagine this: unpopular artists across the globe are releasing songs that effectively showcase their skill level and range but are not getting much attention because their “uniqueness” sets them apart...

Student receiving an F after missing one assignment, he’s devastated.

[OPINION] Burnout within students is a serious issue

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter November 4, 2024

Some putrid smell of burnt popcorn fills the air; the microwave will reek for hours. But this 'burnout' could go away - for students suffering from mental health issues, however, burnout can be a long-lasting...

Yes, there does come an age at which trick-or-treating is no longer normal, nor appropriate. Adults, save the trick-or-treating for the kids - find other ways to flaunt the holiday spirit, such as costume contests, like that in which West Chicago Community High School AVID teachers Jen Culbertson, Michelle Walters, and Nicole Stadler participated in Oct. 2024.

[OPINION] A line must be drawn for trick-or-treating

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter October 31, 2024

With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is finalizing their costumes and planning meet-ups to trick-or-treat in the biggest neighborhoods with the best candy. Picture crunchy orange-red leaves...

Senior Dylan Kraft hops on "Fortnite" solos, ready to check out the landing spots.

[OPINION] ‘Fortnite’ location drop-ins provide different strategic values for gameplay change

By Jonathan Saucedo and Chris Pena October 29, 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. Fortnite's landing spots are more...

Sonny Acres is in the midst of its annual fall festival, offering local residents the chance to buy pumpkins, or enjoy fall fun.

[OPINION] Fall in love with the best season of the year

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter October 21, 2024

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. A nice breeze flows as pumpkins ripen,...

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