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Sophomore Kaylee Kreitzer controls the ball during West Chicago’s Blue and White Night scrimmage in March 2025. Like many student-athletes who began playing at a young age, Kreitzer demonstrates the skill and confidence that early sports involvement can help build.

[OPINION] The price of potential: Why starting sports young matters

By Camila Terrazas, Reporter April 21, 2025

From soccer cleats to gymnastics lessons, youth sports come with a hefty price tag. But are the benefits really worth the cost? For many families, the answer is a resounding yes. Starting kids in sports...

Devins Newcombes senior year homecoming just a month before his death, his sister reporter Ronyiah Newcombe first homecoming her brothers last.

[OPINION] Confronting the gun violence issue in America

By Ronyiah Newcombe, Reporter April 15, 2025

583 days. That is how long my brother, Devin Newcombe, fought for his life after being shot at a family party shortly after turning 16. He survived the initial wound, but ultimately lost his battle...

Senior reporter Sam Suarez embodies the academic stress given from endless assignments.

[OPINION] The silent struggle of teenage burnout

By Alexa Cruz, Reporter April 14, 2025

Unfinished homework and assignments pile up. Students doze off in class. Late nights turn into early mornings, and exhaustion sets in—mentally and physically. Welcome to high school burnout.  Having...

[OPINION] Subtract the hate, add the value: In defense of math

[OPINION] Subtract the hate, add the value: In defense of math

By Alina Procopio, Reporter April 12, 2025

Alina Procopio is a one-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle. The views expressed in this opinion article are her own. Adding. Subtracting. Equations. Fractions. Reactions to math are mixed - some...

Instagram post regarding Ye's controversial appearance at the Grammy's

[OPINION] “I miss the old Kanye”

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter April 8, 2025

Sam Suarez is a one-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle. The views expressed in this opinion article are her own. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a 24-time Grammy winner, producer, and rapper who...

Notes from a sermon preached by Aubrey Sampson at Renewal Church.

[OPINION] Why Christian students need a world religions class in high school

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist April 6, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was originally developed as a feature but has been reclassified as an opinion piece to better reflect its perspective-driven approach. Miley Pegg is a Content Specialist who...

Students aren't taking advantage of the make-up's that're given to them, which proves to be a problem for students grades.

[OPINION] Makeups for PE are not the worst thing in the world

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor March 14, 2025

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. Let’s use a student as an example....

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.

[JONATHAN SAYS] Buying from TikTok Shop is safe – under certain conditions

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor February 26, 2025

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. Shopping recently has become increasingly...

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 actually real. Major brands proudly display their Valentine's Day “essentials,”...

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...

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