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[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...

A homeless individual seeking rest and shelter on the streets of Philadelphia.

[OPINION] Homelessness: often overlooked when support is needed

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor November 20, 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. Every night, over 650,000 Americans...

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,...

[OPINION] Abortion is healthcare

[OPINION] Abortion is healthcare

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training October 7, 2024

Members of WCCHS' dance team wear leis on Beach Day earlier this football season. Beach Day is a popular theme, not just at West Chicago Community High School, but across the nation.

[OPINION] Stuck in the past

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter September 17, 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. Neon. Beach Day. White Lies.  These...

The victims of those killed during the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, are displayed on plaques at the memorial in New York City.

[OPINION] Schools should implement a day off on 9/11

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor September 10, 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. Tragedy struck on the day of 9/11,...

Seniors can find it difficult to keep up with the countless assignments thrown at them over their last few weeks as high school students, which many prop up to senioritis.

[OPINION] Senioritis is real and it can hit hard

By Michael Birdsell, Reviews Editor May 9, 2024

Reviews Editor Michael Birdsell is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Twelve missing assignments, three failing...

A closed off entrance to the defunct Charlestowne Mall, which suffered the same fate as many third places of the 21st century.

Teens do not want to stay inside – there is just way less to do

By Eshan Amir, Senior Reporter May 3, 2024

Senior Reporter Eshan Amir is a one-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who occasionally writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Let’s go to the mall? How about the...

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