Picture a packed stadium, fans chatting, flags waving, and millions watching around the world. The World Cup is known for its energy, but when the 2026 song "Lighter" plays, that excitement suddenly disappears The...

Prefer to read? A transcript is below. Matt Tomas — 0:02 Hello. My name is Matt. Gael Munguia — 0:04 And my name is Gael. Today we’re going to discuss whether hot dogs are considered...

Evelyn Mondragon is a reporter for the Wildcat Chronicle who occasionally writes opinion pieces. The views expressed here belong solely to the author. When students first heard that prom ticket prices...

It is the middle of the school day, the cafeteria options are unappealing, a car is available, and McDonald's is five minutes away. For many students, the temptation to leave campus during lunch feels...

Joaquin Juarez is a reporter for the Wildcat Chronicle who occasionally writes opinion pieces. The views expressed here belong solely to the author. A 13-year-old girl sits in a hospital room after experiencing...

ChatGPT. Claude. Gemini. As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly common in classrooms, students and educators are debating whether these platforms support learning - or replace it. AI is doing...

Clean blue and gray lines mark the structure of Entrance One at West Chicago Community High School. Poles are arrayed in a line across the freshly shaved grass leading to Entrance One. Within the past...

Prefer reading? A transcript of the podcast episode is below. Jade Velazquez:Hi, I’m Jade Velazquez. Jacob Hayward:And I’m Jacob Hayward, and in this episode we will be debating the pros and...

The weights are already in the room. What WEGO lacks is not equipment or interest - it is action. While many students at WEGO take strength classes and enjoy lifting, powerlifting is not offered as a...

"Head-to-Head" is the Wildcat Chronicle’s student-led audio debate series where two Chroniclers take opposing sides on a timely issue affecting the West Chicago Community High School student body and...

This audio feature highlights current student perspectives and follows previous reporting on cafeteria pricing and policy. Juliet Payton is a Sports Writer for the Wildcat Chronicle. The views expressed...