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Students in human anatomy science class learn skills to prepare them to enter a career in the medical field.

[OPINION] The best and worst college majors

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator April 25, 2024

Doctor. Teacher. Lawyer. Nurse. All careers individuals aspire to have, but some are superior to others. Hard work pays off they say, yet some of the best college majors are considered the hardest...

The SAT is perhaps trying to become more relevant by switching from paper to computer, but one has to question whether the test is necessary at all.

[OPINION] The SAT has become obsolete

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor April 18, 2024

Managing Editor Karidja Monjolo is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. On April 18, juniors in West Chicago...

The White House, home to the President of the United States. (Courtesy of CC0 via rawpixel)

[OPINION] Politicians getting too old

By Eshan Amir, Senior Reporter April 17, 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. This November, tens of millions of Americans...

Committees have  been meeting since the beginning of the school year to prepare for the event. (Photo courtesy of NHS activities committee).

[LETTER TO THE EDITOR] NHS BBQs for cancer

By Zaida Zamyra Morales Guerrero, Guest Writer April 11, 2024

All content is solely from the guest writer. The Wildcat Chronicle staff reserves the right to decide what letters will be published. If interested in submitting a letter, email chronicle@students.d94.org.  The...

Apple is looking a little too comfortable taking money from developers.

[OPINION] Apple’s behavior in the EU should raise red flags for consumers worldwide

By Micah Weber, Multimedia Content Creator April 9, 2024

The iPhone, one of the most innovative and successful products of all time. An idea so brilliantly executed that it propelled its creator, Apple, to global acclaim, and provided the company with the funds...

[OPINION] The chairs in the English rooms are awful (they always break)

[OPINION] The chairs in the English rooms are awful (they always break)

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor April 4, 2024

Opinions Editor Jonathan Saucedo is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Chairs are, arguably, one of the most...

Jonathan Says: Holiday expenses are overrated; keep your money instead

Jonathan Says: Holiday expenses are overrated; keep your money instead

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor March 26, 2024

Holiday shopping used to be one of the most fun spending sprees anyone (of any age) can experience. Remember when families used to go all out for Halloween, purchasing spooky animatronics? Or think about...

Protests have been raging on in Chicago following the Israeli invasion into Palestine. (Photo courtesy of Aisha Ali).

[OPINION] An “opinion” on Palestine is an opinion on the Holocaust

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor March 15, 2024

Managing Editor Dhanveer Gill is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who often writes opinion articles. The views expressed in this piece are his own. Certain topics discussed in this article...

Jonathan Says: Understanding credit cards for students leaving high school

Jonathan Says: Understanding credit cards for students leaving high school

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor March 15, 2024

The usual credit card debt college students find themselves in usually comes in around $3,280. Raising one's credit score is great for those wanting to lower interest rates, but if not done right, it'll...

Students line up at the door at the end of Den, glued to their screens, counting down the minutes until the bell dismisses them.

[OPINION] Den games no longer beneficial to students; waste of time

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter March 13, 2024

Senior Reporter Ja'Nyah Villa is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who often writes opinion articles. The views expressed in this piece are her own. As the bell rings to dismiss students from...

[OPINION] Why won't Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

[OPINION] Why won’t Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor March 13, 2024

 Blink and you might miss it. In the year’s Hollywood has seen an influx of new movie musicals, such as "The Color Purple", "Mean Girls", and "Wonka", but by just watching these trailers and advertisements...

Teens are interested in playing guitar, but perhaps lack the resources and time to do so.

Lack of guitar club after school is problematic

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

West Chicago Community High School has lots of different clubs after school, from sports to music, for groups with shared interests. Despite the vast amount of activities for students to partake in, there...

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