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Guide: how college works

Guide: how college works

By Hadi Khamsi, Guest Contributor November 3, 2021

So as we seniors prepare to begin a new chapter in our lives, it is really important to plan ahead and be on top of your game with college application deadlines approaching fast. Here is a little guide...

WEGO football players gather at the Homecoming parade.

Homecoming football game is energizing but one-sided

By Ryan Pencek, Reporter October 10, 2021

Friday, October 1 touched down with an exciting homecoming game at West Chicago, one well-anticipated after the global pandemic.  Homecoming has been absent at West Chicago Community High School...

My favorite songs in 2020 (so far)

My favorite songs in 2020 (so far)

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief October 3, 2020

2020 has been a chaotic year, yet the music never stops. As someone that wakes up and plays music to start the day, there is rarely a single moment where I don’t listen to music. 2020 can’t be over...

Editor in chief Mayeli Vivaldo demonstrates how to prepare for final exams.

Preparing for finals is key to reducing stress

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief December 11, 2017

Final exams can be a stressful and anxious week, especially for students who are experiencing them for the first time. Finals are broken up into three days. The finals for first, second, and third...

A belated "thank you"

A belated “thank you”

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief November 21, 2017

Life is extremely difficult at times. I have had my fair share of hardships and challenges thrown at me by life or people. During those times, it seemed like the world was coming to an end. I truly...

Grace and Jonas

A coming out story, alternatively titled, it does get better.

By Grace Schumann, Reporter October 18, 2017

In honor of National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, here is my story. It was the morning of June 25, 2016. It was a sunny Monday morning, the week after Father’s Day. The sun hadn’t quite come up yet...

In Ireland and other European countries, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of the priest St. Patrick versus the United States, which celebrates Irish paraphernalia.

Taking out the saint from St. Patrick’s Day

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief March 15, 2017

St. Patrick's Day in America is a celebration of alcohol, the color green, and awful Irish accents. Is that really a proper celebration? According to Time, the holiday was created in 1631 to celebrate...

Trump utilizes Hitler’s fascist tactics

Trump utilizes Hitler’s fascist tactics

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief February 27, 2017

Mark Twain once said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler may not be exact replicas of one another, but they sure do rhyme. But both Trump and Hitler's...

Valentine's Day is not only exclusive for couple or lovebirds.

Don’t let Valentine’s Day get you down

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief February 6, 2017

Love has a very complex definition. According to science, love is a happy chemical party that occurs in our brains. It is the activation of various parts in our cerebrum as well. But, according...

The tax on feminine hygiene products has been eliminated and stylists are now required to take classes on domestic violence due to new laws in 2017.

Laws in 2017 aim for equality and protection

By Emily Wissemes, Editor in Chief January 5, 2017

Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect in Illinois in 2017, but two especially stood out. Finally, after years of going to Walgreens and spending $25 for two boxes of feminine hygiene products,...

Guest Column: A letter to my immigrant parents

By Angeles Coss December 2, 2016

A Letter to My Immigrant Parents Dear Mom and Dad, I don’t blame you for anything that you’ve done. Leaving everything behind, family, loved ones and friends. You two left everything behind...

Gender stereotypes exist just like those of racial or religious stereotypes. They are hurtful and not at all accurate.

Gender stereotypes: Why are they still here?

By Mayeli Vivaldo, Editor in Chief September 21, 2016

Women can vote, but they cannot be masculine. Men can cook, but they cannot be feminine. It is 2016, so why do these stereotypes still exist? Gender stereotypes have existed for a long time. They are...

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