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The finished improved clinch knot, fully cinched and ready for action.

The Ultimate Angler’s Guide: How to tie the improved clinch knot

By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter April 18, 2025

You have probably found yourself in a situation where you were new to fishing, not quite sure how to tie knots properly. Unsure where to begin, you shuffle through an older relative’s tackle box, where...

Two plush Easter bunnies sit in a patch of spring greenery, flanked by pastel pink eggs and a sign reading "Bunny Bait: Fresh Carrots." This playful display reflects how Easter has evolved from ancient fertility celebrations to a modern blend of traditions, combining symbols of renewal, family, and joy.

Genesis of Easter

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator April 16, 2025

As April unfolds, Easter takes center stage, blending ancient traditions with modern celebrations. Though often associated with egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and (depending on one’s faith) the resurrection...

Dancers from West Chicago's District 33 perform ballet folklórico during a cultural celebration in fall 2024, highlighting the city’s vibrant Michoacán roots.

From Michoacán to Main Street: How West Chicago keeps its roots alive

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter April 13, 2025

From paletas to folklórico, the vibrant influence of Michoacán, Mexico, can be seen—and tasted—across West Chicago. The state is more than a cultural backdrop; it’s the origin point for many local...

Daniel Bovey at candidate forum at West Chicago Communitty High School just weeks before election day.

West Chicago sees record voter turnout as Bovey claims mayoral seat

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training April 10, 2025

After months of legal battles with the city council, court hearings, legal fees, campaigning, mayoral announcements and interviews, Daniel Bovey’s greenhouse debacle opened doors he never imagined ...

Senior Ava Pientanza grins beside her car in the forbidden Area B, clearly unfazed by rules, consequences, or the outrage of educators everywhere.

The unbelievable act of Ava Pientanza

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor April 1, 2025

The unimaginable has happened - something no one expected. At West Chicago Community High School, it is a well-known rule: no student is allowed to park in Area B. Violators face serious consequences,...

To inspire students interests and support different hobbies, students were given activities and experiences during Snowball.

Why we keep quitting hobbies – and what it means

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter March 27, 2025

The half-knitted scarf sits in a drawer next to the half-filled sketchbook. The neglected guitar gathers dust in the corner. For many, this cycle of jumping from hobby to hobby feels endless - an exciting...

Although there is a three-way stop at Wood St. and Geneva St., only two of the streets include a stop sign.

Intersection confusion: How one West Chicago crossroads may put drivers at risk

By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter March 21, 2025

You are running late for school, speeding through the winding neighborhood roads and turning onto Geneva St. As you steadily approach the intersection at Wood St., there is no stop sign in sight. You assume...

Infographic created by Romeo Alfaro

[INFOGRAPHIC] What’s in your backpack?

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter March 21, 2025

Around WEGO, many can find different kinds of students whose personality can be found in what hobbies they do on their free time, what activities they participate in, or even the style of clothing...

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