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Manifestantes marchan por West Chicago el 3 de febrero de 2025, ondeando banderas mexicanas y estadounidenses en solidaridad durante la manifestación "Un Día Sin Inmigrantes". La marcha, que comenzó en Thorntons en Neltnor Blvd., fue parte de un movimiento nacional en defensa de los derechos de los inmigrantes y en protesta contra posibles operativos de ICE.

Residentes de West Chicago protestan contra ICE en medio de rumores y desinformación

By Leo Mendoza and Sami Moesch February 5, 2025

(This story is also available in English, here.) Imagina estar en casa con tu familia cuando de repente se escuchan golpes fuertes en la puerta. Oyes a tus padres gritar pidiendo ayuda, pero antes de...

Protesters march through West Chicago on Feb. 3, 2025, carrying Mexican and American flags in solidarity during the "A Day Without Immigrants" demonstration. The march, which began at Thorntons on Neltnor Blvd., was part of a nationwide movement advocating for immigrant rights and protesting potential ICE enforcement.

West Chicago residents protest ICE amid rumors, misinformation

By Leo Mendoza and Sami Moesch February 5, 2025

(Este artículo también está disponible en español, aquí.) Imagine sitting at home with family when a loud banging suddenly erupts at the door. You hear your parents screaming for help,...

Senior Jocelyn Ruiz looks at some of the books shelved at the Learning Resource Center at West Chicago Community High School.

Challenging censorship: AP Lang students confront book bans

By Alex Hoffman, Sukhraj Singh, Ronyiah Newcombe, and Robert Lee February 4, 2025

Special thanks to Miley Pegg for her assistance with this article. "Fahrenheit 451." "To Kill a Mockingbird." "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." "The Bluest Eye." "The Hunger Games." "Beloved." These...

A member of the Drone Club from last year practicing their skills by flying drones through an obstacle course they designed.

WEGO Drone Club: Incoming!

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter February 4, 2025

Drone Club is “flying” its way back into WEGO this mid-February after last years original team members leaving as well as the departure of its former sponsor. But under the leadership of new club president,...

Early 2024, The "Ninja Low Taper Fade" meme took Tiktok and Instagram by storm, even over a year later, this meme is still widely relevant and discussed on social media.

The meme that will never fade

By Gavin Dyer, Reporter February 3, 2025

Even a year after its conception, the low taper fade meme remains undeniably relevant. The trend, which took off on TikTok and Instagram, revolves around people creating “edits” and “surprise edits.” In...

Senior Ramiah McElroy shows a bright smile while relaxing against the english hall lockers, wearing a cozy white sweater and light pin flared leggings. The Candid moment not only captures McElroy’s genuine warmth but the modernized coquette fashion.

Bows, blush, and Baroque: Inside the coquette aesthetic taking over Gen Z fashion

By Cris Correa, Reporter January 31, 2025

The coquette trend, a hyper-feminine aesthetic blending vintage charm and playful seduction, continues to dominate fashion and social media. The coquette aesthetic is more than just a fashion...

Coca-Cola, known for its iconic beverages like Diet Coke, has pledged to reduce its use of single-use plastics globally.

Less plastic, more impact; Can Coca-Cola’s decision spark a change at WEGO?

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter January 29, 2025

Well-known beverage company, Coca-Cola, announced on December 2, 2024 that it will no longer use single-use plastic but instead increase the use of reusable packaging in its products worldwide. “The...

Examples of Blue and Purple Pikmin to inspire artists. Have fun creating unique Pikmin characters.

How to draw Pikmin

By Ana Salinas, Reporter January 28, 2025

Imagine a tiny, colorful creature scurrying across a strange landscape, carrying objects ten times its size. These adorable plant-like beings, known as Pikmin, are a staple of Nintendo's Pikmin series....

Huge bolts of lightning are striking down while a strong storm is rolling in

Severe weather incidents on the rise?

By Brandon M. Heath and Sasha Baumgartner January 4, 2025

Special thanks to reporter Sasha Baumgartner for her contributions to this article.   As spring is approaching in the Midwest, the thought of severe weather is on many residents' minds. The...

This style works on virtually any t-shirt or sweater, no matter the colors, shapes, or textures.

Off-the-shoulder makes reappearance in fashion trends

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training December 9, 2024

Bows. Cheetah print. Baggy jeans. Cowboy boots. Among these standout trends of 2024, one style in particular has made a bold return: off-the-shoulder tops. With their wide neckline and season-spanning...

Players face off on Nov. 22 in a 7v7 tournament at Memorial Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Angel Lopez)

Lopez’s soccer tournament scores big at Memorial Stadium

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter November 23, 2024

Senior Angel Lopez, along with fellow National Honor Society member David Pachon Dimate, hosted a soccer tournament at the West Chicago Community High School’s Memorial Stadium on November 22. Lopez,...

School spirit was strong at the first home game of the football season in August - members of the Pep Club dressed in beachwear to correlate with the theme.

School spirit slump hits hard in late fall

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter November 14, 2024

There were screams and cheers from all around as the band played catchy tunes: the sounds of drums banging to a steady beat, the smell of an autumn night, and the feel of face paint drying on one’s skin....

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