Creative Writing Club presents “Giving Thanks” showcase for the retired community
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, News
Creative Writing Club will present their new showcase “Giving Thanks” at the Wyndemere senior living complex Thursday. “We are going to perform for the retirement home-community and they wanted to do something uplifting. We thought it would be nice to do something close to Thanksgiving,” ...
JEA/NSPA Chicago 2018
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 12, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Multimedia, News
‘Spooky Fest’ recap
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
November 8, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, Multimedia, News
ROAR’s first in-school event of the year is set for Thursday
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Club Beats, Clubs, News
Over 200 participants are expected to attend ROAR’s first in-school field trip of the year on Thursday. “ROAR is a unique opportunity to our school that allows students from all different areas to come together and realizes that we are not alone in our struggles, we are really in this thing ca...
FCCLA’s annual can drive fights local hunger
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
November 7, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, News
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will host a can drive to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank from Monday to Nov. 16. “We happen to have one student from the school that actually donates their time there. So, he asked if we wouldn’t mind donating cans to the Norther...
Local artists to present ‘Family Renwick Grand Finale’ art show at Gallery 200
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
November 6, 2018
Even though LRC clerk Britta Renwick’s son Sean went off to college, they are reuniting at Gallery 200 to present their artwork “Family Renwick Grand Finale.” Renwick does not know when she and her son will present together again. “I have done a show about five times and the last couple ...
Teachers: What is your favorite Halloween movie and why?
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
October 31, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Multimedia, News
WeGo Drama’s ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ extend the Halloween season
By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Club Beats, News
WeGo Drama will extend the Halloween spirit with their performance of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. “(The play) is an adaptation of the classic horror story, ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,’ about a man who is a scientist doctor w...
Halloween festivities around the corner
October 26, 2018
Filed under Carousel, Clubs, News
Students will be able to participate in Halloween festivities starting Monday. Pumpkin contest All students are invited to show off their creative side in the annual pumpkin decorating contest. “(We’re looking for) the most creative, ‘Oh my God, look at that (pumpkin),” Horti...
CBS reporter gives journalism students tips
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
October 26, 2018
Journalism students gained insight about the press from “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca on a recent visit to the school. “When I went to college I didn't study journalism, but I started writing for a TV show, and the thing that I really learned is the most important in being a jou...
VFW offers ‘Why My Vote Matters’ speech competition
By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Reporter
October 19, 2018
The deadline for the Veterans of Foreign Wars national Voice of Democracy competition “Why My Vote Matters” is around the corner. “Every state holds local competitions and each state will pick a winner, then all 50 winners will go to Washington D.C. Usually in February then they have another ...
Senior athlete enjoys running lifestyle
By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under Boys Cross Country, Carousel, Fall Sports, Features, Lifestyles, News, Sports
Three-year varsity cross country runner and captain senior Kamal Patel is enjoying his last season as a high schooler. “I would say that running is so great that it almost helps our body in every situation. It’s a lifestyle, it keeps the body in good shape, helps you concentrate, focus on study...
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This is Leslie’s second year on the team. She is a sophomore and she enjoys being around friends and family. She hopes to major in performing arts or medicine in the future.