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Prompts for the time capsule can be submitted in the library at the front desk and artifacts can be dropped off in room 206.

Time capsule saves memories to be opened in 2050

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief April 30, 2019

With the purpose of leaving the school and the students’ legacy, senior Emily Carroso started a time capsule that will be opened in 2050. “The project’s purpose is to create a time capsule that...

WeGo Global member Camryn Liberio explains the true or false statements to group members during their executive meeting Monday after school.

Spare change to help climate change refugees

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief April 30, 2019

As part of their environment element, WeGo Global is inviting third-hour teachers to collect any spare change through Friday to raise awareness of climate change refugees. “I wanted to do something...

Notre Dame fire took the world’s breath away

Notre Dame fire took the world’s breath away

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief April 23, 2019

Notre Dame caught world attention after a fire broke out and destroyed one of France’s historical monuments April 15. “I was super sad to hear about it and shocked when I saw the news, just because...

Perspectives editor Isabela Casimiro (left), news editor Leslie Najera-Rivas, and editor in chief Ariana Alcantar competed at the IHSA sectionals at Northern Illinois University on Saturday.

Journalists qualify for state at IHSA sectionals

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor April 17, 2019

After qualifying at the IHSA sectionals Saturday, editor in chief Ariana Alcantar and news editor Leslie Najera-Rivas will be advancing to the state competition on April 26. Both journalists were judged...

French host Guadalupe Perez give last hugs to her French exchange student before leaving for the airport Tuesday.

French exchange students enjoy last minutes in Chicago

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor April 17, 2019

After their two-week stay in the United States, the French exchanges students flew back to France with newly made memories. “(I enjoyed) the buildings in Chicago because it is a symbol of the U.S....

During the students’ ROAR  on Feb. 28 special education teacher Catherine Thielberg, left, and Spanish teacher Sarah Gill play “egg, chicken, dinosaur.”

Staff learns like a student with ROAR

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief April 11, 2019

For the first time, staff will have the opportunity to participate in ROAR Friday. “We were asked by some staff members that they were not sure what a full day ROAR looks like so we are going to be...

Host students, French students, and French teacher Kathryn Schoen-Stevens visited Chicago for a scavenger hunt around the Loop Friday.

French exchange students continue to enjoy their time in the States

By Isabela Casimiro, Perspectives Editor April 11, 2019

From eating Chicago-style hotdogs to seeing a Chicago Bulls game, it’s been a busy week since the French exchange students arrived in the United States. Their experience started April 3 when host...

Student Council adviser Candace Fikis sells prom tickets to students during 10th hour in the student activity center.

‘All aboard’ for prom

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief April 3, 2019

Students can now purchase their prom tickets for $120 to experience a Midnight Express at the Museum of Science and Industry April 26. “(Prom) it’s more than just a dance, it’s an experience,...

Over 100 donations were made at the fall blood drive. Students can sign up for the spring blood drive on Friday.

School gives back to community through spring blood drive

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief April 2, 2019

To continue the blood drive tradition, Interact Club will host their spring blood drive on Friday from 7:55 a.m. - 2:05 p.m in the small gym. Students that are 16 and 17 must get a permission slip signed...

Jorge’s Paleteria is located at 29W104 Forest Ave., West Chicago.

Activities so you can enjoy spring break from home

By Ariana Alcantar, Editor in Chief March 21, 2019

Staying home for spring break has its advantages. Make the most out of it and visit local food shops, thrift shops, and enjoy the activities communities have to offer. Here is a list of places and...

 Drama teacher Mark Begovich helps junior Nathan Bradley develop his character for a play.

School internship turns into a love for drama

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief March 21, 2019

While exploring different paths and doing an internship, drama teacher Mark Begovich developed a passion for drama. “I (actually) saw myself on a different path for a long time. When I was growing...

Student Council adviser Christopher Lukas instructs student in American History class. He won the Outstanding Activity Adviser of the Year.

Student Council adviser Christopher Lukas to receive outstanding award

By Leslie Najera-Rivas, Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Dedicating time to Student Council for over a decade paid off for adviser Christopher Lukas as the Illinois Directors of Student Activities (IDSA) named him Outstanding Activity Adviser. Lukas was...

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