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Senior reporter Leo Mendez reflects on digital content and the stigma surrounding “brainrot.”
Brainrot vs. brain nourishment: Debunking the negative stigma
By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter • May 30, 2025

In a culture increasingly obsessed with productivity, leisure has become something to justify. Activities once intended for rest and enjoyment...

COUNTDOWN TO SPRING BREAK
COUNTDOWN TO SPRING BREAK
Enjoy the week off, Wildcats!
The Class of 2023 bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School in May. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff with royalty-free image from Leon Wu via Unsplash)
Class of 2024: next steps
By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 13, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle is checking-in with seniors as they inch closer to graduation and their final farewell to West Chicago Community...

As part of a Valentine’s Day photo shoot at West Chicago Community High School, two male students pose in costume, recreating a romantic gesture. Moments like these challenge traditional expectations of masculinity by celebrating vulnerability, creativity, and emotional openness between boys - without shame or assumption.
Strength, sensitivity, and the modern man
By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter • May 14, 2025

When Luke Davis was in middle school, his math binder was vandalized. Slurs were scrawled across it - words like "gay" and worse. He was harassed...

Various bars advertised as protein bars at the super market
The protein bar problem: Why labels can’t always be trusted
By Vanessa Escobar, Reporter • May 12, 2025

Marketed as muscle fuel and fitness essentials, protein bars often promise more than they deliver. Beneath glossy wrappers and bold claims,...

With a powerful bark and fierce stance, this German Shepherd offers a glimpse into what a “de-extinct” predator might look like in a suburban backyard.
Genetic time machine: How far will scientists go in rewriting extinction?
By Jocelyn Ruiz, Reporter • May 10, 2025

Pushing the boundaries of modern science, Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences recently announced a controversial milestone: the...

Worldwide, students wonder if their voice has an impact in their community.
Empowered or ignored? Evaluating the extent to which students have a voice
By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training • May 9, 2025

Imagine a middle school girl, around 12 years old, being racially profiled on a school campus by her peers and teachers. After another student...

Petunias and other spring blooms await eager buyers inside the West Chicago Community High School greenhouse ahead of Friday’s annual Mother’s Day plant sale.
Horticulture preps for colorful Mother’s Day plant sale
By Andrew Cortez, Reporter • May 8, 2025

The air will soon be filled with the sweet scent of blossoms and eye-catching colors as the greenhouse at West Chicago Community High School...

Imperfections in sewing, such as pictured above, are common in clothing bought off fast fashion sites including Shein and Temu, although customers are willing to brush these errors off due to the price they pay.
Cheap comes with a cost: the dangers of fast fashion
By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training • May 7, 2025

Low-quality fabric. Loose stitching. Untrue to size. Lost items. Excessive amounts of plastic. Searching for trendy outfits without burning...

Senior Josh Ptak hides behind a car to ambush his target during Senior Assassin at the Kerr McGee student parking lot in April.
Senior Assassin is back and controversial as ever
By Alex Hoffman, Reporter • April 29, 2025

Armed with water guns and strategic minds, West Chicago Community High School seniors are diving into one of their most anticipated traditions:...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

During exam season, students often overexert themselves - especially those in more demanding classes. For many honors students, this pressure builds over time and leads to burnout. (Photo illustration created by Ruby Guerrero using an image she took, Canva, and logos sourced from Harvard University and New York University via Wikimedia Commons)
More than grades: The pressure and expectations honors students face
By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training • April 7, 2025

   

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