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Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
Karidja Monjolo

Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor

Karidja Monjolo is a senior, and this is her third year on the Wildcat Chronicle. She participates in WeGo Drama, Speech Team, Roar, and more! Her hobbies include reading, writing, and listening to music. In the future Karidja would like to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism.

All content by Karidja Monjolo

wtw WEGO? Sept. 6, 2024

By Ja’Nyah Villa and Karidja Monjolo
September 6, 2024
The Class of 2024 left a mark on West Chicago Community High School.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Saying goodbye to the class of 2024

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Michael Birdsell, Oscar Munoz-Granados, Michael Angeles, Miley Pegg, Ryley Salazar, Karidja Monjolo, Drew Zeman, Brandon M. Heath, Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Aly Dusing, Ja’Nyah Villa, Sami Moesch, Yace Morejon, Alexa Morales, Alyssa Apostoli, Affaan Aleem, and Shee Nay Paw
May 17, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? May 9, 2024

By Karidja Monjolo and Ryley Salazar
May 9, 2024
Carolyn Flemming crowned the class of 2024's 'biggest flirt.'

School spirit revived with return of Senior Superlatives

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? April 30, 2024

By Ryley Salazar and Karidja Monjolo
April 30, 2024
No more packets: the SAT switched to a digital format in 2024.

[Photo] [EDITORIAL] Digitalizing the SAT was necessary

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff
April 18, 2024
The SAT is perhaps trying to become more relevant by switching from paper to computer, but one has to question whether the test is necessary at all.

[OPINION] The SAT has become obsolete

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 18, 2024
The album cover for Cowboy Carter features Beyonce on a white horse in full patriotic display. (Courtesy of Columbia Records)

Beyoncé redefines a genre with ‘COWBOY CARTER’

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 11, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? April 9, 2024

By Ryley Salazar and Karidja Monjolo
April 9, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? April 2, 2024

By Karidja Monjolo and Ja’Nyah Villa
April 2, 2024
A look at behind the counter at Cocoa Notes Bakeshop, downtown West Chicago's newest addition.

Cocoa Notes Bakeshop opens in downtown West Chicago

By Sami Moesch and Karidja Monjolo
April 1, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? March 21

By Ryley Salazar, Karidja Monjolo, and Ja’Nyah Villa
March 21, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? March 14, 2024

By Karidja Monjolo and Ryley Salazar
March 14, 2024
[OPINION] Why won't Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

[OPINION] Why won’t Hollywood market movie musicals as musicals?

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
March 13, 2024

[Video] wtw WEGO? March 12, 2024

By Karidja Monjolo, Ryley Salazar, and Ja’Nyah Villa
March 12, 2024
HB0156, passed in 2021, made these products free to all public school students, and the English division's bathroom is usually fully stocked.

The bathrooms were renovated in 2020, and feature wide tiles and blue stalls.

[Video] wtw WEGO? March 6

By Ryley Salazar and Karidja Monjolo
March 6, 2024

[Video] Wildcat Preschool teaches skills, builds connections

By Aly Dusing, Juliet Payton, and Fernando Calvillo-Morales
February 29, 2024
Capri-Sun is a favorite among high school students and younger children.

[Photo] Artificial tropical flavors and lackluster packaging can't top the popularity of this childhood staple

February 28, 2024
The sky turned purple around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, just prior to a tornado touching down.

Choir sings on in midst of tornado

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024

[Video] The halls are alive / with the sound of music

By Emily Ziajor, Karidja Monjolo, and Sasha Baumgartner
February 14, 2024
Black History Month is every month

Black History Month is every month

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
February 12, 2024
Members of the Speech Team prepare for a showcase event on Feb. 2, the day before the Regional competition. The showcase allowed the students the chance to perform for fellow students and WEGO staff ahead of Saturday's competition.

Speech Team performs at regional level

By Adam Mackovic, Antos Kumar, Michael Angeles, Michael Birdsell, and Karidja Monjolo
February 5, 2024
The show is really good at establishing the world of Percy Jackson, the setting feels like the Camp Half Blood that original fans read in the books (Photo Courtesy of Disney Studios)

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” does not live up to expectations

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
January 31, 2024
The cheer team performs for its upcoming meet during practice in the fieldhouse on Jan. 18 2024.

Meet the cheer team

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
January 21, 2024
WeGo Drama members stop for a selfie at Bloomington's Illinois State University during the weekend of Theater Fest in January 2024.

[VLOG] WeGo Drama attends Theater Fest

By Karidja Monjolo and Ryley Salazar
January 20, 2024
Members of the orchestra, including Cora Garling ('24), Haylee Majer ('26), and Neela Myers ('24) perform during the concert on Dec. 13.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] The week of music

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
December 19, 2023
Soloitis (Milly Michelle)

The Leman Middle School Choir

Four students were honored during the performance including Milly Mora-Zarco who made the ILMEA Honors Choir

The West Chicago Chamber led by student director Francix Moffatt

Gwen Nika being honored for her ILMEA, Illinois Music Educators Association

Choir Director Brandon Fantozzi is an avid music enjoyer, and he enjoys "plethoras of pop!" (Got permission from Karidja to use)

[Photo] [OPINION] Artists don’t make singy-songs anymore

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter
November 23, 2024
A lunch break during the meet provided Speech Team members with the chance to reconnect with WEGO alum Sofia Tamayo.

[Photo] Speech Team begins competitive season

By Michael Birdsell, Reviews Editor
November 19, 2023
Two salvaged chairs remain in the entryway of the Main Park apartment complex following a fire that displaced over 100 people on Nov. 30.

Main Park Apartments fire displaces West Chicago families

By Karidja Monjolo and Daniela Perez
November 30, 2023
Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth star as Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray Baird. (Photo by Murray Close via Lionsgate)

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” slithers its way into hearts

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
The girls' swim team heads to the FMC Natatorium on Nov. 10-11 for the IHSA state tournament.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Girls’ swim competes at state

By Karidja Monjolo, Brandon M. Heath, Devin Larimer, and Emily Ziajor
November 9, 2023
A token of luck that sits along the walls of West Chicago Community High School's pool.

Girls’ swim: meet the competitors headed to state

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
Senior Brooke Schliephake stands for the pledge during the morning announcements.

To stand or not to stand

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 23, 2023
Benedict Cumberbatch makes his Wes Anderson premiere as Henry Sugar. (Photo obtained from the official content provider, Netflix).

“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” review

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 18, 2023
Junior Edgar Oropeza stays warm under a blanket as he donates blood in the gym on Oct. 13, 2023.

Interact’s blood drive works to save lives

By Karidja Monjolo and Nancy Sanchez
October 13, 2023
Current photos of the commons and it's furniture

Upcoming renovations around WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album cover

“The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill”: best album of all-time

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
September 17, 2023
WEGO's barstool account is popular, with more than 1000 followers, but some question if there is a dark side to this type of social media. (Photo by Prateek Katyal, courtesy of Pexels)

Barstool accounts raise questions about bullying

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
From Mario to Pink Llama, which characters make the list?

Top 5 video game characters

By Jonathan Saucedo, Edgar Oropeza, and Karidja Monjolo
November 20, 2022
Students attending the field trip in St. Louis Nov. 10-13.

Reporters travel to JEA convention in St. Louis

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
November 10, 2022
A wall in the Social Studies wing contains stick figures that represent the victims of gun violence in America. WeGo Global began adding paper squares in September.

WCCHS works to create a safe learning environment for students, staff

By Akciri Ortiz, Sasha Baumgartner, and Karidja Monjolo
October 25, 2022
Snowball advisor Christina Sladek wore snowflake earrings to the first leadership meeting on Oct. 17.

Operation Snowball is back at WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
Starbucks frappuccinos are a must-have drink this fall.

Top 5 Starbucks frappuccinos

By Jetzelli Hernandez and Karidja Monjolo
October 24, 2022
Michelle's custom made salad

Poke Bros. are not really your “bros”

By Thania Villagran, Michelle Garcia, and Karidja Monjolo
October 14, 2022
Reporters Carlos Allen and Anthony Cabrera pictured in front of Scone House Cafe in Winfield in September 2022.

The popular and trending Scone House Café is open for business

By Anthony Cabrera, Carlos Allen, and Karidja Monjolo
October 12, 2022
New staff take a picture during orientation

WEGO enlists over 30 new staff members

By Santiago Carrillo and Karidja Monjolo
September 30, 2022
A layout of the games overworld, pixelated RPG like exploration

Those looking for a happy (yet depressing) story should try “OMORI”

By Jonathan Saucedo and Karidja Monjolo
September 28, 2022
Promgoers arrive at the Field Museum in May.

How to obtain W Rizz

By Edgar Oropeza and Karidja Monjolo
September 27, 2022
Nope movie poster features Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun

Is Nope a bad movie, or did you just not get it?

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
September 27, 2022
The Special of the Day provides students with different options for a fee. (Photo by Karidja Monjolo)

Students, staff react to changes in lunch prices

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
September 23, 2022
WeGo Drama cast members during dress rehearsal on August 18.

Hammered: A Thor and Loki Play rumbles its way into WEGO theater

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
August 19, 2022
Junior Milan Christian, an avid traveler, sits on the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Milan Christian: a journey through faith and cancer

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
May 28, 2022
Next year, WEGO's classrooms will be filled with students engaging in Den Time, or the Student Support Initiative.

Mixed views for Student Support Initiative (Den Time)

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
May 25, 2022
Students at WEGO work on a project during the 2021-22 school year. Next year will bring a change to the bell schedule.

WEGO administration introduces change in schedule next year

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
May 25, 2022
A look at the COVID cases reported to the school nurse's office, by week.

Examining the ambiguity of the coming school year and COVID’s impact

By Karidja Monjolo and Daniel Kuriakose
May 24, 2022

[Video] Checking-in Around WEGO: Little Shop of Horrors

April 28, 2022
Senior Philip Calabrese, center, examines Audrey II at the florist shop.

Little Shop of Horrors: frightening, funny and coming to WEGO

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 27, 2022
Non-Black people should not say the N-word

Non-Black people should not say the N-word

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
April 8, 2022
POC's mental health is not funny, nor entertaining

POC’s mental health is not funny, nor entertaining

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
March 22, 2022
Athlete Spotlight: Ema Tomasevic backhands junior year

Athlete Spotlight: Ema Tomasevic backhands junior year

By Karidja Monjolo and Chuck Baumgartner
March 9, 2022
WEGO students have been masked since returning to school in February 2021.

WEGO remains masked as other schools drop policy in light of legal battle

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor
February 10, 2022
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