Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president, becoming the first woman of color to be so nominated. [...]Read More... from Harris accepts Democratic...
student reporting
McHenry HS celebrates 100 years
It's an auspicious school year in McHenry, IL. The school opened its doors 100 years ago, way before students had cellphones. [...]Read More... from McHenry...
Earthquake leads to evacuation into the heat
A minor earthquake in southern Calif. caused an evacuation Monday at Van Nuys HS, into the sweltering heat of the outdoors. [...]Read More... from Earthquake...
A would-be voter sides with Kamala Harris
A rising senior from the far-west Chicago suburbs weighs in on the likely nomination of Kamala Harris for president. [...]Read More... from A would-be voter...
Student-athletes need rest during summer workouts
Student-athletes generally stay in shape during the off-season in the summer, but taking some time off is important, too. [...]Read More... from Student-athletes need rest...
Long jump personal best takes 1st at IHSA state
The longest long jump at the IHSA state track & field finals this year was made by a senior from Naperville Central HS. [...]Read More......
How old is too old? a student asks
Wondering if either Pres Biden or former Pres Trump might be too old for a 2nd term, a new young voter looks deeply at the...
Multiple journalism awards for Van Nuys HS in Calif.
The staff at The Mirror student news site added trophies from the L.A. Press Club to a case that's already quite full [...]Read More... from...
Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts. [...]Read More... from Students feel...
Movie review: Inside Out 2
Students write what they thought of the new release this summer of the movie Inside Out 2, which puts puberty's emotions on the screen. [...]Read...