On the DeSantis Presidential Bid
The presidential race is rolling, and we begin our coverage this summer with Gov Ron DeSantis, Republican of Florida.
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We Congratulate the ‘Social Media’ Class of 2023
Big social media emerged when this year's graduates were born; smartphones got big when they were 7. Depression predictably followed.
Dramatists and ghosts in Downers Grove
Student-written and student-directed one-act plays wrap up at Downers Grove North right before a Christmas classic opens at Downers South.
Supreme Court to rule, again, on college admissions
Does affirmative action in college admissions make sense? Does it help students, universities, or society at all?
On banning LGBTQ-related books (opinion)
Older students, i.e., those in high school, are generally opposed to banning any books. Many groups try to ban LGBTQ-themed books.
Bands in Macy’s 96th Thanksgiving Day Parade
For the second year following the pandemic, marching bands performed in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Wild turkey spotted in the vicinity of Niles West
One of the most common subjects in student newspapers throughout every year, reliably, is the Thanksgiving holiday. Most stories are about food.
One student’s advice about dealing with bullying
Bullying is something US students should be prepared to deal with so it doesn't take them to depression. Here's some advice from a student.
NASA launches Artemis I to the moon
NASA (finally) launched Artemis I to the moon, and thousands of people watched in awe, a Florida student reports.
Student declares tests an enemy of modern education
What good are standardized tests anyway? Do they just give corporations profit while impeding the progress of students and teachers in our schools?