Challenging. It may be the simplest way to word how Maine West students felt about the...
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The new field house brings new possibilities
By Hana D. Natalya B. Stephanie K. / May 12, 2021
Written by Hana Dempsey, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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January 9 : Evanston, IL. January 15: Indianapolis, IN. February 2: Muskogee, OK. March 13: Indianapolis, IN. March 16: Atlanta,...
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Written by Sariff Alviso, Natalya Badish, and Stephanie Kambourov
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Written by Samantha Servin and Lena Perry Illustration by Kira Palmer
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The Chicago River had been dyed green, an exuberant vibe was in the air, and most folks were...
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Imagine the aroma of fresh popped popcorn and ice cold Coke fizzing in your mouth. We all remember...
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With the IHSA finalizing their calendar for the remainder of the year, coaches have had to rewrite their...
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the term “social distancing” has been used by public health experts to...
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Getting past the obstacles
By Karolina G.
/ November 24, 2020
Many of us vividly remember March 13, 2020 as the day when everything fell apart. As people started...
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Hybrid gives students a newfound sense of flexibility
By Kathryn W.
/ November 24, 2020
When students departed school on March 13, they didn’t anticipate that in-person classes wouldn’t resume school-wide until Nov....
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Health and Well-Being Improvements
By Monisa Y
/ November 20, 2020
Written by Monisa Yusra and Lena Perry
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A Zoom Call a Day Does Not Keep the Procrastination Away
By Maha Z.
/ November 16, 2020
Picture this: you’re sitting in a Zoom meeting for your math class at 9:40 a.m. as your teacher...
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What the Frack?
By Lilianna V.
/ November 16, 2020
Fracking: a term heard in economics, environmentalism, and now on the debate stage of the 2020 election. Also...
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Hate crime and one town’s healing takes center stage in this weekend’s fall play
By Raphael R
/ November 11, 2020
Following the reaction of the town of Laramie, Wyoming, after the murder of university student Matthew Shephard, Maine...
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Girls golf dominates conference
By Monyca G.
/ November 2, 2020
With seniors Katie Benziger and Jane Rothweiler finishing conference with the best two scores, the varsity girls golf...
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Tackling Trump: Where the President Went Wrong
By Johnny N.
/ November 2, 2020
On Dec. 31, 2019, the Chinese government confirmed that it was treating dozens of people in Wuhan suffering...
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Girls race for regionals
By Caitlyn C
/ November 2, 2020
After placing fourth overall at the conference meet on Oct. 17, the girls cross country team was ready...
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Freshman takes sectional title in unconventional tennis season
By Roshi S
/ November 2, 2020
Including a sectional championship for freshman Lilliam Dockal, the varsity girls tennis team placed fourth overall at sectionals. ...
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Three Striding to Sectionals
By Karim U
/ November 2, 2020
With three runners continuing on to sectionals on Oct. 31, the varsity boys cross country showed their post-season...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Future of the Supreme Court
By Jameson B.
/ November 2, 2020
When Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, notorious defender of gender equality, died last month, her death threw...
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COVID, College, and Testing Crisis
By Sarosh K.
/ October 30, 2020
Nervous test-takers rejoice! For the past two years, college admissions counselors and the folks from the Career and...
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Shifting Seasons
By Daniel V.
/ October 28, 2020
With IHSA’s recent decision to adjust the sports seasons and limit choices for playing either school or travel...
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Swinging Through the Season
By Monyca G.
/ October 23, 2020
After an unforgettable 9-8 season, the Boys Varsity Golf team had sophomore Charlie Parcell make it to sectionals...
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Voting in 2020
By Samantha S
/ October 23, 2020
With fewer than two weeks to the Nov. 3 election day, more citizens are seeking ways to vote...
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