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Looking for things to do this weekend as Fall sets in and the sun still shines? We’ve rounded up some of the best, family-fun events going on this weekend in Northwest Indiana from the educational, to the spooky, to the just plain fun! Check out...

Few people have time to volunteer for even one organization, let alone several. JoElla DePra, however, is a member of the Hebron Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer for the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce’s Envision the Future program, which helps...

Student Spotlight: Jason Randolph Jason Randolph is an intelligent, charming, and friendly senior at West Side. Most students that attend West Side only engage with sports. Then there are students like Randolph, who has been a part of the basketball...

Hammond High with the Wildcat Spirit Hammond High School Homecoming started with a fun week of hand picked spirit days. The days were Pajama Day, Multiplicity Day, Gender Bender, Character Day, and finally, Hammond High's traditional School Spirit...

Kouts Chatter Three guest speakers visited Kouts this month to talk to students about a variety of topics. To kick things off, the John Jacobs’ Next Generation Power Force presented on September 11. Behind the physical demonstrations of strength,...

I am on the search for new podcasts, and I want *you* to suggest a few new options. I like listening to comedy podcasts, politics (left, right, and center!), sports (mostly NBA), and I like a couple business-minded shows like HBR Ideacast and...

Student Spotlight One student who goes above and beyond in service is Kate Zientarski. In sophomore year alone she accumulated 135 service hours! Zientarski is a junior at Marquette and loves to volunteer. She volunteers at Reins of Life because she...

Student Spotlight: Emma White With college on the minds of many seniors, it can be difficult to balance homework and extracurriculars. Senior Emma White recognizes the stress associated with clubs and advanced classes. “Sometimes I find it...

Homecoming Week at River Forest Homecoming week at River Forest High School kicked-off on September 11 and wrapped-up on September 15. Despite having little time and encountering some major setbacks, the class representatives and student council...

Fall has fallen and October is here! This weekend features a ton of great, family-friendly events for all ages, so be sure to see what's out there and take advantage of the beautiful weather while you have a chance. As always, if you have an event...