Student Voices

In 2014, GreatNews.Life established the Student Voices internship program (formerly #1StudentNWI), allowing high school students to share an insider’s view of everything happening at the high schools on a monthly basis. The GreatNews.Life staff not only edits and publishes their work but also sends feedback to the students to help them grow as journalists.

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute jumps into the new year

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute jumps into the new year What’s recently happened? The stress of the midterms finally wore off for Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) students after the well deserved Christmas break. Kids came back from nice vacations and relaxed in preparation for the second semester. ...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster students are halfway there

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster students are halfway there What’s recently happened? Construction on Munster High School (MHS) has continued, with the auditorium and soccer field going under renovation.  Girls wrestling competed and placed fourth at sectionals at the beginning of this month, with...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Andrean students ‘pin down’ new schedules as the second semester begins

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Andrean students ‘pin down’ new schedules as the second semester begins What's recently happened?  The month of December held so much for the Andrean High School (AHS) students. They started the month off right with lots of Christmas decorations in the hallways and Christmas themed dress down days.  In the...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School Science Olympiad hosts 19th annual invite

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School Science Olympiad hosts 19th annual invite What’s recently happened? On Saturday, December 7, the Science Olympiad team hosted its 19th annual invitational. There were teams from schools like Carmel High School, Northridge High School, and more who came to compete. Students competed across...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School gets into the holiday spirit with a trivia night

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School gets into the holiday spirit with a trivia night What’s recently happened? On December 19, Chesterton High School (CHS) held a Holiday Trivia Night in the cafeteria. The night was hosted by the CHS Student Government representatives from the Class of 2027. Donations for the current sophomore...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Holiday’s greetings at the Hammond Area Career Center

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Holiday’s greetings at the Hammond Area Career Center What’s recently happened? There has been a lot going on at the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC). From the early childhood education class’ baby project to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) class preparing for clinicals, there is always...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute is wrapping up the semester

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute is wrapping up the semester What’s recently happened? Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) Girls Basketball got its first two wins of the season on December 2 and 6. The overall season so far has had a tough start but with the coaches guidance it has helped the team get back on track....

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: River Forest is ready to celebrate Christmas

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: River Forest is ready to celebrate Christmas What’s recently happened? The River Forest High School Ingots (RF) are getting ready for its four-day Thanksgiving weekend, but before the big break, the RF Band gave a fantastic performance at Valparaiso University, playing classic and exciting...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology ends the 2024 school year in a festive mood

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology ends the 2024 school year in a festive mood What’s recently happened? Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) recently had its annual winter concert performance on December 5. “I feel like it went really well. I performed in it and I think us as a whole class really did amazing. I...

Read More

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Ringing in the New Year and second semester at Andrean High School

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Ringing in the New Year and second semester at Andrean High School What’s recently happened?  It's the Christmas season and nobody does it quite like Andrean High School (AHS). Between Christmas themed service projects, decorations, dress down days and more, Christmas is all around fun for AHS students. ...

Read More