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What’s recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Student Council hosted its annual toy drive. From November 18 to December 6, WHS students brought in toys to their homeroom to be delivered to city hall for children in need. The goal of...
What’s recently happened? Note: Basketball photos taken by Reese McKenzie The Chesterton High School (CHS) Varsity Football team officially concluded its season after falling to the Valparaiso High School Vikings earlier this month on November 8....
What’s recently happened? On September 27, during the Homecoming football pre-game, the Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) band room was dedicated to Rocco Carioto, the late band director who passed away in February. Carioto’s family was presented with...
What’s recently happened? Forty of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) seniors volunteered to help the Chicago Food Depository pack food for Illinois residents. “The field trip was a fantastic success! The seniors worked hard,...
What's recently happened? River Forest High School (RF) is now a few months into the school year, which means activities and events are getting started. One of the biggest clubs at RF is the National Honor Society (NHS), which had its induction...
What’s recently happened? From November 6-10, Lake Central High School (LC) journalism students attended the Journalism Education Association (JEA) conference located in Philadelphia to immerse themselves in the world of journalism. Twenty students...
What’s recently happened? Staff members of Munster High School (MHS) “Crier” and “Paragon” attended the NSPA/JEA National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia from November 7-10. The trip consisted of informational sessions to...
What’s recently happened? Fall is in full effect and Andrean High School (AHS) students are basking in the chilly season. Between staying bundled up at the Friday night football games and sweating in the jam-packed gym for basketball games, AHS...
What's recently happened? Hebron High School (HHS) has recently leveled up and joined the Indiana Esports Network. Since the program is still in its early stages, it must compete on a club level for this semester as it is a requirement for all new...
What’s recently happened? This past September, the Whiting High School (WHS) wrestling team started practicing for the upcoming season with Coach Daniel Hartman. Hartman helped lead the team towards improvement, including helping two freshmen win...