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.

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Hammond High School Boasts Rich History; Needs to Improve School Spirit

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Hammond High School Boasts Rich History; Needs to Improve School Spirit Destiny Flores is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI at Hammond High School. This month, Destiny wrote about the history of her school and the need for more school spirit. School spirit is taken to heart in most high schools, starting from sports and...

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Chesterton High School Radio Station, WDSO, is an Active Part of Duneland Community

Chesterton High School Radio Station, WDSO, is an Active Part of Duneland Community Sophia Pizzi is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Chesterton High School. This month, Sophia wrote about the strong radio tradition, headlined by WDSO 88.3 FM, at the school. The radio has been an American staple since the 1920s,...

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La Porte, New Prairie High Schools Combine For Massive Pep Rally Ahead of State Championship Games

La Porte, New Prairie High Schools Combine For Massive Pep Rally Ahead of State Championship Games It’s not every day that two rival schools are found in the same gymnasium on the same night, cheering for each other and wishing each other good luck. But that is what happened with the La Porte High School Slicers and the New Prairie High School...

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Improved Defense a Necessity for Munster Hockey to Backup Hot Goalie

Improved Defense a Necessity for Munster Hockey to Backup Hot Goalie William Hatczel is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Munster High School. This month, William wrote an in-season update on the Mustangs' hockey team. Starting off the season with a record of 2-4-2, the Munster High School hockey team...

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You Can’t Hold Canelo Down: Hammond Teacher Returns to School after Stroke

You Can’t Hold Canelo Down: Hammond Teacher Returns to School after Stroke Destiny Flores is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Hammond High School. THis month, Destiny wrote on the incredible story of AP Spanish teacher Noemi Canelo, who is back at the school after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Noemi Canelo, an...

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GSA at Chesterton High School Promotes Tolerance of All Students

GSA at Chesterton High School Promotes Tolerance of All Students Sophia Pizzi is NWIndianaLife.com's #1StudentNWI representative at Chesterton High School. Each month, Sophia will provide us a story focusing on some positive aspect of her school. For her first article, Sophia wrote about the school's Gay-Straight...

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