Residents of Skokie now have the opportunity to change the design of the village’s flag. As per an announcement made on the suburb’s website on May 13, “community members of all ages” are encouraged to participate in a redesign of the village...
President Donald Trump’s administration has found itself in a standoff with the administration of Harvard University over the institution’s refusal to take action against what the administration calls an antisemitic university environment. In response...
When one hears the name “Pickledilly Skokie,” one wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that it’s some recently opened, unique, themed restaurant. After all, many of Skokie’s...
Standing in an empty parking lot in the middle of February, we looked at each other, nervous to proceed. We couldn’t find the entrance and thought about going home. We eventually...
My voice wavered when it was my turn to introduce myself. “Hi, my name is Penelope, I’m a freshman, and I’m taking Journalism because my mom told me to.” I was one of three freshmen in the classroom; everyone...
Three weeks after undergoing ACL surgery on my right knee, I was lying in bed, scrolling through TikTok, doing quad sets, and trying to lift my leg. Suddenly, a video appeared on my feed discussing how women are more prone...
At a press conference on April 16, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took heat for comments he made about a topic he has long had an embattled relationship with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD....
This 2025 girls varsity badminton season was a great success, and undoubtedly one worth celebrating. The girls demonstrated endless hard work, dedication, individual growth, and victories. Most importantly, the team was knit...
Securing a spot on a varsity team as a freshman is a rare and impressive achievement. Most athletes spend years working their way up, starting their athletic journeys on the freshman team, then junior varsity (JV), before...
From torn ACLs to sprained ankles and shattered tailbones, athletes push their bodies to the limit every day—and injuries are an unavoidable part of the game. With over 3.5 million sports-related injuries annually, many...
I recently tried puppy yoga, and it was such a fun and unique experience. The class was held in a local studio in Chicago, where puppies roamed freely as we followed a beginner yoga class session. The instructor was very kind and accommodating. She designed the itinerary of the class so that everyone of all abilities was able to enjoy the activity. She never pressured anyone to go beyond what...
If you’re into thrillers, plot twists, and dark psychology, You might be perfect for you. This Netflix series follows bookstore worker Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), who hides a much darker, obsessive side. What starts as a love for Joe quickly spirals into stalking, manipulation, and even murder. All told through the perspective of Goldberg himself. This show keeps me hooked with every new season....
Rust is, at heart, a movie about fate. Not about inevitability, mind you, about the wicked getting what is coming to them—on the contrary, when something is coming in this story, it does so for the innocent and the undeserving, and they rarely get to see it coming, either. The film opens with Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott), a young boy of thirteen who lives alone with his tiny brother...
What is your name and grade? My name is Adela Hanic and I am a junior. What inspired you to join DECA? Ever since I began...
What is your name and job? John Fitzpatrick, Vocational Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department Where did you go to school? Northern...
What is your name and grade level? My name is Lauren Syfu, and I’m a junior. Who is someone that inspires you? My mom inspires me because...
What is your name and grade? My name is Eden Owen, and I’m a junior What is your favorite part of playing basketball or running track? My...