Guys and girls graduation outfit ideas
Thea Sankari, Samantha Moriarty, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2018
With graduation coming up on Thursday, May 24, it can be really hard to know what to wear. The weather is supposed to be either sunny and nice or rainy, so it may be hard to pick out an outfit. However, here is a perfect guide for both guys and girls to get you ready for the first step into your future...
ACT vs SAT: Which test will work for you?
Samantha Moriarty, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2018
With decision day that was on Tuesday, May 1, most seniors have now committed to their college of choice for the next four years, meaning that the focus on the college process has now completely shifted to the junior class. For many juniors, the process of applying to colleges is currently centere...
Meet Nordstrom’s newest ambassador
Samantha Moriarty & Genny Haarlow, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2018
Gabrielle Sullivan, sophomore, walks down the hallways, dressed in ripped jeans, a fitted blue and white striped shirt, and finished with a casual windbreaker on top. She walks with confidence, her hair loose around her shoulders as usual. For many high schoolers, figuring out a career path for the futur...
Behind the scenes of prom preparations
Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2018
Prom is the last chance to attend a school dance. With music, dancing, and friends, it is a way to finish off high school on a strong note. With prom approaching on Saturday, May 5, many people are busy finalizing plans for the big night. Although prom is a night that many students will remember forever, few actually consider the time and effort that is put in by ...
Earth Science Honors Symposium showcases semester projects
Samantha Moriarty and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2018
Students who walked by the library on Wednesday, April 18 saw something completely out of the ordinary. Posters filled the room, and students could be found presenting in every corner of the library for the 10th Annual Earth Science Honors Symposium. The Earth Science Honors Symposium is an annual conference put on by t...
Yodeling Walmart boy goes viral
Samantha Moriarty and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2018
Recently, Illinois native Mason Ramsey has taken the Internet by storm. In the past few weeks, the 11-year-old has gone viral, his new fame stemming from a video posted on Twitter of Ramsey singing Hank Williams' “Lovesick Blues” in a Walmart in Golconda, Ill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muZIRQZLDWk The ...
Third quarter blues
Samantha Moriarty and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
Third quarter ended last Friday, March 16, which came as a relief to many students, including myself. Personally, I couldn’t be happier to be moving into fourth quarter. In my opinion, third quarter consistently stands alone as the worst few months of the school year. To begin, third quarter is the longest quart...
To visit or not to visit
Samantha Moriarty, Features Writer
March 15, 2018
With spring break coming up, everyone’s been discussing their upcoming travel plans. Because I’ll be staying in Chicago’s lovely 30 degree weather for break, I’ve found myself tuning out when I start to hear people discuss where they’ll be going on vacation. Despite my limited attention th...
Election season takes over
Samantha Moriarty and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2018
Brightly colored posters and flyers line the hallways and staircases. Throughout classrooms, students offer candy and pins in exchange for votes. It’s clear that it is election season. On Wednesday, March 4 students will be able to support their peers and vote in class board elections for the 2018-...
Audrey Carter, sophomore (Print)
Samantha Moriarty and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018
Devils' Advocate: What are some of your hobbies/interests? Audrey Carter: I'm really interested in the arts, primarily drawing, but I've also been involved in stage crew here for the past few years. Anything that can serve as a creative outlet I tend to enjoy. DA: How did you hear about Devils' Advoca...