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How Real is Senioritis?

How Real is Senioritis?

Ashley Carfora, Print Sports Editor
Published May 12, 2026

Yes. As a senior, I would say senioritis is definitely real. I am the type of person and student who is always on top of things and if I’m not on top of things, I’m anxious all the time. But after...

Pay Up: Is College Worth It?

Pay Up: Is College Worth It?

Hassan Javed, Print Features Editor
Published May 5, 2026

Loyola University of Chicago’s annual tuition is set at $56,930. For undergraduates, by the time they finish four years of college, it will add up to $227,720 for Loyola University of Chicago. To put...

Illustration by Ava Lutsi, '26.

A Night to Remember?

Ava Lutsi, Print Editor-in-Chief
Published April 30, 2026

  Prom is always depicted as one of the most memorable nights of a teenager’s entire high school life — a once in a lifetime experience full of glamorous dresses, pictures, music and unforgettable...

Photo courtesy of Joshua Peacock.

Bye Bye Baseball

Ashley Carfora, Print Sports Editor
Published March 12, 2026

I love baseball. The atmosphere, the food and most importantly: the unpredictability of the game — how anyone could cause the game to flip with just one pitch. But when the same team is victorious for...

Photo courtesy of Ruby Nass.

Dear Freshmen,

Ashley Carfora, Print Sports Editor
Published March 4, 2026

Why would someone take an eight-straight? I took an eight-straight my sophomore year and it was the best decision for me personally. I took an eight-straight because I wanted to take two electives and...

A large variety of Needohs with different shapes, sizes and colors. Photo illustration by Gwen Quintanar.

Squeezed into Spotlight

Gwen Quintanar, Reporter
Published February 25, 2026

Needohs are the newest sensation for teens right now. People are fighting for them at stores, posting unboxing videos and scouring the internet for access. As someone who sees them everywhere, I think...

Noah Wyle in "The Pitt." Photo illustration courtesy of HBO Max.

The Pit in “The Pitt”

Rainey Roy, Print Opinions Editor
Published February 18, 2026

For more than 20 years, our TV screens have been plagued with medical dramas. Most notably, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “ER" and “Scrubs." Since its release, “The Pitt” is giving all of them a run...

The Rise of Underage Online Gambling

The Rise of Underage Online Gambling

Billy Wyatt, Guest Columnist
Published January 30, 2026

A high school kid who’s not even old enough to drive can open an app, place a bet on the next football game, and lose their money in seconds. Online gambling which was once an adult only activity has...

Scrolling on social media, teenager misses out on physical activity or human interaction. Photo illustration courtesy of Jorge Fernández.

The Generation That Stopped Moving

Dylan Ricaurte, Guest Columnist
Published January 28, 2026

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, used to be known as a generation that never stopped moving. Today, we're becoming a generation that barely gets up at all. High schoolers today are falling far...

Photo illustration courtesy of Nathan Cima.

E-Waste and the Cost of Modern Technology

James Whitaker, Guest Columnist
Published January 22, 2026

According to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, “A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste [electronic waste] was produced in 2022,” which equates to roughly seventeen pounds...

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