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Emma Moorut ‘25, Riya Shah ‘25, Aarohi Chatterjee ‘26, Maya Moorut ‘26 and Deeksha Adhikary ‘27 pose after their performance for the Garba. The girls are part of the group “Dance Without Borders” that promotes styles of dancing native to the Indian subcontinent. Photo by Anika Shinde, ‘25
Spreading the light
Published November 27, 2023
Members from Lincoln-Douglas debate stand outside the building where one of their tournaments took place.
Up for Debate?
Published October 26, 2023
Students dance at the Homecoming celebration, with the disco ball adding more to the ambience. Sponsors Lisa Nardiello and Angela Concha were overall pleased with the turnout this year. (Photo Credits: Benice Udeogu, ‘25)
Homecoming 2023: Unique or Just the Same?
Published October 24, 2023
Band director Kevin Krivosik coaches students Nate Troxell, Abby Brudvik, Nathan Salvador, Sai Neelkantan and Lila Collette during 8th hour for their upcoming jazz band concert. Photo by Ava Lutsi, 26
New band director adjusts to school culture as he prepares for first concert
Published October 24, 2023
Seniors Cindy Yang, Sophia Kostov and Sahana Ramesh pose for a photo at Gir1C0de. The club supports girls who are interested in computer science. Photo by Hafsah Khan, 25
An Introduction to Gir1C0de
Published October 18, 2023
Emma Moorut ‘25, Riya Shah ‘25, Aarohi Chatterjee ‘26, Maya Moorut ‘26 and Deeksha Adhikary ‘27 pose after their performance for the Garba. The girls are part of the group “Dance Without Borders” that promotes styles of dancing native to the Indian subcontinent. Photo by Anika Shinde, ‘25
Spreading the light
Published November 27, 2023
Members from Lincoln-Douglas debate stand outside the building where one of their tournaments took place.
Up for Debate?
Published October 26, 2023
Students dance at the Homecoming celebration, with the disco ball adding more to the ambience. Sponsors Lisa Nardiello and Angela Concha were overall pleased with the turnout this year. (Photo Credits: Benice Udeogu, ‘25)
Homecoming 2023: Unique or Just the Same?
Published October 24, 2023
Band director Kevin Krivosik coaches students Nate Troxell, Abby Brudvik, Nathan Salvador, Sai Neelkantan and Lila Collette during 8th hour for their upcoming jazz band concert. Photo by Ava Lutsi, 26
New band director adjusts to school culture as he prepares for first concert
Published October 24, 2023
Seniors Cindy Yang, Sophia Kostov and Sahana Ramesh pose for a photo at Gir1C0de. The club supports girls who are interested in computer science. Photo by Hafsah Khan, 25
An Introduction to Gir1C0de
Published October 18, 2023
Merry Thanksgiving?
Merry Thanksgiving?
Published December 1, 2023
Girl rides an indoor bike while watching a bike race documentary. Photo illustration by Ava Lutsi, 27
An American just won a bike race. Here’s why you should care.
Published October 30, 2023
Trigger warning: Politics
Trigger warning: Politics
Published April 18, 2023
Calm the club craze: Extracurriculars aren’t just for college apps
Published April 17, 2023
Illustrated by Sophia Gordon, ‘24.
Jumping through hoops
Published March 22, 2023
Trigger warning: Politics
Trigger warning: Politics
Published April 18, 2023
Calm the club craze: Extracurriculars aren’t just for college apps
Published April 17, 2023
Illustrated by Sophia Gordon, ‘24.
Jumping through hoops
Published March 22, 2023
Photo from Barrington Behavioral Health and Wellness.
Group therapy: Seven ways to avoid dysfunction
Published February 22, 2023
(Un)natural selection: Why we need to refocus our class selection priorities
(Un)natural selection: Why we need to refocus our class selection priorities
Published February 15, 2023
Photo from Pixabay
Heartbreak Season
Published April 24, 2023
(Un)natural selection: Why we need to refocus our class selection priorities
(Un)natural selection: Why we need to refocus our class selection priorities
Published February 15, 2023
The culture shocks of America: The story of a French exchange student
The culture shocks of America: The story of a French exchange student
Published November 12, 2022
The chorus of my life: How music shaped my identity
The chorus of my life: How music shaped my identity
Published April 13, 2022
Meet the editor: Neha Doppalapudi
Meet the editor: Neha Doppalapudi
Published March 4, 2022
Freshman Weston Mui poses with the camera that he uses for filming. Mui has won several awards from his filmmaking hobby. Photo by Alexander Brudvik, 27.
Behind the Scenes with Weston Mui
Published November 28, 2023
Lindsay Lewis, a BHS alum, owns her own jewelry studio in Chicago. Lewis has been making jewelry since her first metalworking class in high school. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Lewis, lindsay-lewis.com
LAB: Lindsay Lewis (The Extended Version)
Published November 14, 2023
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Joe Molloy speaks to a colleague in the English department. Molloy has transitioned back to the classroom where he teaches AP Seminar and junior English classes. Photo by Stephanie Murarous ‘24.
Molloy’s Many Mantles
Published October 16, 2023
Nominated seniors
And the nominees are…
Published May 16, 2023
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Personalities though fashion
Personalities though fashion
Published March 18, 2023
Allen Noland posing for camera. Photo by Hannah Kim, 25.
You only live twice: Q&A with Allen Noland
Published March 3, 2023
Teaching dreams turn to reality
Published December 6, 2022
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
Published November 17, 2022
Joe Molloy speaks to a colleague in the English department. Molloy has transitioned back to the classroom where he teaches AP Seminar and junior English classes. Photo by Stephanie Murarous ‘24.
Molloy’s Many Mantles
Published October 16, 2023
Teaching dreams turn to reality
Published December 6, 2022
Special education teacher Tim Holman poses in his classroom.
Boxing into Barrington
Published November 9, 2022
Dancing towards her dreams
Dancing towards her dreams
Published February 2, 2022
Fixing an Apple a day
Fixing an Apple a day
Published December 6, 2021
1989 (Taylors Version): Flop, or Bop?
1989 (Taylor’s Version): Flop, or Bop?
Published November 28, 2023
Fortnite game cover. Photo from Trusted Reviews.
Why did Fortnite Steal your Boyfriend?
Published November 27, 2023
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Photo from Flickr
Movies That Scream Halloween Spirit
Published October 31, 2023
Seniors Riya Sivaraman, Rowan Patel, Sahana Ramesh, Hiral Parikh, Zaina Shethwala, Aashna Shah, Aarna Elavenil, and Krisalyn Lee pose as soccer moms. This was day 1 of Filly Football where seniors were the counterparts to juniors bbq dads. Photo courtesy of Riya Sivaraman ‘24.
THROWback to Filly Football
Published October 8, 2023
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Fortnite game cover. Photo from Trusted Reviews.
Why did Fortnite Steal your Boyfriend?
Published November 27, 2023
Seniors Riya Sivaraman, Rowan Patel, Sahana Ramesh, Hiral Parikh, Zaina Shethwala, Aashna Shah, Aarna Elavenil, and Krisalyn Lee pose as soccer moms. This was day 1 of Filly Football where seniors were the counterparts to juniors bbq dads. Photo courtesy of Riya Sivaraman ‘24.
THROWback to Filly Football
Published October 8, 2023
Person listening to podcast. Photo from Reward Days.
5 podcast reccomendations from high schoolers
Published April 2, 2023
Photos from IMDb.
Best rom-coms to watch for Valentine’s day
Published February 14, 2023
Photo from Disney+
Wakanda Forever: The Tribute
Published February 3, 2023
1989 (Taylors Version): Flop, or Bop?
1989 (Taylor’s Version): Flop, or Bop?
Published November 28, 2023
Photo sourced from Pexels, Snapwire
Trapp’s take on tunes: Reviewing 2021 albums
Published October 17, 2021
Top 10 hits that made 2020 better
Top 10 hits that made 2020 better
Published March 12, 2021
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Published September 29, 2019
Photo from The Scottsman.
Babylon: Miss or must-see?
Published May 13, 2023
Photo from IMDb.
The Last of Us: Does it live up to the hype?
Published April 20, 2023
Photo from AllMusic
Patching humanity with morality: A review of SZA’s SOS album
Published April 14, 2023
Photo from IMDb
Review: That’s a “You” problem
Published March 17, 2023
In “All my Rage”, Tahir collides worlds to create a masterpiece that beautifully navigates the sorrows and love of everyday life.
All My Rage: A delve into two worlds
Published March 13, 2023
Girl rides an indoor bike while watching a bike race documentary. Photo illustration by Ava Lutsi, 27
An American just won a bike race. Here’s why you should care.
Published October 30, 2023
Coach Sanchez celebrates the MSL West win record with the team and Athletic Director Ryan Rubenstein. The win against Glenbrook South officially broke the record. Photo courtesy of Jeff Doles
Sanchez Secures History
Published October 22, 2023
Senior Dillon Fitzpatrick finds a hole in the defense with the help of the offensive line. Fitzpatrick contributed 219 yards during the game, a personal record. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Doles.
Barrington vs Fremd Homecoming: Everything you need to know
Published October 10, 2023
Student trainers wrapping an injury. Photo by Becca Li, ‘23.
The life of a student trainer
Published February 12, 2023
Photostory: Boys varsity basketball
Photostory: Boys varsity basketball
Published February 3, 2023
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
From Little League to D1 softball: Senior Ainsley Muno commits to Northwestern University for softball
Published November 17, 2022
At what cost?
At what cost?
Published November 17, 2022
Students sit in the stadium during an assembly. Photo by Aarya Arun, 23.
Barrington: Figment of belonging
Published October 20, 2022
Somewhere in the rainbow: What pride means to LGBTQ+ youth
Somewhere in the rainbow: What pride means to LGBTQ+ youth
Published May 1, 2022
The teenage nicotine abuse epidemic: A story of getting help
The teenage nicotine abuse epidemic: A story of getting help
Published April 26, 2022
Highlighting diversity: Who is Barrington?
Highlighting diversity: Who is Barrington?
Published October 27, 2021
Photo by Pixabay.
What are you wearing?
Published May 25, 2023
Sophomore Anika Shinde and junior Zaina Shethwala hold baby chickens.
Chicks!
Published May 25, 2023
Decision day photos: Sendoff to the seniors
Decision day photos: Sendoff to the seniors
Published May 11, 2023
ForReal RoundUp
ForReal RoundUp
Published March 16, 2023
Behind the scenes of Fiddler on the Roof
Behind the scenes of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Published March 7, 2023
On the floor
On the floor
Published March 12, 2021
Finding her rhythm: Q&A with gymnast Gergana Petkova
Finding her rhythm: Q&A with gymnast Gergana Petkova
Published February 28, 2021
On the floor
On the floor
Published February 25, 2021
2021 Super Bowl podcast
2021 Super Bowl podcast
Published February 6, 2021
On the floor
On the floor
Published January 24, 2021
The making of Peter/Wendy: A BTS of high school theater
The making of Peter/Wendy: A BTS of high school theater
Published January 25, 2023
Photo by Alexis Mathai, 23.
BTS: James and the giant peach
Published April 29, 2022
How to: Iced peppermint mocha
How to: Iced peppermint mocha
Published December 22, 2020
Photo sourced from Unsplash (Rodion Kutsaev)
How to get into the socially distanced holiday spirit
Published December 21, 2020
What Kind Of A Flirt Are You?
What Kind Of A Flirt Are You?
Published October 27, 2019
How Well Do You Know 90s Music?
How Well Do You Know 90s Music?
Published October 14, 2019
How Tired Are You?
How Tired Are You?
Published September 28, 2019
Which Season Are You?
Which Season Are You?
Published September 25, 2019
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
Published September 25, 2019
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