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An artistic exposition displays mannequins for the International Day against Domestic Violence. Photo courtesy of Mika Baumeister via Unsplash.
“Does it count if I said ‘Yes?'”
Published May 1, 2024
Sophomore Anshul Nadendla, senior Anna Gustafson, junior Sarah Fitzgerald, seniors Emily Won, Danny Pashkow, Kyra Sarantapolous and Neha Doppalapudi (from left to right) pose in front of an IHSA banner at the Heartland Community College gym. They began competing at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 1:00 p.m. Photo by Laura Minerva.
Barrington journalists place eighth at state competition
Published April 26, 2024
Students in the Bfit class are pictured playing basketball.
Bfit or Bflop?
Published March 3, 2024
A map of preliminary damage reports from the storm system on Feb. 27. Each blue/green line is a path of a tornado from the storm. Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service
Tornado Troubles
Published February 28, 2024
Barrington Area Librarys outdoor garden. Photo courtesy of the Barrington Area Library
A green giveaway
Published February 12, 2024
Photo from Pexels
No One is Watching the Same TV Show Anymore. Is This the End of the World?
Published February 21, 2024
Photo by Rio Lecatompessy on Unsplash
Fast Fashion — Tearing at the Seams
Published December 15, 2023
Photo illustration by Stephanie Murarus, 24.
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
Joie Zaehler, 26, (left), poses with therapy dogs during a SOUL Buddies club meeting. Zaehler, a SOUL Buddies member, has worked with a variety of different therapy animals with the club. Photo provided by Joie Zaehler, 26.
Sharing of Unconditional Love
Published March 4, 2024
The hallway by the Fine Arts wing is empty of students. This academic hallway is closed during class periods. Photo by Alana Zink, ‘27
Hooray for Hall Posts?
Published February 29, 2024
Polls Apart
Polls Apart
Published February 20, 2024
Demonstration in Washington, D.C., protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ongoing war in Ukraine is one of many human rights violations that Amnesty International has spoken out about Photo courtesy of Ian Hutchinson via Unsplash
How does one club right the wrongs of society’s problems?
Published February 14, 2024
On the Big Stage
On the Big Stage
Published December 16, 2023
The hallway by the Fine Arts wing is empty of students. This academic hallway is closed during class periods. Photo by Alana Zink, ‘27
Hooray for Hall Posts?
Published February 29, 2024
Fall experimental: Little Women
Fall experimental: Little Women
Published November 2, 2023
Personalities though fashion
Personalities though fashion
Published March 19, 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
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
Who wants Watermelon?
Who wants Watermelon?
Published April 23, 2024
Collection of different Grove Avenues artwork coming from grades K-5
Grove’s Treasure Trove
Published March 4, 2024
Illustration by Elizabeth Ewalt, 25
Galentine’s Day
Published February 15, 2024
Photo from TV Insider.
Disconnected Families and Planetary Alignments
Published January 25, 2024
The Knowunity icon. The app is available free on the app store.
Get in the know with Knowunity
Published December 20, 2023
Collection of different Grove Avenues artwork coming from grades K-5
Grove’s Treasure Trove
Published March 4, 2024
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 13, 2021
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Review: Mirrorland album by EarthGang
Published September 29, 2019
Photo from TV Insider.
Disconnected Families and Planetary Alignments
Published January 25, 2024
The Knowunity icon. The app is available free on the app store.
Get in the know with Knowunity
Published December 20, 2023
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
(From left to right) Scout Storms, ‘25, Kaleigh Burns, ‘24, Abby Lewis, ‘26 and Mia Sirois, ‘27 sprint to the line before the start of their race. The four distance runners finished eleventh in the 4x1 mile relay. Photo courtesy of John Storms.
The Fastest Party on the Planet: BHS Girls Compete at New Balance Nationals Indoor
Published April 24, 2024
Hyping up the Bears before the game. Cool winters day in Chicago Illinois. Photo courtesy of U.S._Army_photo_by_Sgt._1st_Clas
Five Things the Chicago Bears Need To Do This Off-season
Published February 21, 2024
San Fransisco 49ers players run onto the field after a time-out. The 49ers were bested by the Kansas City Chiefs 20-31 during the 2020 Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels via Flickr
The Super Bowl as a Whole
Published February 10, 2024
The girls’ Cross Country team poses for a photo commemorating their win. Photo by John Storms.
Speeding to State
Published December 7, 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
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 18, 2022
Photo courtesy of Junko Nakase via Unsplash
Quiz – Match the favorite song to the fit!
Published February 29, 2024
Which finger are you Quiz?
Which finger are you Quiz?
Published January 11, 2024
Which Thanksgiving side dish are you Quiz?
Which Thanksgiving side dish are you Quiz?
Published November 15, 2023
Volume 30, Issue 5: Whats in Your Wallet?
Volume 30, Issue 5: What’s in Your Wallet?
Published April 17, 2024
Speak Your Mind: Volume 30, Issue 4
Speak Your Mind: Volume 30, Issue 4
Published February 25, 2024
Tolerate It: Volume 30, Issue 3
Tolerate It: Volume 30, Issue 3
Published December 14, 2023
One of These Is an Edible: Volume 30, Issue 2
One of These Is an Edible: Volume 30, Issue 2
Published October 17, 2023
This photo is fake: Volume 30, Issue 1
This photo is fake: Volume 30, Issue 1
Published September 30, 2023
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Fast Fashion — Tearing at the Seams

Stephanie Murarus, Features Editor
Published December 15, 2023

In the tapestry of online culture, interwoven with reliance on consumerism, our closets expand to match the pace of social media trends. TikTok and Instagram continue to breed new microtrends, changing...

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 Murarus ‘24.

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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 Murarus ‘24.

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