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The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

Scratch Paper

The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

Scratch Paper

Protests Rage Across Iran Following Death of Mahsa Amini

Protests Rage Across Iran Following Death of Mahsa Amini

Emma Beard, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

  Following the Asian climbing Championships last month in Seoul, South Korea, an Iranian climber by the name of Elnaz Rekabi made headlines for competing without a hijab, meaning that her hair...

Warren Passes Referendum

Warren Passes Referendum

Julia Waelder, Contributor to Scratch Paper September 12, 2022

Tuesday, June 28th–District 121 voters decide to pass the referendum, which will include a 60 cent tax raise on Gurnee residents once it goes into full effect in the 2023-2024 school year. The...

Queen Elizabeth IIs Lifetime & Legacy

Queen Elizabeth II’s Lifetime & Legacy

Shannon Pharr, Staff Writer September 12, 2022

When news of the beloved Queen of England's death reached the United States this Thursday, September 8, shock and sadness was met by many. Although a leader of a different country, she was just as cherished...

Retiring Staff- A Special Farewell to the Athletic Director Mrs. Belmont

Retiring Staff- A Special Farewell to the Athletic Director Mrs. Belmont

Michela Schenk, Editor May 18, 2022

Like many students at Warren, I have had the pleasure of participating in numerous sports in my time here. My experience thus far has been amazing. Truthfully, I am proud to say I am a Warren athlete....

Causes and Effects of Russias Media Shutdown

Causes and Effects of Russia’s Media Shutdown

Shannon Pharr, Staff Writer April 24, 2022

Through the various platforms of media, we have dove into the Russia-Ukraine conflict and seen the truth of what is taking place on Ukrainian soil. However, in Russia, this is unfortunately not the case....

Warrens Pride Club

Warren’s Pride Club

Avery Ocampo, Staff Writer March 24, 2022
O'Plaine counsellor Ms Lidskin has been the sponsor for the Pride club for 7 years. I spoke with her about the club and how it  got started  "How many years has Warren been having Pride Club as a school club?" Ms Lidskin: "I started the Pride Club 7 years ago when a student on my caseload asked me if Warren had this type of club.  At that time we did not and I felt it was important for students to have a safe place and be supported at Warren."
Warren Theatre Presents: All Shook Up!

Warren Theatre Presents: “All Shook Up!”

Jaden Cohn, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

Do you want to take a trip down memory lane, and listen to some of the classics written by the great Elvis Presley? Well, "C’mon Everybody" down to the O’Plaine Auditorium on March 18th and 19th to...

Moving to Mask Optional

Moving to Mask Optional

Jake Snyder, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

Warren returned to “normal” last Wednesday, February 23rd. How normal things actually end up staying, though, remains to be seen.  In case you missed the news, the Governor's appeal to the decisions...

Unmasked students stopped from entering Warren Township High School

Mask Rules To Shift Across Illinois

Jake Snyder, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

Well I think we can all agree, no matter what side of the Mask debate you may be on, Wednesday morning was crazy. Here’s what led up to the antics that you all remember. Last week on Friday, February...

True Crime - The Jonestown Massacre

True Crime – The Jonestown Massacre

Jacob Agashe, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

When thinking about tragedies that shaped American culture, one might not think about the “Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ”, originally known as the “Peoples Temple Full Gospel Church”....

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