The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

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The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

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The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

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To those celebrating Hanukkah, Happy Hanukkah to you and your loved ones!

Uncovering Jewish Heritage

Andrea Zepeda Tamez, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Have you ever thought about where your family came from? Maybe you have a general idea of where they might've come from or you've been told a story about how they got to where they are today. In my experience,...

Remembering Dr. Mitchell

Remembering Dr. Mitchell

Troy Donelson and Ralph Miguel De Vela Marcial October 23, 2023

  On the morning of September 18, 2023, Scott Mitchell was found dead in his car at age 44. Scott Mitchell, or as his students referred to him Dr. Mitchell, was an 8th Grade history teacher working...

Warren and Future Career Pathways

Warren and Future Career Pathways

Jess Castor, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

As many of us look at it, high school is essentially the final step to prepare us for college, universities, etc., especially when looking at careers we want to pursue in the near future. We look at classes...

Public Services of a Lake County Newspaper

Public Services of a Lake County Newspaper

Andrea Zepeda Tamez October 23, 2023

Around 20 years ago in the city of Waukegan, a newspaper business was founded by a couple. Little did the residents, and possibly the entire county know that the business would grow to help the Hispanic...

Students rally in support of Affirmative Action

Exploring Students of Color Responses to Race-based Affirmative Action Ban

Sa'mihah Dilosa, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Let's say responses varied from angry and plain confused.  To give a little context, here's a short history lesson on Affirmative Action. Affirmative Action was instituted in the 1960s to fight against...

Warrens New Phone Policy: Is It Too Strict?

Warren’s New Phone Policy: Is It Too Strict?

Hannah Mallari, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

New teachers. New classmates. New phone cubbies? New policy issued this year by District 121 involves something we seem to just can't pull away from: our phones. Warren has implemented a new technology...

Senior Reflection- Jaden Cohn

Senior Reflection- Jaden Cohn

Jaden Cohn, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

Well I guess this is it. The expression “all good things come to an end”, is very real at this moment. It’s so crazy to think that those 4 years (although they felt like 2.5) really flew by. In the...

Senior Reflection - Taylor Simmons

Senior Reflection – Taylor Simmons

Taylor Simmons, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

I have so much to say about my high school experience; it can’t be narrowed down to a few paragraphs but I’ll do my best. Like the last few graduating classes covid impacted my high school career,...

Yesenia Ruiz- Senior Reflection

May 19, 2023

High school may not have been exactly what I pictured it to be. It was not the stereotypical coming of age movie I convinced myself of. There was no pristine wardrobe department, the same consistent cast...

Caralyn Whalen : Senior Reflection

Caralyn Whalen : Senior Reflection

Caralyn Whalen, Scratch Paper Member May 19, 2023

High school was a time of growth and discovery for me. I learned so much about myself and the world around me. It wasn't always easy, but I'm grateful for the experiences and the people who helped me along...

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