The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

Scratch Paper

The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

Scratch Paper

The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School

Scratch Paper

Activity Fair OPlaine 2023

Activity Fair at O’Plaine for Freshman and Sophomores

Laurence Urmatan, Staff Member September 25, 2023

The event started off with us juniors, seniors, and some sophomores setting up our tables for the incoming freshmen and sophomores. It seemed like it was going well for the club officers, but from what...

Handicap Parking: Why You Shouldnt Park There

Handicap Parking: Why You Shouldn’t Park There

Maddie Hauder, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

Have you or someone else you know parked in a handicap spot before? Or maybe you've parked on the lines next to handicap spots. Regardless, here are some things you should know about handicapped parking. Firstly,...

The Impact of Heat on Sports

The Impact of Heat on Sports

Elin Ackron, Staff Writer September 25, 2023

As the weather begins to cool off, it is important to talk about the effects of the recent heat wave that passed through Illinois. Heat. In the last week of August in Illinois, temperatures were in the...

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, Hailey Ostrolencki with her two students

Warren Mentorship Program at Woodland Elementary

Jaden Cohn, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

While most of you are enjoying sleeping in on your late starts, these students have been out mentoring the students at Woodland Elementary. Over the past few months, a group of about 15 Warren Students...

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...

Senior Reflection: The Bare Necessities of Life, By Michela Schenk

Senior Reflection: The Bare Necessities of Life, By Michela Schenk

Michela Schenk, Editor May 18, 2023

It is now the time of year where each student, regardless of grade, will be bombarded with advice from your teachers, counselors, neighbors, grandparents, and 3rd cousin twice removed on your father’s...

Harrison Levy - Moon Shadow

Harrison Levy – “Moon Shadow”

Kahlia Williams, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Harrison Levy’s “Moon Shadow” was captured simply because the moon looked cool and they decided to get a picture. However, a quick snapshot quickly turned into a photo that captures the detail and...

Giancarlo Milan - Panglaw

Giancarlo Milan – “Panglaw”

Kahlia Williams, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Giancarlo Milan’s “Panglow”, which means loneliness in Tagalog, beautifully represents the state of being alone. The depth and detail given to the natural elements of the piece was intentional, with...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The Student News Publication of Warren Township High School