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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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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...

Jacob Flores - Dementia

Jacob Flores – “Dementia”

Kahlia Williams, Staff Writer May 13, 2023

Jacob Flores’s “Dementia” visually symbolizes the effects of dementia and what a person who lives with it may experience. Wanting to illustrate and better understand the syndrome that causes impaired...

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The Future of “Test-Optional”

Jasmine Porter, Co-Editor May 2, 2023

Mid-March marked the 3-year anniversary of the day I was sent home early from Woodland Middle School, having been told to take all my supplies “just in case”. Flash forward to 2023 and I’m a high...

Chicano College Bowl 2023

Chicano College Bowl 2023

Yesenia Ruiz, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

On Saturday, April 29th, the members of Warren’s Latinx Cultural Organization, Avanza, attended the annual Chicano College Bowl event at Highland Park High School.  Chicano College Bowl was created...

Career Expo Recap

Career Expo Recap

Shannon Pharr, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

On Friday, April 14 a Career Expo was held in the O'Plaine gym during periods 3-7. Over 100 industry professionals came to share information about career opportunities, summer jobs, and internships. From...

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