Have you ever sat down to study, only to find yourself stuck? Or do you ever plan on doing schoolwork only to end up scrolling on your phone? If so, you’re not alone. But even if you’re a master procrastinator,...

  As 2024 comes to a close, I believe it’s time to reflect on some of the year's greatest accomplishments, including the release of “Wicked.”  Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,...

It’s a familiar story. Every year, millions of people – myself included – make New Year’s resolutions, convinced that this time will be different. It’s the same cycle every January: gyms are...

This story begins on Christmas Eve, one like any other. We decorated our tree, hung up our stockings, and brushed our teeth before we went to bed. Except I didn’t go to bed after I walked into my...

Previously, after careful discussion, on Nov. 13, 2023, the D128 Board of Education voted to approve the new operational calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.  This new calendar would not accommodate...

The holidays are some of my favorite times of the year. As a Hindu, living in a Christian-majority community, I celebrate all sorts of holidays, such as Dussehra, Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving and Christmas. My...

Let’s face it, dear reader. Whenever you get home from school, you’re probably sitting on your phone, doom scrolling on TikTok, sending snaps with your quirky little filters, or spamming your friends...