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Poster featuring photos from a photoshoot for Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.” Sabrina poses with a dog, feeding into the saying that dogs are man’s best friend.
Album Review
October 6, 2025
Touchdown Pirates! Senior Archer Cechowicz celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The Pirates won against Streator High School on September 5. Cechowicz said,” I like to win and score touchdowns.” 
Male Athlete of the Month
September 30, 2025
 What is she doing up there? Sophomore Makenzee Rausch and Senior Madilyn Theissen pose for the camera while decking out the halls for homecoming. Poms were asked to help and make posters for the hallways. Rausch said, “My favorite part of setting up was learning the 'Teen Beach' dance for our video.” Said Rausch  
Behind the Theme
September 30, 2025
Football Fanatic. Lineman John Ruiz looks over the film to remember his plays. He was told to prepare for his away game against Kaneland. “After practice I often don’t have much time to do much of anything, so I make time to watch my plays when I can.”
How to Deal with Back-to-School Sickness
Connor Gray October 16, 2025

With school being back in session, the jam-packed schedules must leave students, and teachers, stressed.  I’ve found that stress can often be either an easy thing to get rid of or a hard...

2025 Golf Team after winning the LP Invite. From left to right:  senior Jacob Armstrong, senior Colt Bryson, junior Logan Cottingham, junior Rylee Hogue, sophomore James Threadgill, and junior Bryer Harris.
Defending the Green
October 9, 2025
 What is she doing up there? Sophomore Makenzee Rausch and Senior Madilyn Theissen pose for the camera while decking out the halls for homecoming. Poms were asked to help and make posters for the hallways. Rausch said, “My favorite part of setting up was learning the 'Teen Beach' dance for our video.” Said Rausch  
Behind the Theme
September 30, 2025
(Left) senior Robert Murphy, (Middle) senior Bethany Polega, and (Right) freshman Christopher Polega all pose for a picture together in the school's courtyard before the football game 
Artist of the Month
September 29, 2025
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Football Fanatic. Lineman John Ruiz looks over the film to remember his plays. He was told to prepare for his away game against Kaneland. “After practice I often don’t have much time to do much of anything, so I make time to watch my plays when I can.”
How to Deal with Back-to-School Sickness
Connor Gray October 16, 2025

With school being back in session, the jam-packed schedules must leave students, and teachers, stressed.  I’ve found that stress can often...

Poster featuring photos from a photoshoot for Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.” Sabrina poses with a dog, feeding into the saying that dogs are man’s best friend.
Album Review
Bailey Etscheid October 6, 2025

Following the Best Pop Vocal Album of 2025, “Short n Sweet,” Sabrina Carpenter released her newest album just over a year later in August...

Left to Right. Mia Misener (12), Ava Wagner (12), Zulee Moreland (11), and Katelyn Gray (12) are pictured posing for their prom photos.
Prom or Sunday Brunch?
Mia Misener May 19, 2025

Historically, Prom has always been the event where girls dress up in floor-length, usually sparkly, princess-like dresses. But recently, girls...

The Minecraft Movie poster, depicting the five main characters staring into the distance. For how silly the movie is, this image is as serious as it gets for them.
Minecraft Movie Review
Tobias Burkey May 15, 2025

The Minecraft movie hit theaters on April 4. It was terrible. From the moment it came on screen, the Minecraft movie became what every video...

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Poster featuring photos from a photoshoot for Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.” Sabrina poses with a dog, feeding into the saying that dogs are man’s best friend.
Album Review
Bailey Etscheid October 6, 2025

Following the Best Pop Vocal Album of 2025, “Short n Sweet,” Sabrina Carpenter released her newest album just over a year later in August...

Album Review
Album Review
May 19, 2025
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One Last Time: Pop Concert 2025
One Last Time: Pop Concert 2025
Mia Misener May 19, 2025

Each year, choir teacher Ali Stachowicz--nicknamed Ms. Stacks--prepares for and hosts the Pop Concert, a concert completely dedicated to honoring...

Sing and Play Along
Sing and Play Along
March 6, 2025
Fancy for finals. Orchestra Members senior Jack Stanek, sophomore Logan Olsen and sophomore Chloe Carmona are living out the final week of ILMEA, in Peoria, in style. “ILMEA is a way for us band kids to push our skills to the limit and meet talented musicians from Illinois,” Stanek said.
ILMEA Participants of 2024
December 10, 2024
The girls tennis team takes part in showing their appreciation for Coach Steve Johnson on Senior night.
Legacy and Tradition
Angel Munoz October 8, 2025

Have you ever wondered which sport has been the most successful?  Since the introduction of girls tennis, there has been...

Touchdown Pirates! Senior Archer Cechowicz celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The Pirates won against Streator High School on September 5. Cechowicz said,” I like to win and score touchdowns.” 
Male Athlete of the Month
September 30, 2025
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