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ALERT: AI DETECTED. A teacher finds that one of their students used AI on their assignment. Students aren’t benefitting from having AI write for them. They would be better off learning from the mistakes that they make using their own words. Johnson said, “They’re just having them do the assignment for them, not learning and getting better.” 
AI, what is the Answer to this Problem?
Defending the Pride
Defending the Pride
Tony Zeglis on vacation with his family enjoying time off from protecting the hallways.
Not Just Keeping the Hallways Safe
Juniors Bella Knoll and Jack Carroll pose together after performing as an ensemble couple. They danced to a disco remix of all different types of songs and wore outfits that matched the theme of the dance.
Pirates Invade the Ballroom
Another day, another hallway rush. Students make their way through the crowds in the hallway. Sophomore Keira Duffy walks next to her friend, sophomore Jaylin Sullivan. “I always try to find a friend to walk with to get myself prepared mentally for my next class,” Duffy said. Sullivan said, “When walking in the halls it frustrates me when people walk slow, but walking with my friends helps me stay calm and ignore it.” 
Unwritten Rules of the Hallway
One Last Time: Pop Concert 2025
One Last Time: Pop Concert 2025
Sing and Play Along
Sing and Play Along
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
Warming up is important. The band can be seen warming up before practicing their songs.
Strike Up the Band for the Christmas Concert
Reaching for beauty. Yesenia Leonn creates a masterpiece. Leonn displays a picture of her favorite art piece. “The reasoning that this one is my favorite is because at the time. Print making was new to me, and this is one of the pieces that can be interpreted with meaning in different ways with different eyes,” Leonn said. 
Artist of the Month: Yesenia Leonn
One Last Root Hog
One Last Root Hog
Screenshot
More than Pom-Poms
Leaving Pom Poms Behind
Leaving Pom Poms Behind
The girls tennis team takes part in showing their appreciation for Coach Steve Johnson on Senior night.
Legacy and Tradition
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
A look at the unique arts of the original album cover from 2020 of Eslabon Armado’s second studio album “VIbras De Noche."
“Vibras De Noche” Review
The main characters of season one merely posing for a photo.
“Peacemaker” Review
How mysterious does he look? This is Role Model doing album promotion photos. Role Model told Nylon in an interview, "This is the first album where people are like, ‘It’s the most I’ve learned about you.'”
Kansas Anymore Album Review
Noah, played by Ryan Gosling, and Allie, played by Rachel McAdams pose for a cover photo for the film. Viewers can see this pose during one of the scenes in the movie.
A Timeless Dramatic Romance
The Tier List for the six energy drinks that were sampled.
Which Energy Drink Brand Is the Best?
A look at the unique arts of the original album cover from 2020 of Eslabon Armado’s second studio album “VIbras De Noche."
“Vibras De Noche” Review
The main characters of season one merely posing for a photo.
“Peacemaker” Review
How mysterious does he look? This is Role Model doing album promotion photos. Role Model told Nylon in an interview, "This is the first album where people are like, ‘It’s the most I’ve learned about you.'”
Kansas Anymore Album Review
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
Taylor Swift performing for the opening night of the Eras Tour on March 20, 2023.
Taylor Swift announces new album: The Life of a Showgirl

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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

Joshua Armstrong
October 9, 2025
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