Fact-checking could have prevented the Capitol riot
On Jan 6, many Americans tuned into news channels to see a violent mob breaking into the U.S. Capitol building. With five people dead and many more suffering injuries, the FBI has launched an...
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A breakdown of impeachment
On January 13, 2021, the House of Representatives voted 232 to 197 to approve the impeachment article that accused former President Donald Trump of “incitement of insurrection” based on the events of the Capitol...
IHSA will announce winter sports decision on Jan 27
On Jan 13, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) met to discuss the possibility of a winter sports season. During that meeting, it was determined that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will...
Fashion forward: the 2021 inauguration
Embed from Getty Images While watching the inauguration of President Joe Biden we, like many Americans, were inspired to make great changes in our lives. Of course, we are referring to the extreme changes...
Racism is spreading with coronavirus
Imagine a regular American citizen walking down the street. All of a sudden, someone walks up and harasses him for no reason. The man’s crime: looking “Chinese” even though he wasn’t. The coronavirus has...
D211 resumes hybrid learning
District 211 resumes the hybrid learning model on January 19 in order to give students a two-week quarantine period after winter break. According to the D211 COVID-19 dashboard, during the week of January 4,...
School nurse in the age of Coronavirus: interview with Nurse Smeltzer
Before the pandemic, Dawna Smeltzer’s responsibilities were what someone might typically expect of a school nurse. She administered first aid, kept track of health records, administered medication to students, completed vision and hearing exams,...
‘Dash and Lily’ is a cute Christmas TV series
Christmas is near and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! So, to start off Christmas right, I will be reviewing a Netflix original called “Dash and Lily”, a cute 8-episode show following...
The Crier Wants to Know: how does your family celebrate the holidays?
For many people, the holidays are a time of joy, cheer, and festivities. From decorating to baking, family traditions make each holiday experience unique and special. Read on to see the diverse holiday traditions...
MAMAMOO’s new mini-album ‘Travel’ is Arabic inspired
MAMAMOO released their tenth mini-album, ‘‘Travel’’ under RBW entertainment on November 3. ‘‘Travel’’ is an extended play that includes the two previous successful single comebacks MAMAMOO had: “Wanna Be Myself” and “Dingga”. ‘‘Travel’’ has...
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