Students recently had an opportunity to experience a different culture and talk with native German and French speakers at Christkindlmarket in Chicago. In this downtown market, the many shops represent cultures from all over...
For several years, it has been a running joke that robots could take over the world. That joke is slowly becoming reality as humans hand their lives over to their smartphones. Franchises are beginning...
Since the beginning of the year, students have recognized teachers who’ve made a real impact in their lives. Now, teachers have also nominated hardworking and enthusiastic students who create a positive atmosphere in class....
Our generation has become accustomed to seemingly endless amounts of standardized tests. With colleges increasingly relying on these tests, students are often the ones paying the price, sometimes spending hundreds of dollars on tutoring...
Teachers are real life superheroes. Every day, CHS teachers touch the lives of thousands of students, and their work extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom. To show appreciation for these teachers, the Crier...
The future is now. While our cars aren’t transforming or flying, they are beginning to drive themselves. Just a decade ago self-driving cars seemed like a concept only seen in sci-fi movies. Today, these...
Since 1916, before every sports game, spectators and players are asked to “please rise, remove your hats, and join us in singing our national anthem.” For almost 100 years, everyone complied to these requests...
Quick facts : High school: Amundsen High school (in Chicago) High school mascot: Vikings College: North Park college in Chicago (now called North Park University) College Mascot: Vikings Sports played: Wrestled in high school,...
There is something really special about a pack of new writing utensils. The pens are full of ink, the pencils just freshly sharpened. When you buy a notebook, the paper is in mint condition, ready...
It’s boring to stay in one place your whole life. Even if you live somewhere beautiful, it’s still natural to yearn to explore beyond your home and make a new life for yourself. This...
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