he new school year has just begun and that means back to prison, at least in my opinion. Amidst the new faces, new classes and the same insanely crowded halls lies the shared feelings of despair and loss. We feel trapped and feel the loss of our soon-to-be-forgotten freedom. But […]
untley School District 158 held a board meeting on September 15, 2016. The Board of Education held their regular meeting, budget hearing, and waiver hearing on the same date. Closed session began at 6:00 p.m. and an open session for the public began an hour later. Two Huntley High School seniors […]
n Tuesday Sept. 13, Car Show & Cruise Nights Illinois organized the last Huntley Car Cruise Night of 2016. The Huntley Vintage Car Cruise was hosted in downtown Huntley, beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. The theme of this week’s event was muscle cars. Everything from Corvette […]
untley High School Boys Golf team lost to McHenry with a score of 170-160 on Sept. 13. The boys played a well fought game, with sophomore Garrett Heinke leading with a low of 42, followed by junior Conner Siddons shooting a 43. Senior Nick Laughlin scored third with a score […]
n Monday, Sept. 12, a small handful of parents and students gathered in the Huntley Library´s program room to discuss life after high school. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission sends out representatives across Cook, and McHenry counties to educate eighth through 10th graders on how vital a college education is […]
eleased on July 29, “Closer,” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, has taken the radio by storm. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and top charts in other countries as well. The song itself is inspired by Blink-182’s “I Miss You,” which is said to […]
untley High School’s Marching Band just about doubled in size as seventh and eighth grade students from both Marlowe and Heineman Middle Schools joined the high schoolers to kick off Friday night’s football game. After practicing for weeks the young performers felt prepared to perform well but also a little […]
untley’s varsity softball team ended another record setting season on Wednesday after a 2-1 regional loss to Barrington. Senior second baseman Hayley O’Mara had a solo home run, but it was not enough after the team’s lack of offense the rest of the game. The Raiders, who went 24-8 during […]
leep. Most of us get some, while others do not. I am one of those who do not get sleep, and it wears on life pretty heavily. For those who can relate, you know the struggles all too well. Tossing and turning, staring at the clock, staring at the ceiling […]
n an unconventional way, due to lightning and downpour, the Red Raiders celebrated their 4-3 win over Hononegah inside Rockford Guilford’s field house. As the Red Raiders recreated the last pitch of the game, with junior Joe Rizzo catching the ball from junior Jeff Heinrich, the team tackled Heinrich and […]
he Huntley varsity girls soccer team beat South Elgin 2-1 in the first round of sectionals, clinching their spot in the final versus Hononegah. The team went into regionals with a 19-2-3 record, and was also coming off a 3-0 win against conference rival McHenry. In the first regional game, […]
lume is back with new music! On May 27, Australia’s electronica producer Flume came out with “Skin.” With classic house roots and hip-hop undertones, this guy’s album sounds just like every other trippy project out there. It’s unfortunate, considering his self titled debut album was amazing and unique and an […]
I ranked the top teams in the MLB so far this season. San Francisco Giants – With the Giants winning their last 14 out of 15 games, the Giants have catapulted to the top of the NL West, leading the Dodgers by 4.5 games. With this being an even year, […]
s sophomore Kyle Cauldren was in the hub, he tried to waste time by playing the game slither.io, and try to get the highest score possible. Slither.io is a mobile game where players play as a snake and “slither” down a map and try to kill other players in order […]
ife is good for Mac Radner (Seth Rogen) and pregnant wife Kelly (Rose Byrne) until a sorority moves in next door to their house. Loud music, parties, and trash threaten the sale of this married couples house, and they go to the one person they know best, Teddy Sanders (Zac […]
he NBA playoffs are underway and some surprises have arose. Many thought that the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors were a guaranteed match-up for the NBA Championship. That did not go as planned for the Spurs. They were upset by the Toronto Raptors in the second round […]
e feels the soft vibration of the strings beneath his fingertips. His mind is focused on the music, on every changing chord. The atmosphere the audience is giving off is electric. The very thought of them enjoying his music is exciting, and nothing less than what he dreamt of as […]
chool was finally out and unlike most kids, the next morning she did not get to sleep in. Her parents surprised her and her siblings with a trip around the world to visit their cousins, most of whom she had not seen since she was a baby. For sophomore […]
n Thursday evening at 6:12 p.m., School District 158 commenced their Board of Education meeting. The meeting began with a quick role call from the board. The roll call was immediately followed by a closed session, where the board left to discuss in another room. The closed session lasted almost […]
ith perfect flip form, a sophomore kid fell from the top of the East Gym and face planted onto the wood flooring. With a 10 second video going viral, this topic has gotten out of hand. On May 12, the whole Huntley community was disrupted by the unintelligent act of […]
n Monday night, Huntley’s varsity girls lacrosse team faced Lake Zurich in their first ever IHSA playoff game. Lake Zurich, who was visiting Huntley for the second time this season, had previously beaten the Red Raiders 17-2 in their first game of the season. Now by the end of season, […]
Remember that movie, “Breakfast Club?” You know, one of the greatest, yet overrated, high school movies ever. With the senior class saying their goodbyes tomorrow, the song “Don’t You” by Simple Minds comes to my mind, as a kind of farewell to all the friends I’ve made this year that will […]
ne doesn’t expect to encounter bright, proactive families in haunted-house thrillers, but “The Darkness”‘s protagonists still manage to distinguish themselves with their hilarious scary movie cluelessness. We learn early that Peter (Bacon) and Bronny Taylor (Mitchell) are having marital problems, and their children are teetering on the recipe of disaster. […]
he infamous state primaries are almost over and do you know what that means? One presidential candidate will be in the White House in less than a year, and the General Election will be here before you know it. Those left competing to be President of the United States are […]
t was a cloudy morning when junior Jacob Vickers walked into Huntley High. He and many other students took on the task of helping out with the ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It began with speeches by Principal […]
et me tell you, Marvel’s thirteenth installment of the Avenger’s series, “Captain America: Civil War,” was a roller coaster. Not only were there quite a few cameos, there a was a very blatant dynamic change within the Avengers. Captain America, or Steve Rogers, (Evans) and Iron Man, or Tony Stark (Downey Jr.), […]
f you were the Marvel fan going back and forth between Iron Man and Captain America, I have your answer: Captain America all the way. Besides being physically and emotionally more attractive, the Captain kicks Tony Stark’s metal behind in the latest superhero installment, “Captain America: Civil War.” In Marvel’s […]
magine a soft golden cake, with crisp white icing and sweet strawberries cascading down the sides of the perfectly proportioned slice. This month’s featured recipe is the pound cake! It is such a simple, versatile, and delicious dessert. I love how it tastes on its own, but also with icing, […]
n April 20, at 7 p.m., students and parents gathered in the cafeteria eagerly awaiting the beginning of the meeting that would introduce them to the trip of a lifetime. Social studies teacher Nathan Schmitt will be traveling with approximately 40 students to see the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. Schmitt will be […]
ast Friday, Canadian-born rapper Drake released his highly-anticipated new album and the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 2013 album, “Nothing Was the Same.” “Views,” formerly known as “Views from the 6,” features Drake addressing his critics, and rapping about his many relationship issues, and the 416, his hometown of Toronto, among […]
he family friendly movie, “Mother’s Day” is the perfect movie to treat your Mother to, and what a coincidence, Mother’s Day is just around the corner! This chick flick includes lots of humor but also adds heartfelt moments that might just put you to tears. Although the film had many […]
ith the first round of the NHL playoffs complete, and the defending champs already eliminated, we take a look at each of the second round matchups and predict the winners. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders (Islanders currently lead the series 1-0) Next Game: April 30, Game 2: Islanders […]
he Huntley High School Performing Arts Center showcased their production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” on April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and on April 30 with shows at 3 and 7 p.m. in the PAC. The musical, based on the famous box office movie “Legally Blonde” which starred […]
Western Conference San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick: San Antonio Spurs in 5 Why?: San Antonio goes into this series with home court advantage. Having only lost one home game this year, on a questionable call to the Golden State Warriors, the Spurs dominate their opponents at home […]
Western Conference Series: (1) Dallas Stars v (2) St. Louis Blues Pick: Blues in 6 Why: Both of these teams took early leads in their first-round series and then nearly lost to lower-seeded teams. Dallas started off strong against Minnesota, but looked shaky as they let the Wild come back […]
h my goodness. This is the time of the year when the election starts to heat up. Primaries are coming to an end, voters had their voices heard at the polls, and the next President of the United States is just around the corner. Who will it be? It can […]
Wakey!Wakey!’s “Almost Everything” made its start thanks to TV’s “One Tree Hill,” which I am almost done binge watching. The song, just listening to it, makes me happy for some reason. I think it’s due to the repeating line of “it feels bad now but it’s gonna get better some […]
he new movie, “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” is the sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman,” 2012’s mediocre gritty remake of the classic “Snow White” story that impressed with its visuals but did little else to make an impression on viewers. Unfortunately, “Winter’s War” does even less than its predecessor. […]
s the clock struck seven, people from the Huntley Community all gathered, squeezing into the room where the April board of education meeting was taking place. Students from all grades were here today to be recognized for their hard work, from elementary to high school. To start the night, three […]
he Dodgeball game is getting intense. Players are getting knocked out left and right. One person though, stands tall. He is the only player left. That person is junior Eric Maurer. Mauer plays with determination, because he knows the that today’s Dodge Cancer Fundraiser is for his classmate, junior Justin […]
n terms of a single line of dialogue establishing the spine of a series, “You don’t give up on family” is the thread connecting “Bloodline,” a very good, extremely well-cast Netflix drama about a big brood — with the requisite hostility and festering wounds — centered in the Florida Keys. […]
The Strumbellas have made it big with their new song “Spirits,” which has been playing on radios every where. The Strumbellas are a Canadian indie folk band- if this is what all Canadian music sounds like, I’ll move there. “Spirits” is a song that just about every one can get […]
n what appears to be an annual tradition, the Huntley Red Raiders boys and girls track teams put up strong performances on Thursday and Friday night at the McHenry County Track Meet. The boys won their fifth consecutive title, scoring 177.5 points, demolishing Jacobs, who finished second with 88 points. […]
he UFC world went crazy when Conor McGregor posted on Twitter he was stepping away from UFC. McGregor, 27-year-old Irishman, competed in the featherweight division and is the current Featherweight champion. McGregor got his fame from knocking out the undefeated Jose Aldo in 13 seconds. McGregor announced that he is […]
he Huntley Red Raiders’ girls soccer team defeated the Marian Central Hurricanes 3-1 in Monday’s match, improving the Raiders’ record to 9-2-1 overall. On the warmest day of 2016, the Raiders showed no sign of cooling down from their impressive PepsiCo Showdown performance over the last two weeks. “[The Showdown] has […]
he bell rings and I sit down in my English class. The students groan as the teacher proceeds to tell the class that it is a John Baylor day. But why are there students complaining about free ACT preparation? The real question students battle with is whether or not John […]
hile Sophomore Ben Higgins was in The Hub with his friends doing his schoolwork, he pulls up his phone and starts live streaming him and his friends on “Periscope,” showing the people watching his live stream what he is doing with his friends. “Periscope” has risen in the charts over […]
isney’s “The Jungle Book” is a new and remade movie from the first “Jungle Book” from 1976. “The Jungle Book” is about a boy named Mowgli who was raised by wolves since birth. Mowgli is forced out of the jungle because a tiger named Shere Khan is trying to kill […]
he album title isn’t what it seems to be, I promise. Hell’s Kitchen, New York is where he grew up, around Time Square. This angel, is an attractive girl he’s into. Max Schneider, or MAX, is among other up and coming artists trying to make it in the music industry. […]
igh school. A time of immense annoyance, stressful classes, pretentious groups, and obnoxious trends. High school. The most annoying and confusing days of our lives that we will never forget, for the better or the worse is unknown. When we think of high school, we think of the groups and […]
chenry County College hosted its fourth annual Career Exploration Showcase on April 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. located in the MCC Gym. Open to middle and high school students and their families, the Expo featured representatives from an array of fields to showcase the work done in their […]
The 2015-2016 NBA regular season was one of the most memorable seasons in recent memory. It had a plethora of storylines, from Kobe’s drawn out retirement tour, to the Spurs defensive dominance, to the historic rookie season of Karl Anthony-Towns. But everything was overshadowed by the Golden State Warriors breaking […]
n April 9, 17 different artists and bands took the stage in Huntley High School’s auditorium, performing in HHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands, sponsored by Steve Wilt and Joel Boseman. One of Wilt’s students came to him at the beginning of year, asking to resurrect the Guitar Club. This […]
he Committee of the Whole held its monthly meeting on April 7 at 6 p.m. After the Call to Order, the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by sophomores Maggie McGee, Sam De La Paz, Hannah Hennessy, and freshman Henna Hakala. They were asked questions on their reasoning’s for shaving their […]
he Huntley girls varsity girls soccer team beat Crystal Lake Central 4-0 last night, improving the Red Raiders record to 4-1-1. This win for the Red Raiders comes after winning the Huntley Invite, in which they beat Hersey, Boylan, and Belvidere. Huntley scored within the first 5 minutes with senior […]
h man, the 2016 Presidential Election is heating up. It’s getting pretty intense. Donald Trump is managing to win almost every primary state for the Republican Party as Ted Cruz tries to hold on. The same can be said about the Democrats: Hillary Clinton is also managing to dominate the […]
ith the first two rounds of March Madness completed, I take a look at some of the top performers so far in the tournament. 3. Grayson Allen (Sophomore, Duke): First Round vs. UNC Wilmington: 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists Second Round vs. Yale: 29 points, two rebounds, and […]
t was a vampire’s fantasy: a long line of students seated along the PAC walls, anxiously awaiting the stinging pinch of the needle that would draw a pint of their blood. While some were deferred from donating due to health-related issues, the number of donors was at an historical high. […]
untley High School’s girls soccer team faced off against Lake Zurich last night in the first game of the season. It was a rough beginning of the season for the girls, but despite their loss their defense was outstanding. While the team did not win, their determination to work hard […]
untley High School’s girls varsity lacrosse team went up against Lake Zurich last night in their first game of the season. This was Huntley High School’s first-ever girls varsity lacrosse game, this is the first year the school has had a team. But their first game of the season showed […]
Spring Break is right around the corner, being a short three days away, and I know most of us won’t be traveling to some tropical, warm place, but staying right here, in good ole’ chilly Illinois. But why must we be sad about that? Turn on “Island in the Sun” […]
here really isn’t much to say about SteLouse. He’s an underground artist, only 8,000 likes on Facebook, hits nearly a million listens on a very song he released on SoundCloud. He’s the future of EDM. Ross Ryan, or SteLouse, is a Denver native. He started posting on SoundCloud only a […]
he East Gym was a sea of neon green on Friday afternoon as Huntley High School kicked off its second annual Huntley Goes Bald Assembly. The assembly consisted of several different events, with the main event being student and teacher teams shaving their heads to benefit kids with cancer in […]
EA Sports is back with a hit game in the App Store, but instead of the sport being football, basketball is the sport that is now dominating the App Store. “NBA Live Mobile” was just released last month, but has become an instant hit with the game being in the […]
o not go see this movie. The best part was the comfortable seating and the upcoming movie previews. This movie is worthy of a one dollar rental from Redbox at 7-Eleven on a Sunday night and maybe not even that. In the world of modern young adult fiction adaptations, it […]
he quiet community room began to fill with voices, young and old, as parents and children arrived for the Flashlight Egg Hunt at Deicke Park on Friday, March 18. Every kid came in ready to hunt with their bags, baskets, and flashlights. Just half an hour earlier, around 6:30 p.m., […]
t the end of the track and field season last year, she made a promise to herself for the next season, a promise she told herself she would keep. As for most athletes, improvement happens in the offseason, and that was exactly what senior Sarah Henderson was determined to achieve. […]
olitical fever was all the rage at Huntley High School as the school held a student and faculty-wide mock primary on Monday, March 14, one day before the Illinois polls were set to open. Students of all grade levels and staff from across the building were encouraged to cast their ballot […]
20-year-old Will Hunting (Damon) is a janitor at MIT in Boston. He’s also a mathematical genius with a chip on his shoulder. He’s discovered by a professor solving a formula, but isn’t interested in academia. Trouble with the law changes everything, and soon Will is discussing his abilities, but more […]
his week it was…Pi Day! That’s right, the celebration of the famous mathematical constant, and of course, pie. So I decided, to try my hand at pie-making, but the thought of a fail at a huge pie no one would want to eat scared me. Instead, I opted to try […]
own the hall, a girl walks in her black dress she got from a friend. A flannel with shades of red, white, and black hug her around her waist. Black tights are worn under the dress to keep warm from the chilly, 20 degree weather, along with some combat boots […]
As a stereotypical girl, I love my ‘soap opera’ shows. My most recent kick “One Tree Hill,” while it’s a little older, has some great music, one of the songs being “Always Love” by Nada Surf. While I think the song fits really well into this show, I think the […]
riday, March 11, the doors opened at 7 p.m. for students to enter the building, deans Tom Kempf and Chris Duncan were reminding students to have their IDs. Everyone was given a blue wristband once checking in at the front, and then the next stop was the dance. The central […]
s seniors Shahzaib Haider and Alejandro Robles awaited their results for Cell Biology, they felt confident in their performance. Haider was part of Experimental Design, Protein Modeling, and Chemical Lab this Saturday at the Science Olympiad Regionals in the College of Lake County. Robles also took part in Trajectory and […]
outh. The time in all of our lives we all look back on. We party, laugh, love, and all around live. Many of our memories come from our youth, mainly our teen years. It’s an unforgettable part of life that we feel all nostalgic over and something we all wish […]
“Zootopia” is the newest film released by Disney Animation, who are mostly known for their recent hits “Big Hero 6” and “Frozen.” Much like those two movies, “Zootopia” is another solid hit for Disney that is likely to strike a chord with many audiences. While on the surface, “Zootopia” seems […]
o you want suspense, action, and humor all in one movie? Well let me just tell you that “10 Cloverfield Land” does just that and succeeds to break down every barrier standing in its way. How so may you ask? Well I’m just about to tell you. “10 Cloverfield Lane” […]
tudents flooded the hallways that were freshly decorated with colorful flags, signs, and t-shirts scattered on the walls. They slowly made their way towards their classes awaiting the two-minute bell music that would signal the approach of yet another school day. Their morning conversations were suddenly interrupted by the voice […]
For most people, living without a diet including juicy grilled steaks, chicken nuggets from McDonald’s, classic ball park hot dogs, and famous Philly cheese steaks is unimaginable. Yet, for sophomore Emily D’Antonio, being a vegetarian has been normal for the past 5 years. By definition, vegetarianism is the practice […]
Lady Gaga’s first single, “Just Dance,” is still playing on the radio today, even though this single was released April 8, 2008, almost six years ago. The song, while is more known for its pop-beat and catchy lyrics, did not really have much meaning to me until I just listened […]
he Canadian-born DJ Tiga just came out with a new album this past Thursday, entitled “No Fantasy Required.” Prior to creating this record, Tiga had recorded three other studio albums: “Sexor” in 2006, “Ciao!” in 2009, and “Non Stop” in 2012. None really gained much steam but they put his […]
fter stating the district mission statement and saying the Pledge of Allegiance, the Committee of the Whole meeting began at six p.m on March 3. The meeting was followed by a short, special meeting for the members of the board of education. After the academic spotlight, which recognizes students in […]
he Huntley Red Raiders’ boys basketball team had their season come to an end on Monday, Feb. 29 after a 59-46 loss to Larkin in the South Elgin Regional. The Red Raiders finished a difficult season with a record of 8-22. They were able to keep the majority of their games […]
he brisk winter air transitioned to a warm, laughter filled air on Wednesday March 2 as guest eagerly waited in the PAC for the annual Mr. HHS pageant to begin. This Student Council production is used for male students to showcase their talents, fashion sense, and comedic and witty responses […]
fter an undefeated conference season, Huntley High School’s girls basketball team was defeated by Fremd on Monday night in the IHSA Supersectional. They ended their season with a 30-4 record. In the Fox Valley Conference, Huntley beat Grayslake Central 47-23. That night, Coach Raethz earned his 300th career victory. That […]
e is focused and determined, yet he is well aware of his surroundings. Sophomore Cameron Chrest carefully modifies his robot for the upcoming competition. Being part of the Huntley High School Engineering Academy for 2 years now has taught Chrest many of the essential aspects of engineering. He and his […]
he newly released movie, “Gods of Egypt” centers around God of Light, Horus, played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and the mortal Bek, Brenton Thwaites. On the day of Horus’s coronation by his father, God of Light Osiris (Brown), the king’s envious brother Set, (Butler), God of the Desert, shows up and […]
s the cold February night settled, dozens of eigth grade students and their families headed inside HHS to be greeted by Principal Scott Rowe and Assistant Principals Shelly Kish and Danyce Letkewicz. Inside the PAC were dozens of families awaiting the start of course selection night: an introduction of what […]
h the 2016 Presidential Election, It’s a crazy one that is for sure. Also, along with that craziness comes the political advertisements that come from the Democrats and the Republicans. Here is my list that is below of the political advertisements that I think dominate in 2016 so far. 3) […]
The Huntley boys swimming team finished their first season under new coach Brenda Czarnecki with a 12th place finish out of 13 teams at the St. Charles North Sectional, one of the best sectional regions in the state. St. Charles East won the sectional for the second time in three […]
he Dexter Fowler’s signing solidifies it: This year there will be no “Next year”. This is the year the Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years. After reports earlier in the week of Dexter Fowler signing with the Baltimore Orioles, Fowler showed up at Cubs […]
Game: (11) Louisville (22-6) @ (12) Miami (FL) (22-5) – Feb. 27 @ 1:00 p.m. Pick: Miami Hurricanes by 5 Why: This top-tier ACC contest features a Miami team that just came off a 3-point victory against Virginia and a humiliating 96-71 defeat at North Carolina. On the […]
fter a long wrestling season, four of your Huntley Red Raiders reached their goal of going to the IHSA State Finals. The journey began at the Fox Valley Conference meet, where Zach Spencer, Josh Stenger, Joey Armijo, Brad Zbilski, Juan Quiroz, Christian Olivera, Petros Mihalopoulos, and Dominic Swanson placed well […]
Game 1: Chicago Bulls (27-25) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (38-14) – Feb. 18 @ 7:00 p.m. Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers Why: The Cavaliers are one of the best teams in basketball, and their superstars have played well all season. Chicago is a solid team but they’ve been extremely inconsistent this […]
s sophomore Kyle Owens was in his fifth hour english class, he was playing the game “Stop,” and was thinking of answers he could put down as he was versing his opponent. The game “Stop” has risen to the top of The App Store over the past month, with it rising in […]
ithin the last 12 months, I’ve found myself becoming obsessed with a lot of different genres of music, a lot of it considered “hipster” and “underground.” Yes, some of it I’d jam to at Coachella, but some you just would not see a little ginger child listening to. This month […]
L East – Boston Red Sox With acquisitions of David Price and a powerful defense with Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval, and Dustin Pedroia, the Red Sox look to make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2013, when they won the World Series. The AL East has no […]
he District 158 Board of Education shuffled through the doorway and quickly took their seats as they awaited the arrival of the general public. After the observers had taken their seats, Marlowe Middle School students, along with Principal Adam Zehr, led the Pledge of Allegiance to mark the start of […]
Danish singer Lukas Graham released “7 Years” on Sept. 18, 2015, through Copenhagen Records. The release of the music video followed, coming out on Dec. 15. “7 Years” peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the charts in many other countries, Denmark and Sweden to mention a […]
he bright lights and numerous costumes were just a small yet outstanding component to the Orchesis show, Reflections. Thursday Feb. 18 – Saturday Feb. 20 the HHS auditorium was filled with people from all over the community to see the Huntley High School Orchesis Show. The dances each proved the hard work […]
er lifelong journey started like this; she was sick for a week in sixth grade, so her mom took her to the doctor. There were no noticeable symptoms, but she knew something was not right. They ran tests on her, and it all escalated from there. Her blood sugar level […]
his is the journey of one Private Joker Davis, through the grueling training regime to be a marine, fraught with its own psychological damage, to Vietnam itself. Here, as a war correspondent, he covers the Tet offensive. Divided like a rift into two distinct halves, Stanley Kubrick’s examination of the […]
“How To Be Single” is full of parties, hookups, social blunders, and other generally understood touchstones of modern-day dating, but some of its best stuff comes when it touches on something that few romantic comedies bother with in their mad race to get to a happy ending; the struggles of […]
n films, everything is important. From the cast, the quality of the acting, the sets and location, including camera angles and lighting. But one addition, often overlooked, can make or break an entire production. Ever since the creation of the first film, sound and music has been infused to add […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fGBZhsa4VU With the 58th Grammy’s last night, I thought the song of the week needed to at least pertain a little to that. While they are not her songs, Lady Gaga did a compilation of David Bowie songs, none of which I know, but were all covered beautifully by Gaga. […]
he Sadie Hawkins turnabout Winter Dance, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, has been cancelled and postponed to a later date. An email from Deb Gustafson was sent out on Feb. 12 to notify students that the cancellation is due to “unfortunate circumstances that are in no way of a safety concern.” […]
arvel and its nauseating number of outcasts-turned-supernatural and flying men in suits are everywhere, assaulting the toy section at Wal-Mart and the movie theater. I was extremely reluctant to see “Deadpool,” mostly because the last “Avengers” installment made me want to gauge my eyes out and ruined all comic book-turned-movie […]
HS SCIO members competed in an Huntley Invitational against other schools on Saturday, Feb. 20. In HHS, SCIO members from many schools were able to compete in events with a plethora of robot arms, metal cars, tubular trajectory machines, and more. The Huntley SCIO invitational was able to have the […]
he most popular chocolate chip cookie recipe I know of are, of course, the Nestle Toll House cookies. They always taste great, have the perfect texture, all with those melt in your mouth morsels. But where did they come from? Why are they called ‘Toll House’? I never really wondered […]
lot of people have a problem with Apple Music, not because it does not function as it should or that it has less music choices, but simply for the fact that it is not Spotify. Don’t get me wrong, I love Spotify, and would use it all the time if […]
t’s a typical Monday morning. Students are rushing to their classes, friends are conversing in the hallway, and everyone is giving off blank stares as they walk down the hall, minds numb. Except for her. She makes sure to say hello to all of the people she knows. She makes […]
unior Tyler Martin stands at the top of a hill at Alpine Valley. Before he slides his way down, he takes in the incredible view of the trees and the sky, and breathes in the air of the great outdoors. He watches the sun set over the blue and orange […]
he day is finally here. The day most people dread all year, leaving them wanting to pull the covers back over their heads and hide all day long. Whether they are single, in a relationship, or even just have a bad past with this day, what many people like to […]
hile everyone is flocking to see “Deadpool” and “How to Be Single” this Valentine’s Day weekend, many are forgetting about a solid movie that came out only one week prior to this holiday weekend. That movie is the Coen brothers’ “Hail, Caesar!” “Hail, Caesar!” is a very difficult movie to […]
alentine’s Day is just around the corner, dressed in a diaper and wings and waiting to shoot its victims with a heart-shaped arrow. The romantic “dinner for two”s with that special someone, the plethora of “Be Mine” candy hearts and dark chocolates, and that warm fuzzy feeling filling up your […]
am slowly having no faith in music. Everything is trash now, no creativity, nothing original; everything is just basic. I thought there was still faith in rap music because of G-Eazy’s album “When It’s Dark Out,” but I was sadly mistaken. When it comes to Khalifa, his “art” is a […]
“Just Give Me a Reason” by P!nk and Nate Ruess has been on the radio a lot in the past few weeks. The meaning behind the words is easy; it’s about wanting to hold onto a relationship even when it looks like it may be coming to an end. The […]
untley’s varsity cheer team wrapped up another successful season during the IHSA state meet at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Ill. The Raiders finished in sixth place among 25 teams in the large team division with a score of 89.93. Drastically improving upon their 14th place finish from last […]
aking their seats after leading the Pledge of Allegiance, middle schoolers from both Heineman and Marlowe answered some questions from the board. Thursday, February 4, for the first time, the students could be seen above the computer monitors, which was quite different from all the younger students before them who […]
he Huntley Red Raiders’ girls basketball team overcame a difficult first half to beat Crystal Lake South 45-31. Huntley was coming off a 72-33 victory against Crystal Lake Central last week , and used that momentum to improve their record to 22-3. The starters for the game were seniors Kayla Barreto, Paige […]
ust like any other girl, I am quite a fan of the legendary movie “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. So, when I heard FOX was airing something called “Grease Live!” I just had to see what it was all about. When I first turned “Grease Live!” on I […]
“Lemon Eyes,” Meg Myers most recent radio single, was released on July 23. The song features Myer’s rock sound, with a pop-like voice and lyrics. “Lemon Eyes” focuses on the jealousy aspect of love, rather than heartbreak. It is the reassurance that even through the jealousy, that they are yours […]
he large, fluffy, and comical Po is back in the third installment of the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise. Being the third film in the series, one would think it would be rather dry and a cardboard cut out of the last two. This, however, is incorrect. “Kung Fu Panda 3” […]
ell, they aren’t necessarily from any coast… On Jan. 22, England’s indie pop band Coasts released their debut album “Coasts.” The album is a combination of old singles, songs off an old EP, and new songs. Although there are no real oceans to be inspired by, the band produces a […]
hough it was a drawn-out, exhausting day for everybody in the cafeteria, spirits were high and the excitement was contagious. It was 8:30 p.m. and the competitors from Cary Grove and Huntley high schools were partaking in a friendly dance battle to “Hotline Bling,” just before the awards ceremony. On […]
ith January almost behind us, there are only a few weeks until what may be the most dreaded holiday of all, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a time of love and romance for some, chocolates and cards for others; but for most high schoolers, it’s a day of bitter desperation […]
he competition is getting intense. But, this is not your ordinary competition. It is between a father and a son playing the game they love the most: “Magic: The Gathering.” “[My son and I] were paired up against each other and I had beaten him earlier in the competition, then […]
am Newton was born on May 11, 1989 in Savannah, Georgia. Newton was one of two children in his family. His older brother, Cecil Jr., loved football and dreamed of playing in the NFL. Ever since Newton was a little boy he followed his brother’s footsteps, he loved to go […]
n a rainy Monday night, the stands were packed with Huntley fans and families, cheering on the girls at one of their last home games of their high school basketball career on Senior Night. Huntley’s starters-Lexi Lowitzki, Kayla Barreto, Paige Renkosik, Dani Nichols, and Teagan Papka, all of which are […]
s sophomore Brock Dickte is in The Hub, he is on an app called “Snapchat.” Hence, when Dickte is on it, he takes a funny picture of one of his friends, and laughter fills the table as the picture he took was very comedic. “Snapchat” has been rising in the […]
“Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots was released as a single on April 28. The song has reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 list and the corresponding music video has over 60 million views. The song is one of the more relatable ones on their album, “Blurryface.” It […]
t is 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning. A sense of anxiety rushes through the students as they get ready to start their practice ACT. Regardless of whether they have taken it previously or not, each student wishes to improve their score. They have until April of their junior year […]
weat beads down the faces of the cheerleaders from schools all across Illinois. They listen to the custom cheerleading tunes that play over the speakers that include fast-paced bass beats, bells, whistles and laser sounds added on to a wide variety of songs, all the way from Matchbox 20’s “How […]
The story of the NBA this season has been the incredible success of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. After starting the season on a 24 game winning streak, the Warriors hold the top record in the NBA (40-4) and are on pace to challenge the 72-10 record set […]
untley High School’s Thespian Troupe performed “The Disappearance of Daniel Hand,” a play by Dan O’Brien, this past weekend. The controversial show was directed by Christine DeFrancesco. The play follows Shannon, a high school student making a documentary about the disappearance of one of her classmates, Daniel Hand. Throughout the […]
t’s the time every four years when each and every presidential candidate’s campaign is on the line. But for what? The answer is the infamous Iowa Caucus. But what is the Iowa Caucus and why is it important? As cheesy as it may sound, Iowa is the first state in […]
fter over an hour in closed session, the board of education members stepped out, ready to tackled the tasks of the evening. First order of business, is always the beloved pledge of allegiance led by students from different grades and schools in the district. This Thursday, little preschool students had […]
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swirl of snowflakes and a harsh wind filled the air as customers sought refuge under the snow coated roof of Culver’s. They shook the snow off their boots and rushed inside to bring the feeling back to their fingers. The only thing more welcoming than the warmth was the smiling […]
uperhero spin off series seem to be a trend these days. First, we got “The Flash” spinning off from “Arrow” on the CW. Now that world is expanding even further with DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow.” Also it seems a “Punisher” series may spin off from the Marvel Netflix series like […]
ince the 1940s, Los Angeles and the southern California area have been the focus of more than one hundred films, both good and absolutely deplorable. Because of this, the LA area and city itself has become a cliche in modern filmography. Crime is a rewarding profession, if it were not […]
t’s been extremely cold the past couple of weeks, and I know all I want to do is stay indoors and sit under my blanket all day. In my effort to be comfortable, I often find myself too lazy to drive out to the grocery store and shop for food. […]
Fall Out Boy’s latest radio hit is their song, “Irresistible” featuring Demi Lovato. The song was not originally recorded with her; the remix was released on Oct 16, 2015. The remixed version has peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at 48. Three music videos for the song were released. The […]
t was Spring Break of 2015 and most students were preparing to head somewhere, anywhere warm, especially after the bone-chilling winter that hit full force. However, there was an exception. She stood on top of the mountain, strapped on her snowboard, pulled on her goggles, and prepared for that free-falling […]
ecently, the new film “The Revenant” has been raking in some real money and getting some major Oscar buzz. Two of the movie’s biggest stars were nominated for Oscars. Those two stars are Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. However, this was not the first time these two shared the screen […]
he Huntley Red Raiders lost to conference rival Crystal Lake South 60-55 on Friday night, moving the Raiders’ overall record to 6-10, with a conference record of 1-3. In the first quarter, the Gators were in complete control of the game as they drained three after three as Huntley’s 2-3 […]
am cringing, what happened to creativity? Panic! At The Disco released their newest album “Death Of A Bachelor” Jan. 15 and I highly advise you not to listen to this, it’ll be a waste of your time. The band starts off with a sound similar to their 2013 album “Too […]
he Huntley Red Raiders’ wrestling team faced off against the Golden Eagles of Jacobs on Thursday night. The match was emotional for many of the Raiders, as it was Senior Night for Christian Olivera, Dominic Swanson, Jalen Blanchard, Petros Mihalopoulos, John Kitsis, and Kevin Landmeier. Sadly, the Raiders fell 32-28 in […]
NFC Green Bay Packers (10-6) @ Arizona Cardinals (13-3) – Sat. Jan. 16 @ 7:15 p.m. Tyler’s Pick: Arizona Cardinals Why: Arizona is one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Even though the loss of Tyrann Mathieu will have a major impact on their […]
he strapped on her leg pads and pulled her goalie helmet over her head. This was the biggest moment of her life. She knew she had no choice. This was it. The end of the road. It was either win the bronze medal or go home. Going home was not […]
he Central Gym was filled with eager teachers and fascinated students during lunch hours today, all discussing one topic: electives for next year. “It’s got all sorts of information,” said Dean of Students Daniel Farlik. The Electives Fair was held as an informational fair for all students returning for the […]
David Bowie, English singer and songwriter, died on Jan. 10, two days after the release of his album “Blackstar” and his 69th birthday. The only song of his that I can say I know and have not just heard, is the iconic song, “Under Pressure,” a song he sang with […]
hile Leonardo DiCaprio and “The Revenant” cast are hearing the Oscar buzz and “Star Wars: Episode VII” is smashing records at the box office, “The Forest” is looks like a puny little seedling. Playing off of the urban legends of the Aokigahara Forest, “The Forest” attempts to create a psychological thriller, […]
he’s missing her first year of high school basketball. She’s missing training season for softball. She’s missing most of her first semester of freshman year. “It all just hits me with how much I’m missing out on,” said freshman Kendra Mitchell. Mitchell has missed over three weeks of school, which […]
ushing in from outside, families escape the gusty cold winds. They are all from Chesak Elementary school, here to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in front of the board of education on Dec 17. Excited as they were, the children had to wait patiently for 10 minutes before stepping up […]
he was sitting next to her father in their blind on a cool evening. She noticed something moving in the trees, and positioned her gun to take a shot. If the shot was accurate, that would mean a freezer full of venison. She looked through the scope and put her […]
n schools and in bookstores, graphic novels and comics should be seen as insightful books used for teaching students and readers in general. There are misconceptions on how graphic novels do not have the ability to teach and are not as difficult to understand as regular worded books used in schools […]
Demi Lovato’s newest single, “Confident,” was released Sept. 18. The song is upbeat and stands as a reminder to many, that there is nothing wrong with being confident. The song is different from her previous songs, showing the strong and incredibly beautiful Lovato. There is no sign of heartbreak or […]
n 1851, “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville was published. Ever since then, it has been acknowledged as one of the best books to ever be released and an all-time American classic. Melville was inspired to write the book by the real-life tale of “The Essex of Nantucket.” This was a […]
he Huntley Red Raiders were defeated by the Jacobs Golden Eagles 42-36 on Saturday night, moving the Raiders to a 3-4 record overall and a 1-1 conference record. Right from the tip, Huntley had their hands full trying to contain Jacobs’ big man in the middle, junior Cameron Krutwig. Huntley’s […]
riday night, Huntley’s girls basketball team defeated McHenry. Playing on their home turf, Huntley won 69-39. The Red Raiders continued their winning streak, bringing the season to 10-0. Friday night’s starters were seniors Ali Andrews, Kayla Barreto, and Paige Renkosik, along with juniors Maddy Moffett and Morgan Clausen. The game began […]
ome things in life are hard to get through, but doing so makes a person successful. One of these things is getting a PhD. Although many teachers do not have one, math teacher Beth Knott does. “I finished my PhD in March of 2013 from Roosevelt University,” said Knott. […]
he year is almost over and we are approaching New Year’s Eve. That means the College Football Playoffs are set and ready to go. This will be the second year now that we have a College Playoff. Four teams will have to win 2 games to be crowned the […]
s Sophomore Sophie Wagner was playing “Flappy Bird,” she remembered how much fun she had playing the game and how many memories she had playing it with her friends. “Flappy Bird” was the biggest trending app in 2013 and early 2014, being the most downloaded app ever on the App […]
huds of bowling balls hitting the slick and shiny wood lanes echoed. Bowling pins rattled and hit the ground while sounds of shoes squeaking engulfed the sounds of the alley. Dim lights shown on the floor as the televisions displayed an animation of a bowling bowl walking and climbing onto a bowling […]
Junior Annie Silkatis talks about her love for piano, and plays a song special to her and her parents.
ike most episodes of “Gotham” these days, there’s some good stuff here as well as some really not so good stuff. Let’s start with the good stuff. There was a great false sense of finality here, enough to really warrant it as a midseason finale. But this already gets us […]
“In just one year I went from overlooked to overbooked,” G-Eazy raps on “Sad Boy.” The MC’s second LP aspires to back up his claim that he’s “the coldest white rapper in the game since the one with bleached hair.” It’s hyperbolic, but “When It’s Dark Out” was released on […]
he familiar scent of Christmas cookies filled the air on Tuesday afternoon as members of the baking club participated in their annual cookie-making extravaganza. The event, which was held in the foods room after school, was full of Christmas spirit as the bakers made three types of cookies: sugar, snowball, […]
t may not look like it, with the lack of snow and mild weather, but Christmas is rapidly approaching in Huntley and across the US. In a matter of three short weeks, children will be waking up on Christmas Day to mountains of presents nestled neatly beneath their decorative Christmas […]
“Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence, an American rock band, was released as the lead single on their album “Fallen,” on April 22, 2003. There have been many interpretations of the song and its meaning, but there are few that are unarguable. All arrows point to this song being about […]
omething that I tend to miss around the holiday season are definitely hot chocolate and iced oatmeal cookies. There’s just the right amount of cinnamon, sweet icing, crunchy yet chewy texture, and warm feeling of these cookies that has me hooked. I remember the first time I ever tasted oatmeal […]
On Thursday, Dec. 3, Huntley wrestling took on Cary at home. The Red Raiders won 54-17 with six pins. The night started with senior Jalen Blanchard getting a pin for Huntley, which got the boys fired up. The next match was 285-weight class, and senior Dominic Swanson was too much […]
he commons area was crowded with more excitement than usual, as students of the Business and Technology class sold goods to students during fourth, fifth, and sixth hour on Thursday Dec. 3 on Entrepreneur Day. “You get to learn how to be a business person,” said freshman Nikolas Wise. “[You […]
t was kind of a he said she said sort of situation. “Does Alex like me, or does he like like me,” ponders teenage Rosie. Growing up together, Alex and Rosie are basically brother and sister. But as they age, the familial love converts to something anew. The only motivation […]
rom Chicago, to Los Angeles, to Long Island, different vibes come together to create one unison sound. Different collaborations, to the talk of drugs, love and partying, these three artists bring it all. All but one shared on SoundCloud, they all have one thing in common. That thing is their […]
ednesday night Huntley High School’s girls basketball team played at home and defeated Cary-Grove 76-46. This has left Huntley with an undefeated season so far with a record of 6-0. Along with continuing their win streak, a school record was tied. Senior Ali Andrews tied her own school record of […]
n Friday night, Huntley walked away with a 52-33 win at home against Jacobs, making them 2-0 in their conference on the week after beating Cary on Wednesday night. The starters for Huntley, including seniors Ali Andrews, Paige Renkosik, and Kayla Barreto along with juniors Maddy Moffett and Morgan Clausen, […]
n Dec. 5, the First Congregational Church hosted their share of the Very Merry Huntley event. This event also had some activities that took place on Dec. 4 in the Huntley Public Library and Municipal Sports Complex. The church, though, had something that attracted a lot of attention: reindeer. Reindeer were […]
n Dec. 4, the Municipal Complex in Huntley held A Very Merry Huntley’s first night of events including a craft fair, pictures with Mrs. Clause, cookie decorating, and horse-drawn wagon rides. According the the head director of the event, Barb Read, this is the second year the event has been […]
littering tinsel and twinkling lights were draped over the risers, which were packed with students dressed in Santa hats, antlers, and an Elmo Christmas costume, who sang of the festivities this holiday season. Huntley High School’s Fine Arts program held their annual Winter Choral concert in the PAC on Dec. […]
he 2016 Presidential Election is almost upon us. In little than no time, we will have our next world leader. It is crazy to think what that leader could do. Can they make college tuition free? Can they protect women’s rights? Can they preserve our environment? And can they help […]
n ‘I Am Cardboard’ lens attracts most of the eyes in the room, during the Dec. 3 Committee of the Whole meeting. But for what purpose? The ‘I am Cardboard’ lens transfers the wearer to any location that the wearer may so desire. Those locations can be the White House, […]
oft chatter filled the auditorium as family and friends took their seats. Audience members flipped through their programs as a group of Santa Claus hats in the first few rows, waited patiently for their turn. The lights began to dim as a single clarinet played the tuning note. On Dec. […]
he starting lineup for your Red Raiders against Crystal Lake Central Tuesday night were seniors Jamieson Allare, Danny Spoeth, and Kyle Nwogu, junior Olalere Oladipo, and sophomore JJ Flores. Varsity lost seven of its players from last year, including two starters. Entering the game, both teams were hoping to begin […]
he unmistakable noise of a metal spoon scooping cereal out of a ceramic bowl is heard by all those surrounding him. Silence fills the room. Eyes wander toward the source of the sound. The one responsible looks up. “What?” His confused eyes reveal that this is nothing strange to him. […]
“First” by the indie rock band, Cold War Kids, was the second single on their fifth album “Hold My Home,” released on Feb. 15, 2015. “First” peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The song stayed on the chart for 28 consecutive weeks, their longest charting single. […]
hanksgiving. A lovely time in America when we all can eat like starved animals without criticism. We all end up plumper than the turkey we just devoured and usually nose dive straight into a heavenly food coma. The leftover will last us for weeks, with the gravy lasting until Christmas. […]
It may be varsity boys basketball head coach Will Benson’s second season as the leader of the program, but it feels an awful lot like his first season. With only one starter back from last season, Benson has almost an entirely new team on his hands. Coming in, Benson inherited […]
his weekend at New Trier High School, the girls varsity swim team wrapped up the 2015 season. Previously, during the sectional meet, junior Kristen Czarnecki qualified for the IHSA State Swimming and Diving Championship. Czarnecki is the first swimmer in Huntley’s history to make two of the state cuts. At St. […]
itting around a small square table were five teens and one librarian. Today, Nov. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., was the monthly meeting for Teen Zine. Teen Zine, a club held at the Huntley Library, is for young writers and artists who want to show off their work in […]
very child’s dream came true at the Huntley Public Library on a rather snowy and cold November night. The entire library was decked from wall to floor in various pieces of Star War memorabilia, as over a hundred people poured in to partake in numerous games and activities, such as […]
he walked down the hallway, eyes glued to her phone. After arriving at her locker, she glanced up to put in her combination. Then she saw her. The girl who made her life a living hell just a few years ago. And the memories all flooded back like it had […]
olding the mic closer, junior Claudia Kosiak projected her voice to the boys, girls, and parents sitting before her, all eager to learn the details about what it takes to become a SnowRaider. On Wednesday, November 18, Huntley High School’s snowboarding and ski club held an informational meeting in the […]
Whether you like it or not Bears fans, Jay Cutler is your franchise quarterback. For years Bears fans have bemoaned Jay Cutler for his inconsistency, attitude, and tendency to throw interceptions. It seems every year Cutler gets a new offensive coordinator and there are columns written about how THIS is […]
he song “Someone New” by Hozier was released May 11, 2015, and was the fifth single on his first album, “Hozier.” The song has only now become popular, being played on the radio often. The music video has close to 30 million views on YouTube and the number is steadily […]
he anticipation of singing is what keeps Senior Lauren Aceron going everyday. Guitar in her hands, and her mic near by, Aceron has a passion for singing unlike any other. “It takes all the stress away from all the tests and quizzes I have to get ready for,” said Aceron. […]
odern technology has revamped the way of life for almost everyone. Teenagers use most of it for communication. The way teens communicate today is completely different than the way teenagers 10 to 20 years ago communicated. Decades ago, no teenager was consumed in updating their Twitter feed or texting their […]
hree chandeliers were suspended over a small, square stage. Dim lights, which were hung from a single tree, lit up the faces of the closely packed crowd. The experience was up close and personal, the way Shakespeare himself would’ve intended. On Thursday Nov. 13, Huntley High School students presented, “A […]
ith the 2015 MLB season over, teams are looking to scoop up some free agents. There are many talented players available that could benefit teams. Everyone is wondering where these players will go, and I believe I know some of the answers. Pitcher David Price from the Toronto Blue […]
am feeling “Wiped Out!” from all the excitement I’ve been feeling for the last few months. Once again, there is another amazing pun to start off this review. The Neighbourhood is back with their sophomore album, you guessed it, “Wiped Out!” To be honest, Rutherford’s sultry tone and everything about them […]
English singer and songwriter, Adele, has done it again. “Hello” is her fourth number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was released on Oct. 23, and became the first song to have over a million digital sales in a week. The song is the first single […]
he season came to an end Saturday for Huntley’s boys and girls cross-country teams. The boys team was able to send three senior runners-Keagan Smith, Seth Conroy, and Mike Grocholski- to represent the Red Raiders at the IHSA Boys 3A State Championship. The girls team was eliminated at the sectional meet […]
s Electronic Arts Sports second edition of “Madden NFL Mobile” hits its second month since its release, people not only at Huntley High School, but also all over the US can’t stop playing the game. “The Madden Mobile franchise” started in 2014, with EA setting up the game like FIFA […]
t was a perfect season so far. 9-0. Huntley had already beaten one of the best teams in the state, Cary-Grove. Heading into the playoffs ranked second in their division, Huntley played Minooka in their first game. Even with the rainy weather and the soaked field, Huntley was still able […]
aturday afternoon at Woodstock North, the Huntley Red Raiders’ girls swim team came in fourth at the Fox Valley Conference meet. The Red Raiders edged out long-time rival, and conference champion of 2013, Cary-Grove, by five points. Junior Kristen Czarnecki started Huntley off strong by placing third in the 200 […]
n a Saturday afternoon Nov. 7, four math teams from four different schools gathered together at one school. Huntley High School. It was the first time HHS ever hosted a math team invite. The three other schools at the event were Hononegah, Jacobs, and Grant. Huntley placed first overall at […]
n alternative high school was brought up to the board of education four to five years ago. However, with financial reasons, the BOE was never able to act upon the new proposal. However, the economics have changed and a skeleton plan for an alternative high school might be able to […]
n 1999, the film ‘The Iron Giant’ was released in theaters. It was an animated movie based on the 1968 novel ‘Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes. It takes place in 1957 during the Red Scare and is about a young boy who finds a giant robot that fell from the […]
urt Cobain’s cover of The Beatles’ “And I Love Her” was released soon after the documentary, ‘Montage of Heck.’ This cover is chillingly beautiful and gives a deeper meaning than the original. This single, which has never been heard before, was home recorded with only his acoustic guitar and himself. Kurt […]
Green Bay Packers (6-1) @ Carolina Panthers (7-0) – Sunday Nov 8 @ 12 p.m. CST Tyler’s Pick: Carolina Panthers Why: Both teams have been dominant this year, but Green Bay is coming off a bad loss to Denver. Carolina has an elite defense with the secondary necessary […]
ith Thanksgiving around the corner, people are starting to plan out their extensive dinner menus, after all, it’s the one time of the year when families get together to have a feast. It is supposed to be a time of sharing, caring, football, and enjoying time with each other. So […]
t all started in 2008 when Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States. There was change in the air as Obama became the first African-American to be elected into presidential office. The American people held onto hope as he was running for president, and now as Obama is ending […]
e was eating a simple lunch of carrots and ham sandwiches with his fellow missionaries when he noticed something move in the distant prairie. A lanky, Native American man emerged and began to approach them, but suddenly stopped 20 feet away from their picnic table. “Can I come closer?” he […]
“Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy was released April 12, 2005. This was what you would call the band’s claim to fame. It reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, which was their first top 10 hit. The song is hard to understand and many people don’t […]
ew villains continue to pop up on Fox’s Batman prequel “Gotham,” but Theo Galavan is the most powerful bad guy at the moment. However, that might soon change as Detective Jim Gordon is starting to figure Theo out. The lines were drawn Monday in Season 2, episode 7, titled “Mommy’s […]
owling balls hit the floor. Pins clunk and scatter. Congratulatory cheers fill the bowling center. This is nine pin bowling, and at Glo-Bowl Fun Center’s third annual “9 Pin No Tap Tournament”, the stakes are high. With a maximum cash reward of $1000 (based on 160 entries per division), the […]
untley High School volunteers walk into the Huntley Park District and find the special events recreation supervisors, that coordinate all of the teen dances along with other events. After receiving their jobs and finding out what to do, the volunteers wait in anticipation of the next four hours that will […]
n her fuzzy plaid pajama pants, Claire Tehnnes walks to the open black alto saxophone case on her bed. As she unbuckles the silver latches, the 15-year-old pulls out her worn-down instrument pieces. She hangs the saxophone around her neck while looking at the mountain of assignments she just […]
n Thursday night, the stands at Jacobs High School were filled with eager, cheering fans from Cary-Grove and Huntley as both teams were playing in the championship game of the Jacobs Regional, battling for a spot in the Hampshire Sectional. Huntley, who went 24-14 on their season, had dominated on the […]
he Huntley varsity boys soccer team lost to Rockford-Guilford on Saturday 1-0, ending their run for a back-to-back regional title. The team went into regionals with a 14-5-1 regular season record, and was also coming off a late 5-4 win in overtime against conference rival McHenry. In the first regional […]
Miami Dolphins (3-3) @ New England Patriots (6-0) – Thursday Oct 29 @ 7:25 p.m. CST Tyler’s Pick: New England Patriots Why: The Dolphins will be riding high after demolishing the Texans, but New England secured a key divisional win against the Jets, arguably the best defensive team […]
Why did you join choir? “I’ve always been obnoxious and I’d always sing really loud, so I figured I should join choir in middle school. So I did. And now I’ve been going with it.” Who would you say is your biggest inspiration? “My inspiration for singing is probably myself. […]
alloween is upon us, with cheesy costumes, mountains of sugar filled, tooth destroying candy and dopey “horror” movies that emphasize on lame gags and focus solely on profits. Such a great time of year, do you not agree? The films of today are lacking in the horror aspect; shying away […]
George Ezra’s fourth single, “Blame It on Me,” was released in the UK on Aug. 11, 2014. The official music video was released the same day as the song, but since then, there has also been a lyric video released. The music video has had over 27 million views on […]
t seems like just yesterday it was Opening Day of the baseball season. Every team was tied for first and had a chance to make the playoffs. Now, five months later after a long and grueling 162 games and two Wild Card games, only two teams remain as the players […]
atrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale, masquerades as a Wall Street yuppie. Bateman conceals his killer personality by immersing himself head to toe in designer clothing. It takes but a stray hair to unleash the beast in this disguised psychopath. To say he’s well dressed and obsessed is to say […]
he Huntley Red Raiders football team beat the Dundee-Crown Chargers 43-6 , sealing the Raiders’ first undefeated season in school history. This season has been full of firsts for the Red Raiders. “No team has ever beat Cary before this season,” said junior running back Mike Ahmer. “The fact that […]
ianist Barbara Klein hit the first key as the Freshmen Choir began to sing “The Forest of Loo.” The Fall Choral Concert this year included many songs, most of which presented the fall theme. Two of them were in Latin: “Lux Aeterna” and “Daemon Irrepit Callidus.” Other songs included “Homeward […]
he National Honor Society inducted 112 new members, according to coordinator Melanie Lyons, on Oct. 21. The Induction Ceremony started with the president of the HHS NHS section, Cameron McCall. He had many inspiring words for the students and for the parents of the new members. From there, the rest […]
Buffalo Bills (3-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) – Sun. Oct. 25 @ 8:30 a.m. Charlie’s Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars Why: Jacksonville’s offense has been explosive this year. With a Buffalo team that has struggled more than expected on defense this year, Jacksonville should be able to outscore the Bills stagnant offense. […]
n Oct. 20 at 7 p.m, families and friends came together in the PAC for the first band concert of the year. As parents and siblings grabbed their programs and took their seats, the PAC was filled with the sound of classical music being played over the intercom. The first […]
he song “Renegades” by X Ambassadors was released March 3, 2015, and since then, the song has been a hit. Receiving 6.9 million views on YouTube and reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song has inspired many people to not give up. The music video was filmed […]
he National Anthem was being heard by five Democratic Presidential hopefuls on stage. They all sang along as their right hands were above their hearts. Then the real debate began. Two rivals said what they had to say in order to persuade American Voters to be on their side. However, […]
he members of the District 158 Board of Education shuffled out of a small room, located toward the back of the Administrative Board Room and one-by-one took their seats. Important issues within District 158 lie ahead of them tonight. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance sung by Leggee […]
isclosure’s new album is something big. You will become latched onto this new album, “Caracal.” With terrible puns aside, the British duo is back with a similar vibe, yet new beats that will get you hooked. Let’s start off with Disclosure’s biggest hit, “Latch” featuring Sam Smith. The single, which […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iXN2sKr91s&list=PLB7E80B2F70A9A8CD “When you get around Future, it’s like a vortex,” said Drake of his Atlanta-based collaborator on this fulfilling yet thrilling 11-track mixtape. At first, their imbalanced contributions suggest the Toronto-based rapper has been sucked in. The album atmosphere is reminiscent of Future’s latest work. Thanks to producer Metro Boomin’, the album […]
ne big house, with only two walls and few crew members to help push it on set. It’s heavy weight making sneakers squeak against the polished white tile floors. From the small corner in the theater room, Leslie Allen becomes conscious of how some of the students will get annoyed with their slow pace. […]
he East Gym was packed with energy and “Hey Hey Huntley” cheers on Tuesday night as the 14-11-1 Red Raiders varsity volleyball team took on the number one ranked 15-5-0 Dundee-Crown Chargers. The Raiders managed to come back and win the next two games after a 19-25 loss in the first game. […]
he black cat, the billy goat, and Steve Bartman are some of the most notorious curses imposed upon the Chicago Cubs. Rising star Kyle Schwarber may have put an end to all of these curses with one swing of a bat. On October 13, Schwarber led the Cubs to a victory […]
hite and orange filled the Red Raiders stadium the night of Oct. 13. Equal amounts of fans cheered in the crowd as both teams ran throughout the field determined to score the first goal. At 28:59 in the first half, the Huntley crowd cheered as senior forward Max Trsinski (#9) scored […]
“Cecilia and the Satellite” by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness was written for McMahon’s daughter. Released on their album “Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness” in 2014, he wrote the song to show his daughter all the highs and lows of his life, before she was born. He said in an […]
ne movie just hit theaters all across America and will not disappoint viewers. ‘The Walk,’ is a story about Philippe Petit, a high-wire artist who dreams of walking a wire that stretches across the World Trade Center. Petit trains and learns from the best to perfect his wire-walking skills and […]
n an usually warm October day, the Marengo Settler’s Day Band Competition opened with tunes every adult and child knows by heart. John Williams’ epic score in the Star Wars saga had seeped into almost every culture across the globe, including the Oregon High School band. Graced with powerful, pulsing […]
olor Guard and Marching Band performed during halftime at the latest home football game against Crystal Lake South on Oct. 9. This was also HHS’s Senior Night for the football players. The title of their show is “The Ascent.” The songs tell a story about climbing up a mountain, more […]
The Huntley High School’s varsity football team, the Red Raiders, played their last home game of the season last night against Crystal Lake South. The Raiders won, 36-13. With 5 minutes and 26 seconds left in the first quarter, Eric Mooney scored the first touchdown of the game. “It was […]
he Huntley varsity boys soccer team beat undefeated conference rivals Crystal Lake South 5-1 on Thursday night. The win moved Huntley to 11-5-1, whereas Crystal Lake South’s loss moved them to 10-5-4. This game was one of the most important games of the season for Huntley, since Crystal Lake South was […]
Seattle Seahawks (2-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-0) Sunday 12 PM CST Tyler’s Pick: Cincinnati Bengals Why: Seattle has gotten off to a slow start, but the return of Kam Chancellor has vastly improved their defense. However, the Bengals have been dominant this year, and they should be able […]
all is finally in the air! It’s actually my favorite time of year with all the rich colors, yummy smells, leaves, and best of all…baking! The end of summer and during the fall, is harvest time for all those delicious fruits and vegetables. Fall baking is nice because all the […]
ast March, the brave Lexi Lowitzki volunteered to do what not many people, let alone girls, would be willing to do, during the St. Baldrick’s event held at Huntley High School, shave all of her hair off. Lowitzki is currently a senior at HHS who participates on the girls golf […]
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s Halloween approaches, many children have started shopping for costumes. More often than not, these children find themselves trapped within their parents’ boundaries. You have to choose a costume that I like. I have to make sure your candy is safe. You can only eat the ones that I tell you […]
onald Trump. We cannot seem to get enough of him. The moment that we look away, new information about Trump is given that grabs more attention from voters. That is what Donald Trump wants to see; to always be in the spotlight and to never lose sight of his message […]
“The Last Laugh” was the weakest of Gotham’s debut trilogy of terror, but by Gotham’s standards, it was still better than most of what aired during Season One. “The Last Laugh” gave us the conclusion to the delightful tale of Jerome Valeska’s homicidal glee and endings are always troublesome, whether […]
The ‘Finding Carter’ theme song has a deeper meaning than you might think, and with the premiere of season two tomorrow, why not make it the song of the week. “Vagabond” by Misterwives had made the opening theme song in July of 2014, the same month ‘Finding Carter’ premiered. I […]
n the spirit of Homecoming week HHS Student Council organized its annual pep assembly, which will be held on Sept. 2 in the East Gym. However, this assembly will be different from years passed. This will be the first time the Spirit barrel, a painted barrel filled with candy, will […]
n Saturday, Oct. 3, Huntley students and guests piled in the East Gym for the annual Homecoming dance. A half hour before the dance, students lined up in front of the PAC doors waiting eagerly to get in. Ten minutes before people started filing into the PAC foyer, everyone was […]
t was a chilly October night as an air of excitement filled the stands. Huntley got ready to begin the kickoff as Raider Nation prepared to watch what ended up being one of the most exciting games of the entire season.
n Wednesday, Sept. 30, parents and students of all ages took advantage of the fall weather while watching the annual Homecoming Parade. The parade, which lasted from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., started in Ol’ Timers Park and ended at Ruth Road. Nine clubs and 14 sports walked in […]
any of the board members on the District 158 Board of Education were in awe of a new proposal to help teachers improve how they can help their job performance. Professional Development allows the teacher to have a Data Coach to be able to look and see how many students […]
Baltimore Ravens (0-3) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) – Thurs. @ 7:25 p.m. Charlie’s Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers Why: Even without Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers still have two of the most versatile offensive weapons in the NFL. Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell should be able to help Michael Vick, a […]
fter a week of back to back meets, the Huntley girls swim team managed to win over Dundee-Crown. JV won 79-68 while varsity won 110-60. Defeating Crown was expected, but winning nearly every event was not. Straight off the blocks, both the JV and varsity teams won in the 200 […]
ou can live without a lot of things: a big house, the newest iPhone, or maybe even Netflix. You can even live without a thyroid. And junior Grace Carman is not just living; she is thriving. Halloween had recently come and gone. Pumpkins began to rot on front porches and […]
As of today, Hillary Rodham Clinton is the Democratic Party’s front-runner and General Election leader.
The turbulent decade of the 1970s brought about the most interesting, confusing, and outwardly crazy times in American history.
ave you ever been listening to a song the radio and thought that you’d be interested in seeing the music video? But then the music video is something completely different from what you had imagined. “Lean On” by Major Lazer and DJ Snake, could’ve easily had a music video of […]
According to Zach Lowe of Grantland, the New York Knicks are getting close to trading their star forward, Carmelo Anthony. In a recent piece on Grantland about Suns forward Markieff Morris, Lowe wrote “The Kings and Knicks should take a look [at Morris], even though neither has movable assets that would […]
n September 26, best-selling author Bret Nicholaus and acquisitions editor Joseph Durepos spent their Saturday morning presenting the 7 keys to writing a perfect query letter to first-time authors gathered at the Huntley Area Public Library. In an informative, energetic, and humorous presentation, Nicholaus and Durepos explained that a query […]
untley High School’s musical rendition of Marry Poppins opening show took place on Sept. 24, 26, and 27 in the HHS PAC. The cast of 33 people was accompanied by a live orchestra. The cast, ranging from third graders to sophomores, were vocally trained for the many musical numbers. Bert, […]
An eccentric and sporadic twin brother starts lip syncing to Starship’s ’80s hit “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” in attempt to liven up his twin sister. He coaxes her out of her funk and the two begin their personalized choreography to the song tied to their childhood. The energy and familiar warmth sets the illusion that nothing has changed, and in fact, nothing could stop them. But roughly four and a half minutes later, silence inflicts reality.
n the midst of a sudden weather chill, we begin to divulge in the festivities of fall. One of the most anticipated festivities, appearing for one weekend every year in Huntley, is known as the Huntley Fall Fest. The Fall Fest provides an enjoyable, family-friendly environment consisting of a variety […]
The Huntley varsity boys soccer team lost in penalty kicks at home against rival team Jacobs on Thursday night.
Peyton Kerley talks about her passion for playing instruments, and how she is able to truly express herself through the art of music. Interviewed by Mawa Iqbal, recorded by Ava Novak
uring third hour at Huntley High School, students successfully completed their first fire drill of the 2015-2016 school year. However, administration says the drill could have gone better. “I think there was not enough urgency of people getting out of the building,” said Tom Kempf, dean of students. Additionally, the […]
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The boys golf team celebrated Senior Night with a 151-158 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win against Dundee-Crown at Pinecrest.
After ten hours of traveling, the plane finally touches down in Chicago.
During second hour, students and staff at Huntley High School experienced a power outage due to a malfunction with electrical company, ComEd. The lights flickered momentarily, and were quickly restored by the school’s backup generators.
The Weekend’s new song can be summed up in one word: Catchy.
Jerry Reinsdorf, you picked the wrong man.
The Bulls organization is moving in the absolute wrong direction. At this point it is a well-known fact that the relationship between the Bulls front office and head coach Tom Thibodeau was broken beyond repair.
In the sixth, Shannon Walsh hit a single and was sacrificed over to second and then third base on a bunt and a fly out, respectively. Huntley’s fifth run was put on the board after the Red Raiders singled to the gap in right pulling in Walsh, but the inning ended after a pickoff at second base.
The bottom of the sixth was sloppy for the Red Raiders and was the only inning in which Cary Grove managed to score. It began with a single to left field, followed by a double, putting runners on second and third base. Caitlin Moran pulled in the two runners on a single that dropped between the right field gap. Then, the Trojans got an infield single on an error by Megan Larson, putting runners on first and second, and they followed quickly with another single, loading the bases with zero outs and the tying run on first. Cary Grove managed a single, but were forced at home for the first out. Bases still loaded, the next hit drove in one, but the Red Raiders managed to get the forceout at second. Then, Huntley escaped the inning with a nice stop by Spannraft for the force at first.
The seventh inning set out with a Hayley O’Mara double to left followed by an infield hit by Megan Larson, putting runners on first and second. A sacrifice bunt advanced both runners to second and third base. A shot up the middle pulled in Larson and O’Mara, but the runner was picked off at second and the following batter was struck out by Cary Grove.
Down 7-3, the Trojans had three more outs to pull off the comeback, but only managed two groundouts and a single before flying out to right field, ending the game.
Some 15 students wander into room 1202 on a Thursday afternoon.
Sophomore Natalie Trzeciak sits, perched on the edge of her seat, her hands drumming an impossible rhythm. She can feel her hands getting clammy. She hates that. It makes the bow harder to hold and it makes her posture poorer.
I grab a fistful of popcorn and slowly eat it, piece by piece, until I can see my palm again. I pay close attention to the screen, waiting for something exciting to happen. Unfortunately, ‘Poltergeist’ failed to give me the enjoyment I craved.
All of the thrilling scenes present in the trailer were the only decent scenes in the entire movie, most of which occurred in the first half hour. The film starts with the Bowen family moving into a new home. The daughter, Madi, suspiciously starts talking to her closet. Her parents assume she is just talking to her imaginary friends; unfortunately, they thought wrong.
Later that week, the parents go out to a dinner party. While there, they find out some shocking news: their house was built over an old cemetery. While the parents are out, poltergeists attack the children, and capture Madi in the meantime. The remaining hour of the film is spent trying to get Madi back.
OK Go’s “Here it Goes Again” was released as their third single from their album “Oh No.” It was released Sept. 25, 2006. The song, although not very popular, the video was a chart topper. It features the band members doing intricate dance moves on six different treadmills. One can only imagine the amount of times they had to have fallen and retaken the video. “Here it Goes Again” has had over 26 million views on YouTube. OK Go actually performed their treadmill routine live at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. I think the song is catchy but has no real meaning other than things generally repeat themselves, over and over and over.
The temperatures are climbing, the flowers are blooming, and the seniors are gone.
The stressful auditions. The restless practices. The blinding stage lights. The adrenaline of all eyes focused on one point of the stage.
Tonight the Board of Education took time to give out Teacher of the Month awards, and to honor teachers for their service, and commitment to education.
The parking at Huntley High School has gotten ridiculous.
It has become an everyday occurrence for students to arrive at school, drive around the parking lot and find no parking spots. This issue is absolutely unacceptable but the school is not to blame.
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The comics industry has been a fluctuating market for as long as it has existed. Comics were originally made for children, and when their influence reached adults, and old comics became valuable, the industry was on a high and pumped out new stories quicker than fans could read them.
Huntley has rapidly been growing since the early 2000s. A town that once was mainly farms and fields, has now became a home for over 24,000 people and has been the center of suburban growth in northern Illinois.
Despite the lengthy commute, long waiting time, and prices that lean more towards the expensive side, this restaurant is definitely the place to go for seafood lovers looking to spice up their friday night dinners with some flavors from the deep South.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, located about an hour away in Westmont, is a New Orleans-style restaurant that serves authentic Cajun cooking with a twist. The festiveness of Mardi Gras and Jazz music in the air makes you feel like you are actually in the French Quarter.
Given the high cost of the food, I would suggest not making Pappas your weekly family eat-out, unless you have the money for it. My family and I typically go for special occasions, when we feel like celebrating and having a good time.
And of course, Pappas is the perfect place for just that. The whole restaurant is like one big party, with friends having a few drinks at the bar and families clapping to the rhythm of the jazz quartet.
After we picked up our menus, I realized that we had been staring at it with confused looks on our faces for about 15 minutes. So naturally, I started looking around at other people’s food to see what looks the most appetizing before I decided on what to order. The only problem was that everything looked good.
Maybe it is the unique alternative sound that got Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun their share of fame; or maybe it is the advantage of social media that got the word out.
Whatever the case may be, the Ohio duo, Twenty One Pilots, is overhyped.
I never paid much attention to new bands since I figured they would come and go just like every other artist has. However, it seemed that the talk of Twenty One Pilots was on the rise, rather than staying low-key (which their “original” fans would probably prefer).
he lights dim and the audience hushes. The curtains open as the first act begins. Live performance music plays and Fiddler on the Roof begins. The high school’s spring musical is played by a wide range of cast members, ranging between the ages of freshman through seniors. Tevye, a dairyman […]
The sequel to 2012s ‘Pitch Perfect’ came out on Friday, May 15. The film featured all of the previous cast members from the first one, most famously Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson.
The movie started with the Barden Bellas in trouble when Fat Amy accidentally shows her private parts to the entire crowd during the performance for the president’s birthday.
This causes them to end up in a difficult competition that no American team has even won before. However, before they can do that, they must band together and “find their sound” again.
That’s it. That’s the plot.
For the record, I loved the first ‘Pitch Perfect.’ It was funny, entertaining, and the songs were wonderful. The writing was great and it kept me engaged the entire movie. Its unnecessary sequel was mediocre at best.
The original movie was an amazing piece of film that should have been left alone. The sequel that has insisted on being dragged along behind it is an embarrassment to the entire franchise.
It has been said time and time again, that music is the only form of magic that truly exists. Music has the powers to alter a person’s mood, attitude, style, persona, and much more. All because one’s musical preference is a reflection of who they are as a person.
Look back into what gets a person into a certain genre of music. That decision is based on the listener’s interest and how they relate to the music. I feel as if someone was to judge another person’s interest and what kind of music they like, you directly are insulting their personality. That brings me to my main point, it is okay to have likes and dislikes but do not judge anothers choice in music.
Everyone has a style of music that they love and one that they hate. So when someone reviews music it can often come off as biased. This is something that only very good writers can avoid, being neutral is one of the hardest things for a critic to do when reviewing music. Because of this getting upset or angry when someone says they dislike a band or song you like is pointless. The point of a critic is not to solely determine the quality of the product, but to better inform the listener as to what it is they may want to listen too. Yet it is also up to the listener whether they want to truly decide how the music is based on their own opinion.
Taylor Swift’s new album has received a lot of praise in the past eight months. The album, “1989” has had four hit singles, all on the top-ten list. The music video for “Bad Blood” was released yesterday and has already had over four million views in last 24 hours. The version from the music video is different than the version on Swift’s album; Kendrick Lamar is featured in the new version. The video has many guest appearances from stars like Selena Gomez and Jessica Alba. It is a very futuristic video, think Divergent’s Dauntless training. It is a different feel from the popular video, “Blank Space” but nonetheless, it is a great music video and song.
Rachel Bratcher, a senior at Huntley High School, is taking in every moment during her senior year with friends and family. She’s going to remember a year full of beautiful memories and a moment that changed her life forever.
untley High School’s Student Council hosted their fourth annual drive-in movie on May 15. In past years, they showed “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Forrest Gump.” This year, students lined up their cars to watch the hit movie, “Grease.” Many students are excited about the movie choice this year. “It […]
Opposites attract, but what if they aren’t as opposite as they seem? Ever since Samantha Reed was little, her parents made it clear: they were not to socialize with their neighbors, the Garrets. But she fits in more than she thought she would with her sloppy, untamed neighbors.
After the tragic events at the end of last week’s episode, It appears that Ser Barristan Selmy has indeed departed this life.
rom the beach scene with an octopus and a fish, to the anime clips, and even the ceramic tiles, the pole decorations are a tradition in Huntley. The poles are designed and decorated by the students themselves. Senior Alicia Gawronski noticed the empty pole in front of the ceramics room […]
What exactly happened on dance floors in the ’70s?
That is a question many musicians and club-goers could probably ask themselves about one of music’s most decadent decades. But go ask Daft Punk, a newly re-formed Chic, and now Snoop Dogg: Something profound took hold in that era, where incandescent soul got handsy on a club floor with disco, funk, and electronic experimentation.
30 Seconds to Mars came released the now popular single, “Kings and Queens” on Oct. 13, 2009 on their third studio album “This is War.” It peaked at number one on the US Alternative Songs and was 82 on the US Hot 100. In the music video, there is a group of kids riding around on their bikes in Los Angeles and at the Santa Monica Pier. The way that the music video was filmed was so beautifully done; there were scenes of just silhouettes of the bikers against the sunset, and there were shots of them up close too. The music video reminded me of summer and what it is like to not have a care in the world.
Today, we see boring films with lifeless characters and flat story plots. But in 1994, legendary director Quentin Tarantino gave us the unique and fantastic film called “Pulp Fiction.” Just over 20 years have passed since this film opened in theaters, but it stands as one of the best films ever made with a massive cult following and critics still praising the film.
Not many films present themselves quite like “Pulp Fiction” does. The story is set out of order, with numerous intersecting storylines that involves Los Angeles mobsters, fringe players, small-time criminals, and a mysterious briefcase. But, with all of these stories together, it makes “Pulp Fiction” a great film.
The film opens with a husband, “Pumpkin” (Roth) and wife, “Honey Bunny” (Plummer) sitting at booth in a diner talking about past robberies that have committed.
They converse about how a place like the diner they are in is a good place for a robbery. Pumpkin tells his wife to steal the patrons’ wallets to double their profits. With their minds set, the couple pull out pistols and proceed to stick the store up.
With summer right around the corner and amazing movies like Avengers: Age of Ultron in the theatres, do not waste your time with a want to be “The Heat” with Reese Witherspoon pulling a Sandra Bullock.
The sun was starting to dip below Crystal Lake, painting the sky different hues of warm pinks and oranges. There was a warm breeze blowing through her dark curls, and romance was definitely in the air.
As the sun sets over the horizon, the temperature in the town of Algonquin slowly cools- evidence that the day is nearing its end. But for the members of the District 158 Board of Education the night is just getting started.
s the school year is slowly coming to an end, preparations for the seniors’ departure has just started. For seniors, the end of the year marks the beginning of a new chapter titled, “College”. Senior College Decision Day, is an official date on May 1 where seniors must confirm which […]
5 a.m. She plays. She watches.
A small blue light illuminates the dark room.
She’s focused, not taking her eyes off the screen even for just a second.
In the last four weeks of school, Queen’s “Under Pressure” reminds us to stay cool. The song was released on Oct. 27, 1981. It peaked at 29 on the U.S. Music Chart, and it was number one in Argentina, Netherlands, and the UK. The music video features different forms of pressure destroying things, which is a cool, literal spin on a music video. Think of this song when the last few weeks make you want to pull your hair out. Think of this song when you can not sleep at night because you are too stressed about finals. Play this song when you need a pick-me-up-inspirational song.
Ryan Mills interviews junior Brendan Barnes on his trip to Greece.
In 2012, theaters across the globe were filled to the brim with Marvel fans, moviegoers and critics alike. They were stupefied by the dazzling CGI, loud explosions, violent battle scenes and the star-studded cast that portrayed Earth’s saviors: “The Avengers.”
Almost three years later, even more people gawked in great awe at the silver screen as the new film, “Age Of Ultron,” danced spectacularly before them. Those people smashed box office profits and were in store for a real treat.
Instead of opening with a long winded villain background story, “Age Of Ultron” opens with a fantastic battle. Captain America (Evans), Thor (Hemsworth),Hulk (Ruffalo), Black Widow (Johansson), Hawkeye ( Renner) and the beloved Iron Man ( Downey Jr.) are in the midst assaulting a Hydra base in Eastern Europe in the hunt of Wolfgang von Strucker, who has stolen The Scepter and experimenting on humans.
“Orphan Black” is a drama created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett, and starring Tatiana Maslany.
The show airs on BBC, yet is filmed and takes place in Toronto, Canada.
“Orphan Black” focuses on the morality of human cloning. This theme is introduced when the protagonist Sarah Manning takes on the identity of a woman she saw commit suicide who looks identical to her.
Sarah later finds out the woman is Beth Childs , a police officer, and realizes she is in over her head. Sarah then finds out a truth that will shock her even more: she and Beth are part of a large group of clones.
Well known Folk band Mumford and Sons released their third album “Wilder Mind” this past Monday. One thing this album brings to fans is variations of either love or hate. “Wilder Mind” brings about a whole new sound for Mumford and Sons. They step away from their banjos and switches to all electric guitars with this album and brought a more Electronic/Rock kind of feel to their music.
The band has been seen without their original style, not wearing suspenders, skinny jeans, or leather jackets. For many die heart fans this change is disheartening, putting the Mumford and Sons we have all grown to love at rest and bringing about a new era of the band sounding similar to Radiohead, U2, and/or Coldplay.
The HHS fishing team takes a close leap to victory
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The surrounding lights dim and the Performing Arts Center drops to a dead silence. Excitement and anticipation fills each member of the audience, especially those who attend the event annually and already know of its highly entertaining content.
Twenty One Pilot’s newest album, “Blurryface,” comes out May 19. The band has released two singles leading up to the album drop. The first single, “Fairly Local,” was released via YouTube on March 16. The video has been viewed 2.8 million times since then and has been followed by their second single, “Tear in my Heart.” Both songs are different from their previous songs; they have a different, but not defined, sound. “Tear in my Heart” has had 2.5 million views since it was released to YouTube April 6. Check out both of the videos here!
“Little Boy” is a cute, heartwarming movie that is good for couples looking for a quick movie. The cast was all right, the themes were average, and the plot line had many holes in it.
Jakob Salvati, who plays Pepper Busbee, does a pretty good job of acting like an adorable little boy. (Hence the title) He makes the audience really feel happy when he is happy and feel sad when he cries. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Hashimoto, did a good job as well in his supporting role.
The themes of the movie were to believe in yourself and anything is possible, willpower is a strong thing, and never giving up. These are fairly common themes seen in many motivational movies.
The plot itself was about a little boy, Pepper Busbee, whose father got sent to war. The movie is based around Pepper trying to bring his father home.
Pepper was given a list of things to do that would help bring his father back home. Throughout the entire movie, Pepper, with the help of his new friend Hashimoto, is attempting to complete this list.
Whether you are looking for a romantic comedy or a classic, “Ten Things I Hate About You” will serve your needs.
“Ten Things I Hate About You” is a modernization of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” It came out in 1999 and it became a huge success for its leading actors.
Heath Ledger, who plays Patrick Verona, is no joker in this movie. Ledger portrays an outsider and a rebellious teen, surrounded by rumors. Julie Stiles plays Katarina Stratford, a feminist against popularity. The two actors beautifully create a unique bond, heightening the experiencing of the movie. All though, Ledger’s intriguing Australian accent could be its own movie.
Address your body; your feet, knees, hips, forearms, shoulders and eyes should be parallel to the target line. When viewed from behind, the golfer, if right-handed, should appear slightly left of the target.
Five long years ago, a young man was the supervisor of a painting crew. Little did he know, a single dean believed he could be the head of security. Soon, that’s what he became.
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It was the end of our days of relaxation and freedom, so my dad decided to take me and my brother out to Sunday brunch at Burnt Toast. Our highly-anticipated long weekend ended in a high, delicious note.
The line, as expected on a Sunday afternoon, stretched past the front doors and into the parking lot. Which is why were shocked when we were told that our wait time was going to be half an hour at the most.
I did not believe it at first, but I soon started to realize that we had arrived at the perfect time. Everybody was wrapping up their meal and leaving the restaurant by the time we got our buzzer. It only took 20 minutes until our waitress sat in is a comfy booth right by the bar.
The song “Move Along” by the All-American Rejects keeps playing on the radio and I keep wondering why. I think it keeps playing to remind us that school is almost over and all we can do is keep pushing until summer. I know I am struggling to get through the last few weeks of school and for me, the song is an inspiration. “Move Along” was the second single from All-American Rejects’ second studio album. It peaked and number nine on the US Billboard Pop 100 and has had over 20 million views on YouTube. In the midst of all of the stress of the final month of school, move along.
“Unfriended” is not your average horror film. This movie takes place on a computer screen. The audience is literally watching six people cruise the internet, text, post, and Skype to their death.
“Unfriended” is a short horror film about cyber- bullying. Teenager Laura Barns commits suicide because of a humiliating video of her wasted at a party. She was hazed, harassed, and bullied until she killed herself.
One of the most fascinating aspect of the United States is its crime. From squabbling small-town gangs to to the brutality of the Bloods and Crips and the all-powerful Italian Mafia. “Goodfellas” is one of the greatest, if not the greatest film, to ever be made that centers on the strength, power and downfall of the most feared gang in American History.
Directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese, the film narrates the real-life Lucchese crime family in New York and the life of Henry Hill during his association with the family from 1955 to 1980.
Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) grew up in an Irish-Italian neighborhood in East New York, and had always dreamt of being a gangster. At thirteen, Henry quit school and began working for mob capo, or lieutenant, Paul “Paulie” Cicero (Paul Sorvino).
He had begun to work as a drug-runner and a courier for the family, finally living his dream. Before long he met Jimmy “Jimmy The Gent” Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). The three quickly become close friends.
Jimmy was known for his love of hijacking things. Cars,trucks and even planes. If it moved, he would jack it. And he loved it. Tommy was possibly the most violent person in the family. Hot-headed and loud, Tommy had no qualms about killing someone. He, in fact, loved to kill.
Together, the three would run various jobs for the family, steal many vehicles, kill many people, steal millions of dollars and further spread the power, and fear, of the Lucchese family.
New players on the Chicago Cubs give them a chance at having a winning title.
Now and on Earth is a metalcore band that recently released their new album “Blacked Out.” Going into this review, I had never heard of this band before and probably never would have because I do not normally listen to metalcore music. I had many presumptions about that genre of music and this band I had never heard of.
Julie Anne Peters is not a familiar name, nor a famous author many recognize. Some, however, may recognize a chilling book of hers, “By the Time Your Read This I’ll be Dead.” Even the title grabs your attention right from the start.
“Riptide” by Vance Joy, was released May 21, 2013 on the album “God Loves You When You’re Dancing.” The music video is a video of all of Joy’s metaphors in a literal sense, which makes it so tasteful. Joy, an Australian singer-songwriter, wrote the song as a “coming of age” love story. The song is widely played on radios across the U.S now, and a couple of his other songs are too. “Riptide” was the single that kick-started his career here. Taylor Swift snagged him for her “1989” tour this summer, and he will be opening for her, along with the band Haim. Check out Joy’s “Riptide” and his many other songs before the concert this summer.
On Thursday, April 9, Huntley High hosted its second blood drive of the year.
Typical. Typical. Typical.
This was all that was going on in my mind as I watched “The Longest Ride.” Well, except for Scott Eastwood’s piercing blue eyes and his undeniably steamy body. Trust me. There was a lot of steam.
First of all, “The Longest Ride” has absolutely nothing to do with the song “Save a horse (Ride a Cowboy).” Just to clear it up. All though, maybe a scene or two would make one think otherwise.
“The Longest Ride” centered around a young man bull rider aiming for a glorious spot in the world finals. Eastwood played Luke Collins, the ambitious bull rider, surprisingly well. I could feel the tension in his face before he risked his life each time as he sat on a bull. It is refreshing to know that the actor has more than just a pretty face.
When it’s summer and you’re driving with the windows down, All Time Low is the perfect band to be blasting from your speakers.
As Darby Terry sits in Brad Aney’s class, she shoots up her hand like rocket to state her opinion on a subject that is being discussed. Darby is known to be an opinionated and passionate person.
The theater hushed as dozens of children and their parents filed in to watch the new adventure comedy, “Home.” They entered hoping to see a heartwarming tale, and they were treated to just that.
On March 27, “Home” was released by Dreamworks, telling the story of a clumsy, but lovable alien named Oh, and a young teen named Tip, who is trying to find her mom.
The film stars Jim Parsons as Oh, and Rihanna as Tip. Oh is part of an alien species called “Boov” who are fleeing from the enemy “Gorgs.” The Boov find themselves with nowhere to go but Earth, but they evict the humans to make room for themselves.
The hot summer air filled my lungs as I nervously read my upcoming 7th grade schedule. My friend and I sat in the itchy grass as we compared our schedules, hoping to have a class together. After a few minutes, she stood up and walked over to her iPod to change the song. My ears became more alert as they were stimulated with perfect harmonies and hilarious lyrics. This moment changed my music preferences forever. Hollywood Undead became my favorite band after only hearing one song.
Hollywood Undead is a band that consists of members: Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny, J-Dog, Johnny 3 Tears, and Da Kurlzz. They are unique because they were masks and produce songs of several genres, such as pop, rock, rap, alternative, and even metal.
Hollywood Undead’s fourth album “Day of the Dead” was released on Tuesday, March 31. Fans have been anticipating this album’s release date since the single “Day of the Dead” was released on Oct. 21, 2014.
The room rumbles with the crowd of students and advisers dressed in formal suits, pant suits, and skirts bursting into applause. As senior Jestoni Losbanes walks onto the stage in Springfield, IL, he can not help but walk on stage with pride.
Being the avid sushi-eater that I am, I was thrilled when I heard that there was another sushi place that had recently opened up in the Algonquin area. Woow Sushi, along with Bistro Wasabi and @ Bangkok, had been added to my list of go-to restaurants when my sushi cravings hit.
I remember getting the menu and coupons in the mail for Woow Sushi’s grand opening specials. There were so many tasty-looking menu items to choose from, and they were all within a reasonable price range. I knew this was not a restaurant worth missing out on.
Walking in to the restaurant, I noticed how similar yet different the setting and ambiance were from Bistro Wasabi. The modern-style decor gave the restaurant a high-class, expensive look, but the soft lighting and comfortable chairs made everything seem more relaxed.
Despite the setting, I felt like I was at home, especially when our waitress came out wearing sweatpants and crocs. She started out by giving us a free order of edamame, and helped us out by suggesting the best menu items that had no beef or chicken.
If you have not watched “Father of the Bride” yet, you are missing out on a timeless classic that you and your family will enjoy.
The 1991 remake of the 1950s American comedy film follows George Banks, played by Steve Martin, who is a middle class businessman.
The season five finale of the show “Pretty Little Liars” left fans feeling a bunch of different emotions. Fans have been watching the show for five years and after 120 episodes, 123 texts from A, and nine deaths they finally get to see who A is.
Five years ago in Rosewood, PA., when the show started, four friends Spencer Hastings (Bellisario), Hanna Marin (Benson), Aria Montgomery(Hale), and Emily Fields(Mitchell) have been missing their friend Alison DiLaurentis (Pieterse) for a year. When a body was found, it was said to be hers then the girls started to see Alison in their dreams and in hallucinations. In the fourth season, the girls figure out that she is alive and hiding in New York. When she comes back with them, everything starts to get worse.
Once upon a time, sophomore Andrea Cruz wrote five pages in about four hours.
Many students walk through Door 14 every day. Whether it be parking in the student lots, or just being dropped off for school, Door 14 is a hangout spot that seems to slip a lot of people’s minds.
Many people were pouring in to Regal Cinemas to see the new “Insurgent” movie. The eager movie-goers were excited, especially myself when I slipped on the 3D glasses that would transport me to my favorite fictional adventure held in Chicago.
The Fantasy Masters break down the NCAA tournament
‘American Horror Story’ is unlike anything else on television. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the show has been pushing the boundaries of horror since it started.
Each season has different characters and settings, yet (mostly) the same actors.
Season one follows an estranged family when they move into the murder house, season two shows the brutality of an insane asylum in the 1960s, season three explores a school for witches, and season three is about a freakshow in the 1950s.
Imagine waking up, not knowing where you are, why you are there, or what happened to you.
Three bold predictions for the NCAA tournament
Remember Sia’s “Chandelier?” Well she’s back with an all new hit, “Elastic Heart,” featuring the same Dance Moms star, Maddie Ziegler. But because the song also features Shia LaBeouf, the music video has gotten many bad reviews of people saying it is inappropriate.
This year, Huntley High School has become enamored with rec league basketball. The Trees, Huntley High School’s rec league champion, lost their only regular season game to Sal’s Pizza, 64-47, in the final game of the regular season.
Lined up outside await the shavees. Among them are athletes, musicians, scholars, and people just trying to make a difference.
As several little girls shuffled out of the AMC theater in their blue dresses and toy tiaras, it brought back memories of when I dressed the same; the famous Disney tale being my favorite.
On March 13, the remake of the 1950 classic Disney film, “Cinderella”, was released. Just like “Maleficent”, Walt Disney Pictures put a realistic twist in the movie, along with dazzling special effects.
“The olympic year starts off in August, waiting for the new set of rules,” said Allison Larson, coach of the Science Olympians. “Honestly, the kids never stop practicing throughout the summer, it is a big deal to all of them.” Being apart of the Science Olympiad team is like a […]
When someone says Huntley, your first thought is of the endless of fields of corn that surround the many neighborhoods in the town. But sophomore Dakota Henn, has made dozens of people think twice about their quiet, All-American town. Tortoises, snakes and even tarantulas made their presence known at the […]
Delving into this album, I was completely unsure what to expect.
The Tesla Model S blows away all cars of it’s class, and casts a bright shadow of our future to come.
“Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon was released on Sept. 10, 2014 and a month after, was released on iTunes as a free single. The song is on Walk the Moon’s second studio album, “Talking is Hard.” The song was heavily influenced by artists of the ‘80s and the cheesiness of the music video shows it. There was a lot of swirling colors and bad green-screen production, but it did not fail to make me feel laugh. At one point in the video, the song stops and lead singer Nicholas Petricca starts dancing horribly. The music video is incredibly bad but it makes up for having funny parts and being such a contagious song.
Let us just start with saying that The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is not meant for young, distracted teenagers or children, but 100 percent made for mature adults.
The cold hits her first. As soon as she opens the doors to step onto the floor, she feels it. She hates the cold, but she loves the sport.
The 1960s. America saw the election, and assassination, of the nation’s youngest president. Martin Luther King Jr. won African-American’s their rights. Russia and America produced hundreds of thousand of nuclear weapons. And the most controversial war in American history was waged in the the muggy jungles of Vietnam.
The Committee of the Whole discussed many things such as changes to the schedules, honor programs, and more.
Modest Mouse released their newest album March 3, “Stranger to Ourselves.”
At 15 years old you should be thinking about starting high school and what you are going to do later that day with your friends. But for junior Edward Parzygnat this was not the case.
The 87th Academy Awards premiered on Sunday, Feb. 22 with Neil Patrick Harris as the host this year. Harris is no stranger to hosting awards shows, but this is his first year hosting the Academy Awards.
“The Walking Dead” starts with former sheriff Rick Grimes waking from a coma and finding himself in a zombie-infested world.
He hunts down his family and assumes the role as leader in the group they are in. Rick & Co. travel from their camp to Hershel’s farm to an abandoned prison to Terminus, forming bonds and suffering many casualties along the way.
The song “Summer of ‘69” by Bryan Adams fell into my hands today. I have heard the song before, but only today, when I was going through all my parent’s old cassettes, did I rediscover it. Adams released the song in June of 1985 on his fourth studio album, “Reckless.” The song reminds me of how desperately I want this bitterly cold winter to go away, and how much I want the warmth of summer. The song just makes me think of how fun the teenage years are supposed to be and how you should make the most of your free time. The video is a classic oldie, with the cliche angles and black and white to color shots. It was ranked number 50 on “The 100 Best Singles of the ‘80s” and had even higher rankings in Canada. The video has had over 33 million views since being released.
The newly released film, ‘The Lazarus Effect’, is about a group of medical student researchers trying to create a serum to bring back the dead. Animals like pigs are being used as part of their experiments. Then when an accident occurs in the lab, the serum is used experimentally on a human.
Baylor’s words echoed throughout the auditorium on Feb. 26, as Huntley’s students listened to him give one final lesson, less than a week before all of the juniors will take their ACT tests.
The accompanist lets her fragile fingers dance across the black and white strips on the grand piano centered on stage.
Design editor Jess Clavero asks 20 students what their greatest fears in life are.
Falling in Reverse released their album “Just Like You” earlier this week. This band may not be well known, but based on their consistent, unique sound, they should be a more popular name in the near future.
Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars, was released Nov, 14, 2014. The song has an early ‘80s feel with an electric funk sound. It has reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list. The music video was released on Nov. 19, 2014 to YouTube. The video has the same feel as the song, old-school, ‘80s music. The song makes Mars seem like a “ladies man,” and that is exactly how he is portrayed in the music video. “Uptown Funk” is one of the catchiest songs of 2015, so far.
‘The Boy Next Door’ sounds as captivating and indulging as the actors in the movie. Jennifer Lopez, a jaw-dropping sensation and every man’s dream, and Ryan Guzman, a doting eyed man who any women would want, seize the wide screen, letting moviegoers simply indulge in a lustful movie. Unfortunately, that is all the movie does for us, except for the infinite predictable scenes that make up over half the movie.
31 Students are asked what they think love is. Created by: Ashley O’Brien
Here is how you make a cute, fun dog clay figure!
The melodies of festive carols fill the air of stores and restaurants, the green and red lights twinkle underneath a white bed of snow, and the buzz of last minute shopping has never been more prevalent. The most wonderful time of the year was indeed here, and what better thing to do for Christmas, than to go grab some pizza?
The Speech Team is a group of individuals who are always together no matter the circumstance, and with that bond, they hope to win the IHSA State Championship. Recently on Saturday, Feb. 14, the Speech Team won the IHSA Sectional at Freeport High School.
Imagine a world filled with smart cars that drive themselves, vulgar game shows with no limits, and a hot tub that also functions as a time machine.
Hot Tub Time Machine 2 was released on Feb. 20. Being a fan of Hot Tub Time Machine, I had high expectations for the sequel. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to the point where I considered walking out at some parts. Director Steve Pink should have stopped at the first movie.
In the first movie, life long friends Lou, Nick, Adam, and his nephew Jacob, are accidentally sent back to the ‘80s. Realizing that the universe is giving him a chance to change his life, Lou uses his knowledge of the present to get rich. He eventually invents Lougle and becomes the main singer for Motley Lou.
This event has things for the whole family to do. There are even events for little kids including contests, prizes, and other events. Plus for the adults, there is live music, and dinner involved. This event is all organized by Chef Dan, who will make sure that your experience is unforgettable
You want romance? Read Message In a Bottle.You want tears? Read Message In a Bottle.
The lights dimmed and the voices of the crowd fell to a murmur as the performers took to the stage. Applause filled the auditorium as the show began.
The Homecoming 2.0 Pep Rally was kicked off by a basketball shoot off, juniors against sophomores and seniors against freshmen. The winners of each, the sophomores and seniors, went head to head and the seniors won, making 6 out of 10 of their baskets.
After a long, cold day with no school for the students, the members of the District 158 Board of Education sat down to discuss important matters within the district. It was going to be a long session.
ifth Harmony released their first studio album “Reflections” on Feb. 3, 2015. The all- female pop group released their EP, “Better Together”, in 2013, following their third place finish on the “X-Factor” in 2012. They then spent the following year producing “Reflections,” even pushing back the release date to better […]
wo weeks ago I sat in my car listening to the radio as one of Imagine Dragon’s newest singles, “I Bet My Life,” came on the radio. I loved the song from the moment I first heard it; the upbeat rhythm and meaningful lyrics reminded me of “Radioactive,” another chart-topper […]
This All-Star Weekend was one of the best in recent memory. Zach Lavine’s dunking excellence; the best three point competition of all time and an entertaining shooting stars competition made this all-star weekend an event worth watching. The NBA All Star Game should work.
The sound of the bell rings through the speakers, cuing the students to quickly flood the hallways and head to their next class.
She concentrated on her breath.
In and out.
The familiar mat moved beneath her feet. Or maybe her feet were moving. She could no longer tell.
The song “FourFiveSeconds” by Rihanna, Kayne West, and Paul McCartney was released on Jan. 24, 2015. It is the lead single for Rihanna’s eighth studio album. The song is something different from what Rihanna and West usually do; it is an acoustic song. On the Billboard Hot 100, “FourFiveSeconds” peaked at number six. The black and white music video appears to have been filmed in a small box. The video starts off with a silhouette of Rihanna and West’s that is featured periodically throughout the video. The song itself is catchy and so different from the normal for these artists that you cannot help but love it.
It may seem far fetched, but the idea of human-like robots has been a dream for mankind for almost sixty years. But the idea of murderous, uncontrollable and crazy robots is an idea man has not wanted to think about.
Los Angeles. Nov, 2019. Earth has become a cesspool of crime, poverty and disease. Humanity has taken to the stars, and have begun the dauntless task of colonizing faraway planets and galaxies aboard massive colony ships.
Replicants once walked the same streets as humans, worked the same jobs, attended the same bars and even shared affection for each other. But after years of violence, Replicants are outlawed from being on earth.
From the opening scene with a character being killed, to the end where everything was wrapped up with a neat little bow, ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ was a fairly spectacular movie.
All of the characters were wonderful, from the down-to-earth main character and his humble origins, to all of the slick, courageous Kingsmen themselves. Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin, played by Taron Egerton, was the main character in this movie, and he was portrayed fantastically.
As you walk through the gold fringe curtain, the sound of music begins to pound in your ears.
In life, you are destined to follow a path that has been set. Most are only be destined to average, but some are destined to be extraordinary. But the question lies, can destiny be changed?
For senior Ty Nowotnik, it has.
17 East Monroe St. Chicago, IL.
The Palmer House Hotel.
A place where guests spend nights under the French-painted ceiling and where tourists come to see a piece of history.
But for senior Madison Paez, it was her time and place for auditions.
The year 1999 consisted of multiple cartoons for children of all ages and even got some laughs out of adults too.
“Stay with Me” by Sam Smith won Song of the Year at the 2015 Grammy Awards, and Smith also won the Best New Artist. The song was released on April 14, as a single from the album “In the Lonely Hour.” The music video is very cliche, starting with Smith walking down an empty street and lip syncing terribly. While the music video is cliche and horribly done, the song itself is catchy and still playing all over the radios across the world. The song peaked at number one on 14 different charts and has had over 200 million views. Check out the music video below.
As the bright lights shine down on the floor, junior Karlie Lajewski can feel her nerves settling down. As the team gets set to being, she looks up at her younger sister, something nobody else on the team can do.
