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Tis the season for Fruitcake, Star Wars, and Elmo costumes

‘Tis the season for Fruitcake, Star Wars, and Elmo costumes

By Mawa Iqbal
December 4, 2015

littering tinsel and twinkling lights were draped over the risers, which were packed with students dressed in Santa hats, antlers, and an Elmo Christmas...

Mission Possible: impacting lives through the power of Christ

Mission Possible: impacting lives through the power of Christ

By Mawa Iqbal
November 5, 2015

e was eating a small lunch of carrots and ham sandwiches with his fellow missionaries when he noticed a figure move in the distant prairie. A lanky, hunched...

When it comes to singing, be obnoxious! Interview with singer, Jenna Boyd

When it comes to singing, be obnoxious! Interview with singer, Jenna Boyd

By Mawa Iqbal
October 27, 2015

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...

Homecoming Pep Assembly adds more student interaction

Homecoming Pep Assembly adds more student interaction

By Mawa Iqbal
October 5, 2015

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...

Interview with a Musician: junior Peyton Kerley

Interview with a Musician: junior Peyton Kerley

By Mawa Iqbal
September 25, 2015

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...

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen offers many assortments of food options (M. Iqbal).

Restaurant Review: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen offers many meal choices to choose from

By Mawa Iqbal
May 21, 2015
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.
Audrey and Cameron in the library at Huntley High School.

Love Birds

By Mawa Iqbal
May 10, 2015
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.
Seniors commit on annual College Decision Day

Seniors commit on annual College Decision Day

By Mawa Iqbal
May 7, 2015

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...

Burnt Toast offers the California BLT  that will make you wanting more (Courtesy of www.facebook.com/275262242515575).

Restaurant Review: Burnt Toast offers an enjoyable experience to all

By Mawa Iqbal
April 21, 2015
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.
Woow Sushi location (M. Iqbal).

“Woow Sushi” makes guests feel right at home

By Mawa Iqbal
March 30, 2015
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.
Dancing with the Stars Season Premiere

Dancing with the Stars Season Premiere

By Mawa Iqbal
March 19, 2015
The tenth anniversary of Dancing with the Stars kicked off its twentieth season with the usual introduction of the celebrity/dancer pairs, a rendition of the theme song from the jazz ensemble, and glittery ballroom setting.
The Lou pizza from Lou Malnatis (Courtesy by M. Iqbal).

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Pleases Many in a Specific Season

By Mawa Iqbal
February 24, 2015
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?
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