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Braden Turk

Braden Turk, managing editor

Braden Turk is the co-managing editor and a third-year staff writer for The Voice. He loves to watch and discuss movies, read, and write about a variety of topics.
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Theme of the Month: War

By Braden Turk
April 29, 2020

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. This month’s...

What The Voice recommends

What The Voice recommends

By The Voice Staff and Braden Turk
April 14, 2020

When you are quarantined, you tend to have a lot of time on your hands. Here at The Voice we decided to compile a list of some of our favorite shows...

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Theme of the Month: Road Trip

By Braden Turk
February 12, 2020

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. This month’s...

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February Board of Education COW meeting provides construction, legislative updates

By Braden Turk
February 7, 2020

The Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting started last night with recognition of Heineman Middle School’s Snow Hawks team, a skiing/snowboarding...

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Anthems of the soul

An overview of folk/punk band "AJJ" and a look at their latest album
By Braden Turk
January 22, 2020
An overview of folk/punk band "AJJ" and a look at their latest album
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Theme of the Month: Growing Pains

By Braden Turk
November 18, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. This month's...

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Committee of the Whole discusses arming teachers, new courses

By Braden Turk
November 8, 2019

Last night’s Committee of the Whole meeting was quite eventful, with topics ranging from arming staff in the classroom to new Huntley High School courses. There...

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Theme of the Month: Midnight Movies (Part Two)

By Braden Turk
October 29, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. The following...

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Theme of the Month: Midnight Movies (Part One)

By Braden Turk
October 9, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. The following...

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“Ad Astra” reaches for the stars

By Braden Turk
September 22, 2019

With the rapid improvement of CGI and visual effects, films set in space have become a trend over the past few years -- 2013 had "Gravity," 2014 had "Interstellar,"...

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September COW meeting: Vanguard recognized and solar panel updates

By Braden Turk
September 6, 2019

The Sept. 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, the first of the 2019-2020 school year, began last night with recognition of Huntley High School’s growing...

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Theme of the Month: Man vs. Society

By Braden Turk
May 6, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. The following...

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Huntley Library’s approved extensions, simplified

By Braden Turk
April 11, 2019

Walk into the Huntley Library and you’ll be greeted by a small but cozy stretch of books, DVDs, and tables. But all of that is about to change. This...

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Theme of the Month: Anthologies

By Braden Turk
March 31, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. The following...

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Theme of the Month: Revenge

By Braden Turk
February 24, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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Feb. Board of Education COW Meeting: Band/Orchestra Proposed for Fifth Grade

By Braden Turk
February 8, 2019

Erika Schlichter, assistant director of Learning and Innovation, proposed to the Board of Education, during their Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday,...

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Theme of the Month: Love

By Braden Turk
January 23, 2019

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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Jan. Board of Education Meeting: Fine Arts Hallway Gets Major Overhaul

By Braden Turk
January 19, 2019

Yesterday's Board of Education meeting kicked off with a recognition of four Heineman Middle School students' accomplishments. The four students --...

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December COW meeting: summer school changes and new campus officers

By Braden Turk
December 11, 2018

The Board of Education went over a few relevant topics on its regular Committee of the Whole meeting last Thursday night. The biggest item on the agenda...

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Theme of the Month: Grief

By Braden Turk
December 5, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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Theme of the Month: Traversing the Underbelly

By Braden Turk
November 12, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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Oct. BOE Meeting: 2020 trip approved, district report card incoming

By Braden Turk
October 21, 2018

The Oct. 18 Board of Education meeting went smoothly last night, the first notable highlight being Assistant Superintendent Dr. Erika Schlichter discussing...

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Oct. 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting: 2020 Europe trip proposed

By Braden Turk
October 14, 2018

The Oct. 11 Board of Education meeting opened on a solemn note last night, as the room took a minute to honor the passing of HHS graduate Joshua Szeszol....

Theme of the Month: Chance Encounters

Theme of the Month: Chance Encounters

By Braden Turk
October 10, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is sharp and insightful

By Braden Turk
April 30, 2018

“What is hidden in snow comes forth in the thaw.” Mikael Blomkvist is stuck in a rut. He’s recovering from losing a case that drained him of his...

Theme of the Month: Starting Over

Theme of the Month: Starting Over

By Braden Turk
April 17, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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ALEKS program is frustrating and stressful

By Braden Turk
March 12, 2018

The online program Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces describes itself as a “web-based educational environment,” as per its official website,...

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Theme of the Month: Perils of Technology

By Braden Turk
March 11, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category....

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Theme of the Month: Closed Doors

By Braden Turk
February 15, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best films that fall under a certain category. This month focuses on the topic of “closed...

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Feb. committee meeting: solar panels and HHS summer school

By Braden Turk
February 3, 2018

“Day one: post-DJB,” District 158 Board President Donald Drzal said. This humorous statement opened this month’s Committee of the Whole meeting,...

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Jan. Board Meeting: a Farewell to Superintendent John Burkey

By Braden Turk
January 22, 2018

On the night of Jan. 18, the regular Board of Education meeting was a cause for changing times and celebration. This gathering of BOE officials marked...

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Theme of the Month: Doppelgänger

By Braden Turk
January 18, 2018

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best films that fall under a certain category. This month focuses on the topic of “dopplegängers,”...

Dec. Board Meeting: Superintendent Search and New HHS Courses

Dec. Board Meeting: Superintendent Search and New HHS Courses

By Braden Turk
December 19, 2017

District 158 held its regular Board of Education meeting on Dec. 14, the biggest item being a series of interviews into several associations meant for...

Theme of the Month: Found Footage

Theme of the Month: Found Footage

By Braden Turk
December 5, 2017

Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best films that fall under a certain category. This month focuses on the ever-controversial...

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Theme of the Month: Time

By Braden Turk
November 5, 2017

“Donnie Darko” (2001)  16 years ago, “Donnie Darko” failed at the box office. It made back its budget, sure, but director Richard Kelly practically...

Image courtesy of the District 158 website.

Committee of the Whole Discusses New Plans for HHS Courses and More

By Braden Turk
November 3, 2017

District 158 held its regular Committee of the Whole meeting this past Thursday, covering a wide range of financial, curriculum, and construction topics. District...

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“Blade Runner 2049” Doesn’t Seem to be any Better

By Braden Turk
October 8, 2017

In June of 1982, cult phenomenon “Blade Runner” was released to the public. With its cyberpunk world and sprawling universe, it’s no surprise the...

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Theme of the Month: October (Family)

By Braden Turk
October 3, 2017

“Theme of the Month” is a series of super-short reviews on movies that fall under a certain sub-genre. This month’s theme is “family.” “Krisha”...

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