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Mady Borst

Mady Borst, staff writer

Mady Borst is a staff writer for The Voice and huntleyvoice.com. This is her first year being a part of the staff. In her free time, Mady enjoys singing, writing poetry, and trying just about every restaurant there is in town. She also loves to volunteer and travel.

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Smoothology Cafe leaves impression with flavor and atmosphere

Smoothology Cafe leaves impression with flavor and atmosphere

By Mady Borst
April 24, 2019

I decided to take a trip to Downtown Crystal Lake after a cold, tiring day. As I was driving, I noticed a new cafe hugging the corner of Woodstock Street. The...

Huntley Varsity Softball Plays Close Game Against Jacobs

Huntley Varsity Softball Plays Close Game Against Jacobs

By Mady Borst
April 24, 2019

The crowd cheered for the Huntley varsity softball team, as they competed against their rival school on a cloudy, breezy afternoon. On Wednesday, April...

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Huntley’s influential leaders recognized at annual District 158 awards ceremony

By Mady Borst
March 18, 2019

On March 14, The Huntley 158 Education Foundation held its second annual Outstanding Educator/Employee Awards Ceremony. The event took place at the Dendrel...

Fresh Thyme provides a range of delicious foods

Fresh Thyme provides a range of delicious foods

By Mady Borst, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019

It is always exciting for foodies to stumble upon a hidden gem, but most would not guess for it to be a grocery store. The best meal I have had in...

Texan BBQ Serves a Taste of the South

Texan BBQ Serves a Taste of the South

By Mady Borst
February 21, 2019

The outdoors unpleasantly greeted me with the bitter air. Cold winds lashed against my face as soon as I stepped out of the car. I was yearning to be somewhere...

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“Happy Death Day 2U” mildly entertains but does not exceed expectations

By Mady Borst
February 17, 2019

The slasher and comedy movie series “Happy Death Day” returns with its sequel “Happy Death Day 2U.” The main character, Tree Gelbman, finds...

Breaking Bread Breaks from the Norm

Breaking Bread Breaks from the Norm

By Mady Borst
January 17, 2019

I was in quite an ordinary setting, surrounded by red and gray walls, pleasant lighting, and the aroma of fresh goods. I walked inside Breaking Bread,...

Huntley Girls Basketball Competes Against Dundee-Crown Chargers

Huntley Girls Basketball Competes Against Dundee-Crown Chargers

By Mady Borst
January 15, 2019

Family and friends sat together in the stands of Huntley High School, eager to watch the varsity basketball girls play against Dundee-Crown on Jan. 14. But,...

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“The Haunting of Hill House”: A New Level of Terror

By Mady Borst
December 13, 2018

Successfully recreating a horror story can be quite the challenge, but director Mike Flanagan proves that it is his niche. Flanagan gives Shirley Jackson’s...

Craft Donuts + Coffee Provide Delicacies

Craft Donuts + Coffee Provide Delicacies

By Mady Borst
November 30, 2018

I was eager to enter Craft Donuts + Coffee, as I felt the cold, autumn breeze brush against my skin. The moment I walked into the coffee shop, I felt...

Hand Crafted Pizza Co.: not exactly crafted to perfection

Hand Crafted Pizza Co.: not exactly crafted to perfection

By Mady Borst
October 23, 2018

I was driving on Algonquin Road when I noticed a new pizza place to my right. I pulled into the parking lot to get a better look, and glanced at what appeared...

New club Model United Nations brings international events to the classroom

New club Model United Nations brings international events to the classroom

By Mady Borst
October 12, 2018

Model United Nations is a new club at Huntley High School for the 2018-19 school year, and it provides students with global awareness, life-long skills,...

Cucina Bella: The Go-to Place for Italian Food

Cucina Bella: The Go-to Place for Italian Food

By Mady Borst
September 26, 2018

I admired the red and yellow hues from the stained-glass windows as they shined onto the brick walls. I cherished every bite I took of my authentic, savory...

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