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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will leave fantasy fans rejoicing

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” will leave fantasy fans rejoicing

By Holly Baldacci
December 13, 2013
When I found out a few years ago that director Peter Jackson would be transforming one of my favorite novels, “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien, into a film, I was overjoyed. When I found out he was going to stretch that novel into three separate films, I was worried. Now, after watching “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” I’m impressed.
Decorations were set for the annual Dinner with Santa hosted by the District 158 Education Foundation (S. Henderson).

Having dinner with Santa

By Sarah Henderson
December 9, 2013
On Friday Dec. 6, Marlowe Middle School was transformed to a Christmas wonderland. White lights and snowflakes hung beautifully across the ceiling of the cafeteria with a fake fireplace, and a red velvet chair sat at the end of the room.
Huntley defeats Belvidere North in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament

Huntley defeats Belvidere North in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament

By Laura Pilat
December 1, 2013
With the new season just beginning, Huntley kicked off the year with high hopes because they had many returning varsity players. On Nov. 30 the varsity boys basketball played in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament on a Saturday afternoon at Crystal Lake Central. The boys basketball team took on Belvidere North. After winning against Belvidere North 65-46 last year, Huntley had the opportunity to show how much they had improved since then. Huntley won the game with a score of 84-65.
Matt Smith, David Tennant, and John Hurt star in The Day of the Doctor (MCT Campus).

The 50th anniversary of “Doctor Who” awed people of all ages

By Megan Wilson
November 23, 2013
The most beautiful moment of science fiction in the history of television, the 50th anniversary of the British television show, “Doctor Who” came to life. Airing across the globe on Nov. 23, at 1:50 p.m. CST., the world went silent in anticipation. Whovians around the world waited in awe of what could be the most epic moment in television history.
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The game has just begun

By Laura Pilat
November 23, 2013
"Catching Fire" is an action-packed success that leaves fans excited and ready for the next movie in "The Hunger Games" series.
GALLERY: Huntley High School presents Cinderella

GALLERY: Huntley High School presents Cinderella

By Katie Gallegos
November 20, 2013
Last weekend, Huntley students performed Cinderella in the Performing Arts Center.
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“ARTPOP” is more than just an album

By Sarah Henderson
November 13, 2013
Lady Gaga's newest album inspires fans and critics to love themselves for who they are.
Image courtesy of MCT Campus

“Call of Duty: Ghosts” is not just another CoD

By Adam Reckamp
November 11, 2013
With new effects and features, the latest "Call of Duty" game gets gamers hooked.
Members of the Harlem Wizards entertain the crowd (C. Walsh).

Shooting Stars slam dunk against the Harlem Wizards

By Cullen Walsh
November 2, 2013
As the gym fills with noise, an almost eerie vibe settles into the air. Fog covers one of the entrances, blocking all sight from the eyes of eager viewers. Swiv’s voice booms over the speaker, drowning out the noise of the crowd.
NHS welcomes new members, changes

NHS welcomes new members, changes

By Holly Baldacci
October 30, 2013
Today, Huntley High School’s National Honor Society welcomed its newest 82 members in a candlelight induction ceremony that focused on the four pillars of NHS leadership.
Students look on the windows of student services at the brightly colored paper to see what room they had been placed in for the almost four hour test (M. Wilson).

Students prepare for the ACT with school-wide testing

By Megan Wilson
October 28, 2013
On Oct. 29, the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take preparatory tests, the Explore, Plan, and PACT respectively, to get a prediction of what they could receive on the highly anticipated ACT.
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