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Why award shows mean nothing

Why award shows mean nothing

By Joe Cristo
January 18, 2013

Let's be clear: I am not taking anything away from the people who craft and create the awards. Those are made of some pretty expensive materials. And...

Huntleys top six narrowly defeated Woodstock (M. Krebs).

Boys bowling routed by Marengo

By Joe Cristo
January 16, 2013

Huntley’s boys bowling team traveled to Marengo this Tuesday and lost handily, 2532-2703. Huntley’s team started out strong, keeping within 20 pins...

Boys bowling rolls over Woodstock

Boys bowling rolls over Woodstock

By Joe Cristo
January 9, 2013

Huntley's boys bowling team won Wednesday, January 9, 2774-2537. Huntley, which had been on a large skid for the past few weeks, has rebounded in...

Keshas Warrior

Kesha’s Warrior

By Joe Cristo
December 13, 2012

Kesha is at it again, (or Ke$ha if you are a pop faithful).   That is, her newest album, “Warrior,” has recently been dropped to the coos...

Only one direction to go: up

Only one direction to go: up

By Joe Cristo
November 16, 2012

One Direction’s entire schtick: stuff five good-looking, long-haired, well-manicured, too-white-of-teeth-for-British boys into the studio with semi-talented...

Volunteers are discussing plans for the upcoming mock election at Huntley High School (J.Cristo).

Locking in the Vote

By Joe Cristo
October 29, 2012

“We don’t want the tradition of ‘I don’t care,’” said Renee Fowler, teacher. “We want the tradition of ‘I’m gonna be involved.” On...

Girls swimming sinks against Jacobs

Girls swimming sinks against Jacobs

By Joe Cristo
October 3, 2012

The loudest cheers you will ever hear can be heard from a place you would never expect: a girls swim meet. And as the final event began to wind down,...

Kaneland beats Huntley at home

Kaneland beats Huntley at home

By Joe Cristo
September 1, 2012

Huntley took the field against Kaneland Friday, August 31. Aiming to put their close loss to Crystal Lake in the past, they came up short, losing 52-35. Kaneland...

Hailey Andersson wins Miss Huntley 2012

By Joe Cristo
June 2, 2012

This Friday, Huntley crowned the newest “Queen” in the 61st Annual Miss Huntley Scholarship Pageant. 10 contestants went through a Business attire...

GSA year comes to a close

GSA year comes to a close

By Joe Cristo
June 1, 2012

  GSA, the Gay-Straight Alliance Club, is coming to a close with the end of the school year. "We usually take a break over the summer,”...

Robin Gibb dies at 42

Robin Gibb dies at 42

By Joe Cristo
May 22, 2012

Robin Gibb, singer-songwriter for the Bee Gees, died May 20. Gibb, one of the three Gibb brothers who reigned supreme during the seventies and eighties...

(Courtesy of Gomemphis.com)

John Mayer cancels spring tour

By Joe Cristo
May 10, 2012

On September 16, John Mayer will be released his next album, “Born and Raised.” The track listing was released on February 28. Yesterday, John...

White makes Detroit proud

By Joe Cristo
May 6, 2012
Jack White, songwriter of The White Stripes turned solo musician, uses his inspiration of Detroit to make great music.
Adam Yauch dies at 47; impact on modern rap

Adam Yauch dies at 47; impact on modern rap

By Joe Cristo
May 5, 2012

On May 4, Adam “MCA” Yauch succumbed to cancer at his family home. One of the main songwriters and musicians of the rap-group Beastie Boys, Yauch was...

myVoice: Three ways for Gingrich to get more delegates

myVoice: Three ways for Gingrich to get more delegates

By Joe Cristo
March 15, 2012

“Come to Jesus!” The doughy faced Newt Gingrich, who is currently polled at 15 delegates according to RealClearPolitics.com, could use some...

Senior Tyler Hennesey does not like fighting, he only fights with purpose (H. Sturckey).

Fighting with purpose

By Joe Cristo
March 3, 2012

Tyler Hennesy wants to make one thing clear: he doesn't like fighting. Yes, he boxes, and, to a certain extent, enjoys it. And yes, he has been...

Words Hurt Week and GSA Coffeehouse to unite demographics

Words Hurt Week and GSA Coffeehouse to unite demographics

By Joe Cristo
February 16, 2012

“We want people to know we aren’t the ‘gay club,’” said junior Tiare Gutierrez. “We’re a support team.” Huntley High School is one...

REVIEW: Del Rey is Born to Die

REVIEW: Del Rey is ‘Born to Die’

By Joe Cristo
February 3, 2012

We get it. You met someone special, were courted, felt something “unique,” became close, drifted apart, had your heart broken and finally moved on,...

Juniors Ayaz Siddiqui and Aminah Darabu, presidents of MSA (J. Cristo)

MSA shows different culture, different religion

By Joe Cristo
February 1, 2012

“If you have something to say, bring it to MSA,” says Ayaz Siddiqui, President of the Muslim Student Association. “We want the tough questions....

Fremd Steals Huntleys First Home Game

Fremd Steals Huntley’s First Home Game

By Joe Cristo
December 14, 2011
Huntley High School, going into the game undefeated, did not show its offensive nor defensive prowess they have been so heralded for. Going into the final quarter down 29-31, Huntley came back, only to be crushed in the final seconds.
Boys basketball picks up first win of the year

Boys basketball picks up first win of the year

By Joe Cristo
November 23, 2011
The Raiders picked up their first win of the season on Monday, Nov. 21. A resilient Chicago Harper defense had no chance against a hot Huntley offense that attacked inside early and often in the first round of the Sycamore Tournament.
This does not define me

This does not define me

By Joe Cristo
October 21, 2011
Most students believe that the homeless of America are struggling simply because of substance abuse problems or other bad choices, but this is not always the case.

Tennis: 2011

By Joe Cristo
September 17, 2011

Grace Borhart3: 31 on a Monday afternoon; players are lined up down the half court line playing “mini tennis,” practicing volleys, working...

Softball 22-11

By Joe Cristo
September 17, 2011

By Aaron BengtsonIn the past two seasons, Head Coach Mark Petryniec cannot recall seeing one of his outfielders throw out a runner at home. But against...

The Cars’ “Sad Song”

By Joe Cristo
May 4, 2011

"Too many eyes looking for hope" squelches Ric Ocasek. For a band like The Cars, this is a huge understatement. You have undoubtedly heard at least a...

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