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Girls continue to stay misinformed about Toxic Shock Syndrome

Girls continue to stay misinformed about Toxic Shock Syndrome

Claudia Grzyb, Spotlight Reporter
December 6, 2017

The menstrual cycle is pretty scary. Period. The crimson shock of womanhood is bad enough-without the rumors and horror stories of Toxic Shock Syndrome (also known as TSS) roaming our halls. Because...

The price of Fast Fashion: Taking a look at the impact of fashion culture

The price of Fast Fashion: Taking a look at the impact of fashion culture

Thuy-An Ngyuen, News Reporter
December 6, 2017

Fast fashion is the business model of today’s fashion industry. It is a business model that turns out more clothing for cheaper prices. While the concept may appear attractive, especially to students,...

Gymnastics opens its season at Neuqua

Gymnastics opens its season at Neuqua

Myra Bajwa, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2017

The varsity combined girls’ gymnastics team competed against Neuqua on Thursday night. They fought hard, but were edged out by Neuqua at the end of the night, losing 128.85-131.75. The varsity team went...

Dean Rowe wins district-wide award

Dean Rowe wins district-wide award

Thuy-An Ngyuen, News Reporter
November 30, 2017

Students and staff gathered in the Sophomore class house this past Tuesday to surprise Jennifer Rowe, dean of students for the class of 2020, and present her with the A+ Award. The award is a recognition...

High School: The most okay four years of your life

High School: The most ‘okay’ four years of your life

Laurel Westphal, Perspectives Reporter
November 29, 2017

One thing I vividly remember about growing up is my dad telling me that his high school days were some of the best four years of his life. He qualified this by recounting funny memories, cool things he...

Birth control is basic healthcare. Period.

Birth control is basic healthcare. Period.

Abbey Malbon, Spotlight Reporter
November 29, 2017

Having a uterus is expensive. A Huffington Post article estimates that the average woman spends roughly $6,700 throughout her lifetime on feminine care products alone. Those statistics don’t include...

Metea hosts citywide soapbox competition

Metea hosts citywide soapbox competition

Thuy-An Ngyuen, News Reporter
November 17, 2017

tudents from Metea Valley, Waubonsie Valley, Aurora East, Aurora West, and Oswego East High schools came together last week for the Aurora Soapbox held by the organization Mikva Challenge. Students were...

Anderson’s Fandom Frenzy inspires and connects local teens to the YA world

Anderson’s Fandom Frenzy inspires and connects local teens to the YA world

Claudia Grzyb, Spotlight Reporter
November 9, 2017

Last weekend was significant for YA literature in Aurora. On Sunday, Granger Middle School hosted Anderson Bookshop’s annual Fandom Frenzy for students and local readers alike. 43 authors attended...

Music department celebrates Music in our Schools Month with annual concerts

Music department celebrates Music in our Schools Month with annual concerts

Chesney Wargo
March 20, 2017

Music groups from band, chorus and orchestra came together to perform pieces for the Music in our Schools Month concert last Tuesday and Thursday. Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) is a yearly celebration...

Students celebrate diversity at an evening of equity and excellence

Students celebrate diversity at an evening of equity and excellence

Chesney Wargo
March 8, 2017

Students participated in the Pursuing Equity, Exuding Excellence event on Feb. 24 to devote time to celebrating the uniqueness of each other's interests. Many clubs and organizations took part in performing...

Students, teachers, and volunteers get involved in the Young Hearts for Life heart screenings

Students, teachers, and volunteers get involved in the Young Hearts for Life heart screenings

Chesney Wargo
February 2, 2017

Last Thursday, students and volunteers participated in the Young Hearts for Life heart screening program during all gym classes. 76 percent of the student population had screenings with the help of IPEF...

First semester ending early draws positive reception from students

First semester ending early draws positive reception from students

Chesney Wargo
December 2, 2016

Starting this year, the first semester will be ending earlier than past years. No longer will students come back from winter break still in the first semester. Instead, finals will mark the end of the...

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