As high school students begin to look at colleges, one of the first things that catches their eye is the price. From 2013-2023, the average tuition has increased by over 25%, and with the total cost to...

While we don't always think about school shootings at school, they loom in the backs of our minds as we sit in classrooms, walk through the hallways or even go to the water fountain. We cannot control...

My name is Eva Hansen and last year, I was elected by you, the student body, to be your student representative to the ETHS District 202 school board. I am looking forward to serving you all and I’m excited...

Today's generation believes that a grade in a class is the ultimate determinant of their success in the classroom. But, is it? Every high school student knows the sinking feeling you get after a test....

“I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing is to end up with people who make you feel alone.”The quote comes from Good Will Hunting, where Robin Williams,...

In the early hours of July 1, 2025, all was quiet in Washington, D.C. Stores stood shuttered, the National Mall sat empty, and the streets were deserted. Our nation's capital lay still, silent, and serene,...

Is it the subject we hate, or the way it’s taught? Think back - was it science that was boring, or the teacher who read slides word for word the reason you and your peers broke out into snores?  When...

Some people spend four years of high school trying to figure out where they belong. During my four years, I somehow ended up in two places:  the Yearbook and the Newspaper. While my classes and experiences...