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Battling winter stress: The importance of self care

Kate Johnson, Arts and Entertainment editor • December 12, 2024
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Andrew Lazovski poses for a photo in an "Operation Illuminate Ukraine" sweatshirt. The nonprofit project, founded by Andrew Lazovski, provided $35,000 in humanitarian aid to the Kherson region in Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Lazovski)

Humanity in the crossfire: Senior’s journey to aid Ukraine

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024
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Senior Lilly Korbal waves her hand in front of an oblivious student attending Operation Snowball during an activity called "Amazing." Korbal led the workshop where members are blindfolded and have to navigate a maze in a line using a rope (Photo courtesy of Lilly Korbal).

Senior experiences ‘life-changing’ Operation Snowball

Kate Johnson, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 4, 2024
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Debabandya Dash poses with his first-place ribbon after his first high school speech competition. Dash was selected to represent Naperville Central in the IHSA State Series as a freshman. (Photo courtesy of Debabandya Dash)

Sophomore shines in Extemp

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
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Senior Helen Liang analyzes the tax forms for Youth Voices, a local student-led nonprofit. Liang helped lead free debate coaching with the organization's leadership development team until the program was discontinued in December 2023.

Beyond good intentions: why student-led nonprofits fail at longevity

C.J. Getting and Marina Micic • November 17, 2024
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New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime

New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime

Chloe Ma, Correspondent • November 12, 2024
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Estella Czech stands in front of the wild rice she and her father harvested as it dries on the tarp. (Photo courtesy of Estella Czech)

Sophomore forager finds adventure outdoors

Aditi Patel, Correspondent • November 5, 2024
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'Doing what no one else does': the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203

‘Doing what no one else does’: the vital role of paraprofessionals in District 203

Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • November 4, 2024
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Humanities Capstone students work to skim sod and turn over soil, planting 37 different species of trees on Oct. 18.

Student-led tiny forest hopes to increase biodiversity, educate students

Emma Coneys, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024
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