From Closet to Compartment

Anna Legutki, Staff Member

April 19, 2018

Filed under Columns, Uncategorized

The root of this problem lies not only in the perception of women, but also in the view the media and therefore, general society, has of lesbians. Lesbians are more often used as a selling point or useless plot device rather than made to be fully fleshed out, multidimensional characters.

Boys have body image issues, too

Jacob Kemp, Staff Writer

April 17, 2018

Filed under Columns, Opinion

A black sweatshirt with a blue logo that puffs around your torso. A navy blue t-shirt that hugs your shoulders. A maroon collared shirt with a black vest that covers imperfections. But no, you aren’t feeling it today. So back to the black sweatshirt and the looser blue jeans. You close your closet af...

The power of mankind(ness)

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer

April 17, 2018

Filed under Opinion

I have witnessed a lot of evil in the world. Not all of it has been inflicted upon me; in fact, almost none of the pure evil that exists in the world today has been. But I still see that our world, or perhaps more accurately, our “bubble” we find ourselves amidst in Libertyville, is not instinctiv...

Identity Defined

April 17, 2018

Filed under Editorials, Opinion

Finding one’s “true identity” is a common struggle most people face, but especially during high school, when students are expected to make life decisions based off their identity. It can be challenging, however, for some teenagers to know their true self after less than two decades of life. This ...

The Right to Remain Fluid

Anna Legutki, Staff Member

April 16, 2018

Filed under Columns

In the “Accelerating Acceptance” study done by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in 2017, 20 percent of people ages 18-35 identified as LGBTQ+. This means that you likely know at least one person who identifies as something other than straight, which encompasses a wide varie...

The Heart of Journalism is Still Pumping

Maggie Evers, Staff Member

April 8, 2018

Filed under Opinion

As a junior in high school, I often receive the question of what my plans are for my future and college. When I discuss my aspirations of being a journalism major, my inquirers’ hopeful wishes for success turn into an attempt to hide their nervous reactions. They bite their tongues, as they say in...

The prom dress claim to fame

Demi Glusic, Staff Member

March 25, 2018

Filed under Columns, Opinion

On the first day of prom, my closet said to me: let’s search and buy a dress -- go see! On the second day of prom, the store said, the joke is on you, somebody already has that dress -- boo hoo. On the third day of prom, I found another dress, but it was already claimed; ok, that’s enough, my frustra...

How social media influences our connections

March 13, 2018

Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase

Nowadays, social media is a major part of society, affecting everyone’s lives, regardless of whether you have social media or not. For those who do, it takes up an increasing portion of their time. According to an article on The Huffington Post, young adults use their phones for around five hours, on ...

A day in the life of a cellphone addict

Kelly Shinnick, Staff Member

March 13, 2018

Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase

Ah, yes, nothing beats waking up to your dad throwing open your bedroom door and yelling that you’ll be late to school if you don’t get up NOW. Getting up requires being cold, so instead, I shimmy to the side of the bed and peer over at where my phone is resting face down on the floor charging...

Does your reputation really matter?

February 15, 2018

Filed under Editorials, Opinion

    How others’ opinions affect you and if they do, or should matter, is very dependent on the person and the situation. We live in a very interconnected society; for example, having connections to others can help you get a job and having a positive reputation makes it easier to make new friends. ...