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Faith Jones at the SPC Literary Festival holding her certificate for Critics Choice for Dramatic Scene.

RHS Brings Home a Top Award at SPC Literary Festival

April 19, 2023

On Saturday April 15th, students attended the annual Southwest Prairie Conference Literary Festival at Joliet Central High School.  The festival celebrates the writing talents of students in our local...

When A Celebrity Obsession Goes Too Far: The Danger of Parasocial Relationships

When A Celebrity Obsession Goes Too Far: The Danger of Parasocial Relationships

Emi Kirman, Activities Editor/Writer January 27, 2023

Content warning: there are mentions of grooming in this article. Please read with caution. During quarantine, Twitch streaming became very popular. Tens of thousands of people tuned in to watch others...

Be Grateful, the World Sucks

Be Grateful, the World Sucks

Michael Kowalkowski November 24, 2022

The world sucks, we know. Friends disappoint and don't always live up to the promises they make. The people you look up to may not be there the moment you need them most. Every problem you see or hear...

Why Are We Just Now Caring About Antisemitism? Asked Me, A Jewish Girl

Why Are We Just Now Caring About Antisemitism? Asked Me, A Jewish Girl

Emi Kirman, Activities Editor/Writer November 17, 2022

Warning: this article contains language that may be triggering. Discretion is advised.   On Tuesday, October 25th of 2022, Adidas dropped its partnership with Kanye West. This partnership was...

The Devil Wears Shein: the Controversies Explained

The Devil Wears Shein: the Controversies Explained

Emi Kirman, Activities Editor/Writer October 12, 2022

Shein is a popular clothing website that rose to fame during the pandemic, as in-person shopping became scarce. The low prices of the clothing made the website a hit among a rather budget-conscious crowd....

The Spartan defense lines up to stop the Steelmen.

Spartans Stun Steelmen for Homecoming Victory

Yaritza Hernandez, Writer/Photographer October 11, 2022

The Spartans delivered a victory to the home crowd at Homecoming Friday night, defeating the Joliet Central Steelmen 30-6. An impressive rushing attack allowed the Spartans to control the game from the...

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