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A photo of Brooke Zeibert in her Illinois State University gear to announce her commitment to run for Illinois State University.

It’s more than just running

Julia Musgrave March 21, 2025

Many high schoolers join a sport when the time rolls around. Most of them had already been enrolled in sports like soccer, football, or basketball. Out of these high schoolers, only some of them take their...

An image showcasing the negative effects of an overbearing parent when it comes to sports. This picture is from TrainHeroic, a website training coaches for their upcoming duties.

Parents are becoming the problem of sports

Julia Musgrave March 21, 2025

A common phrasing for overbearing parents in sports these days is “soccer mom.” However, the issue of having overbearing parents is not only an issue in soccer. Parents naturally want the best for...

Julia Musgrave won second at conference in her junior year right before this picture was taken. She has achieved and excelled more in tennis every year.

Julia Musgrave: Statebound all four years

Sara Cere, Staff March 21, 2025

Growing up, everybody was in some kind of activity. Whether that was basketball, dance, soccer, gymnastics, etc. Kids’ parents just want them to participate in something to make them have a little less...

Damage to generator 4s shelter caused by Russia's drone hit

Russian Drone Strike Hits Chernobyl

Remy Chapin February 21, 2025

A Russian drone crashed into the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, Ukraine, during an overnight attack on Thursday, February 13, into Friday, the 14th. The hit collided with the shelter that...

Player #24 Jack Melton dribbles to try and pass to a teammate while other Macarthur players defend against him.

Macarthur runs away with the varsity game.

Julia Musgrave February 12, 2025

Rochester Boys’ varsity game against Decatur Macarthur took place on Friday at the Rochester Athletic Center. Decatur Macarthur was predicted to win the game since they were seated first in their conference,...

This image is from the American Library Association website, featuring what kinds of books are being banned and showing the titles scribbled out to make a statement.

Banning books is ruining the world

Julia Musgrave February 12, 2025

Bans are necessary for many things, but books are not on that list. Books are the knowledge that power our world and have helped mankind evolve for ages. Banning books dates back to 1637 and has only become...

An image featuring a fashion don’t of skinny jeans from Glam.com showing your ankles while having shoes on.

Skipping out on skinny jeans is the way

February 12, 2025

I’ll never be able to understand why skinny jeans were ever created. They’re an abomination to society and do nothing but take away from potentially fashionable outfits. Skinny jeans were a huge...

Rochester’s No. 10 Taylor Offer prepares to shoot a free throw. She is presented with two shots after she gets fouled by the other team.

Rochester’s Varsity Girls Go Head-to-Head Against Decatur MacArthur’s

Sara Cere, Staff February 12, 2025

Rochester’s girls varsity faced Deactur’s girls varsity in an intense conference match at Rochester this past Saturday. The first quarter starts eight minutes in with Rochester leading 3-2. Rochester’s...

This bear is seen in captivity. Not only is it obviously not where the bear should be, but it also looks very uncomfortable.

Is Hurting Animals Worth Our Entertainment?

Sara Cere, Staff February 11, 2025

Growing up, I was so infatuated by zoos. I loved watching the animals interact, being up close with them, and feeling like I was in nature. Unfortunately, as I got older I realized how these animals were...

When Did Murders Spike in 2020?
Source: National Vital Statistics System and Opportunity Insights;

True Crime Mania

Remy Chapin February 11, 2025

Looking over your shoulder can enhance a sense of worry, leading to distrust of those around you or even feelings of paranoia. Have you found yourself listening to or reading about recent crimes? You may...

Give High School Students a Break

Sara Cere, Staff February 11, 2025

It’s Monday morning and you wake up, go to school, go home, eat and change, go to practice, come home, shower, and finish homework. By then it’s almost 11 p.m. and you want to stay up because you’re...

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Hollywood Africans

Thought-provoking and Political Stances: The Misunderstood Media That Is Modern Art

January 16, 2025

Modern art often provokes strong reactions. Some celebrate innovation in creation, while others criticize it as incoherent or meaningless. But in a world that is constantly evolving, modern art stands...

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