- News
October 8, 2024
By: Audrey Walker, Editor-in-Chief of Print and Ad and Business Executive - Features
October 7, 2024
By: Lucas Fiedler, Sports Coverage Manager - Election Coverage
October 2, 2024
By: Jasper Paulson, Broadcast Executive, Ad and Business Design Executive, and Co-Copyeditor Executive - News
October 1, 2024
By: Jasper Paulson, Copy Editor, Broadcast Executive, Ad and Business Design Executive - News
September 25, 2024
By: Charlize Landa, Opinion 2 Editor - Media and Print
September 17, 2024
By: Anna Gatz, Feature 1 Editor and Broadcaster
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On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Sugar Grove Village Board voted to approve the annexation, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and development agreements for Crown Community’s...
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By: Evan Whildin, Sports and Activities 2 Editor and Broadcaster
September 26, 2024
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By: Zoe Gannon, Co-Sports and Activities Executive and Cartoon Manager
September 26, 2024
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The word dystopian is defined by Merriam-Webster as “an imagined world or society in which people lead dehumanized, fearful lives.” When writing a contemporary dystopian novel, one must create a world that’s the opposite of a utopia. A society where the government has full control over its citizens. However, there’s a formula that most dystopian series follow to make them succeed and boxes an author must check. Series like Divergent, Hunger Games, Matched, and The Selection follow many of the same tropes that ensure each book is successful. They have to contain more features than just a dystopian society. These key features are what attracts readers and keeps them turning the page. The first part in writing a perfect modern dystopian novel is creating a female, teen character who is mentally strong and independent. The character has to be one who has the confidence to stand up to the dictatorship and strong enough to fight for her own personal beliefs. The character also...
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As a teen, finding fun things to do with friends without breaking the bank can be frustrating, but sometimes the best hangouts don’t have to...
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By: Charlize Landa and Sarah Slattery
September 26, 2024
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By: Anna Gatz, Feature 1 Editor and Broadcaster
September 26, 2024
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