Mood Music: October 17
By: Sophie Opp, Reporter
October 17, 2019
Music is powerful. It can change your state of mind, allow you to express your emotions, and can completely change the mood of a room. No matter the occasion, it is important to find the music that suits you. This weeks tunes bring fun to the focus that accompanies this stressful time of the year. Wo...
Standards Based Grading: The Future?
By: Casey Walters, Reporter
September 26, 2019
Kaneland staff, students and parents are currently seeing the change from traditional grading to standards based grading. By next year, most core classes will be standards based, but the district is allowing time for classes to transition. Principal Jill Maras predicts in a few years all classes will...
Nepal en la frente: Leap of Faith
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
May 22, 2019
   In 1980 my abuelita and abuelito moved their family across the US- Mexican border. Into a new culture. A new life. Twelve years later in 1992, my mom obtained her visa and moved to the US. Almost 40 years after the first of my family moved here, I will become a first generation graduate. ...
Nepal en la frente: Ancestors
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
May 7, 2019
I sometimes feel like a double agent. Stuck between two worlds. I feel like I’m constantly changing my skin with the ease of someone changing their shoes. Shifting from American to Mexican in an instant. I change my voice, my tone and myself. The ease with which I am constantly changing to fit in w...
Nepal en la frente: Measure of self-worth
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
April 30, 2019
I often times feel static in life. Unmoving in my hopes to become better. I made it my New Year’s, and really for the rest of my life, resolution to try to stop feeling like that. I am trying to be someone who can acknowledge that I have the personal power to shape my reality in the image that I wan...
Nepal en la frente: Letting go
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
April 13, 2019
Today I sat outside and painted. In my backyard between two trees the sun blended the colors together. In the grass, matted down from footsteps and snow, I layed down and counted the clouds. Heard the birds mixed in with the breeze and took a breath. Made friends with the trees. Allowed myself this ...
Guide to surviving Lollapalooza
By: Sami Callaghan, Editor
March 25, 2019
Stay Hydrated      Standing in the heat, surrounded by thousands of people while dancing and singing along with your favorite artist might make you break a sweat. It is very important to make sure you are hydrating your body and replenishing all the water you are losing. Investing in ...
Nepal en la frente: Change
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
March 23, 2019
The backyard of my abuelo’s house has always been my favorite place. I have memories of green covering my vision as I rolled down the hill that made up most of my grandparents' backyard. When the summer sun would beat down on us in an ungodly manner, the old willow tree abuelito had planted would serv...
Tips for test day
By: Regan O'Brien, Reporter
March 20, 2019
Spring is approaching, which means the SAT is coming up. Students need time to prepare, and test-taking can be stressful for many. Any helpful insights or tips may soften the blow when the big test day comes. While all juniors are taking the SAT this April, sophomores will be taking the PSAT and ...
Nopal en la frente: Mami and her country
By: Abril Salinas, Executive
March 1, 2019
Mamà talks about Mexico with pride. She holds her country close to her heart and welcomes it with open arms. She tells cuentos de tierras hermosas - tales of beautiful lands - and the secrets they hold. Her voice is a song as she tells tales of her childhood. The animation in her eyes and the passion in ...
Be prepared for winter hazards
By: Abby Lycan, Reporter
February 22, 2019
   Winters in Illinois are brutal.  There is the snow and then icy rain, but let us not forget the bone chilling temperatures.  Those who live in Illinois have to learn pretty quickly how to drive during bad conditions, because during the winter icy roads and blowing snow is the norm.    Â...
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