New stores open in the Commons
By: Shelby Harper, Editor
November 21, 2017
Filed under Community, News, Showcase
As you drive on Randall Rd. in Geneva, you pass by Randall 15, Portillo’s and the Geneva Commons. You normally see the big stores in Geneva that stand out such as Hollister, American Eagle and other popular stores. Recently, the town of Geneva is opening new stores to the public. Geneva Commons...
HOPE feast brings a surprise
By: Alex Malawski, Editor
November 19, 2017
Filed under News, School, Showcase
On Tuesday, November 14, during 4th and 5th period, the HOPE program held its 6th annual Thanksgiving feast. The gathering is possible with the collaborative efforts by families of students in the program and teachers. The dinner is held in the Auxiliary Gym, where the HOPE program has class eve...
To go or not to go
By: Sarah Kantola, Reporter
November 17, 2017
Filed under News, School, Showcase
The fall play is coming up fast and the cast is busy working until the big weekend, Nov. 17-19, to give viewers a show completely different than they’ve ever seen. The comedy play is called The Complete Works of William Shakespeare and it was written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield...
Student starts art business
By: Bella Vargas, Editor-in-Chief of Print
November 17, 2017
Running a business while still in high school may seem impossible to some but senior Hailee Harris is doing just that. Harris recently made a website where she can sell the art that she makes. She currently sells drawings and paintings, and is thinking of adding her photography as well. “Si...
School board approves teacher grants for new learning improvements
By: Dylan Calabrese, Editor
November 16, 2017
Filed under Board Meetings, News, Showcase
At the board meeting on Monday Nov. 13 the Recipients of the Kaneland foundation grant request were announced and gave a brief description on what they will use the money for. There were grant recipients from all around the school district. From Harter Middle School, Jessica Wieblers’ grant of $360 was...
A look into the chess team
By: Ben Durbala, Reporter
November 16, 2017
Filed under Activities, Clubs, News, School, Showcase
The Kaneland Chess Club is a highly competitive team, which also offers a great opportunity to have a fun time. Team members are constantly evaluating the board and predicting what move to make next. The chess team meets every Thursday from October through February. There are several different bo...
Spring Break 2018 travels to Costa Rica
By: Sami Callaghan, Reporter
November 14, 2017
Filed under News, School, Showcase
Over the past few years students have had the opportunity to travel the world during spring break, every year a different location is chosen. Past years they’ve gone to Europe, Paris, and Ecuador. This year you can explore Costa Rica. Spring Break of’ 20 science teacher, Patrick Carter, and 45 s...
Brighter Future club giving back to the community
By: Corinne Condos, Reporter
November 14, 2017
Filed under Activities, Clubs, News, School, Showcase
Got a shirt that your grandma got you for Christmas and you never wear? Drop it off in front of the school in the USAgain box instead of letting it sit in your closet. The Brighter Future club created a clothing drive that started on October 15 and ends on November 15, which also happens to be Nation...
The history of The Walk of Champions
By: Casey Schanks, Reporter
November 13, 2017
Filed under Features, School, Showcase, Sports
The golf and tennis teams paraded through the halls recently for The Walk of Champions. But Kaneland didn't always do this, and they didn’t invent it either. When Athletic Director Peter Goff was at Sterling, the football team would parade down the hall onto their bus to an away game as students ...
Planting your way into Horticulture
By: Bailey Prichard, Reporter
November 9, 2017
Filed under News, School, Showcase
Horticulture is a fun, creative and a very hands-on class that focuses on planting trees and plants and floral arrangements. “We focus more on fall and we provided the Homecoming court with their bouquets and sell boutonnieres for people to buy during homecoming week,” Horticulture teacher Broo...
Trending hashtag allows victims of sexual assault to speak out
By: Abril Salinas, Editor
November 9, 2017
When hearing the words “me too” many of us think about someone agreeing with something or saying “I relate.” Well the way we think about the words “me too” might have changed. If you have been on any social media platform in the last couple of weeks you might have noticed the hashtag “me t...
New club teaching students about saving lives
By: Ashley Edwards, Editor
November 8, 2017
Filed under Activities, Clubs, News, Showcase
Interested in becoming a nurse, doctor and any other profession involving medicine? A new club at Kaneland has introduced a great opportunity to jump start this career. At the beginning of every year many club ideas are brought up to the administration and students, this year the med club has spar...
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