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An ultimate ninja with a bright future

An ultimate ninja with a bright future

By: Sela Valignota, Lifestyle Editor and Co-Podcast Manager
April 24, 2023
As a student, it is understandable to go through struggles with mental health. However, there is a balance between staying mentally healthy and using it as an excuse. Not finding that balance can put stress on those around you and set yourself further behind. (Cartoon by Dane Coyne)

Being accountable for mental health

By: Paige Whiteside, Editor-in-Chief of Web and Copy Editor
April 24, 2023
Senior guard Johnny Spallasso attacks the basket during the first quarter of a January home conference game against Rochelle. Kaneland defeated the Hubs 86-64, with Spallasso adding 15 points.

Varsity boys basketball team’s memorable season

By: Sofia Williams, Sports and Activities 2 Editor
April 24, 2023
Stepping away and evaluating, considering the other persons perspective, acknowledging your own mistakes and sympathizing with others are important steps to effectively apologize. These steps will show your respect for others when giving an apology. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Importance of apologizing

By: Elliot Krippelz, Centerspread Editor
April 24, 2023
Senior Alex Panico is safe as he slides into home plate. The varsity baseball and softball teams traveled to Gulf Shores, AL, for tournaments during Spring Break. (Photo courtesy of Grace Collins)

Kaneland programs return to traveling

By: Ben Warford, Co-Sports and Activities Executive
April 24, 2023
In high school, students often put off many necessary priorities in order to uphold their self established expectations of academic success. Academic success is important, but nothing is more critical than your own health, both mentally and physically. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Prioritizing your health

By: Executive Staff
April 24, 2023
Bad habits and addiction: A taboo that needs to be addressed

Bad habits and addiction: A taboo that needs to be addressed

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
April 23, 2023
Sia’s first film, Music, took place amid much controversy due to her lack of knowledge on autism. Sia’s relationship with her muse and lead actress Maddie Ziegler has been viewed as excessive, and concern over Ziegler’s role arose because of the fact that she is not autistic. (Cartoon by Lillie Bobé)

Acknowledging accountability: Lack of responsibility in celebrity culture

By: Rafika Khan, Opinion 1 Editor
April 22, 2023
Librarian Jessica Parker sits at a desk that also functions as an e-pass station. The library is one of the most visited places in the school throughout the day. Teachers can give a student a pass so that Parker can check the student into the library.

Kaneland High School e-passes

By: Andrew Valentini, Sports and Activities 1 Editor and Broadcast Manager
April 20, 2023
The cafeteria and concessions area was supposed to be repurposed into a personalized learning commons. This would have created a center of support, improved traffic flow and a maker space.

Failure of referendum for Kaneland

By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Design and Ads & Business Executive
April 20, 2023
Senior Ethan Yost does a handstand on parallel bars at an IHSA gymnastics competition at Hoffman Estates High School in 2022. Yost maintains a disciplined routine in order to have success in his many different extracurricular activities. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Yost)

Highlighting disciplined lifestyles

By: Jackson Kottmeyer, Feature 1 Editor
April 20, 2023
The board reviews the proposed additions to the student handbook for the 2023-24 school year. The handbook includes everyone from early childhood to twelfth grade.

Board Meeting 04.10.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
April 11, 2023
The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The March Episode

The Kaneland Krier Music-Cast: The March Episode

By: Paige Whiteside and Kevin Sigrist
March 14, 2023
District Associate Superintendent Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs shares with the board the reasons for recommending they keep the driver’s education fee at $250. For the 2021-22 school year, Kaneland had 209 students enrolled in driver’s education.

Board Meeting 03.13.23

By: Katie Pfotenhauer, Voices 2 Editor & Columnist
March 14, 2023
Meteorologist Mike Caplan stands on the set of Fox 32s morning show Good Day Chicago. Caplan has worked for WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago since 2015.

Mike Caplan: The life of a television meteorologist

By: Nathan Lapitan, Reporter
March 7, 2023
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