Archive for January, 2012
21st Century pilot makes plans for KHS
Kaneland administrators are looking for ways to incorporate new technology in classrooms. [Read More]
Administration has in mind what’s best
By Julia Angelotti, Executive Editor Three hundred and seventy. That’s the amount of days left in a high school career for a student when they enter the familiar doors of Kaneland High School and start their junior year. Six thousand and three hundred. That’s not only [Read More]
Jodi Picoult’s inspiring novels will leave readers wanting more
Jodi Picoult is one of the great storytellers of the last decade--she's written 18 novels, the last last four of which were acclaimed as New York Times Bestsellers. [Read More]
Familiar faces appear again on Oscar Night
It's notoriously difficult to predict what the Academy will choose, but these films, actors and directors are the ones I believe will be frontrunners. Watch the Oscars on Feb. 25 to see if I was correct. [Read More]
Counselors to answer registration questions about eight-period day
Got questions about registration for the new eight-period day? We've got answers. [Read More]
Search for new Sugar Grove library director continues
The Sugar Grove library has started to look for a new director, a process sure to cause many emotions will reach the surface from the community. [Read More]
Longer school days for Chicago public schools
By Heather Shelton, Editor After surveys indicated that Chicago Public School students spend the least time in the classroom of the ten largest US cities, the district decided to lengthen the current 6-hour school day by 90 minutes at several schools. The goal of the longer [Read More]
Chefs competing for the Golden Spatula
Senior Katee Werrline was surprised when her culinary team won one of three Golden Spatulas in the Iron Chef competition. [Read More]
The brutal truth: graduated driver licensing saves lives
Studies have found that the Graduated Driver Licensing system has reduced accidents by up to 26 percent in some states. [Read More]
Mexican cusine at it’s finest: Boca Burritos
Forget about Chipotle or Taco Bell. Anyone craving Mexican food should head to a true Mexican restaurant like Boca Burritos. [Read More]
Girls’ basketball stays consistent
With the odds stacked against them, the varsity girls basketball team is striving for excellence with tough conference match ups ahead. [Read More]
Shedding extra holiday pounds
Shoveling snow this winter? It can burn up to 230 calories. Snowball fights? 160 calories. Snow angels? 107 calories. Building a snowman? 143 calories. [Read More]
Meet Kyle and Regan Prost, two sisters with one passion and a pastry business in the making
Senior Kyle Prost and freshman Regan Prost were inspired to make start their own cupcake business, Prost Pastries, which is run out of the Prost household. [Read More]
RTI identifies struggling students
BY Sara Laurie, Editor When juniors got pulled out of class to take the ACT and E2020 screeners last month, many thought it was a one time deal–but it’s just the beginning of a new program at Kaneland High School intended to identify struggling students and [Read More]
New vitamin study suggests some can harm more than help
Vitamins and supplements some can harm more than help--that's the surprising finding of new scientific studies. [Read More]
Sugar Grove gets freaky fast subs
Sugar Grove will soon be one of the many towns to receive “freaky fast delivery,” when its newest restaurant, Jimmy John’s, opens. [Read More]
Student Council sponsors holiday drive for Toys for Tots
Children all over the Fox Valley area are having a merrier Christmas, thanks to Student Council members who worked hard to make children smile. [Read More]
Building nearing capacity
The high school is within short distance of hitting maximum capacity, data presented to the school board shows. [Read More]
Girls bowling back in action
The bowling team started its season with a 0-3 record, playing three matches since Nov. 22. [Read More]