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Does AI even have a degree?

Miley Wasilewski, Writer February 27, 2025

Even though the idea of AI has been around for a long time, the use of it hadn’t become popular until 2023, when everyone started using ChatGPT, Snapchat’s “My AI,” and things like Google Assistant....

A moon landing conspiracy and a race to space

May 21, 2024

On July 20th of 1969 Neil Armstrong made history when he made one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind on the moon. For some the moon landing is something every American should be proud of...

Why do People Think the Earth is Flat?

Why do People Think the Earth is Flat?

Lucas Kramer, Writer/Editor May 20, 2024

Flat Earth Theory has been around pretty much since the dawn of civilization and has lost most of its relevance due to technological advancements although in recent years the idea has resurfaced in the...

Did Dinos Live With Us? Are They Still Alive?

Did Dinos Live With Us? Are They Still Alive?

Megan Burns April 30, 2024

When thinking about the prehistoric era you may think of a world that isn't quite accurate to the world that was before us. So let me take you back 245 million years ago to a world filled with bugs the...

Is Light Pollution Bad?

April 22, 2024

Have you ever looked up at the clear night sky and wondered “where are all the stars?’”? I myself have asked this question many times before and today I'm going to tell you what I've learned. The...

Air Pollution

Air Pollution

Abbie Landers, Writer April 22, 2024

Earth’s air quality isn’t as good as it was in the past, and I think we all know this. Have you ever wondered if you’re the cause of it? Most people would answer something along the lines of ‘No...

Microplastics are killing the Earth

Microplastics are killing the Earth

Miley Wasilewski, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Did you know there’s about as much plastic in the ocean as there are stars in the sky? There are billions of stars, how much plastic would that be? Each year, the entire world uses an estimated 350 million...

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Isabella Renguso, Writer April 15, 2024

  Trash pollution is a growing problem in our world nowadays, especially the spread of trash in the ocean. Located between Hawaii and California, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has been an issue with...

Total Eclipse of the Bulldog

Diogo Rivera and Lucas Kramer April 9, 2024

The first solar eclipse ever recorded was on the 5th of March, 1223 BC in Ugarit, a city in modern day Syria. The first image, however, was taken in Prussia on July 28th, 1851. Total solar eclipses are...

Springing Into Wauconda High School Activities

Springing Into Wauconda High School Activities

Isabella Renguso, Megan Burns, and Abbie Landers April 5, 2024

  April doesn’t just bring May flowers, it also brings fun activities to do during the spring for Wauconda High School students! Whether it be sports, clubs, or outside activities, we all look forward...

OP ED: Is Cosmetic Based Animal Testing Ethical?

OP ED: Is Cosmetic Based Animal Testing Ethical?

Jordan Grede, Writer/Editor January 22, 2024

Did you know that over 150 million animals are used worldwide for laboratory experiments every year? 500,000 of those animals die from cosmetic testing according to Humane Society International. When cosmetic...

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