There’s nothing intelligent about AI art

Gabe Kedziora, Managing Editor May 8, 2023

The age of the artist is dead, another victim of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). AI-generated images are just another step in the long march of humanity's self destruction, and we shall soon...

OPRF is working toward a sustainable future

Manolo Avalos, Contributor April 4, 2023

Did you know that Oak Park and River Forest High School has a plan to make its operations more environmentally sustainable? I recently sat down for an interview with Superintendent Greg Johnson, who also...

The long Straw for teen voters

If you care about climate change, equity and alternative policing, the local election this April 4 matters. We at Youth Committee for Change, an independent group of student activists, strongly encourage...

Senioritis: how to not care when you care

Shane Colpoys, Staffer April 4, 2023

It’s that time of year again: for prom planning, warm weather and constant chatter about college. Since I was a freshman, I’ve looked forward to the day I could flip my switch from serious to fun....

Don’t let steep costs stop your college dreams

Alexa Gomez, Contributor March 8, 2023

At this point in the year, many of us are receiving college acceptance letters. We face big choices about which schools we will attend–and how we will pay the high prices that come with admission. Tuition...

Why the war in Ukraine is still worth fighting

Gabe Kedziora, Managing Editor March 7, 2023

As the war in Ukraine surpassed its one year anniversary on Feb. 24, debate over the United States’ involvement has been reignited. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia promised, “Not another penny...

Students deserve auto tech education

Ian Glossa, Contributor February 13, 2023

Let’s start with a pop quiz. If there was a strange noise coming from your car, what would you do? If the check engine light came on, or if your car felt different, would you be able to diagnose the...

Think before you speak: AAVE

Sarah Hollis, Contributor February 13, 2023

Finna. Periodt. Slay. You might think of these words as Gen Z or internet slang, but they are actually part of AAVE. You might think you don’t know what that is, but chances are you probably know lots...

Remembering Sandy Hook, school shooting victims

Mary Andolina, News & Opinion Editor January 11, 2023

December marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. December 14, 2012. Barely seven years old, we huddled together outside during recess, our breath...

The truth behind the “Purge Act”

Gabe Kedziora, Managing Editor January 11, 2023

Jan. 1, 2023. Chaos sweeps the streets of Chicago. Criminals are on the loose. The police are powerless to stop them, and society itself begins to collapse. Looting and rioting run rampant. The city descends...

How to survive finals week

Shane Colpoys, Staffer January 11, 2023

Final exams don’t have to be so stressful. Every year, right around finals week, the school buzzes with anxiety, and it can be hard to avoid it. When I was a freshman, I was overwhelmed because I needed...

Mental health in teenagers

Iv McCoy, Contributor November 29, 2022

Hey! It's me Iv, and I'm going to talk about depression—but, not just any kind of depression: teen depression. Since we are teenagers, most adults overlook signs of depression and think the behavior...

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