Taking a knee: NFL players protest
October 4, 2017
by Sophia Shubatt Of the Gleaner Athletes across the nation, from high schoolers to players in the NFL and MLB, have been taking a knee during the National Anthem. Many fans are outraged, many are supportive and many don’t know what to think. The first step to understanding the is...
Do finals get the final say?
Maeve Breslin, reporter
May 26, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Student Life
For a high school student, Spring is considered to be the best and worst time of the year. With the school year winding down, and summer just around the corner, it’s easy to become excited thinking about the long days with little responsibility. However, daydreams of summer come to a halt when teac...
The inside scoop on Junior year
Ali Schneider, Reporter
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
If I had to explain junior year in three words they’d be: broke, tired, and stressed. I thought I was pretty prepared for high school when I started freshman year: new friends, the nest, GPA and all that, I got it. But, what I failed to realize until this year is how stressful it all can actually ...
Another day in pair-adise
Elizabeth Gehling, Reporter
May 24, 2017
Filed under Opinion
One question has piqued the curiosity of people all over the world: Is twin telepathy real? The short and sweet answer is no. I can’t magically read my twin sister’s mind or know what she is thinking. I can’t use it to cheat when I’m taking a test or playing games, contrary to some pe...
Freshman Thoughts
Kristine Tuecke, Reporter
May 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
This year at Wahlert has been pretty amazing. When I first decided to come to Wahlert, I was scared no one would like me or they would think I was weird. The upperclassman made it easier; they helped us to get to know the school. Some of my friends told me what they thought of this year. A transfer stu...
What’s the harm of a wastebasket?!
Jacquelyn Peckosh and Alaina Schmidt, Reporter
May 5, 2017
Filed under Opinion
A wastebasket. What's the harm of a wastebasket? The sturdy ones cost only about $30 to 50, which is the only disadvantage. But, having a wastebasket put in a hallway or in the bathroom wouldn't hurt anyone. We believe that there should be wastebaskets placed around the school for everyone’s...
Class selection tips from a senior
Caroline White, Editor
March 10, 2017
Filed under Opinion
For the first spring in four long years, I don’t have to go through the stressful endeavor that is course selection at Wahlert. Whenever spring rolled around and the Guidance Office started passing out those green course selection sheets, a wave of anxiety would rush over me. “If I take this ...
Academic Awards Assembly undergoes much needed change
Caroline White, Reporter
February 15, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The end of the first semester marks several occasions: for some schools, winter break; for many students, the reality that school really is in session; and for Wahlert Catholic High School, the Academic Awards Assembly. The Awards Assembly is meant to celebrate the academic achievements of students i...
iPhone vs Samsung: Which is better?
Sam Ambrosy, Reporter
February 6, 2017
Filed under Opinion
For years Apple and Samsung have competed on a scale unprecedented in business history. This is mainly due to both company's line of smartphones. Samsung released the Galaxy S7 on March 11, 2016, and Apple released the Iphone 7 on Sept. 16, 2016. These smartphones are two of the best selling phones ...
Female student body against legging ban
Elizabeth Gehling, Reporter
February 3, 2017
Filed under Opinion
by Elizabeth Gehling Of the Gleaner During Catholic Schools Week, the Wahlert administration banned girls from wearing leggings during the out-of-uniform days. According to Principal Ron Meyers, the ban was put into place because “The school is filled with hormonal boys and girls.”...
Taking a knee: NFL players protest
by Sophia Shubatt Of the Gleaner Athletes across the nation, from high schoolers to players in the NFL and MLB, have been taking a knee during the National An...
October 4, 2017 • No Comments
May 26, 2017
The inside scoop on Junior year
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Do finals get the final say?
Maeve Breslin, reporter
For a high school student, Spring is considered to be the best and worst time of the year. With the school year winding down, and summer just around the corner, it’s easy ...
May 26, 2017 • No Comments
If you want to pass, get to class
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STOP-ing hunger by “living below the line”
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