Keeping up with the latest, greatest
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Profiles, Showcase, Student Life
Students trudge down the halls in their white canvas Vans, holding their Hydroflasks and Vera Bradley lunch boxes, with North Face bookbags strapped on their backs. Following trends is often a part of being in high school. Some may participate in the trends to fit in, while others purposefully don...
New chapter or same story?
Jamie Vondra, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion
This upcoming New Year’s, people will tell themselves, “I’m going to eat healthier,” or “I’m going to get more exercise.” Although many make New Year's resolutions, does anybody really follow through with them? Ms. Barbara Ressler’s least favorite holiday is New Year...
Wahlert’s what to watch for Christmas
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Profiles, Student Life
Christmas break is approaching, and that means it’s time to whip out the classic Christmas movies and snuggle up on the couch with some hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket. People may have different views on which Christmas movie is the best. It could the Home Alone series, the Grinch, Elf, the Polar Express, National Lam...
Mental health at Wahlert
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Profiles, Student Life
Mental health struggles have have received much attention in today’s society. With the stress of the daily life, that’s no surprise. School, sports, jobs and keeping a social life can be a lot for one person. That’s why it’s important to be aware of mental struggles. The guidance counselors make a ...
What are the ideal students and teachers at Wahlert?
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
The standards for being a “good student” are often thought to be about doing exactly what you are told and not straying from what is expected, no questions asked. Being a “good teacher” often means they must always make class fun. But there is much more to being “good students” and “good...
Wahlert with a different point of view
Lola Grap, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Student Life
Wahlert Catholic is known for being a Catholic school even though not everyone here is Catholic. For instance, several students at Wahlert have different beliefs or practices. They can be Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, or something else. Each person has a personal view of what faith is, or how it app...
A hot take on school lunches
Isabelle Pfeiffer, Reporter
April 17, 2019
Filed under Opinion
“I usually take a hot lunch because I am too lazy to pack a cold lunch. However, my favorite cold lunch is the one Cathryn Skahill, ‘22, brings. She always has great food and likes to share it.” Macie Huntington, ‘22 “Lately I have been taking cold lunch. It is healthier and I ...
The privilege of the underprivileged
Jack Doyle, Editor
April 15, 2019
Imagine a speeding ticket causing your life to be uprooted. Imagine living with the constant fear of losing your family members. Imagine not being eligible for federal student aid for college and having to pay completely out of pocket. Imagine having to keep your nose clean at all times; no parties, n...
Scorching takes from the students
Kate Hingtgen, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Filed under Opinion
“Chinese food at school isn’t even that good.” - Ricky Walker, ‘21 “Kiwi is better with the skin on it.” - Jacquelyn Peckosh, ‘20 “BLT and peanut butter is the best combination.” - Ella Pettinger, ‘21 “Twitter is better than Instagram.” - Olivia Lenz, ‘20 “Happy Joe’s i...
Parkland, 1 year later: has school security improved?
John Sulentic, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Filed under Opinion
Just over a year has passed since the Parkland shooting became the deadliest school shooting in the history of the United States. While protests arose in the following months, they eventually fell back down to the status quo. Gun control and school safety has become a hot button issue in the United ...
Lola Grap, Reporter
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Students trudge down the halls in their white canvas Vans, holding their Hydroflasks and Vera Bradley lunch boxes, with North Face bookbags strapped on their backs. Following...
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Wahlert’s what to watch for Christmas
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Lola Grap, Reporter
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Students trudge down the halls in their white canvas Vans, holding their Hydroflasks and Vera Bradley lunch boxes, with North Face bookbags strapped on their backs. Following...
Wahlert’s what to watch for Christmas
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