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The student news site of Wahlert Catholic High School

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BLAIR WALDORF CHIC

Anna Dehn, 24, poses with Connor Dehn, 20, in her plaid skirt for the first day of school.

Bring back the plaid

Ana Rivera, Reporter February 14, 2023

When most girls look back on pictures of themselves throughout their elementary school years, they are seen sporting the iconic polo and skirt combo. Not only does the transition from elementary school...

What it feels like to live with a traumatic brain injury

What it feels like to live with a traumatic brain injury

Leah Park, Reporter February 10, 2023

One night, in the summer of 2021, Ava Sprenger’s life changed forever.  It began when I was working at a summer camp in Nebraska. Towards the end of the summer, two of my close friends and also my...

A look into dress code enforcement

Ash Carrick, Reporter December 6, 2022

The dress code is something that many students struggle with, and the recent enforcement of it has caused some concerns and problems. Vice Principal Doug Varley said this about his stance on Dress Code...

THE BARISTAS BEHIND IT ALL
Izzy Ungs, 23, Josie Wolbers, 24, Olivia Hilby, 25, Kylie Schimidt, 23, and Olivia Hill, 25, help keep Grounded running. Recently, the student-run business Espresso drinks, smoothies, and holiday drinks. The beverages are available Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Grounded: We’ve got your mornings covered!

Claire King, Reporter December 6, 2022

Unlike most schools, Wahlert provides a student-run coffee shop called Grounded. It is open every Monday and Wednesday in the mornings before school. Located in Wahlert’s main hallway, it attracts...

Teachers take on cheating

Camryn Theisen, Reporter December 6, 2022

Tough decisions come many times throughout tests: which answers to pick, which not to pick, and whether or not to cheat. Some students do feel pressured to cheat because of the looming deadline, to keep...

Traveling with a sense of normalcy

Traveling with a sense of normalcy

Hannah Hartman, Reporter December 6, 2022

Do you enjoy traveling? Whether it's traveling by car or plane, 1.4 billion people choose to travel each year in the United States . Since Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased, many more...

What happens behind the curtains

What happens behind the curtains

Isabella Park, reporter December 6, 2022

Have you ever wanted to write your own play? Many students have acted in plays, but now they have been given the opportunity to write them.  Nine seniors and juniors wrote and directed one acts for...

The Magic 8 Ball says…

Alyssa Kirby, Reporter December 6, 2022

Many of us can say we have asked a question to a Magic 8 Ball at some point in our lives. But does it truly have psychic powers? It has been put to test as it was passed to students and teachers at Wahlert. Caleb...

Black Friday go now, in store or online

Emilia Borelli, Reporter December 6, 2022

Do you go Black Friday shopping? What is better in store or online? Students have different opinions on this. Of the 40 people who responded to our survey, only 67.5 percent indicated that they go...

Brain Health Room Update

Brain Health Room Update

Hannah Hartman, Reporter October 25, 2022

The brain health room has been open for a couple of months now. Since its opening, there have been some successes along with challenges.  “Two hundred thirty one unique students have used the room....

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