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The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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Olivia Gerhardt

Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director

Olivia Gerhardt is a senior and has been on staff for three years. She is a part of the Antioch girls soccer team. Olivia spends too much of her time obsessing over the small details, especially when it comes to photography. Additionally, she participates in dance and has interests in drawing, painting and reading.

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Senior Joaquin Barba leads the club through their first meeting together.

[Photo] Enriching ACHS culture with their own

Chloe Barbarise, Editor In Chief
December 7, 2021
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Flying Up And Burning Out

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[Video] Tom Tom Tries: Volleyball

Five Tom Tom staffers teamed up with the varsity girls volleyball team on Oct. 22 for a practice to see just what it takes to play the sport.
Jacob Slabosz, Leighton Costello, Tyler Cook, Will Torres, and Logan Van Alstine
November 1, 2021
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Though GoGuardian has always allowed teachers to view students' Chromebook screens and activity, parents now have access to this same functionality and more while students are home.

[Photo] District 117 launches GoGuardian for parents

Diya Schon, Tom Tom Staff
September 7, 2021
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He won the game.

[Photo] What It Feels Like to be lost

Sarah Benes, Tom Tom Staff
April 20, 2021
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[Photo] What It Feels Like to ride the rollercoaster

Kourtni Weldon, Lifestyles Writing Editor
April 20, 2021
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Within the month of April, many astrology events are set to occur including visible planets and meteor showers. Read Ashley Lukeman’s story to find out more.

[Photo] April Astronomy

Ashley Lubkeman, Tom Tom Staff
April 12, 2021
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Many concerts around Antioch, Illinois are trying to decide whether or not having a concert with a large gathering of people is a reasonable idea. Some concerts remain unaffected and scheduled to happen regularly. Others have decided to move the event later in the year, in the hopes that there will be less restrictions when the time comes.

[Photo] COVID-19 Concerts in 2021

Kristi Diya Schon, Tom Tom Staff
March 11, 2021
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a widely misunderstood disorder that is often misdiagnosed. BPD can be easier to identify when it is paired with other, more popular, disorders such as anxiety and depression. Borderline Personality Disorder also commonly confused with Bipolar Disorder because both result in severe mood swings.

The Hidden Truth About Borderline Personality Disorder

Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
February 23, 2021
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The "Me Too'' encourages women to speak up about their encounters of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. By speaking out about their experiences, they help other women come forward about their own experiences and point out the acts of misconduct that are happening in society. Through the use of social media and other forms of communication, the 'Me Too' movement is uniting more people together to share their stories.

[Photo] ‘Me Too’ Movement Continues into 2021

Ashley Lubkeman, Tom Tom Staff
February 10, 2021
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Those who discuss human rights are well aware of the political issues that come along with it. With some many colliding thoughts and opinions that differ for every political party discussion of significant topics might take a back seat. Knowing how to keep serious political issues out of important human rights discussion can help give light to what really needs discussion.

[Photo] Politics Colliding With Conversations

Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
December 7, 2020
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic it feels like everyday there is a new story to be told, sorting through the biased media can become a difficult task for some.

[Photo] Sorting Through the Endless Stream of News

Daylia Brock, Lifestyles Writing Editor
December 7, 2020
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Social Justice is an important topic inside and outside the classroom. With the topic of social justice there comes many issues regarding different opinions and difficult to address situations. Having an open mind to others is important when talking about a serious issue such as social justice.

[Photo] The Controversy of a Controversial Classroom

Lila Heilig, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
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Recently, many job opportunities have shown up involving computers or the knowledge of how they work. Computer science has found a new meaning and interest from the increase in technology usage. The importance of computer science has been found now that more people are interested in it.

[Photo] Computer Science is More Important Now Than Ever

Logan Phillips, Tom Tom Staff
December 7, 2020
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After a vivid dream, one can often find themselves wacking up scared or confused. ACHS student Ashton Swanson replicates this experience in the photo.

Consequence Of COVID-19 On Dreams

For many, COVID-19 has changed people’s lives in some way or another; one way that it has changed people’s lives is through dreams.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
September 23, 2020
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Getting up early can be a challenging task for some individuals. In an interview done by carolynschur.com they interviewed Dr. Richard Coleman who studies chronobiology which is a field of biology that focuses on timing process within living organisms. He has done a large amount of work pertaining to night work schedules and devolving shifts. "Only about 10 percent of the population are extreme owls or extreme larks/early birds," said carolynschur.com. "Most other sources state that intermediates account for 80% of the population and night owls and early birds account for the remaining 20%."

[Photo] Early Bird Gets the Worm

Kourtni Weldon, Lifestyles Writing Editor
September 2, 2020
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[Photo] Breaking the Bonds of Trust

Gabrielle Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
June 12, 2020
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[Photo] Power Between Parents at Home

Gabrielle Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
March 13, 2020
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gets you energized and makes someone ready to start the day off good. It is important to eat breakfast every morning.

The Benefits of Breakfast

Every day, people make a decision to eat breakfast or not, without thinking of how it will impact the rest of their day.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
March 9, 2020
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People can find the good and bad outcomes from having an overprotective parent. Some might find them suffocating. Others might find them super caring. Both side can learn lessons from the experience of overprotective parenting.

[Photo] Helicopter Parents

Gabrielle Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
February 28, 2020
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Love at first sight is thought of to be a fantasy. Although, seeing someone and feeling an attraction towards them can be true. Love at first sight could develop a relationship between two people into something magical.

The Psychology Behind Love at First Sight

Love at first sight is a common trope among many forms of media.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
February 21, 2020
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Either emotionally or physically, heartbreak can do a number on us. Heartbreak is a common experience that a multitude of people can relate to. Even with the struggle of heartbreak, taking care of ourselves can make all the difference between surviving or total tragedy.

[Photo] Heartbreak Takes A Toll On The Body

Gabrielle Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
February 12, 2020
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Being left out can happen to anyone, whether you realize it or not. Being included isn't something that always occurs. The factors that lead to not being included are sometimes out of people's control.

[Photo] Left Outside The Circle

Gabrielle Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
February 5, 2020
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Saying the words "I do", does not mean it is certain two people will spend the rest of their lives together. Although divorce rates were high in the past, they are now on a decline. Marriage is currently lasting longer.

The Decrease in Divorce Rates

According to a study done at the University of Maryland, divorce rates have taken a plunge of 18 percent from 2008 to 2016.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
February 2, 2020
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Playing the random game of chance known as plucking petals or he loves me, he loves me not, is the deciding factor of someone liking you or not. People can pluck millions of petals and never get the answer they want. A never ending cycle of pain; that drive can drive someone into madness.

[Photo] Poisoned by Petals

Gabby Debevec, Tom Tom Staff
January 30, 2020
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This is an infographic about asexuality, including quotes about asexuality or from people who are asexual. People that are asexual fall on the scale of having little to no sexual attraction; this can be true for either gender. According to nih.gov, they said, "A total of 325 asexuals (60 men and 265 women; M age, 24.8 years), 690 heterosexuals (190 men and 500 women; M age, 23.5 years), and 268 non-heterosexuals (homosexual and bisexual; 64 men and 204 women; M age, 29.0 years) completed online questionnaires."

What it Means to be Asexual

The struggle to realize asexuality is a common issue everywhere.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
January 19, 2020
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Serena A. Mielke

Serena A. Mielke

Since seventh grade, now-senior Serena Mielke has always had a surplus of musical talent, but she has still had to persevere through troubling times in her life in pursuit of music.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
December 17, 2019
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Principle of Antioch Community High School, Eric Hamilton, is working hard on improving aspects of the school. For Antioch Community High School to keep the exemplary distinction the school has to continue improving, in order keep up with other school.

Exemplary Education

An exemplary designation was appointed to Antioch Community High School by the Illinois State Board of Education for the second year in a row.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
November 18, 2019
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Our guardians are always there for us in troubled times, even when situations become confusing or stressful. Throughout our lives, guardians can find it harder and harder to understand troubled children when their problems change.

People of Past

Guardians can help us through many emotional issues, even when the issue lies with the parent.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
November 6, 2019
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The Model UN were making food for a bake sale to raise money for the club and to get support from the community.

[Photo] Clubs at Large

Diya Schon, Tom Tom Staff
October 29, 2019
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Cookies are the third most popular food bought at Antioch Community High School. Out of 39 responses, five people chose cookies or about 14 percent.

Eating Habits Of Antioch Community High School Students

In the cafeteria of Antioch Community High School, people choose what to eat every day. Some may wonder what others chose.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
October 1, 2019
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Marijuana, without education, can be harmful when you use it wrong. “It's a depressant, and it will alter people's consciousness and their ability to focus and its ability to perform in class. Hopefully, with that education, if people do choose to do it, they'll do it at a time that is safe and controlled," Orlvo said.

Make Way for Marijuana

Antioch Community High School develops ways to cope with upcoming marijuana laws.
Olivia Gerhardt, Photography Director
September 23, 2019
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Arndt is ready to kick off the new school year and help more students this year.

Teach To Speech

Second year teacher Diane Arndt works with students to improve their speech skills.
Lena De Vore and Olivia Gerhardt
September 10, 2019
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Jazz Band continues to work hard for upcoming performances.

Branches of Band: Jazz Edition

Jazz Band is a musical group at Antioch Community High School who compete and perform.
Lena De Vore and Olivia Gerhardt
September 9, 2019
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