The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

Sequoit Media
The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

Sequoit Media
The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

Sequoit Media
Jacob Slabosz

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director

Jacob Slabosz is a senior and has been on staff for two years. He has played baseball at Antioch for four years and is a three-time state qualifier with the math team. In his free time, of which he has very little due to frequent overworking, Slabosz enjoys cooking, scrolling through TikTok, boating and throwing sass like there is no tomorrow.

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Boys Volleyball Profile

[Photo] A good mentality goes a long way

Will Torres
April 27, 2022
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Girls Track and Field

[Photo] Her warmup is their workout

Logan Van Alstine, Sports Photography Director
April 27, 2022
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Boys Track and Field Profile

[Photo] On your Mark, get set, go

Jaxsen Krapf, Sports Writing Editor
April 27, 2022
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Lacrosse Profile

[Photo] The man, the myth, the captain

Patrick Sheehan, Sports Online Director
April 27, 2022
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[Photo] The Arrow: Spring 2022

April 27, 2022
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[Photo] Marshall the monster

Beth Kamman, Public Relations Coordinator
March 22, 2022
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[Photo] ONE|SEQUOIT: Marni Polakow

Beth Kamman, Public Relations Coordinator
March 8, 2022
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Freshman Josie Quirke attempts to guess the Wordle of the Day.

[Photo] Wordle: the daily hurdle

Bella Bussone, Tom Tom Staff
March 3, 2022
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Senior Nic Bourgault participates in cross country, track and volleyball at Antioch Community High School.

[Photo] ONE|SEQUOIT: Nic Bourgault

Ashley Lubkeman, Tom Tom Staff
March 1, 2022
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Junior Jake Mallek models his white adidas Yeezy foam RNNR shoes.

[Photo] 10 shoes that should have never existed

Julia Maton, Lifestyles Writing Editor
February 18, 2022
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Freshman Marshall Gehrke has amassed a large following, not only in school, but on social media as well.

[Photo] ONE|SEQUOIT: Marshall Gehrke

Beth Kamman, Public Relations Coordinator
February 11, 2022
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Students of ACHS are no longer required to wear masks while in school.

[Photo] Illinois public schools update mask mandate

February 7, 2022
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[Photo] Russell squashes the competition

January 24, 2022
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[Photo] Salata shoots for success

January 24, 2022
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[Photo] Jenna Lamberty sticks the landing

January 24, 2022
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Emering

[Photo] Freshman takes the spotlight

January 24, 2022
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[Photo] Kolloff flips into the comp season

January 24, 2022
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Tanner

[Photo] Allyssa Tanner ain't no gutter ball

January 24, 2022
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Larson

[Photo] Larson leads her team to victory

January 24, 2022
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Mallek

[Photo] Mallek dribbles back into the competition

January 24, 2022
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Seniors Hannah and Sarah Benes volunteer at an NHS blanket making event for The Penny's Purpose.

[Photo] Blanket from mom, to all

January 7, 2022
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Students in Michael Riggs' seventh-hour AP Seminar class study for an upcoming final.

[Photo] Everything to know for the upcoming finals week

Hannah Barczak, Visual Director
December 12, 2021
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New Dining Options In Antioch

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New Dining Options In Antioch

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The Fluidity Of Beauty

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What It Feels Like To Have An Achilles Heel

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Which Greek God Are You

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We were dealt a good hand

We were dealt a good hand

ACHS teachers as Greek gods.
Emma Poklop, Ashley Lubkeman, and Jacob Slabosz
December 8, 2021
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Which Greek god are you?

Emma Poklop and Jacob Slabosz
December 8, 2021
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[Photo] D117 German classes take field trip to the Christkindlmarket

Emma Poklop, Tom Tom Staff
December 7, 2021
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Orchestra director Michael Riggs directs the orchestra as they take advantage of their studio-quality recording equipment.

[Photo] An orchestrated light show

Chloe Barbarise, Editor In Chief
November 22, 2021
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[Video] Thankful for Sequoits

In honor of Thankful for Sequoits week, three Tom Tom staff members put together a video to say "thank you" to the entirety of the staff at ACHS. Though it may not always be voiced, students are forever grateful and always thankful for the work put in each and every day by our Sequoit staff.
Jacob Slabosz, Lila Heilig, and Jaxsen Krapf
November 19, 2021
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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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JacobSlabosz Butterfly Effect 10.11.21 FEATURED

New ISBE requirements will affect future graduating classes

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 11, 2021
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Senior Leo Reband defends along the 40 yard line.

[Photo] Sequoits win in great fashion

Lauren Deguzman, Tom Tom Staff
October 11, 2021
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Senior cheerleader Bella Bussone flies during the guy-girl dance at the 2021 Homecoming pep assembly.

Up, up and away!

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 18, 2021
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Two blazing-fast MacBook Pro models announced alongside new AirPods

Two blazing-fast MacBook Pro models announced alongside new AirPods

At Apple’s “Unleashed” event on Oct. 18, two overhauled MacBooks were the stars of the show. An upgrade to AirPods was also coupled with new Apple Music announcements.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 18, 2021
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MacBook Pros

MacBook Pros

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 18, 2021
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AirPods and Apple Music

AirPods and Apple Music

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 18, 2021
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All-new MagSafe wallet, featuring support for Find My.

Miscellaneous announcements

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 7

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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10.2 inch iPad

10.2 inch iPad

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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iPad mini

iPad mini

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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iPhone 13 lineup

iPhone 13 lineup

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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Apple event recap: iPhone 13 lineup, Apple Watch Series 7

Apple event recap: iPhone 13 lineup, Apple Watch Series 7

During Apple’s “California Streaming” event on Sept. 14, four new iPhones were released alongside two new iPads, Apple Watch Series 7 and improvements to existing services.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
September 14, 2021
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[Photo] Sports Center

August 29, 2021
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"I was humbled by the whole experience." William Zambole accepts Impact Influence Award from US Navy Commander Matthew B. Roy.

[Photo] US Navy honors Antioch Community High School teacher

August 25, 2021
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The Hiram Buttrick Sawmill was originally built in 1839. Today, a replica stands a few hundred feet away from the mill’s original location.

Early Antioch: An Abridged History

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
April 12, 2021
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"Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit"?

“Once a Sequoit, Always a Sequoit”?

After the possibility of a mascot and logo change at ACHS, many individuals have been left questioning many aspects of the scenario.
Jacob Slabosz and Izana Nordhaus
February 12, 2021
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There has been controversy around whether or not the arrow and feathers in Antioch's current logo is offensive to the Native American community.

ACHS Faces Controversy Over Possible Change of Mascot and Logo

After an email was sent to students and faculty regarding the possibility of changing the school’s mascot and logo due to its Native American imagery, the community has become very vocal with opinions on the matter.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
February 12, 2021
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Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO after holding the position since the company's start in 1994.

Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO

Later this year, Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO with Andy Jassy taking over the position in the third quarter of 2021.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
February 3, 2021
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Due to extreme changes in share prices, stock in GameStop Corp. has become extremely volotile, with the company experiencing changes upwards of $100 per day.

GameStop Stock Prices Skyrocket

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
February 2, 2021
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With access to technology so prevalent for students, academic dishonesty has become a commonality, with 90 percent of polled students admitting to cheating in the past.

[Photo] Cheating the System or Cheating Yourself?

December 3, 2020
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With access to technology so prevalent for students, academic dishonesty has become a commonality, with 90 percent of polled students admitting to cheating in the past.

Cheating the System or Cheating Yourself?

With technology at the fingertips of students everywhere, the question is raised of whether academic dishonesty is still a serious self detriment or an overreaction of yesterday’s world.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
December 3, 2020
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Most sales and deals will likely be online this year as stores try to keep COVID case numbers low and keep shoppers safe.

Black Friday 2020: Adapting to a Pandemic

With Black Friday traditionally attracting swarms of consumers for huge sales, many are left wondering what exactly it might look like this year and what kinds of deals will be seen.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
November 20, 2020
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During Apple's "One More Thing" event, three new Macs were announced, with heavy focus on the new M1 processor made entirely in-house by Apple.

Apple Ditches Intel: Three Updated Macs Released

Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
November 12, 2020
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Uncovering Antioch will be updated monthly with full stories on specific locations.

Uncovering Antioch

Jacob Slabosz and Alexis Barbosa
November 2, 2020
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Quick facts on the recent confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Coney Barrett.

[Photo] Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed To Be Supreme Court Justice After Scrutiny From Democrats

Julia Galway, Tom Tom Staff
October 27, 2020
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This new release of IPhones includes many new upgrades and things to offer.

Apple Announces iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini Among Others

On October 13, Apple announced a slew of four new iPhones, bringing new technologies to the table, as well as the all-new HomePod mini.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 15, 2020
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Since ranked choice voting is a new system, it is important for voters to learn of its benefits and disadvantages. It is quite new, so the general public might find it to be inconvenient to switch systems. However, one advantage is that ranked choice voting promotes the majority support.

Maine Switches to Ranked Choice Voting

After Maine became the first state to adopt ranked-choice voting in September, the electoral system has been put in the spotlight; however, many are unaware of what this new ballot system is and how it works.
Jacob Slabosz, Lifestyles Online Director
October 13, 2020
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