The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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The student news site of Antioch Community High School.

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

Sequoit Media
Jake Ilkka

Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff

Jake Ilkka is a senior and has been on staff for four years. He is most commonly seen doing and talking about stupid things with fellow staff member Walker Winkler.

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GameStop is at the center of a stock market frenzy, with physical stores seeing uptics in visitors.

GameStop Stock Continues to Rise

After the initial spike in late January, the GameStop stock has managed to keep some of its value.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
April 20, 2021
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What it Feels Like to explore a digital solar system

What it Feels Like to explore a digital solar system

Blake Johnson // As Told To Jake Ilkka
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
April 20, 2021
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The Suez Canal is responsible for 12% of all of the world's trade, which is heavily impacted by the Ever Given currently wedged in the canal.

Ever Given Ship Blocks the Suez Canal

On March 23, a ship lost control of steering after a sandstorm, causing the ship to get stuck in the Suez Canal and the global economy to take a hit.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
March 30, 2021
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The Metra Stations Near Antioch Reviewed

The Metra Stations Near Antioch Reviewed

Antioch is located near a couple of Metra stations, and they all have their own thing to offer.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
March 29, 2021
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Rainforest Cafe entrance shows a large contrast between itself and the rest of the mall. Overall adding to the environment and atmosphere of the restaurant.

[Video] Rainforests are dying, and so are their cafes

With the closure of the Chicago location of Rainforest Cafe, a once mighty chain restaurant is now relegated to 21 worldwide locations.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
December 2, 2020
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The long awaited release of the ninth generation of consoles has finally arrived, bringing with it an enhanced gaming experience with all new games as well.

Welcoming the Ninth Generation of Video Games

With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, there is a new wave of launch day headlines, scalpers and general confusion around the new consoles.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
November 18, 2020
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CHSD117 Returns to Full Remote Learning

CHSD117 Returns to Full Remote Learning

Superintendent Jim McKay announced the district will go fully remote starting on October 26 until COVID-19 cases fall below the set threshold.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 21, 2020
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The PlayStation Vita was joke to many large titles, such as MLB The Show. For several years these games found a new home in the PlayStation Vita, allowing them to be played mobile rather on the standard console. After 2015 though, the MLB games were dropped from the console, showing off the new end for the PlayStation Vita.

Sony Abandoned Handheld Gaming

While the Nintendo Switch continues to rise in popularity, Sony continues to move away from their last attempt at a handheld console.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 15, 2020
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People across the United States, including Antioch residents, are prepared to watch the two major party candidates debate on a national level over the next month until the election.

[Photo] Presidential Debates In the Modern Age

Julia Galway, Tom Tom Staff
September 30, 2020
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Reviving The Six-Second Social Media Platform

Reviving The Six-Second Social Media Platform

The founder of Vine has created its successor during a time where TikTok reigns supreme.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
June 12, 2020
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The Coronavirus is the latest pathogen spread across the world. Multiple cases of the Coronavirus were reported in the United States. "I feel like the stuff I have seen online are probably fake," Menzies said.. "It is just easily spread."

[Photo] To Quarantine the Coronavirus

Daylia Brock, Lifestyles Writing Editor
February 4, 2020
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It is important to prepare for a vacation ahead of time, including exchanging foreign money.

[Photo] Financially Planning a Trip Abroad

Daylia Brock, Lifestyles Writing Editor
January 31, 2020
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Kobe Bryant was both an inspiration on the court and off the court, allowing for students of Antioch Community High School to attach themselves to Bryant. “Bryant motivated me to play the game, work harder and push myself,” sophomore Diego McKenzie said. “I loved watching him, he’s the only guy that I really watched.”

Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash

A helicopter crash in Calabasas, California takes the lives of all nine people on board.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
January 28, 2020
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Google has made advancements in making apps for computers and phones, along with creating their own computers and phones. “I think the internet connected devices like a Chromebook are pretty good,” Johnson said. “It’s much faster than the normal computer and it’s exclusively for their services.”

Expanding Beyond A Search Engine

Google has made major advancements in entering new markets, including that outside of the internet.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
January 15, 2020
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Ghosts are a common decoration for houses in preparation for Halloween. We as ghosts do not know how we should feel about these caricatures, as we do not know what we look like.

A Ghost’s Perspective on Halloween

The Tom Tom’s resident ghost teams up with staffer Jake Ilkka to share a ghost’s thoughts on a spooky season.
Ghost and Jake Ilkka
November 1, 2019
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Over the past ten years, many companies have released games with special editions and perks for pre-ordering video games, with the trend getting more prevalent. “I think it has potential to increase,” junior Liam Mash said. “Because game developers can say ‘Oh people will pre-order a game, we don’t need to try as hard.”

Charging More for a Yearly Release

In the video game industry, prices for games are increasing with the introduction of special editions and other perks for paying more money.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 25, 2019
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Both White Castle and Burger King offer Impossible Foods plant-based menu items. When asked on how the Impossible Whopper tastes, junior Roger Lopez thinks that Impossible burgers have their taste perfected. "It takes almost exactly like a normal Whopper."

Fake It Until You Eat It

McDonald's announces a partnership with Beyond Meat in creating a new burger called the “P.L.T.”
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 2, 2019
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The one-dollar bill, as received from the McDonald's. There are no new alterations to the dollar since the reception of the dollar.

The Dollar That Changed My Life

You never know what kind of change you can get at the McDonald’s drive-thru.
Jake Ilkka and Walker Winkler
September 26, 2019
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Tom Tom Tries: Cooking Gordon Ramsay Recipes

Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
September 20, 2019
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“NBA Live 18” was the first basketball video game to add the WNBA in recent times. Now, “NBA2K20” added the WNBA without the option for players to create their own female players, after last year’s “NBA Live 19” was released with the feature.

NBA2K20 Adds Women Into the Game

Two years after NBA Live brought the WNBA into video games, 2K makes their mark on the league.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
September 16, 2019
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Civilization Club members attempt to help new players quickly learn the game and get into the action. "We try to get them playing as soon as possible," Henneman said. "Sometimes we have them watch YouTube videos to get them learning and trying new things."

Forging a New World in Civilization Club

A club based around a popular video game finds a home at Antioch Community High School.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
September 9, 2019
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The catalog of the library spans the history of various newspapers that are nearby Antioch while having an impressive selection of books in comparison to the size of the library. “Sometimes larger libraries will loan from us for their patrons because we have it on our shelves and they don’t,” Jacobson said. “I think that is pretty remarkable for a collection, especially in a small town like Antioch.”

The Hub of Information on Main Street

An establishment fostering fun and learning in the community of Antioch for nearly 100 years.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
September 5, 2019
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The Chicago-based band Sunjacket prepared for their performance before second period.

Storytellers Series: Sunjacket

Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
April 5, 2019
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Rock The Ages

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Rock The Ages

The former juggernauts of video game trends left to rely on two 2015 reboots.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
February 22, 2019
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A Heartwarming Return to Work

A Heartwarming Return to Work

Antioch Community High School teacher comes back to teach after some time off due to injuries.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
February 8, 2019
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What Makes an MVP in Major Sport Leagues

What Makes an MVP in Major Sport Leagues

There are many trends and outliers in the most coveted award in the major sports leagues.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
February 4, 2019
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Video Games on the Horizon

A glimpse at a few of the major video games being released in 2019.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
January 25, 2019
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Improving In-School Communication

Improving In-School Communication

Teachers are starting to use more technical ways to communicate with students.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
January 14, 2019
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Google Announces Accelerated Shut Down of Google+

Google Announces Accelerated Shut Down of Google+

Google’s attempt at a social media platform to end over hack
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
January 10, 2019
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: D117 Boundary Lines Impact Student Transportation

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: D117 Boundary Lines Impact Student Transportation

The neighborhood of students going to Antioch when Lakes is a closer option.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
December 18, 2018
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D.A.R.E. promotional material is based around their message as a company. It is currently absent in school communities similar to Antioch Community High School.

The Absence of D.A.R.E.

One of the most prolific attempts of drug prevention has slowly been removed from popular culture.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
November 30, 2018
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NBA Releases New Collection of Jerseys

NBA Releases New Collection of Jerseys

Each team released new city jerseys to correlate with the new season.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
November 20, 2018
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Security Upped At ACHS

Security Upped At ACHS

With new problems coming to light, District 117 has taken extra steps toward safety.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 31, 2018
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Gatorade Brings Electrolytes to Antioch

The common brand that is featured at sports and in the school comes in multiple different forms.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 24, 2018
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FC Barcelona to Get New Crest

FC Barcelona to Get New Crest

The Spanish soccer club plans to remove the FCB lettering in their logo, among other changes.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
October 5, 2018
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The Hallway No People Enter

The Hallway No People Enter

The hallway that people see on normal basis but have never explored.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
August 30, 2018
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District Rule Eliminates Lunch Passes

District Rule Eliminates Lunch Passes

Student ID's are currently the only way to purchase lunch in District 117 schools.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
March 1, 2018
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The Outstanding Students Wall

The Wall of Former Faces

The ACHS Outstanding Students Wall is a constant reminder for students to make an impact.
Jake Ilkka, Tom Tom Staff
February 2, 2018
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