
Kristina Esdale, Editor-in-Chief


EDITOR’S NOTE: Look Before You Leap
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EDITORS NOTE: Achilles Heel
Finding one’s weakness should never be as difficult as searching for a needle in a haystack. Rather it is about learning who you are completely.
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EDITORS NOTE: Night and Day
Opposites are oftentimes what makes life interesting and worth living; these opposites fill our magazine and even our staff.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: If Only You Knew
What’s on the surface may seem perfect and pristine, but what lies beneath is full of surprises, uncertainties and unknowns.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Getting Back Up On The Horse
Failure is one of our greatest fears, but it's in falling down where we learn the greatest life lessons and advice.
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Hubbard Named D117 Assistant Superintendent
ACHS principal will leave post after four years to transition into district curriculum and instruction leadership.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: It Takes Two to Tango
Life is about the give and take, and sometimes it is when we come to a compromise on what that looks like that we truly mature.
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BREAKING: Hubbard Announces Move to Assistant Superintendency
After four years, Antioch's principal will be transitioning to a new district-wide role.
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Road Less Traveled
Sometimes it isn’t about the expectations or the majority; sometimes it’s about following your heart and being the best you.
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Once Upon a Time
This magazine and year are dedicated to being an original: someone who doesn’t make excuses, but instead makes things happen.
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One Thing Led To Another
1. An event or activity that results in another that you have not usually planned.
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TOM TOM TRIES: Football
When two dancers decide running routes and catching footballs is a good idea.
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Changes in Admission Prices for Fall, Winter Seasons
New conference means regular season adjustments at the front gates.
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Locker Reassignment Next Step in Culture Shift
Staff and administration joined forces to reevaluate student climate and community.
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The Classmate Collection: Perfection
What's beneath the surface may matter most, but the laws of attraction arrest anyone not fitting a standard of outward beauty.
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A Sequoit’s Triumph
The Wagner family received some unexpected news that led to an adventure of a lifetime.
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ACHS Gets Pumped Up for Spring
Color wars, watermelon and a real life game of hungry, hungry hippos.
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Sequoia Queen Returns with a New Mission, Identity
An event of the past takes a turn in 2015.
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Fine Arts Over a Century
The Antioch Community High School fine arts department allowed its students to shine through their talents and self expression throughout the history of the school.
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APP OF THE WEEK: Trivia Crack
Addicting new app allows knowledge building as well as loads of fun and excitement.
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RECAP: Girls Cross Country
Cross country team mates recap on their favorite 2014 season memories.
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Viagra vs. Birth Control: Should the Government Be Able to Control Prescriptions Related to a Person’s Sex Life?
The history behind two powerful drugs creates an ongoing debate on whether or not they should be handled by the government.
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What is the Obsession with Ugg Boots and Yoga Pants?
What is the reason for this
seasonal obsession?
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REVIEW: A Child Called “It”
A page turner that will challenge your values and understanding of security.
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ACHS Inducts Hall of Fame Athletes
Antioch Community High School hosted an induction for the Hall of Fame athletes.
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Hidden Rooms in ACHS?
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Girls Varsity Tennis Takes 2nd Place at Cary-Grove Tennis Tournament
The girls varsity tennis team played in a four-team round robin tournament against Cary-Grove, Elgin-Larkin, and Marengo.
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Varsity Cheer Welcomes New Coach, New Attitude
The Antioch Varsity Cheerleading Team practiced in the auxiliary gym on Tuesday, August 26th, with the support and helpfulness from their new coach, Matt Dawes.
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Freshman, Sophomore Victories at Annual Kick-Off Night
Girls volleyball prepares for season opener at Grant with a scrimmage on kick-off night.
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