Madelyn Chassay, Tom Tom Senior Editor
The New ALICE Drill Initiative
Schools across the country are making a switch to a new and improved lockdown procedure.
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A Parks and Emotional-Rec Goodbye
After seven successful seasons, NBC's "Parks and Recreation" will be ending its final season on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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Fall Play: Who Will Carry the Word?
ACHS' fall play strives to leave a lasting impression on their upcoming audiences.
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Should Sex Education be Updated?
Changing criteria in health classes may help students to make more educated decisions in their personal lives.
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What Do Most People Fail to Appreciate?
There are many things in our lives that go unnoticed and under appreciated. Here is the Tom Tom's list of the top 10 things people should appreciate more.
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Where’s Waldo?
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What is Feminism?
Feminism is one of the most heavily debated topics across the world. But, what does the word feminism really mean?
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Self Defense Training Prepares Girls For a Sad Reality
Self defense lessons during P.E. classes hope to prepare female students for any danger they may face.
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Real World: Camp Peacock
The entire sophomore class was immersed into an authentic learning experience surrounding the premise of Golding's novel, "Lord of the Flies."
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Holocaust Museum Visit Casts New Light on Fall Play
ACHS's fall play, "Who Will Carry the Word?," will have more inspiration for the upcoming November performances: a little piece of history.
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Challenged in the Curriculum
A number of books commonly challenged or banned across the country are novels taught at ACHS.
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EDITORIAL: Dogs Are Not Fashion Accessories
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EDITORIAL: Rescue Dogs vs. Puppy Mill Dogs
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Girls Soccer Redeeming Start to Season
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Girls Soccer vs. Grayslake North
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Movies Recreating Characters Using CGI
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Girls Soccer Accelerates into Spring Season
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The Importance of Fine Arts in Schools
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REVIEW: Her
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Snowboarding 101
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BRIEF: Boys Soccer Wins Sectionals
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BRIEF: Boys Soccer Wins Regionals
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Horror Movies for Fall
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Rockstar Games to Release Grand Theft Auto 5
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Autumn Music Releases Falling into Place
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