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Flag football team reflects on its 10-3 season
November 17, 2025
Eric Lang, Staff member
As the flag football team closes its season with a record of 10-6, including wins against Round Lake, Maine East, Palatine, and Niles North, players and coaches reflect on their victories, losses, and...
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Features
Art tour: Community expresses appreciation for art in hallways
November 17, 2025
Anastasiia Sokolova, Staff member
If you’ve ever taken a walk through the school’s art hallway, you may or may not have noticed the giant, rectangular painting of a woman coated in a green cloak and covered in autumn leaves. But what...
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Opinion
The Real Headliner? Absurd ticket prices: Rising costs reshape the art of live music
November 16, 2025
Olivia Miller, Staff member
If you know me, you know that I’m absolutely in love with live music. Whether it’s in a hole-in-the-wall downtown, festival, stadium show or someone playing their originals at the farmers market, it...
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Features
Welcome to spooky season: Community members celebrate Halloween with different traditions
November 16, 2025
Grace Pyo, Staff member
Every year, when October rolls around, the season of Halloween can inspire the school community to celebrate the holiday with activities like trick or treating, carving pumpkins, watching horror movies,...
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Maya Wadhwani, Digital editor-in-chief

February 12, 2026

As the Cougars return to school, so does VHHS’s Model UN club. VHHS students have decided to revive the school’s Model UN club, which existed when VHHS was established in 1999. According to Student Activities Director...

Media Club’s silent short film earns regional recognition

February 12, 2026

“Claire”goes for gold: STEM team project achieves semi-finals

February 12, 2026

D128 responds to student needs amidst SNAP cuts

December 18, 2025

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Sports

Fall athletes qualify for state

Evelyn Weber, Staff member

December 20, 2025

As the winter sports season begins, the fall seasons end competing at state. The fall season concluded with eight athletes advancing to state competitions in girls' tennis,...

Youth Power: Remarkable lineup sends VHHS volleyball back to regionals

December 20, 2025

Varsity tackle football team qualifies for playoffs in historic season

December 20, 2025

Athletic department welcomes new director

November 17, 2025

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Features

Неизвестная Звезда: Ученица делится своим путём в бальных танцах

Anastasiia Sokolova, Staff member
February 12, 2026

Помимо работы ассистентом учителя танцев первого уровня, Агафонова участвует в соревнованием по бальным танцам. Достичь...

A Hidden Star: Ballroom dancer shares journey

Anastasiia Sokolova, Staff member
February 12, 2026

Lyza Ahafonova (12) is a hardworking student who harbors a special talent at VHHS. Along with being the dance teacher’s assistant in the dance I class, Ahafonova is a competitive ballroom dancer. Erin...

VHHS 2025 Music Wrapped: Students look back at a year of listening

Misha Rahman, Design Editor
December 20, 2025

Music can be a part of many student’s daily rhythms, whether it’s by playing through their AirPods while walking between classes, filling quiet study halls, or helping with winding down at night. With...

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