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Hundreds of students left class to participate in the national school walkout to honor school shooting victims and promote conversation on gun control.

Walk out success

Marla Winters, Contributor March 15, 2018

On March 14, hundreds of students participated in the National Walkout. The National Walkout was organized to be exactly a month after the February 14, 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in...

Quest Food Services recently updated its breakfast menu.

Quest serves up new breakfast options

On Monday, Feb. 5, Quest Food Management Services introduced new breakfast food items to the cafeteria's Rise line, giving students more options to choose from. Due to the many early activities...

Fortnite: Battle Royale is third-person shooter game that requires quick thinking and creative building. It has recently gained popularity with students.

Fortnite takes over Hinsdale

Recently, Fortnite: Battle Royale has taken over the student body and the rest of the world. With more than 45 million players, Fortnite is the most popular game on consoles and the most viewed game on...

On Thursday, March 1, Latin Club held its annual Lupercalia festival after school in the cafeteria. Participants took part in a variety of events celebrating Roman culture.

Latin Club holds Lupercalia

On Thursday, March 1, Latin Club held its annual Lupercalia festival after school in the cafeteria. While the school has hosted its event for twelve years, the ancient Roman festival traces all the way...

After a second referendum vote passed in March 2017, Hinsdale Middle Schools construction updates are underway despite differing opinions in the community.

New construction raises questions about property taxes

Muneeza Alikhan, Contributor March 7, 2018

Construction of the new Hinsdale Middle School (HMS) started in October of last year to build a new basement and parking deck. With the ground broken, recent board meetings have included the voices of...

The library is full of basketball decorations in celebration of March Madness, not to be confused with the college athletic tournament.

Popular books face off in library’s annual “March Madness”

The library is holding a book “March Madness”, which puts the school’s most popular books against each other. All are encouraged to vote, as it is open to both students and staff. The tournament...

This year, the Operation Snowball retreat included students from both District 86 schools and was located in Wisconsin. Snowflake introduces middle school students to what Snowball is like in high school.

Middle schoolers to attend Operation Snowflake

On Friday, March 16, students and staff at school will host Operation Snowflake for the middle schoolers from feeder schools. The high school invites all feeder schools to join, and this year, students...

LEAP into Africa hosted a three-on-three basketball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 25 in the field house. They had a big turnout for the game, with many students participating in the tournament.

LEAP into Africa hosts three-on-three basketball tournament

Everett Eck and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2018

On Sunday, Feb. 25, LEAP into Africa held its second annual three-on-three basketball tournament in the field house. The event was held to raise money for LEAP (Langa Education Assistance Program) math...

Policy practices

Policy practices

Ashley Fodor, Contributor February 27, 2018

The school recently made changes and updates to absence, detention, and suspension policies due to state wide laws dating to 2015.  According to Illinois law, students, age six to 17, must attend...

The rise in flu illnesses nationally might have contributed to lower attendance this winter season.

Flu season hits home

Olivia Beargie, Contributor February 26, 2018

From America to Hinsdale, what makes this flu season stand out and its impact on students This past flu season has included a rare that has caused deaths and many hospitalizations, according to the CDC.  The...

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