Lure of competitive fishing snags high schoolers
For some Oak Lawn High School students, it's all about the bass. Competitive anglers at Oak Lawn High School this spring snagged two consecutive bass fishing tournament wins and competed...
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Educators put their own spin on fidget devices in classrooms
Fidget spinners — rounded two- or three-pronged gadgets users twirl between two fingers, have been spinning off the shelves at toy stores, convenience stores and online outlets and into many...
Camping amid the call of the wild at Big Run Wolf Ranch
Imagine reclining by your campfire, munching on roasted marshmallows and listening for that sound — that "ah-oooooh" that you just can't hear in your own backyard. Well, that's not unless...
Andrew High School to host Southland’s first ‘hackathon’
All-nighters and technology are part of most teenagers' lives. For dozens of area high school students, one particular late-night event will give them a taste of the techie marathons that...
Events explore connections between nature and literature
The connection we have to nature can be powerful, whether it's a quiet morning spent bird watching with binoculars and camera, or an afternoon of strenuous hiking. Just as strong...
SXU spring concert season brings jazz, Irish, flute performances
Saint Xavier University's spring concert series brings a blend of students, community musicians and professional artists to the stage, with both instrumental and chorale performances. "It's very diverse. Our students...
Where to find feasts on meatless Fry-days
Despite all that fasting, Lent still has its share of comfort food. A Friday night dinner of fried fish and a side of fries or mac-n-cheese might just be the...
Oak Lawn teachers add yoga to literature curriculum
Jay Gatsby never let go of his past. Daisy Buchanan spent too much time worrying about her future. But the Oak Lawn Community High School students who've read "The Great...
Let the moon hit your eye, and other ways to celebrate romance
Valentine's Day may mean a cozy dinner for two at an upscale restaurant, or a cozy Red Box-and-popcorn night on the couch, or even a not-so-cozy night at your favorite...
Homer Glen student works so other kids can play
Girl Scouts. Basketball. Horseback riding. Band. Dance. Speech Squad and Scholastic Bowl. Homer Glen seventh-grader Kyra DeNormandie has done them all, and she knows there are numerous ways for kids...