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AP Biology students finish unit with cat dissection

AP Biology students finish unit with cat dissection

Alex Bonnette, Copy Editor March 12, 2024

The air within the AP Biology classroom filled with a stench so strong it caused headaches. Student groups of four huddled around the lab tables wearing goggles and gloves as they examined their dissection...

Debate team reflects after state competition

Debate team reflects after state competition

Dylan Maye, Entertainment Reporter March 7, 2024

On February 24, Prospect’s Debate Team competed in the state competition at Harper College, finishing 14th place out of 30 schools. For Junior Efe Ozalp, the competition shed light on some room for...

State champions left speechless after win

State champions left speechless after win

Danny Martinez, Executive News Editor March 5, 2024

As the list of duos remaining ticked down in the state final, seniors Emily Caravello and Kelly Jordan waited in anticipation to hear their names called. Seven duos competed in the state competition for...

Associate principals enter new positions

Associate principals enter new positions

Justin Peabody, Copy Editor March 4, 2024

After six years of working as Prospect’s Associate Principal for Student Services, Kara Kendrick will leave her office to fulfill a newly created position: District 214 (D214) Associate Superintendent.  Kendrick...

Photo Courtesy of Dean Carlson

At the finish line: After 32 years, Dad’s Slot Cars in Des Plaines closes

Dean Carlson, Executive Online Editor February 29, 2024

After more than three decades of bringing families together to share a love of racing, the checkered flag fell Sunday February 25 on Dad’s Slot Cars in downtown Des Plaines.   Opened by the...

Valentines Day flower sale spreads love

Valentine’s Day flower sale spreads love

Molly Mundt, News Reporter February 26, 2024

Prospect High School held its annual flower sale on February 14th to raise money for girls' Lacrosse while doing something to spread love on Valentine’s Day.  The flowers they sold were carnations...

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Murder incident fascinates the youth

Dean Carlson, Executive Online Editor February 21, 2024

Kept from society, taken advantage of, normal life was nowhere to be seen, these attributes are exclusively known to Gypsy Rose Blanchard. All said, is murder the only solution to escape this living hell? “I...

Caption: Senior Via Reed and junior Mia Kaddatz work together in order to set up an obstacle course to help team building. (photo courtesy of Tori Kurchiy)

Operation Snowball asks Prospect to see the individual

Alex Bonnette, Copy Editor February 15, 2024

It can be assumed that most students at Prospect are aware of Operation Snowball; whether it be from announcements, word of mouth or posters. All in all, the club has been very successful in making themselves...

Gifts for Cuba

Gifts for Cuba

Mary Robinson, Features Reporter February 12, 2024

School was out for Prospect students and staff because of the freezing temperatures and snow pouring down. Senior Julia Valentini was enjoying her day off and having dinner with her mom. They started talking...

Chess gallops into state, despite uncertainty

Chess gallops into state, despite uncertainty

Matthew Pulver, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

After the conclusion of the final games at the sectional tournament, the chess team waited patiently for the results of whether or not they would make it to state. Early season struggles, highlighted in...

On February 3, 2024 junior Viola Pianetto and junior Elanie Taboada placed 2nd (Pianetto) and 4th (Taboada) at IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals, qualifying them both for the upcoming sectional.

Girls wrestling makes history at regionals

Stella Palm, Copy Editor February 6, 2024

On February 3, 2024 at IHSA Girls Wrestling Regionals juniors Viola Pianetto and Elanie Taboada qualified for the IHSA Girls Wrestling Sectional at Shamburg. With Pianetto placing 2nd at 130 lbs and Taboada...

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