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The new law room looks fresh in its first official functioning year. Heilman is relieved that he can now judge more realistic mock trials. (photo by PJ O’Grady)

Improved law room sparks new atmosphere

PJ O'Grady, Copy Editor September 15, 2022

Psychology and Law Pathway teacher Jay Heilman will now officially have an appropriate room to fit his judge’s gown and gavel. Walking along the commons hallway, students may sneak a peek at the newly...

Students in 2018 participate in the homecoming powder toss. (photo courtesy Twitter.)

Powder toss tradition changes for 2022

Alyssa Degan, Executive Visuals Editor September 7, 2022

The popular Prospect powder toss tradition of about 10 years has been changed this year. Instead of everyone getting ready to throw their powder all at once, the goal is to do it in small groups of about...

Omar Alebiosu pictured. (Photo courtesy @KnightsofPHS Twitter)

New athletic director hopes to build relationships

PJ O'Grady June 4, 2022

Omar Alebiosu has had a life built around sports. When he was younger he played football and wrestling. In high school, at Niles North, Alebiosu turned into a varsity wrestler. A few years later, he wrestled...

Photo courtesy District 214.

Sparks fly at D214’s annual Robot Rumble

Maeve Molina and Olivia Macina May 14, 2022

This year's District 214’s annual Robot Rumble was hosted at John Hersey High School. The competition of teams asked to bring their robots was composed of 38 teams from 13  schools: all of the D214...

Peer tutor applications open for next year

Peer tutor applications open for next year

Amanda Feinberg, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2022

Junior Sara Maggio remembers having an early morning wrapping party with her and other members of Knights Inspired to Teach (KITT). The party was intended to wrap crayons for the Cradles for Crayons Drive...

Various AP Testing seat locations are displayed in the hallway.

AP Testing brings stress

Marina Makropoulos, Online News Editor May 12, 2022

During the first two weeks of May, hundreds of students flock to the gyms and the KLC in order to take their Advanced Placement (AP) tests.  These yearly exams are not only a rigorous measure of how...

Earlier this year, Prospects student section, The Underground, shows support for the girls basketball team in their home game against Hersey.

Electric Prospect student section takes home state title

Brooke Michalczyk, Online Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2022

Junior Alyssa Degan knew it was possible for Prospect to win the student section state showdown. Something about the feeling of walking into a group of happy, supportive, and welcoming people can turn...

Soaked up before the summer

Soaked up before the summer

Hubert Piskorz, Reporter April 27, 2022

With the school year coming to an end students are eager to get out and enjoy break, but for seniors, the fun has just begun as many activities will happen in the coming month until graduation.  One...

STEM Club: High Opportunity, Low Commitment

STEM Club: High Opportunity, Low Commitment

Marina Makropoulos, Online News Editor April 9, 2022

After Physics teacher and Women in Stem club (WiSTEM) sponsor Katie Page held a meeting the same time as Zoo Club for the second time, she realized that something needed to be done to avoid this conflict...

Tech staff updates security cameras

Tech staff updates security cameras

Kevin Lynch, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2022

A number of Prospect’s security cameras were replaced just recently over spring break, with roughly 70-80% being swapped out according to Tech Supervisor Kevin Kolcz.  The district-wide change was...

Supply drive supports local youth with school supplies

Supply drive supports local youth with school supplies

Ella Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2022

Since her sophomore year, Knights Inspired to Teach President and current senior Delaney Nold aspired to incorporate service into the KITT program. Service has always been a large part of her life and...

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