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New South Asian Club paves its way for the future

Dean Carlson, Executive Online Editor September 7, 2023

    After receiving numerous emails from both students and parents asking to be a sponsor for a new South Asian Club, special education teacher Sheela Patel, deeply considered the possibility....

Covid-19 concerns are coming back into the conversation

Kelly Jordan, Executive Entertainment Editor September 7, 2023

Everyone can remember the date March 13th, 2030. For Senior, Ayla Abdellatif remembers the unrealistic feeling that came upon her. She was in the 8th grade, which should be the year of middle school where...

The applications for small-group leaders are due this Friday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. According to Counselor Tim Franklin, he expects to accept about 20 leaders to help with the retreat, but all upperclassmen are welcome to apply. (Photo courtesy of Timothy Franklin)

Operation Snowball to be launched for first time this winter at PHS

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2023

Operation Snowball is officially coming to Prospect High School on March 2. While much of the day’s details remain to be disclosed, Operation Snowball is a one-day retreat designed to spread positivity...

First responders standing in front of a fire truck gathering together for the honorary BBQ. (Photo courtesy of Mount Prospect Senior Living Facebook)

First responder barbecue brings smiles and community

Sarah Matzkin, News Reporter September 6, 2023

In appreciation of Mount Prospect’s first responders, the Mount Prospect senior living facility hosted a paramedics, police, and firemen barbecue on Friday, August 18th. The event was meant to honor...

A phone caddy holds multiple phones in its pockets as a way to curb cell-phone use during class instruction. While some teachers make it mandatory for students to put their phones in the caddies, others use them when it’s absolutely necessary. (Photo courtesy of PJ O'Grady)

New cell-phone policy aims to decrease distraction

PJ O’Grady, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2023

As seemingly endless technological distractions sweep the education system, a nationwide push for limiting phone use is being presented. Take for example schools in Florida, where they have implemented...

Hurricane Ian outside of Walt Disney World resort. (photo courtesy of Mollie Kearns)

Hurricane Idalia storms over Florida this week

Mary Robinson, Features Reporter September 1, 2023

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Keaton Beach, Florida on August 30th at 7:45 am. As the hurricane headed through Florida’s big bend, families and students prepared for the debris and destruction. Angelina...

Student writing their name on the now mandatory bathroom passes. Photo courtesy of Xander Adkins

New policies create bladder-based troubles

Xander Adkins, Copy Editor August 28, 2023

I was only a boy when it happened. A small, naive, innocent 15-year-old boy. It was only my first day of sophomore year, and I had already heard horrifying tales of the new school policies. I had heard...

Freshman learning the roller coaster for the first time by the U-leaders.

Prospect Community together for 1 Prospect assembly

Alyssa Kowols, Associate Editor-in-Chief of ProspectorNow August 27, 2023

Carmela Punzalan, Julia Czeryba, and Jocelyn Kirshner showing school spirit by doing the “U”.

Freshman find out how to be a Knight at Orientation

Alyssa Kowols, Associate Editor-in-Chief of ProspectorNow August 27, 2023

John Bassler teaches statistics and probability in room 333, with a fan stationed to help cool the classroom. Photo courtesy of Alex Bonnette

Heatwave and AC malfunction make for an interesting week

Alex Bonnette, Copy Editor August 27, 2023

Earlier this week, the heat and humidity in the Chicagoland area had skyrocketed, rising above the 100-degree threshold by a substantial margin.    And as one might expect, such changes in...

The cast of Spelling Bee rehearses their script in the Choir Room. Photo Courtesy of Justin Peabody

“Spelling Bee” cast buzzing with excitement, preparing for fall musical

Justin Peabody, Copy Editor August 24, 2023

With auditions and casting completed, rehearsals are underway for this year’s fall musical, titled “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. Shows are on Wednesday, October 4, Thursday, October...

Prospect EKG saves students life

Prospect EKG saves students life

Molly Mundt, Features Reporter May 30, 2023

Senior Abby Bielecki scheduled an EKG appointment at Prospect as a precautionary action however was not able to go due to transportation issues.Thinking nothing of it Abby blew off her appointment and...

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