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The theme of this year’s performance was Boy bands vs. Girl bands. Some groups performed songs like girl band songs like “Me and My Girls” from Fifth harmony.
Prospect’s annual dance show makes a comback
Students petting Gethsemane, a comfort dog in training.
Comfort Dogs help students with stress
Chicago Folds of Honor Sponsor speaking at the assembly.
Funding Folds of Honor Assembly
Mount Prospect School District 57 referendum passed to build and expand schools
Mount Prospect School District 57 referendum passed to build and expand schools
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was opened in 1893 and has been feeding the Philly community ever since.
Home Sweet Reading Terminal Market
Senior Ben Schneider leaps toward the basket after a fast break. Schneider led the team — scoring 23 during Prospect’s 66-43 win over Buffalo Grove.
Boys win against Buffalo Grove Bison 66-43
Senior Ben Schneider goes up for a 3 from the top of the key.
Boys basketball lose against Barington 47-61
Boys basketball v Hersey
Boys basketball v Hersey
Senior Ryan Lifton charges into the 3-point arc as he is guarded by Viator junior Isaiah McKenny.
Boys Basketball v St. Viator in their Thanksgiving tournament
(Left to right) Junior Karla Baird, Senior Alina Rimas, Freshman Emmerson Jones and Sophomore Gracie Zimmer punched the ticket to the girls swim and dive state meet.
Girls swim and dive quartet grows bond at state
Senior Will Sieroslawski and junior Quanin Brooks sang in a Vocal Jazz performance for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) on Saturday Nov. 16.
Prospect students sing at ILMEA Vocal Jazz performance
College applications leave seniors distressed
College applications leave seniors distressed
Lynsey Panek: playing tennis, prioritizing family, passionately teaching
Lynsey Panek: playing tennis, prioritizing family, passionately teaching
Krauszowska holds up her completed artwork.
Humanities class tackles Ebru
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was opened in 1893 and has been feeding the Philly community ever since.
Home Sweet Reading Terminal Market
Wicked exceeds expectations, a theater kid's dream come true
Wicked exceeds expectations, a theater kid’s dream come true
Why Spotify Wrapped determines your value as a human being
Why Spotify Wrapped determines your value as a human being
Culture stuffs Thanksgiving day
Culture stuffs Thanksgiving day
“Gladiator II” Review: Not just a movie — a holiday lesson
“Gladiator II” Review: Not just a movie — a holiday lesson
A lesson in theatre etiquette
A lesson in theatre etiquette
Physics teacher Mike Welter celebrating his inflatable basketball game victory.
Knight of the Week: Mark Welter
Knight of the Week: Leah DeLuca
Knight of the Week: Leah DeLuca
Knight of the Week: Thomas Ringrose
Knight of the Week: Thomas Ringrose
Knight of the Week: Matthew Lundeen
Knight of the Week: Matthew Lundeen
Knight of the Week: Noah Easter
Knight of the Week: Noah Easter
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Community Athlete of the Week
Community Athlete of the Week
Cross Country: outrunning injuries in season
Cross Country: outrunning injuries in season
Student Independence through Senior Blue Leaders
Student Independence through Senior Blue Leaders
Is true crime worth your time?
Is true crime worth your time?
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Love Island USA: Revived or gone forever?
Love Island USA: Revived or gone forever?
Fall trends prediction
Fall trends prediction
Challengers movie review
Challengers movie review
Issue 3 24-25
Issue 3 24-25
Issue 2 24-25
Issue 2 24-25
Issue 1 24-25
Issue 1 24-25
Issue 7 23-24
Senior Issue class 2024
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
Knights' Way Schedule
Knights’ Way Schedule
Knighmedia after their historic win at homecoming week trivia
Knightmedia Wins Trivia Night
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Spotlight Assembly Schedule
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
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Olivia Kim

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief

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CAMPUS CONCERN: A high school student imagines themself stepping onto Harvard’s campus but wonders how affirmative action will affect their application in the admissions process and how diversity will impact their college experience.

Affirmative Action Outcome

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2022
indepth art photo traffic

Foot Off Gas, Late to Class

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022
Unwind Wednesdays Bring Yoga to Student Mornings

Unwind Wednesdays Bring Yoga to Student Mornings

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
Temporary Restraining Order Changes D214 Mask, Quarantine Rules

Temporary Restraining Order Changes D214 Mask, Quarantine Rules

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
SYNCHRONIZED: Senior Ava Weber (middle) and Freshman Lucy Neuman (right) dance on the floor. The dance team was ecstatic during sectionals after learning they qualified for state

Dance Team Makes Memories During State Run

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022
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[Photo] DMV Closures Slow Students’ Ability to Get Driver’s Licenses

Marina Makropoulos, Online News Editor
February 1, 2022
“Euphoria” Season 2: Hard to Watch but Worth it

“Euphoria” Season 2: Hard to Watch but Worth it

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2022
Asking for Answers

Asking for Answers

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
Prospect Family Faces Border Separation Through Holidays

Prospect Family Faces Border Separation Through Holidays

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021
Misconduct Increase Poses Concern

Misconduct Increase Poses Concern

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2021
Girls' Golf Celebrates 10th Anniversary of State Championship

Girls’ Golf Celebrates 10th Anniversary of State Championship

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2021
A Prospect security camera keeps a watchful eye over the Band-Arts hallway

Assemblies Start Next Tuesday by Class to Address Behavior 

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2021
Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2021
photo courtesy of Greta Sporcich

Sexual Harassment, Assault Claims Surface at Homecoming

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of Owen Walter

Toga Tuesday is back: more to know about hoco

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2021
photo courtesy of Fitore Gjemnica

Q&A with New School Psychologist

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2021
What's the Reach on Free Speech?

What’s the Reach on Free Speech?

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
DREAMER: A Mexican immigrant looks towards the future with hope of new opportunities. Although attempts were made to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in the previous presidential administration, the system still stands as more immigrants are seeking a better life in the U.S. “I think [immigration] is the fabric of this nation,” Spanish teacher Ryan Schultz said.

Seeking Out American Citizenship

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
(photo courtesy of Joyce Kim)

KIM SELECTED AS NEW ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
BELLOF PURSUES NEW OPPORTUNITY AT BUFFALO GROVE

BELLOF PURSUES NEW OPPORTUNITY AT BUFFALO GROVE

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2021
Addressing Dynasty of Discrimination

Addressing Dynasty of Discrimination

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021
FACT OR FICTION? A girl views the stark division between two groups, mainly guided by hate and false claims made by social media and political figures. Even though we are all witnessing the same events, it seems as if people refuse to open their eyes to the truth, promoting separation.

OPINION: One Nation, Two Realities

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
Photo illustration by Olivia Kim

MORE FINALS WILL BE A DIFFERENT FORMAT THIS YEAR

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
SPLIT BETWEEN THE TRACKS: Two children are being led down different paths based on their academic ability. This system is called the tracking system and is used in a majority of school districts across the nation. It aims to allow students a chance to be challenged while learning at a suitable pace. However, some students feel troubled that there are inequalities embedded in the system.

Class Levels Contribute to Academic Gap

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2020
PHYSICS CLASSES RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR IN-PERSON LAB

PHYSICS CLASSES RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR IN-PERSON LAB

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2020
Students Change College Commitments

Students Change College Commitments

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2020
KATHERINE WILK RETIREE Q&A

KATHERINE WILK RETIREE Q&A

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
SANDRA GHILARDUCCI RETIREE Q&A

SANDRA GHILARDUCCI RETIREE Q&A

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY STREAMLINES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY STREAMLINES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
Coronavirus Devastates Local Economy

Coronavirus Devastates Local Economy

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2020
Weighing the Gains, Glory of Wrestling

Weighing the Gains, Glory of Wrestling

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
WORK: Sophomore Audrey Ginsberg (left) and Annika Erickson (right) practice for a meet. Teamwork and mentality has helped them throughout the season.

Varsity Girls’ XC Overcomes Negative Mental Barriers

Olivia Kim, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
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