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The beginning of a pickleball tournament
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Major changes coming to our cafeteria
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
Students celebrate Kentucky Derby at Cinco de Derby
Draft leaves Bears' fans fired up
Draft leaves Bears’ fans fired up
Red dye is "banned," but it's all over our cafeteria.
Red dye is “banned,” but it’s all over our cafeteria.
WATCH: Arlington Heights' biggest protest of your lifetime.
WATCH: Arlington Heights’ biggest protest of your lifetime.
The Underdog Knights get it Done Against the Huskies
Students share their Heritage at Multicultural Fair
Students share their Heritage at Multicultural Fair
Making history: Girls flag football comes to prospect
Making history: Girls flag football comes to prospect
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
The beginning of a pickleball tournament
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
New NCAA football video game
New NCAA football video game
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Girls and Boys Track & Field Relay Meets Photo Album
Freshman Isabella Kowal serving the pickleball.
1st Annual pickleball tournament photo album
AP Exams Information
AP Exams Information
Prom Table Selection
Prom Table Selection
Prom In Full Bloom
Prom In Full Bloom
Finals Schedule
Finals Schedule
Knights' Way Schedule
Knights’ Way Schedule
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
An honest look at Alvin Kukieke
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
Spanish Exchange Overview
Spanish Exchange Overview
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Arlington turned to ashes: the closing of AHS transforms Prospect’s school culture
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Switch 2 reveal causes controversy
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Devices distract students: Teachers stray from iPad use.
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
Backpacks bear meaningful belongings
Spanish Exchange Overview
Spanish Exchange Overview
New Toy Shop Lifts up Community
New Toy Shop Lifts up Community
Young Musician Shows her Strenuous Talent
Young Musician Shows her Strenuous Talent
Tech Crew takes on challenges
Tech Crew takes on challenges
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Volleyball: Anna Range early career success
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Swim and Dive: Working through division
Is true crime worth your time?
Is true crime worth your time?
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Multilingual students
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
"The Residence" Review
“The Residence” Review
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
"The Residence" Review
“The Residence” Review
Miami Open Tournament Highlights
Miami Open Tournament Highlights
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
New NCAA football video game
New NCAA football video game
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
Thunderbolts*: A bolt in the right direction
"Andor" Is Back
“Andor” Is Back
On The Clock: The Pitt
On The Clock: The Pitt
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
“Severance”: the show so great, it convinced me TV isn’t dead after all
"The Residence" Review
“The Residence” Review
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Knight TV Sports Director Jack Cloney poses for a picture with Hamerstrom after their Q+A session.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Erik Hamerstrom
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Michael Higdon
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Teacher Appreciation Week: Natalie Kronforst
Knight TV Sports Director Jack Cloney poses for a picture with Hamerstrom after their Q+A session.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Erik Hamerstrom
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Rani Patel
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Knight of the Week: Finn Whalen
Week 9: The Finale
Week 9: The Finale
Junior David Colias serves the ball to his teammate during practice.
Boys’ Varsity Tennis photo album
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
King chosen as Reidy's successor
King chosen as Reidy’s successor
Junior David Colias serves the ball to his teammate during practice.
Boys’ Varsity Tennis photo album
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Hersey
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Girls Varsity Softball vs Rolling Meadows
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
Prospect Dominates at Annual Stogie Relays
King chosen as Reidy's successor
King chosen as Reidy’s successor
The Underdog Knights get it Done Against the Huskies
After a timeout, assistant coach John Camardella gives some last minute advice to his players toward the end of the second quarter of Prospect’s regional semifinal game against Schaumburg.
The end of a season
GLORY: Senior Viola Pianetto (second from left) made history by becoming the first girls’ wrestler to medal at state. (photo courtesy of Pianetto)
Wrestler Viola Pianetto makes history at state
Junior Colin Tucker spots a gap between Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek (left) and junior Tre Watkins (right) as the two try to guard him during Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.
Boys’ basketball fall 87-78 to Metea Valley
Senior Sadie Splinter with the ball.
Girls’ varsity basketball vs Palatine
Girls’ cross country finishes 4th in state
Girls’ cross country finishes 4th in state
The boys’ cross country state team after finishing in 10th place at the IHSA Class 3A state championship. Runners Boris Dimitriov, Bobby Wintermute, Landon Samp, Luke Robinson, Brody Cushing, Collin Ryan and Quinn Davis (left to right) represented the Knights in the three mile race. (photo courtesy of Jay Renaud)
Boys’ cross country places top 10 at state
Senior JT Zei points down the field.
Prospect dominates Hersey to move on in playoffs
Playoffs round 1: At a glance
Playoffs round 1: At a glance
The Knights, after beating Hersey for the first time in 3 years, are preparing for a rematch in the first round of the 2024 class 7A IHSA playoffs.
Knights and Huskies face off for Round 1 of playoffs
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Knight Wordle 5/12/25
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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
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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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