On May 25th, George Floyd, a 46 years old man, was placed in a choke hold for more than eight minutes for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 and died in police custody. The ensuing backlash resulted in...
While many have seen their lives put on hold due to COVID restrictions, Schaumburg High School senior Courtney Larsen achieved a decade long goal on September 26 when she was crowned National American...
During the nationwide pandemic, educators have been forced to rethink how best to instruct students. District 211 now looks to new superintendent Dr. Lisa Small to provide leadership during these...
A wonderful student, a supportive teammate, and a compassionate sister are just a few roles Emma Davenport plays in her day to day life. She is involved in multiple facets of Schaumburg’s community....
When Schaumburg High School officially opens its doors for students to return, they will be welcomed by a new face. Mr. Brian Harlan leads Schaumburg High School into a new decade, as the fifth principal...
Abigail Thomas, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
• March 12, 2020
Today, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. What is this virus that has touched almost every person’s life?
At the beginning of 2020, following a December 2019...
There is no down time if you are part of the SHS theater department. Musical preparations are well underway and the cast and crew will continue to work hard at the production until its performances...
Each year, cheerleading teams are placed into a sectional and have to earn a top 5 spot to move on. This means they have one chance, a 3-minute routine, to prove themselves worthy of a state qualification....
On January 13th, during the 2nd and 3rd hours, as part of a multi-unit AP Psychology study, Schaumburg High School hosted a visit from two comfort dogs, Tobias and Myra.
Comfort dogs are trained...
Coffee. Iced coffee. Pumpkin spice coffee. Sugar. Cream. Black. We all have our own tastes when it comes to coffee. Many of us can’t even start our days without it. In addition to the caffeine we need...
Abigail Thomas, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
• December 5, 2019
Can a board game become the plot of a play? That’s the case for Clue, a hilarious murder mystery, which SHS Theater performed on November 21, 22, and 23, in the auditorium.
Based on the popular...
Abigail Thomas, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
• November 6, 2019
For years, companies have marketed vaping as a safe, cool alternative to smoking. The Onion jokingly called vaping the “cheaper alternative to traditional methods of looking cool,” but this method...