Guidance: Behind the Scenes

November 24, 2009

When students at Neuqua Valley are up to their elbows in tests, family dilemmas, and friend drama, life may seem far too chaotic. They find themselves caught up in the tension, and searching for a way out of the mess. What the Guidance Office wants you to know is, that they “are always here to help.” Read more

Changes in the Neuqua Lot

November 24, 2009

Honking, slamming on breaks, speeding up, slowing down, and fighting for the best parking possible are all common occurrences in the city of Chicago and the Neuqua parking lot. The parking lot is a dangerous place for both drivers and pedestrians. Read more

Care Highway Inspires Students

November 24, 2009

Many students underestimate the amount of poverty that exists on the global scale. Deep inside of the slums of Kibera, in Kenya, children suffer with the loss of parents, shortage of food, lack of money, and no real hope for a proper education. Read more

Time Capsules

November 24, 2009

For years students have been taught about the idea of a time capsule, and some may even have experience contributing to one. However, the recovery of a citywide time capsule sparks a new interest from the city, not all of which is directed strictly towards the contents. Read more

Jukebox Blues

November 24, 2009

Alone and unused, the Jukebox sits in the cafeteria. Jukebox? Read more

A Teacher’s Guide to Holiday Greetings

November 24, 2009

Merry Christmas or have a good winter break? Depending on the teacher, students could hear either one. Read more

Slogans and You

October 30, 2009

Throughout the past few weeks, many students have been comparing and contrasting the three high schools in District 204. Each one has its differences However, the slogans of each high school changes the way each student learns. Read more

Cookie Chronicles

October 30, 2009

Neuqua is known for many things: its rigorous academic classes, its Grammy award winning music programs, and, most importantly, the cafeteria cookie. Read more

Marching to a Cure

October 30, 2009

To many, it seems as though a mysterious new following has risen among the Neuqua student body. A large portion of students have begun to wear matching white t-shirts that read “C-Fed” on the front, and “Christine’s Soldiers” on the back. Read more

Halloween Vandalism

October 30, 2009

Is Halloween a holiday for kids to have fun, or for rambunctious teens to smash pumpkins and antagonize children? Read more

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