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This year has certainly been very different for everyone, with many changes being made to the school year. Many of AT’s shows have been brought to life virtually rather than in person, including AT Theatre’s Variety Show. The Variety Show is an event that showcases some of AT’s talented students and staff. The show’s acts …
Many of Addison Trail’s low contact sports are set to switch from holding their practices online to holding them in person beginning on January 25. Previously, athletics have been held over Zoom. Many sports practices included daily yoga or workouts and some included learning about techniques used when actually playing the sport. “For us, it …
A Win for Student Athletes – Sports Return to In-Person Practices Read More »
Students and teachers joined members of the Student Council last week for a virtual paint class taught by Art teacher Maria Ramon. The event took place on Thursday, Jan. 21. Participants picked up canvases, paint brushes, and paints from Addison Trail to prepare for the class, which was held over zoom later that evening. Student …
Student Council Hosts First-Ever Virtual Paint Night Read More »
As 2020 neared to an end and the new year first began, word of a new Covid-19 vaccine spread throughout the world. Many people across the country are debating whether or not a vaccine would be necessary to get us out of this tricky situation. There are many people who worry about the possible side …
Disney’s new Pixar movie, Soul, was just released on Disney+ recently. The movie stars Jamie Foxx as it focuses on Joe Gardener, a middle school band teacher who believes that his purpose in life is to be successful in music. His whole life changes when he gets the gig of his life but then he …
Disney’s New Animated Films gets a ‘Soul’ Lotta Love! Read More »
Joe Biden won the Presidential Election After a tough Primary and an even more brutal General Election, Joe Biden did it. He defeated Trump and was, last week, sworn in as President of the United States. However, it wasn’t easy in any sense of the word. The democratic primaries were a packed event as usual …
Our nation watched in horror on January 6th as rioters stormed the capitol building during the electoral college vote. It’s safe to say that politicians, political speakers, and social media users have not been quiet about the event ever since. As the country reacts to the tragedy, it’s certainly hard to ignore the glaring hypocrisy …
The Riots on Capitol Hill Have Exposed Hypocrisy Within Both Parties Read More »
President Joe Biden has officially sworn in alongside Kamala Harris as the new President and Vice President of the United States. Inauguration Day was packed full of surprises starting from Former President, Donald J. Trump’s goodbye message to Kamala Harris making history as the first woman/woman of color to hold office as Vice President. The …
Despite the struggles of remote learning, AT students and staff were able to hold and participate in the 8th grade activities fair this year with over 190 families attending. With over 30 different clubs being represented, AT staff and students were able to hold the fair using zoom meetings, where they were able to showcase …
There are many aspects of life a disease cannot stop. In fact, two diseases could not stop Shakespeare. The bubonic plague in his early childhood would provide him material in such works as Romeo and Juliet. The second disease being Covid not being able to stop the spirit of Shakespeare in the lives of many …
The Chicago Shakespeare Slam Performs Virtually! Read More »