The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
It’s that time of the year again. Whether you listen to the radio in your car, go grocery shopping, or even just walk the hallways of AT during passing periods, there comes that one day when Christmas music makes its annual comeback. And, let’s face it, the one song that dominates almost every single radio …
Mariah Carey’s popular 1994 Christmas hit is like no other Read More »
By Torch Guest Writer Annie Olsen and Torch Web Editor Maggie Szarwark AT’s Art Club was proud to present its first Fall Art Cafe. The Fall Art Cafe was a gallery event where students were able to showcase their fall themed pieces and artwork. The whole event was mostly planned by Stephanie Ortiz with the …
Art Club’s Fall Art Cafe shows the talents of AT students Read More »
With time flying by so fast, we’re nearly halfway through the school year. Returning to live, in-person shows, AT’s Theatre has already made its official comeback after having to adapt to last year’s restrictions brought by the high number of Covid cases in the area. “Trap,” was certainly a success, bringing in positive feedback from …
Behind the scenes: AT Theatre prepares for February musical production Read More »
It has been a few months since AT went back to in-person learning, but it doesn’t seem like remote learning is going to go away completely. In the past months, there have been cases of students being exposed to Covid, which required them to stay home until they received a negative test result. This meant …
Teachers struggle managing both remote and in-person classes Read More »
Constantinos Rodriguez Torch Guest Writer AT sports are heading into their winter season which means wrestling season is going to kick off. Wrestling has been a top sport at AT but they are starting slow this season. AT has started off the season 1-3, after slipping up on November 20, 2021 in the Quad tournament. …
Albi Gijka Torch Guest Writer Anticipating a smooth performance, international club leaders were excited to host Addison Trail’s Annual International Dance where people of different cultures come together and celebrate unique differences. Many students and staff appreciate the importance that comes with hosting these festivities. “I like how students get to learn about other cultures …
International Dance was a success despite covid outbreak Read More »
The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse came to a close just days ago and has left America torn, questioning the ability of America’s court system. Rittenhouse, an 18 year old, went to a protest to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha Wisconsin armed with an AR15 in august of 2020. He left having shot three …
Kyle Rittenhouse trial shows strength of US legal system Read More »
Fifteen of AT’s female athletes made school history by competing in the first ever all female dual wrestling meet in school history on Dec. 1 at Glenbard West. The meet ended in Blazer victories at several weight classes, with AT’s namesake victory coming from Lluvia Sanchez. Sanchez, a junior, took down her opponent quickly, pinning …
AT makes history with first all-girls wrestling team and dual meet Read More »
The US Supreme Court began hearing verbal arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The case could overturn the preceding decision in Roe v. Wade, which guarantees that access to abortion without excessive restriction, is every woman’s right. The case is under national watch by Americans on …
Standardized testing for college is a long standing tradition that leaves high school upperclassmen worrying every year. The SAT and ACT’s long duration, numerous questions, and ability to cause stress have even led hundreds of universities across the United States to extend their test optional policies adopted as a result of covid-19 to be permanent …
Editorial: Standardized tests still relevant for college admissions process Read More »