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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 »
With Covid-19 among us, many of AT’s freshmen may be left wondering what the inside of their school even looks like. Here’s what AT’s upperclassmen had to say about some of their favorite places in the school. My favorite place in the school is definitely the theatre. I love theatre because it’s such a fun …
Blazers reminisce over the places most missed at school Read More »
Despite struggles with remote learning, AT students and staff were able to participate in the Senior Art Show this year through a video presentation. In spite of Covid-19 forcing students to go into remote learning environments, AT staff was still able to put together an amazing Senior Art Show this year. Although in normal circumstances …
As the Addison Trail community prepared to celebrate their annual November traditions, many faced the challenge of adapting to the current pandemic, Covid-19. Many states have authorized stay at home orders/advisories due to the fear of rising cases. The CDC reports there were at least one million cases of the coronavirus in just the last …
Netflix, the large streaming site, has recently come out with a new hit show, The Queen’s Gambit. This drama miniseries is a fictional story that follows the life of Beth Harmon, an orphan and chess prodigy, in her journey to take the chess world by storm. Based in the 1950s, the show begins in an …
A published author named Diego Baez joined the Creative Writing on Oct. 22 during a class zoom meeting and spoke to students about his journey to become a writer. Mrs. Katie Inzinga, the Creative Writing class teacher, asked Baez to speak to the class to hopefully inspire some of the students who are looking to …
Published author Diego Baez provides encouraging words to AT creative writing class Read More »
Erika Sanchez, the author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, will be the featured author at the Library Media Center’s author in the house event on Nov. 6. The event will be held through zoom. It will allow students to learn about Sanchez and even ask questions. Interested students should fill out the …
Addison Trail Prepares to Hold Annual Author in the House Event Read More »
For as long as we can remember, Halloween has been a time for people to bask in the macabre and celebrate stuffing their faces with candy until they feel sick. Whether it’s dressing up to trick or treat or to attend a Halloween themed party, it’s the time to go out and enjoy the fall …
A First Time for Everything: Celebrating Halloween in a Pandemic Read More »
AT Theatre is back with a resurgence after announcing that there will in fact be a show this semester: Bad Audition…on camera. There will be shows on both Friday (Oct. 23) and Saturday (Oct. 24) at 7 pm. Audience members will be able to access this performance through a live-stream on YouTube. http://www.dupage88.net/ATFallPlay2020 AT theatre …
As the school year starts with remote learning, Addison Trail seniors will be struggling with not just remote learning but the realities of applying to colleges in quarantine. “Usually, at this point of the year, the guidance office is crowded by seniors with questions about the application process, however, this year is much different,” says …
Seniors Struggle with Applying to Colleges as a Result of Covid-19 Read More »