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AT Orchesis optimistic in return to practices, performances

Danielle PalladinoAT Journalism Student AT has a long standing tradition of offering a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities for District 88 students. One club in particular stood out for its commitment to perseverance and passion through time and hardship during this pandemic Orchesis club has not only successfully completed 53 years of expressing school …

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Blazettes return front and center

News, Sports / By wpengine

Alexander MartinezAT Journalism Student The Blazettes are headed for an exciting new year after performing for Addison Trail’s roaring twenties-themed homecoming on Oct. 9 after a long socially distanced year. Coaches Melissa Morales, Enza Spilotro, and Lori Irvin led the Blazettes through practices twice a week all for the crescendo of their homecoming performance. Beforehand …

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Popular student app “Remind” provides job opportunities for students

News / By wpengine

Lilyanna HernandezAT Journalism Student Staff of the AT guidance department created what’s called a “job board” containing flyers for multiple different job opportunities. The board is accessible for all AT students and located in the guidance office. The guidance department and assistant principal at Addison Trail High School took initiative to offer students within the …

AT Dances back into first post-pandemic Homecoming

News / By Sara Bojczuk

After concluding this year’s Homecoming Dance on Oct. 9, many do not realize how hard Student Council worked behind the scenes to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. Due to Covid-19, there was a delay on Homecoming for a year and a half. While students were eager to resume one of the biggest high …

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Counselors, graduates provide advice during college app season

Featured, News / By Lindsay Stevenson

As many senior students begin the treacherous process of researching and applying to colleges this October, counselors and graduates alike are working to provide them with valuable advice. Given the gravity of the choice ahead, many seniors are confused and stressed. Some are even unsure where they should start. Jesmin Atker, an admissions counselor at …

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AT senior sings 7th inning stretch at Cubs game

Entertainment, Featured, News / By Lindsay Stevenson

AT senior Mateo Gomez participated in the singing of the 7th inning stretch at the Cubs versus Twins game on Sept. 27 with UFC fighter Conor McGregor. The opportunity came after Gomez competed in the PepsiCo series showdown tournament with AT’s soccer team. Gomez’s demonstrated talent during the tournament and desire to give back both …

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Blue and White Night reignites AT spirit

News / By Sneha Dhandapani

Following over a year of uncertainty, AT Blazers crowded the football stadium on Aug. 21st to celebrate the start of Fall sports and a school year marking the start of a new “normal.” Blue & White Night kicked off with the varsity soccer scrimmage, resulting in a score of 0-0, paving the way for the …

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New assistant principal crosses town from district rival

News / By Sneha Dhandapani

As AT opens its doors for new students and the 2021-22 school year, AT welcomes a new assistant principal from Willowbrook High School. Former science teacher Michael Warren decided he wanted to play a more administrative role after more than 20 years in education. At Willowbrook, he taught a variety of classes including Human Body …

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Opinion: Garland justified in bringing action to Texas for its new abortion law

News, Opinion / By Angela Power

The United States Justice Department has sued the state of Texas over the state’s new controversial abortion law. The lawsuit comes after the law was passed on Sept. 1 and bans all abortions after six weeks, which is far before most people know that they are pregnant. The Justice Department hopes to go through the …

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Student Council Aims to Revive AT from Day One

News / By Lindsay Stevenson

AT’s student council put on a show involving mascot Bucky, a red carpet, and a DJ performance during the first three days of school to start its mission of revival. The festivities were orchestrated to demonstrate the fun that can be had within AT’s walls. With many students viewing the first day back to school …

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