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 High school music students throughout Illinois can audition from October through February to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association’s series of events, which includes District choir, orchestra, band and jazz concerts/festivals throughout the state. Among AT’s selected musicians are Krishna Mistry, a junior who qualified for the senior Orchestra in Viola, Keegan Sampey, a …

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The greatest pop icon of the century, Taylor Swift, has certainly become a household name in recent years. She has recorded over ten albums, and treated her fans with countless tours featuring her masterpieces of lyrical songwriting to the world. Most recently, her “Eras Tour,” has highlighted the several eras and genres of music she’s …

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Sonny Acres Is a family-owned and operated farm in West Chicago. The staff have carved out a cute place, filled with Halloween decorations to celebrate the fall season.  With their free admission and parking, it was an affordable experience. As you walk in,  you are greeted by many shops, which includes one bigger shop filled …

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March was Women’s History Month, and AT had a fun event to celebrate its female-identifying students. The event was named S.H.E. Day, and it took place on March 22. The sponsor and founding member of the Beyond Club, Valarie Humphrey, created and led the event.  “We saw how well AACON went, and then we were …

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The AT student body is very competitive. Have you ever wondered what it’s like being at the top of your class? Lea Staller is currently number one in her class. She has taken thirteen AP courses throughout her high school career and has participated in many extracurricular activities while balancing school work and personal hardships. …

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Feature Editor, Maria Zapata Olivia Wilde is the Director of one of the most anticipated movies of 2022, “Don’t Worry Darling.” When the cast list came out, fans were ecstatic to find ‘midsommar’s’ Florence Pugh and singer Harry Styles as leads. This project started filming in October 2020. Don’t Worry Darling takes place in a …

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Feature Editor, Maria ZapataEvery year, AT celebrates Hispanic Heritage month; this year it’s no different. 64.7% of the student body at Addison Trail identifies as Hispanic. That means that two-thirds of our population is Hispanic.Like any other culture, Hispanic Heritage gets its own month. “It’s important to honor the cultures, histories, and traditions of Hispanic …

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