The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
Feature Editor, Maria ZapataWhen the clock struck midnight Taylors Swift’s new album, ‘ Midnights,’ was released into the world on Oct. 21. Swift described ‘Midnights’ as “the story of thirteen sleepless nights scattered throughout my life,” and “a collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams.”In …
A deep dive into Taylor Swift’s new album ‘Midnights’ Read More »
In recent years, tensions have risen regarding the idea of what type of books schools should be allowed to expose students to, especially when it comes to books with themes of race and gender identity. Since 2021, over 1,600 book titles have been banned in public schools across 32 different states.Close to half of the …
The completion and submission of late are missing homework assignments has been plaguing both teachers and students at AT in the year following a disjointed homework year of remote learning. What previously had been a more rigid policy on late work from most teachers has turned much more lenient this year due to a number …
Last Wednesday I entered AT at 7:47 am but did not enter my first-period classroom until 8:06 am, thanks to the tardy line that had filled outside AT doors minutes after the bell indicating school was in session rang. To enter first-period students who walk through the front doors after 7:45 am require a pass. …
As college decision season and the future approaches for the Class of 2022, current AT juniors face the impending college application process. The guidance department shares advice on college visits, standardized testing, and everything a college-bound Blazer should be doing in March of their junior year. Guidance Counselor Shane Cole encourages juniors to attend college …
From the desk of Shane Cole: Advice on future plans for the class of 2023 Read More »
Last month’s transition from Mr. AT to Best Blazer left students concerned for the beloved tradition, and the change was reverted by administration and Student Council. In early February 2022, Student Council announced that Mr. AT, AT’s all-male beauty pageant consisting of entirely seniors, would continue under the title of Best Blazer: the same beauty …
Best Blazer returns to Mr. AT, tradition to take stage March 25 Read More »
As the pandemic’s two-year anniversary nears, Dupage County’s Covid cases decline, and nearly all Covid restrictions are completely lifted as the pandemic turns to an endemic. On Feb 4, the mask mandate for all students was lifted, but all AT staff were still required to wear a mask to comply with labor union contracts. On …
Our last Covid story: AT’s return to a post-pandemic normalcy Read More »
The spring season brings back many sports at AT, one of them being badminton. The team had its first meeting, as well as their first practice, already starting out the season. It doesn’t take long to see that the interest in badminton is high among students. The turnout to the first practice was high, with …
AT Girls’ Bowling Team continues their season with a 2-9 losing record while maintaining a fun spirit throughout the season. Retiring this year, Physical Education teacher Stephen Gilliam relays his experience as his last year as the Girls’ Bowling coach. “It’s been a great experience. Through coaching girls, I’ve learned that girls are appreciative of …
AT Bowling prioritizes fun and improvement over wins Read More »
This article is in response to the article titled “The unborn deserve the right to life” published in the issue dated Dec 19, 2021 because the rights of the unborn rest in the arms of a mother. Roe v. Wade established that the choice of abortion is a woman’s right without excessive government restriction. Now, …