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AT’s club list will soon welcome a new organization. Addison Trail Veterans Support Organization is an initiative of social science teacher LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer, who shared details about the idea behind the club and the process of it coming together. “The main goal is to support our veterans. I’m in close communication with the VFW in …
The new generation of pop stars is starting to make their first impressions on the music industry. The major one of them is the latest pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, whose breakthrough single “Driver’s License” celebrated its first anniversary on Jan. 8. Similarly to many of the current pop stars like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, or …
As the Omicron variant surges across the United States, many schools have made the decision to continue e-learning. While this is upsetting to many, some people are in favor of a return to remote learning. This variant is much more transmissible than the other variants, compromising the ability to safely attend school in person. This …
ASK AT: How should AT confront the Omicron surge? Read More »
MASSIVE spoiler warning for the article ahead. (If you haven’t seen this movie yet, what are you really doing with your life?) No Way Home premiered on Dec. 17, 2021, with a preview day on Dec. 16. It’s made more than $1 billion dollars worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of the pandemic era. It …
One…two…three…four…five…six…seven…eight…nine…I could keep going, but I really don’t want to. What are these numbers you might ask? That would be how many kids during a single passing period that I see not wearing their masks correctly. Like I said, the number is way higher than nine and I could keep going, but I don’t want …
AT slacking when it comes to enforcing COVID rules Read More »
As of Jan. 1 students will be able to excuse an absence under it being considered a mental health day due to a newly passed Illinois law.The law is under the title “Law Public Act 102-3-1 Senate Bill 1577” and it allows all students enrolled in public school from the ages of 7 to 17 …
Students granted ability to take mental health days under new Illinois law Read More »
The AVID freshman class hosted a holiday drive that took place from Nov. 29 to Dec. 14 to spread joy and help people within the community during the holiday season.The items donated to the holiday drive consisted of toys, some items in particular included cars, stuffed animals, board games, books, action figures, scooters, and blocks. …
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 »