Fire alarms false alarms harm school safety
Editorial recalls the 1958 Lady of the Angels blaze in Chicago where 98 students and three nuns died after a wastepaper drum caused a fatal fire. It argues false alarms desensitize students, waste fire department resources, endanger the public, and mocks vandalism while praising Sterling firefighters for quick responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Colson
Lady of the Angles School
Chicago
Northland Mall
SHS
John Gasso
Community General
Sterling
Lady of the Angels
This Ring This Ring ends of a plain ring description
A playful poem describes a ring that contrasts luxury notions. It emphasizes a simple white pearl centerpiece and a plain circular form, denying precious metals or elaborate adornments, presenting a minimalist, humorous take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.B
Super Chem Helps Students Win Donkey Basketball
In a vivid scene from a Donkey Basketball game, Super Chem and allies used invisibility to nudge the Students to victory while antagonizing teachers and staff. He announced plans to uncover the person behind false alarms, promising action against the culprit in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Super Chem
Kidd
Banucci
Super Flash
Champaign
Bannucci
Mel
Gale
The Galloping Gossip Question at SHS
A debate on underground papers at SHS surfaces with multiple voices across students and staff. Opinions split on presence, type, and circulation of a student newspaper, with critique of censorship and calls for student responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shs
John N
Bruce. Con
G.J
J.D. Hill
Tara H
L. Mellang
Tim Hersh
P. Tackley
In My Memory by Donna Baver
A reflective verse about memory and heartbreak after a lost love. The speaker recalls happiness and longing, describes being left for another, and feels lingering emotional haunting. The piece ends with the realization that there is no return to the loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Baver
Student Voices on Script Rights and Content
A set of student opinions discuss perceived rights lacking in school. Responses reference freedom to read about birth control, to voice opinions and print material, with mixed views on Script quality and the value of more substantial writing. Some feel the Script should improve while others doubt students should have broader privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Martin
Dn. Windham
T. Tompkins
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