The 2026 NFL playoffs ended the way few predicted back in September, with the Seattle Seahawks standing alone. Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 […]
New electives expand opportunities for students
The 2025-2026 school year marked the first school year with eight-period days, and because of this change in the school…
Taking Sides: Fidget Toys, Help or Hinderance?
Fidgets are more than fun By: Erin Young School can be hectic, life can be stressful, and sometimes we need…
Plainfield North Baseball targets Conference title
North boy’s varsity baseball team opened its 2026 season with a strong 10-5 record, showing early signs of a group…
Two-Sport D1 athlete commits to MSOE
Plainfield North senior Brooklyn Griffith has taken a rare path, committing to play both softball and golf at the Milwaukee…
Spring into small businesses
Plainfield is sprouting with small businesses perfect for the springtime. With April showers over and May flowers blooming, the weather…
Spring into small businesses
Plainfield is sprouting with small businesses perfect for the springtime. With April showers over and…
Prom moves on from Matrix
Despite being in the middle of a five-year contract with The Matrix, now in what…
Wait for me, ‘Hadestown’
The stage lights dimmed and a low, haunting melody filled the auditorium as workers moved…
World Culture Fair expands with new countries and fresh experiences
This year’s World Culture Fair is returning with more countries and new experiences than ever…
Plainfield North Baseball targets Conference title
North boy’s varsity baseball team opened its 2026 season with a strong 10-5 record, showing…
Two-Sport D1 athlete commits to MSOE
Plainfield North senior Brooklyn Griffith has taken a rare path, committing to play both softball…
McIlroy repeats at Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy delivered again on golf’s biggest stage, winning The Masters for…
Michigan cruises in March to win second National Championship
The Michigan Wolverines take down Dan Hurley’s relentless UConn squad 69-63 to prevent Hurley’s third…
Moonwalk through fame
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is back in the spotlight in a new biopic. Starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, the movie ‘Michael’ has captured […]
Styles goes full disco
The wait is finally over as Harry Styles has officially released his fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” For months, fans have […]
Larsson brings summer energy
Zara Larsson is going stateside, debuting her new girly summer aesthetic on the “Midnight Sun” world tour. Released in 2025, “Midnight Sun” allowed Larsson to […]
A$AP Rocky wasn’t dumb
There were many positives to “Don’t Be Dumb.” A$AP Rocky released the album on Jan. 16, following an eight-year hiatus since his last album, “TESTING.” […]
New electives expand opportunities for students
The 2025-2026 school year marked the first school year with eight-period days, and because of…
Senior ‘sickness’ spreads
For many seniors, the final months of high school bring a strange shift in motivation.…
Eight periods, one big shift
The eight period day was introduced at the start of the 2025-2026 school year as…
Coffee competition heats up
With the rise of major coffee chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks filling towns across the…
Taking Sides: Fidget Toys, Help or Hinderance?
Fidgets are more than fun By: Erin Young School can be hectic, life can be…
Taking Sides: Eleven’s fate in “Stranger Things”
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the season finale of “Stranger Things.” Eleven is alive…
Taking Sides: Real or fake Christmas trees?
Genuine is greatest By: Esther Kabanda The fondest memory from childhood that you will always…
Taking Sides: Does trick-or-treating have an age limit?
Trick-or-treating is ageless By: Dom Derosa Once again, Halloween is rapidly approaching. The decorations are…
Valentines Day ins and outs
Every Feb 14, stores turn red and pink, couples make dinner reservations weeks in advance,…
Why Hallmark works
Every winter, as school workloads spike before break and the Christmas spirit begins to fill…
History of Halloween
Every year, October 31st transforms neighborhoods into glowing trails of pumpkins, costumed chaos, and sugar…
Pop Culture Rewind: February flicks that fostered filmmaking’s future
February is a month defined by love and passion, between couples, family members, and even between creators and their projects. The love that creators have […]
‘GOAT’: Animated comedy delivers laughs with heart
The new animated film “GOAT,” produced by Stephen Curry, is not about basketball debates or championship legacies. Instead, it centers on an actual goat that’s […]
PSD202 boundary changes for 2026-27
Beginning the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is changing its housing borders, relocating current and new students to different […]
Starbucks’ taste of Christmas
‘Tis the season for peppermint, sugar cookies, and red cups! Starbucks officially kicked off the holidays on Nov 6 with the return of its annual […]
Ice ice Naperville
Just in time for the holiday season, Block 59 in Downtown Naperville is transforming into a winter wonderland: a new outdoor ice-skating rink, called The […]
Why Hallmark works
Every winter, as school workloads spike before break and the Christmas spirit begins to fill the air, this ritual plays on billions of screens across […]
‘Zootopia’ outshines original
“Zootopia 2” hit theaters on Nov. 26, making this the sequel to the hit Disney movie “Zootopia.” This 1 hour 46 minutes movie brought fans […]
Zoolights transform a winter wonderland
Tis the season for Christmas lights as the Lincoln Park Zoo has transformed the zoo into a jolly bright winter wonderland. Each year Lincoln Park […]
Plainfield North boys win IHSA state title, finish 12th at Nike Cross Nationals
Plainfield North’s boys cross country team delivered the strongest season in program history, winning the IHSA Class 3A state championship before placing 12th at the […]