Editor’s Picks

  • Pokémon Pokopia: A Spotlight Shines on an Unexpected Creature

    Pokémon Pokopia: A Spotlight Shines on an Unexpected Creature

    Taylor Smith Taysmith@lc.edu On March 5th of this year, the newest installment of the Pokémon franchise was released, and according to sources such as IGN it is the highest rated game that the franchise has…

  • TOKO SUSHI KOBA 

    TOKO SUSHI KOBA 

    Javier Lopez  Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu   Godfrey – If you ask me what has been one of my most memorable dining experiences since living in Godfrey, the answer would be, without hesitation, Toko Sushi & Boba, a Japanese restaurant…

  • Rosa Parks: A Woman Who Stood Up for Equality

    Rosa Parks: A Woman Who Stood Up for Equality

    Javier Lopez  Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com  Godfrey – Rosa Parks is remembered as one of the most important figures in the fight for equality and civil rights in the United States. Her courage and determination helped spark a movement…

  • CONGRATULATIONS HONOR STUDENTS

    CONGRATULATIONS HONOR STUDENTS

    President’s List ILLINOIS ALTON – Tiffany V. Adams; Chloe E. Ahlers; Madison C. Albert; Morgan G. Alexander; Lourdes M. Anriquez; Hunter M. Bailey; Sydnee Barnickel; Venice S. Bates; Joel A. Biesk; Hannah J. Bland; Autumn…

  • Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed Science Forever

    Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed Science Forever

    Isabela Santana- isaalejandra2707@gmail.com Marie Curie was one of the most important scientists in history and a pioneer for women in science. She was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867 and later moved to Paris, France,…

  • Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Turned Struggle into Masterpieces

    Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Turned Struggle into Masterpieces

    Isabela Santana isantanagonzalez@lc.edu Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter known for her powerful and emotional artwork. She was born in Coyoacán, Mexico, in 1907. Throughout her life, Kahlo faced many physical challenges, espicially after a…

  • Mezcal: The New Rival to Arandas in Alton for Mexican Food Lovers 

    Mezcal: The New Rival to Arandas in Alton for Mexican Food Lovers 

    Javier Lopez Godfrey – In the city of Alton, there’s a Mexican restaurant that’s quickly gaining popularity among locals: Mezcal Mexican Restaurant. With an authentic menu and generous portions, many already consider it one of the best spots for Mexican food…

  • Shang Hai House Chinese Food

    Shang Hai House Chinese Food

    Godfrey – If there’s one place that has truly surprised me in Godfrey, it’s Shang Hai House Chinese Food. From the outside it may look like a simple, no-frills restaurant, but the food speaks for itself.  I have to say it clearly: the orange chicken is the best I’ve ever had. The sauce has the perfect balance between sweet and…

  • Holly Volley 2025

    Holly Volley 2025

  • Recipe For Eggnog Dip

    Recipe For Eggnog Dip

    Taylor Smith  Taysmith@lc.edu  Ingredients  14 oz of Whipped Cream Cheese (2 containers worth)  1, 8 oz container of cool whip  1 and ½ cups of eggnog  1, 5 oz box of instant vanilla pudding mix …