It was the perfect fall day on November 16, 2024. I recall the sky was gray and the leaves were crunching beneath my feet as I walked towards the Cook […]
Photography Feature: Nicole Pietrzak-Friedrich, “Sustained Investigation”
The focal point of my sustained investigation was the idea of hidden identities. As human beings, we are complex creatures that have many layers defining who we are. At first […]
Short Story: Alexander Roman, “The Rat King”
Akaraat’s mother, starving in the Bormannic Sewers and hiding from urban hunters, ate what she could. One of the things she ate was a dark, verdant pebble; she consumed Vorastone. […]
Faculty Look Back: Comfortable Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone
By Mr. Z I learned more important lessons during my first few weeks in college than I did from the entire seven years I spent at the academies I attended: […]
The Garlic: MORTON COLLEGE EXPANDS THE SUGGESTION BOX, NOW OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!
Students, have you ever felt the burning desire to voice your frustration about a professor but never knew where you could do so anonymously? Well, brace yourselves—your prayers have been […]
Community Spotlight: Jibarito Y Mas (Southside)
When that stomach of yours roars like a lion because the beast inside is ready to consume something mouthwatering and flavorful, something with the perfect balance of nutrition and comfort, […]
Welcome to Morton College
At the ripe age of seventeen years old, we’re instructed to map out the rest of our life. We’re expected to know our every move, plan every second, and ensure […]
Ready or Not
Since the dawn of man, humans have had a keen sense of storytelling. From our tales of woe to our sagas of triumph, we have shared everything with one another […]
Club Spotlight: Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a National Honor Society that helps students develop their leadership skills, recognizes student academic and community achievements, and provides members with scholarship opportunities. Morton College […]
Better Late Than Never
Imagine being a vibrant fifteen-year-old, embracing every step you took on school grounds, thriving, raising your hand when your brain did not comprehend a lesson, all because of your desire […]