“Drifting Between Worlds“ I drift between the hush of waves, not sinking, not swimming, just floating— as if the ocean cradles me in silence, yet never draws me home. The […]
A Hesitant Acceptance: Co-existing with Faith and Religion
I remember the day I realized I no longer had faith. I was 10 years old sitting with tears in my eyes in between my mom and dad at church. […]
Junior Reporter: Mia Rivera–“Stay True to Yourself”
Today, we have a feature from the next generation of journalists. Mia Rivera, 13, is a student at Unity Junior High School. As a school project, Mia wrote and performed […]
Looking Back at “The Pill” by Loretta Lynn
Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, women’s reproductive rights have reemerged as a vigorously debated issue in our country. Often these debates center on abortion, […]
Cook County Dept. of Corrections Poetry Reading
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, […]