Amidst April showers, the true significance of these thirty days is rarely acknowledged: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is not controversial...
(Some participants mentioned in this article have asked for their identities to stay anonymous. They were given an fake names.)
Earth constantly throws...
At Jones, management is growing more aware and concerned about the issue of drug usage within school walls, specifically in the bathrooms. Substances like...
Up and coming baseball catcher, Ellis Alexander ’25 speaks on what it’s like to work towards getting a D3 offer at Macalester College. The senior had...
At Jones, management is growing more aware and concerned about the issue of drug usage within school walls, specifically in the bathrooms. Substances like nicotine and marijuana are the most common among teens participating in this ongoing issue.
“I’ve vaped in the school bathrooms more times than I can count,” said a junior at Jones, who asked to remain anonymous.
A common sentiment...
On Thursday, April 3, Jones College Prep introduced GoGuardian onto all school-issued Chromebooks.
This is a software that allows teachers to view students’ screens and take control of them. Teachers and administrators hope this tool can ensure academic integrity, while students view it as an unnecessary addition to their learning experience.
The rise of artificial intelligence has become...
On Apr. 8, Illinois schools switched from the SAT to the ACT - a transition that was marred by frustrating delays, technical difficulties, and an all-around lack of clear communication.
The testing day began with high expectations but quickly descended into chaos when teachers faced significant delays.
“We knew what to do, but at 8:00 in the morning, when we were ready to get started, students...
Up and coming baseball catcher, Ellis Alexander ’25 speaks on what it’s like to work towards getting a D3 offer at Macalester College. The senior had his eyes set on scoring an offer long ago.
“I started really working for it at the end of my sophomore year. I attended a baseball camp at University of Illinois, Northwestern University, and one in Washington, DC,” said Alexander.
As...
When Alyssa Ramos first stepped onto the Black Lions soccer field as a child, she never thought her passion for soccer would expand. Back then, she barely knew how to kick a ball. Now, she is the youngest captain of the Jones College Prep Varsity soccer team.
Ramos' story goes beyond the soccer field; she highlights the power of youth leadership and the importance of pursuing greatness. Early...
On Jan. 25, the Jones College Prep cheer team won Chicago's varsity competitive co-ed cheer championship. This a feat they did not imagine possible when the season began.
“I joined cheer for a sense of acceptance, knowing my place somewhere in Jones. I felt like a lost traveler at Jones, I felt like I was just here, but like I wasn't doing anything,” said co-captain, JáLisa Jones ‘26.
After...
Amidst April showers, the true significance of these thirty days is rarely acknowledged: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is not controversial to say that rape culture is still incredibly prevelent in the United States– from our infamous (alleged) rapist president to the “one in six women” statistic we learned in sex-ed, sexual crime is all around us and rarely dealt with in a proper...
(Some participants mentioned in this article have asked for their identities to stay anonymous. They were given an fake names.)
Earth constantly throws an unpredictable whirlwind of sequences and events, shaping the culture of today. But, one thing seems to stay constant: Teenagers. More specifically, their disdain for school. This originally well intended idea spiraled into something catastrophic,...
You have heard all the big names: Tulane, UW-Madison, UIUC, the UCs, and so on. Many people know these institutions as prestigious, well-rounded, and academically rigorous; however, changing attitudes regarding college has pushed the honorable perception of these schools to new heights, leading high schoolers in the application process to believe that attending a big-name establishment is the only...
