Are these things ever stocked? I wondered, staring at the sad dispenser while standing in line for the restroom. Two rude buttons with the word “EMPTY” stuck out under “NAPKINS” and “TAMPONS,” as usual. I…
Senior reflects on enlightening cultural experience
It seems as though there is a conspiracy theory out there for everything, ranging from theories of the existence of the Illuminati to the faking of the moon landing to who shot JFK. While some…
Running on sunshine
Before the sun rose on April 5, five Jones runners, myself included, boarded a United Airlines flight bound for LAX to participate in the Arcadia High School meet. A few weeks prior, we were able…
Ice, ice, baby
Emerging from the dark bowels of a delayed flight, groggy and cold, 34 students alongside 6 chaperones adjusted their eyes to the bright morning light, smelling salt from the nearby ocean. The effect was intoxicating.…
Multilingualism of Morocco
Sitting at the tip of Africa, only 20 miles from Spain, lies the Muslim country of Morocco. While traveling through its mountains and coastal cities, the influence of many different cultures is apparent- most obviously…
Temple running through India
In a cross country trip from the chaotic and bustling city of Delhi all the way to the peaceful town of Mcleodganj in the lap of the snow-capped Himalayas, a group of 15 students and…
OUR VIEW: One size does not fit all
It seems that every incoming class must deal with one more requirement: gym for all four years, two years of art, a year of computer science, consumer education, a civics course, service projects - the…
Let’s dance
It’s that time of the year again: The three weeks in March when underdogs, powerhouse programs, and small-conference champions come together to compete to win it all. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has everything from…
Apathetic is pathetic
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, students across the country were given a choice. Most students were choosing between actively walking out to join the movement against gun violence or staying in class, but at Jones,…
Walking out for likes
As Jones students took to Polk Street to voice their opinions on gun violence, one thing was painfully obvious. Hesitation. While the student body was not hesitant to express their views on gun violence, students…
Stronger together
The power of a protest like Wednesday’s derives from public dissent by communities who feel disappointed in or forgotten by their elected officials, those who are meant to be an extension of the voices of…
OUR VIEW: Falling out of love
The dominoes have toppled. All along, you’ve cheered on the bravery of women speaking up, the journalists exposing the coverups and secrets that allowed these assaults to happen right under our noses. But the next…
Trends that we’re saying goodbye to in 2018
2017 was a year of firsts. There’s no denying it, but sometimes we can get a little carried away in how we do things. Trends come and go, just as fast as they pop up…
It’s a Jones thing…right?
Chants. Songs. Hoots and hollers. The roar of the crowd is too much for the opposing team to take. The sea of school colors flood the field, unifying everyone in the stands. At most schools,…
Thanksgiving: time for food and football
The happiest time of the year has fallen upon the United States like the Autumn leaves billowing down from trees. It is Thanksgiving season and time for two things, and two things only: good food…
OUR VIEW: No ‘I’ in volunteer
Jones students always feel the need to be at the top. Not only do we compete on grades, the number of extracurriculars in which we are involved in, and ACT scores, but we take it…
A shot in the wrong direction
Chicago is in the midst of its most lethal year in the past twenty years. No matter where you live in the Windy City, you are always advised to be aware of your surroundings. I…
Mediocrity isn’t all that bad
Cult classics like The Blair Witch Project usually receive pretty polarized reactions from horror movie watchers. There are legitimate criticisms and compliments for it. However, The Blair Witch Project’s success does not come from it’s…
“Heeerre’s October!”
“Don’t go in there!” you scream in the middle of the theater as the main character of the film walks directly into where the killer clearly is unarmed and unprepared. They open the door and…
“It” can’t keep its head over water
With Halloween just around the corner, Hollywood has reawakened their annual tradition of pumping out as many horror flicks as possible before the end of the month. Most of these movies were completely overlooked, and…
Don’t Always Count on Aegis
It may sound corny and cliche, but family is all about love, unity, and going through the same experiences together. Sadly, that is not always the case. Many families migrate to the United States, where…
Leave with the positive at 2:15
The dismissal bell releases you from your 7th period class to finally run to your friends at the end of a Friday. However, this school year is different— you get to run to your destined…
Silence is not golden
In the wake of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, people from both sides of the political aisle began to denounce the hate they saw drive into the University of Virginia campus. However,…
The alt-right is not alright
In the past few weeks, I have heard groups like neo-nazis, white supremacists and the other scum of the Earth self proclaim themselves as right wing. The media only adds to this narrative by continuing…
OUR VIEW: Honey, let’s shrink SGA
Victory isn’t far out of reach when there are 14 class officer positions for which one can run. Many years, there have even been quite a few positions on the ballot that had candidates running…
Lollapinions III
Riding the coattails of a successful 25th anniversary that saw the addition of a Thursday lineup, the 26th edition of Lollapalooza is bringing back the fourth day from Aug. 3-6 this summer. Whether this can…
Club crazed
As freshmen walk through the doors on their first day of school, they are bombarded with posters and signs for all the different activities and clubs Jones offers. Comedy Club, Who Crew, Neuroscience Club -…
A hop across the pond
When you grow up on reduced meals and unemployment checks, college doesn’t always seem like an option. From the start of elementary school, the idea of pursuing a higher education is ingrained in us,…
Where is everyone?
It is not uncommon to hear a Jones student complaining about the lack of school spirit and unity. The Class of 2018, for example, is composed of those who talk the talk but do not…