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Josie Cable, Opinions Editor

Josie Cable is a sophomore and McHenry High School's West Campus. In her free time she enjoys binging Netflix shows and playing softball with her friends. Josie is looking forward to sharing opinions and recent events with her school's community.

Recognition:

2021 IHSA Sectionals (3rd in editorial writing)

"Businesses on the brim" (IJEA)

"Becoming One" (Best of SNO)

All content by Josie Cable
The learning ledge on the second floor of the Center for Science, Technology, and Industry waits for students fill its seats starting the 2021-22 school year — the first year that West Campus will be known as the Upper Campus.

Becoming one

May 24, 2021
Over the years, finals have only caused more stress — and damaged final grades that students worked so hard for. Thankfully, MCHS cancelled this years' final — but will they eliminate them for good?

Opinion: The final straw

May 21, 2021
The bleachers at West Campus were crammed full of screaming students a decade ago. So what happened to pep assemblies — and why aren't West students excited for the spirit shout any more?

Opinion: Let’s rep the pep

May 7, 2021
The four minutes that students have between passing periods are meant to keep kids from congregating in the halls, but that missing minute has also made it more difficult to get to class on time.

Opinion: Shortened passing periods interfere with in-person learning

April 27, 2021
So far, only certain adults have been able to access the vaccine, including those who are more at-risk of catching COVID and frontline workers. Soon, though drug companies like Pfizer and Moderna will have a vaccine speciall made for children.

Drug companies begin testing vaccines in children

April 21, 2021
Organized by Heidie Dunn, an English teacher at East Campus, MCHS's version of

Putting on a show

March 25, 2021
Students provided with proper SAT prep resources may have a better chance at acing the test in their Junior year of high school.

Opinion: Juniors will benefit from College Career Seminar

March 18, 2021
Now that adults are receiving vaccinations and states are opening up across the country, it may seem like the time is right to start traveling. If we hold off during spring break, though, the likelihood we can enjoy this summer safely will be much higher.

Opinion: Rethink your spring break plans

March 15, 2021
Influencers on TikTok and Instagram know that the world is watching them. So do celebrities in movies, on TV, and in the music industry. So why aren't they falling COVID guidelines?

Opinion: Celebrities aren’t immune to the virus

March 11, 2021
Health care workers collect saliva samples at a drive-up testing site in Arizona in November. Since then, COVID cases have dropped significantly in most states, including Illinois.

COVID cases decreasing

February 22, 2021
When life gets heavy and things feel out of control, mental health professionals recommend putting time in to that which you can control — such as creating a clean, organized living space.

Opinion: A clean room can improve your life

February 16, 2021
Though many are concerned about COVID-19 and their physical health, MCHS's social services department has created the Virtual Calming Room to support the mental health East and West students — even if they're not in the building.

Virtual Calming Room available for everyone

February 1, 2021
Though teachers are ready for hybrid learning, they have also switched roles several times since last spring — transitioning from in-person teaching to mostly asynchronous last year, then by teaching daily on Zoom, and now to a mix of in-person and remote during hybrid learning.

Rising to the challenge

January 27, 2021
January 20, 2021 President Elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated at Capitol Hill as the 46th President of the United States of America.

What to expect on Inauguration Day

January 11, 2021
As the country approaches the holiday season, health officials warn of a surge in cases following Thanksgiving. Case in McHenry County and Illinois have risen steadily in the past month.

COVID-19 cases at a new high post-Thanksgiving

December 10, 2020
With the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are still having social gatherings and partying like there is no tomorrow, almost as if the pandemic wasn't happening.

Opinion: Stop partying and stay safe

December 4, 2020
There's a holiday between Halloween and Christmas called Thanksgiving. Let's celebrate each of these holidays one at a time and make the most out of them.

Con: Let’s celebrate one holiday at a time

November 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many local small businesses hard, one of those hard hit businesses being The Bike Haven in McHenry Illinois.

Businesses on the brim

November 16, 2020
With the current state of the pandemic, many are wondering if trick-or-treating is even a good idea, let alone what it would look like this year.

Opinion: Trick-or-treat safely, or don’t trick-or-treat

October 26, 2020
Preparing to dip, dodge, duck, dive, and dodge, freshmen are being rewarded for getting good grades by having the chance to participate in a semester-long dodgeball tournament.

Senior Leaders start AIM dodgeball tournament for freshmen

November 20, 2019
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