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PUMP UP THE JAM During 80’s workout day, Emily Lyza gets on Lauren Kuechenberg’s shoulders. WALKING THE RED CARPET At senior prom, Joey Higgason escorts Akaoma Odeluga down an open aisle (photo by josephine mittelberger) YAS QUEEN At football’s homecoming night, Meagan Hudson congratulates homecoming queen Gracie Kisala (photo by lita cleary).

‘Hey, remember that time when…’

Emily Dywan, Page Editor
May 11, 2023
Shoot for the stars: Seniors share their future plans after high school graduation

Shoot for the stars: Seniors share their future plans after high school graduation

Reena Alsakaji and Josephine Mittelberger
May 11, 2023
STRUMMING AWAY Playing the guitar and bass, Olivia Olivares and Vane Rodriguez, sophomores, practice a song together. With Battle of the Bands approaching, they are getting in as much practice as possible.

Ready to rock: Battle of the Bands makes a return after two years

Emily Dywan , story editor
May 11, 2023
IN MOTION Focusing on their moves, seniors Abhiram Kandregula, Anagha Kodukula and Ayush Arora run through the HUM Night dance routine. Usually meeting at each others’ houses, the group enjoys getting to share this experience together and have fun with the dance. “The environment is so exciting and hype, everyone has a great time socializing with friends,” Anagha said.

HUMing along: HUM looks forward to hosting annual HUM Night tomorrow at the Merrillville Indian Cultural Center.

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy , page editor
May 11, 2023
Only so much time: Teachers and students discuss balancing mental and health and time in the classroom

Only so much time: Teachers and students discuss balancing mental and health and time in the classroom

Emily Dywan and Seamus Keegan
April 20, 2023
NAILED IT Strengthening the infrastructure of his mock home, Adam Muntean, junior, installs an outlet box for wiring. “I enjoy the ACC because it’s more hands-on than regular school and it’s teaching me what I want to do in my future,” Adam said.

Building a future at the Career Center: A look into education at the ACC

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
April 20, 2023
FAILURE TO COMPUTE One of the main issues facing the student body is senior emails. They are down often, leaving seniors without access to important messages.

Shutting down: With school technology causing issues, Chief Technology Officer answers pertinent questions

Josephine Mittelberger, Design Chief
March 16, 2023
WAFFLE BREAK Taking a break, Jordan Fefferman, sophomore, toasts a waffle during the Munster Speech Meet.

Talk that talk: Speech sends 17 students to National competition in June

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
March 15, 2023
BRAIN BREAK Winding down from lunch, a peer tutor watches a video with a student. It is very important for the students to not only have breaks to pace their days, but stay on schedule—otherwise, balancing all the different students’ workloads becomes hard to manage. Those in the photo are not identified to ensure comfortability and to give others an insight to what Mrs. Ramos’s classroom looks like.

‘Is that really access to the same programs other people are entitled to?’: A look into accessibility with Special Needs, a glimpse at students’ personal experiences

Reena Alsakaji and Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy
February 23, 2023
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Hammering out the progress: A closer look at new developments in Munster

Seamus Keegan and Emily Dywan
January 25, 2023
COPY AND PASTE Printing out a mock essay from ChatGPT, Gaby Ruiz, senior, poses for a photo. Since ChatGPT’s release, school districts have feared that students will utilize this resource for plagiarism.

Homework turned automated: following ChatGPT’s release in November, students and teachers discuss its implications for education and student creativity, as well as other AI

Reena Alsakaji and Josephine Mittelberger
January 25, 2023
TIMELY TUTORING Staying after school, seniors, Nick Hanas and Pagie Sideris, help tutor Cynthia Ortiz, junior. “I like the opportunities I have to help people, Hanas said.

Spirit of the Season: Ways to Volunteer During Holiday Season

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
December 15, 2022
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