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The Student News Site of Munster High School

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The Student News Site of Munster High School

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Marianna Young

Marianna Young, Photographer

I’m Marianna. I am a junior and a photographer for Crier. I am also in Spanish Club, and a fun fact about me is that I used to play hockey!

All content by Marianna Young
THE NEW SCHOOL ORDER Suited up, Luna Gutierrez, vice president, and Annie Fuller, president, pose in the publications studio. “Since the planning has been so much fun so far, I cannot wait for the next year. It will be the best year yet,” Annie said. (photo by marianna young)

[Photo] New Student Government President and Vice President elected

May 17, 2024
PITCH PERFECT During practice April 8, Sam Hays, senior, works on his pitching skills as he throws the ball to home plate. The team’s pitchers all take turns perfecting their form during their drills.

STEPPING FORWARD Preparing to serve to her Crown Point opponent, Claire Han, junior, bounces the ball. This was her first match of her junior year season.

At the end of the school day, on the bench in the hallway before the cafeteria, an empty cookie wrapper can be seen disreguarded on the bench.

[Photo] A changing climate: Students and staff share their concerns for the next 10 years of the environment

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy and Emily Dywan
April 19, 2024
DONT STOP THE PARTY Dancing through the halls, Joaquin Magallanes and Gillian Farley, navigate their way to second period both dressed as Pitbull. (photo by marianna young)

[Photo] Spirit week halftime: Recap of the first three days

April 17, 2024
BACK IN THE SANDBOX At the back of the track field, DJ Certa, junior, winds up in form to practice throwing the discus as far as possible. (photo by.

[Photo] Let the games begin: A look into the track and field events

Gabriella Van Horne, Page Editor
March 13, 2024
FAST PITCH At the first practice of the season, Maddy Marlowe, junior, winds up to throw the ball to her partner. “I feel like this upcoming season is already the best and most exciting one yet.” Marlowe said. (photo by marianna young)

[Photo] Pitching to win: Softball plays first game against Lake Central March 20

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Deadline Manager
March 13, 2024
WISE WORDS At an assembly after school Feb. 15. held for the football team, the new football head coach, Mr. Romison Saint-Louis, motivates and voices his goals for his upcoming fall season.

[Photo] Munster hires new football coach for the fall season

Emma Starkey, Page Editor
February 23, 2024
SERVING At their second practice, the team warms up with a drill to get to know each other’s names. During the drill, Richie Andrzejewski, junior, prepares to pass the ball back to his partner. “I’m looking forward to this season because it is our school’s first year having a team and I hope we can win as many games as possible and win Sectionals for our first year,” Andrzejewski said.

[Photo] Brand new ball: Boys’ volleyball begins first season

Kylee Barnes, Page Editor
February 20, 2024
Barking for biscuits: In honor of national dog biscuit day today, Crier staffers’ dogs review dog treats

Barking for biscuits: In honor of national dog biscuit day today, Crier staffers’ dogs review dog treats

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy and Marianna Young
February 20, 2024
POSED UP Holding up phones against the backdrop, Aaron Alvarez, sophomore, juniors Kylee Barnes and Damien Salahieh and Josephine Zangrilli, sophomore, stand still as photos for this issue’s front page are taken. Her first semester on Crier last year, Josephine won first place for single page design. “I feel proud of myself because I know it’s a highly competitive contest,” Josephine said. “It won’t be my last.”

[Photo] Issue 6 at a glance: Club and recent event updates

January 31, 2024
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The things that stick with me: Students showcase their decorated reusable water bottles as the Stanley cup grows in popularity

Marianna Young, Lexi Villalobos, Gabriella Van Horne, and Emma Starkey
January 31, 2024
STAY POSTED Going down the row of restaurants on Calumet Ave, Annie-Marie Fuller, junior, and Srilaya Baskaran, grade, distribute fliers to promote their fundraiser at Panda Express to raise money for cancer research. “I feel that through fundraising for LLS, I’m able to give back in a way to the wonderful community that shaped me and helped others conquer their own challenges,” Fuller stated.

[Photo] Change for a change: Student groups collect money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Lauren Hoogeveen, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2024
YANKEE DOODLE Listening to a John Hancock impersonator on the Freedom Trail tour, Mrs. Nancy Hastings, former publications adviser, and Emily Dywan, junior, watch as he points to the next location.

[Photo] Issue 4 at a glance: A recap of club events and a look into upcoming

November 20, 2023
WINDING UP During Sectionals, Adam Muntean, senior, serves the ball to the opposing Valparaiso team. “It was a very fun but challenging season, especially because I was injured for all of it,” Muntean said. “The team had a bond this year that was awesome.”

[Photo] Wrapping Up: A recap of the fall sports’ seasons and remaining games

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy and Lauren Hoogeveen
October 26, 2023
TIME’S TICKING During practice, Varsity Coach Matt Lee times the swimmers as they swim laps. “I think growing the numbers and getting a JV squad back is important for the school,” Coach Lee said. “Winning Conference and Sectionals, as well as sending both swimmers and divers to State for both boys and girls is important.”

[Photo] New game plan: Swim welcomes new coaching staff

Gabriella Van Horne, Page Editor
October 26, 2023
QUADRUPLETS Smiling for a photo next to their random costume inspiration, Brooklyn Clayton, senior, Mr. Michael Hackett, boys’ basketball coach and seniors Fatima Zehraoui and Ava Zack pose in front of the media center on Tuesday.

[Photo] In good spirits: A photo collection of Homecoming spirit week

September 28, 2023
EXCUSE ME During the scrimmage during powder puff practice, Kylee Marshall, senior, attempts to dodge Cherise, last name, junior, on defense. “I loved the experience with all my peers, we had amazing chemistry on and off the field.” Kylee said. “Although we didn’t win, I had high energy the whole game."

[Photo] Back in the game: Powderpuff football returns for the first time since 2019

Lauren Hoogeveen, Editor-in-chief
September 27, 2023
Drink it or drop it: Crier's take on fall drinks from three local locations

Drink it or drop it: Crier’s take on fall drinks from three local locations

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Kylee Barnes, Emily Dywan, Marianna Young, and Lexi Villalobos
September 29, 2023
A photo of the new online pass system.

[Photo] Changing the game: A look in to the new changes at MHS

Lauren Hoogeveen, Gabriella Van Horne, Emma Starkey, Emily Dywan, and Kylee Barnes
August 29, 2023
TENNIS FINESSE At practice, Michael Fesko, senior, prepares to rebound the ball back to Coach Spohr. Fesko states that, “Everytime I go to play a match my personal goal is to find a way to win, help out the team, and to win as many matches as I can.” “Our team slogan is ‘Now or Never’, as we have a lot of seniors, so we are aiming to accomplish a lot for our last season together.” Fesko finishes by saying, “I want to give everything I have to this last year so I can look back with no regrets when I am done.” (photo by marianna young)

Keep the ball rolling: Fall sports gallery

Lexi Villalobos, Marianna Young, John Kullerstrand, Aaron Alvarez, and Heidy Sanchez
August 30, 2023
LOCKED IN Concentrated by their work, Ms. Sarah-Anne Lanman, publications adviser, and Reena Alsakaji, editor-in-chief, go over Crier’s final edits.

[Photo] Publications wins awards; Adviser awarded The National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
March 16, 2023
PLAY BALL During practice, Giana Gallardo, sophomore, throws the ball to her drill partner.

[Photo] Softball starts spring season

Emily Dywan, Page Editor
March 14, 2023
FOLLOW THE LEADER Turning the corner, from left to right, seniors Corey Dennis and Dayo Adeoye, sophomores Kwaku Awuah and Ryan Bouktache and Jacob Mazumdar, senior, run their warm up laps in preparation for their upcoming meet.

[Photo] Back on track: Starting up their season, the Girls’ and Boys’ track and field team prepares for their Indoor State Finals March 25

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
March 14, 2023
RETREAT RETREAT As the puck crosses over the neutral zone, Ryan DeGard, defense, tries to regain possession of the puck.

[Photo] Munster hockey heads to state

Seamus Keegan, page editor
February 23, 2023
DREAM MACHINE Constructing their robot, Mr. Larry Hautzinger, science teacher, mentors Veer Jhaveri and Muaaz Shareef, juniors, and Michael Illyas, freshman, on the build of the robot. Everyday, the robotics team works toward their upcoming competition at Penn District March 3-5. “We put in a lot of work over the past two months trying to get it ready for competition,” Muaaz said.

[Photo] Robotics competes at Penn District March 3-5

Seamus Keegan, Page Editor
February 22, 2023
ON THE FLY During their game against Brebeuf Jesuit Prep, Brenden Budeselich, senior, chases after the puck. Ending with a 4-4 tie, the team nears closer to their State Championship on Feb. 24

[Photo] Hockey Club prepares for State Championship Feb. 24

Josephine Zangrilli, Photographer
January 25, 2023
ROLL STANGS As he makes the morning announcements, Mr. Morgan Nolan, principal, watches students scuttle in the doors late through his office window.

[Photo] Mr. Nolan continues his morning announcements and “The Herd” newsletter

Reena Alsakaji, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
LIGHTING UP THE BLOCK Participating in the Holiday Lights Fundraiser, the residents on the corner of Greenwood and Elliot display their decorations. If they win, it will be their second year holding the title.

[Photo] Munster lights up town, Munster Education Foundation raising money for schools

Sydney Jones, Page Editor
December 15, 2022
SPEAKING THEIR TRUTH In the LGI, Annabelle Spicer, junior, and Alicia Powell, senior, take a pause and practice their speeches before their next event.

[Photo] ‘The minute I walk in, my heart drops’: Speech hosts meet, Debate enters post-season

Josephine Mittelberger, Guest Editor
December 14, 2022
6. Old School Hint: we don't have a German Class

[Photo] Eye Spy Around the School: Stressed out by finals? Need something to take your mind off all that you gotta do? Take an easy brain-break

December 15, 2022
PANDEMIC PRISON Lining up to take their ‘mug shot’, juniors Shail Patel, Keira Trimolt and senior Ayush Arora express how Covid affected students academically and how motivation and mentality have been scarce amongst students since the pandemic. Statistics shown above are sourced from a student survey.

[Photo] Caught by covid: Students’ reflect on the academic effects and struggles of living through a pandemic

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy and Sydney Jones
November 18, 2022
WIN OR DIE Prior to the Spanish vs. French club soccer match, juniors Annabelle Spicer and Chloe Reynolds, and Ms. Jennifer Kennedy Cole, French teacher, express their french pride as Mrs. Maria DeRosa-Bellahcen, Spanish teacher, protests saying “ganamos o moriamos (we win or die).”

[Photo] Spanish and French Clubs compete in World Cup

Sydney Jones, Page Editor
November 21, 2022
Tangled in 'twilight': For the 14 year anniversary of "Twilight"'s debut, Crier staffers review the first movie

Tangled in ‘twilight’: For the 14 year anniversary of “Twilight”‘s debut, Crier staffers review the first movie

Ethan Pischner and Marianna Young
November 21, 2022
BRAINSTORM Muslim Culture Club officers, Anum Minhas, Danish Akbar, and Bayan Musleh, meet in the newly built media center to discuss ideas.

[Photo] MHS introduces new Muslim Culture Club

Sydney Jones, page editor
October 20, 2022
BREAK-AWAY Running away from Highland’s defense, Joseph Bartusiak (29), junior, runs down the field. Playing against Highland for the bridge on Sept. 23, the team lost 12-7.

[Photo] Fall Sports: Football season wraps up

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page Editor
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] Fall Sports: Volleyball season wrap up

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Page-Editor
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] Bridging the divide: Student Government seeks feedback

Seamus Keegan, Page Editor
September 29, 2022
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK As the team walks onto the field, senior AJ Prieboy and junior Matt Opat shake hands before a play. On Sept. 23, Munster lost to Highland 7-12.

[Photo] Back in the Game: Football prepares for Homecoming game

Seamus Keegan, Page Editor
September 28, 2022
UNITED To bring attention to the diversity in Hispanic roots; Adriana Hernandez and Christian Villarreal, freshmen; Adrian Chavez and Arantxa Rivera, sophomores; Aniqa Ali and Lauralyn Courtney, seniors, come together to represent their Hispanic Heritage. (photo illustration by marianna young)

[Photo] Uncovering an Identity: Students reflect on representation in light of Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

Reena Alsakaji, Editor-In-Chief
September 28, 2022
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