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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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Sofia Sanchez

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor

Hi! I’m Sofia and I’m a sophomore. This is my first year as a page editor on Crier. I enjoy learning about science and listening to music. A fun fact about me: if I could eat ice cream every day for the rest of my life, I would.

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CAUSING A RACKET During her singles match, Claire Han, freshman, prepares to swing at the ball at Conference.

Serving it up: Girls’ Tennis claims victory at Conference

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
May 19, 2022
GETTING OVER IT Leading the race, Varrick Allen, senior, jumps over hurdles during the NCC Conference meet.

Fight to the finish line: Boys’ Track triumphs at Conference, hopes for Regionals

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
May 19, 2022
'A lot of people are too embarrassed to say they're uncomfortable': Examining the stigma around consent

‘A lot of people are too embarrassed to say they’re uncomfortable’: Examining the stigma around consent

Josephine Mittelberger and Sofia Sanchez
May 18, 2022
Column: The crushing weight of expectations

Column: The crushing weight of expectations

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
April 21, 2022
FRONT FLURRY Preparing for Crier's March 25 deadline, Atarah Israel, senior and Editor-in-Chief, works on building the front page. Her favorite part of building the page was seeing the design come together after picturing it in her head.

Crier Editor-in-Chief Atarah Israel named Indiana High School Journalist of the Year

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
March 23, 2022
BUILD AWAY Henry Hofferth, senior, helps design a page for Crier's March issue.

Crier awarded Gold Crown by Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
March 23, 2022
SPLIT STANDPOINTS Subjects hold signs similar signs to those used in protests supporting or opposing HB 1041 and demonstrate the divisiveness the bill has created in schools and throughout the nation.

Inclusive or exclusive: Students and staff discuss recently vetoed HB 1041

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
March 22, 2022

“It’s a healthy way to write down the things you don’t know how to say out loud”: Poetry Club holds slam

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
February 25, 2022
WORKING IT OUT Discussing a piece, Daniel Eriks, junior, examines feedback with Ayush Arora, junior, on a speech for a past competition.

Debate concludes season, places 10th at State

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
February 23, 2022
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Performing in the original oratory category, Gabriela Ruiz, junior, explains beauty standards on social media. “I’ve been on TikTok and see filters always being used and the comments always complain about them,” Gabriela said. “I wanted to explore that a little bit more.”

Speech prepares to compete at Sectionals, determined to advance

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
February 22, 2022
NO TEARS HERE Staff members Henry Hofferth, senior, and Reena Alsakaji, junior, work on graphic for this issue of Crier.

Crier named Crown Finalist by Columbia Scholastic Press Association

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
January 20, 2022
Streaming season: review of recently released shows

Streaming season: review of recently released shows

Atarah Israel and Sofia Sanchez
January 19, 2022
BRAINSTORM Preparing their cases, freshman partners Luna Gutierrez and Pemi Ogunjimi, practice for the next tournament. Even though they are in their first year on Debate, the two will attend State and Districts for Public Forum.

Debate faces upcoming competitions, prepares for State

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
December 16, 2021
TAKE A BREATH Competing at a mock Speech Tournament after school, Kameryn Hubbard, sophomore, practices her Poetry speech. “I breathe and listen to pumped music trying to get my adrenaline up,” Kameryn said.

Speech returns to in-person competitions, success at Glenbrooks

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
December 16, 2021
Retracing our steps in 2021

Retracing our steps in 2021

Sofia Sanchez and Lexi Perez
December 15, 2021
(left to right) SEE, HEAR, SPEAK David Haggerty, sophomore, Brendon Jacob, junior and Robert Brunetti, sophomore. Students cover their ears, mouth and eyes, demonstrating the different ways that people can get embarrassed. “I don’t really contribute much (in class) because I don’t really want to stand out or leave a bad impression,” Emily Li, sophomore, said.

“That (embarrassing) event is currently stamped on to you”: Student fear of standing out at school

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
November 15, 2021
USE YOUR HEAD During the postseason competition against Chesterton, Gianluca Scalzo, senior, clears the ball with his head. In the previous game Boys’ Soccer won their Sectional championship. “My goalie was still a little far from the ball, so I knew I had to win the ball over Chesterton,” Scalzo said.

Making an exit: Boys’ Soccer ends season as Sectional champs

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
October 26, 2021
CULTIVATING CULTURE At their Oct. 21 meeting Jewish Culture Club members watch a presentation on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

JCC continues, plans for immersive meetings

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
October 25, 2021

DECA kicks off new season with stock market game

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
October 11, 2021
WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER Speech and Debate students sell tickets to fundraise for the annual chicken barbeque. “It’s sort of a rite of passage for Speech and Debate students when they join the team to go out into the community and engage (with) our residents,” Mr. Jordan Mayer, Speech and Debate Director, said. “With this sales drive, it brings team bonding and really connects the school to the community.”

Return to tradition: Speech and Debate’s chicken barbecue returns

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
September 14, 2021
WICKED WIN Celebrating after scoring a point, seniors Emma Miles, Marina Gronkiewicz and Grace Clark, win their game against Hobart on Sept. 9. “Despite even the score, I felt confident in us and knew we were going to pull through,” Marina Gronkiewicz, senior, said.

Volleyball nets fierce competition

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
September 14, 2021
LOOSENING UP Dancing, running, jumping and stretching, Joey Hladek, sophomore, freshmen Charlie Ilijevski and Evvy Kikkert, and James Ferguson, junior, warm up on stage before beginning rehearsal. Theatre warms up as a group to prepare both their minds and bodies to get into character. “We just run through different acts (and) then we have a little powwow at the end,” James said.

In the spotlight: theatre members rehearse and prepare for upcoming play, “Harvey”

Sofia Sanchez and Reena Alsakaji
September 14, 2021
BLURRED LINES Stampeding into the hallway, students rush out of their classrooms after being dismissed to MRT. At the start of the year, students often were lost without having previous years of experience.

‘It feels more complete’: Students look forward to a fulfilling year

Sofia Sanchez and Josephine Mittelberger
August 30, 2021
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