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Shave for Change: Sandburg Supports St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Nayan Bhojraj, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

The St. Baldrick’s head shaving and donation event, which has been going on since 2009, is an annual initiative that will be hosted this year on March 17. The event will take place in the Commons from...

Upcoming Orchesis Performances Set to Take Audience Around the World

Eileen Li, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Buckle up and get ready for takeoff, because this year Orchesis will be flying around the world in a dynamic dance showcase! Orchesis is a non-competitive, audition-based dance troupe in which students...

New Changes Inside the Sandburg P.E. Department

Alexandra Vazquez-Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2024

This school year, Sandburg welcomed a new Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education Department Division Chair to the school: Mr. Sheamus Murphy. The department has seen many changes and projects...

Latin Discontinued as Course Offering

Alexandra Vazquez-Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2024

A majority of students at Sandburg strengthen their learning through the various language programs that Sandburg offers. For many years, Sandburg offered students opportunities to learn Spanish, French,...

Sandburg Students Strive for Seal of Biliteracy

Zainab Azeem, Editor in Chief November 20, 2024

October 23rd was the first date for seniors and early graduating juniors to partake in the Avant STAMP test, a world language test that allows them to earn the Seal of Biliteracy or the Commendation Towards...

Marching Eagles and Color Guard Take on the Competition

Eileen Li, News Editor November 11, 2024

Those who have seen the Sandburg Marching Eagles perform have probably done so in the form of a halftime show at a Carl Sandburg High School football home game. They compete their Stranger Things themed...

Jane’s Warriors 5k Celebrates 10 Years with Final Race

Jane’s Warriors 5k Celebrates 10 Years with Final Race

Alexandra Vazquez-Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2024

October 4th, 2024 marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of Jane Caliendo, a former Sandburg student, teacher, coach, and cherished Orland Park resident. In honor of this, the Jane Caliendo Memorial...

Sandburg Goes Offline

Lina Krstevska, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Starting this school year, August 15th, the new phone pockets were officially introduced and enforced by Carl Sandburg High School. Many students argue against this policy, yet oftentimes teachers provide...

Sandburg Adjusts to Illinois Switch from SAT to ACT

Layan Wahdan, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

  In a surprising move, the Illinois State Board of Education has decided to replace the SAT with the ACT as the standardized test for state testing. This decision has sparked a wave of discontent...

Sustainability Club Investigates Real-World Issues with New Hydroponic System

Marta Bieda, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

A few months ago, Sandburg's Sustainability Club, the club set out to build their very own hydroponics system under the guidance of Mrs. Snyder, the club's faculty sponsor. A hydroponics system is a method...

French Classes Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style

Alexandra Vazquez-Gutierrez, Features Editor April 11, 2024

While taking your regular route to class, you notice a group of people you don’t usually see in this area of the building all walking in the same direction and holding what seems to be a heavier load...

New Hall Pass System Hits Sandburg Hallways

Julia Pavic, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

At Sandburg, students and teachers know the importance of attendance. With fast-paced courses covering rigorous material, being present in the classroom is an important factor for achieving good grades....

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