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...

  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...

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...

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...

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....

“Nobody in the state had ever heard of Carl Sandburg and Scholastic Bowl,” says Mr. Brigham, who has been a coach of Scholastic Bowl for the past ten years. Now, however, the team boasts 11 regional...

Juniors, mark your calendars for April 15, because SAT exams are on the horizon. This year, the SAT will begin administering exams digitally, meaning test content, format, and, as a result, preparation,...

The Chess Team at Carl Sandburg High School made another appearance at the State Series in Peoria, Illinois from February 8-10. “We qualified by winning on January 27 at Sectionals. The team pulled...

Dread, stress, and suspense: feelings which students have felt in the days leading up to decision day for college admissions. One of schools that does a form of admissions known as standard admissions...

Using cardboard boxes as vessels, as well as plastic bottles and bags for buoyancy, Sandburg P.E. students have found a second purpose for commonly thrown-away items: boat building.  Carl Sandburg...

On Friday, November 10, AP Physics 1 classes could be seen congregating on the Circle Drive lawn each period, carrying handmade contraptions and clad in various costumes. Why the array of complicated mechanisms,...

On Wednesday, October 25, Carl Sandburg High School hosted an Open Mic Night. The event was located in the foyer of the Performing Arts Center and ran from 5pm to 8pm.  Students had the opportunity...