In 1970, Earth Day was established as a way to focus attention on the injustices that our ecosystem was facing: companies dumping trash and chemicals into the ocean, lakes...
The next president of Mount Carmel High School will be Mr. Brendan Conroy. He will step into the position and succeed Hughes on July 1. Principal Scott Tabernacki introduced...
Often times, students' criticism of education is that kids are not being taught valuable and important skills that prepare them for the future. As a counter to that criticism,...
On Wednesday, March 31, Mount Carmel held a prayer service for people who had died from COVID-19. The service was led by Father Jim Lewis. Seniors Dylan Guijosa and Daniel...
Mr. George Vrechek has been a part of the Mount Carmel's journalism program for 12 years, serving as a volunteer writing coach for the Mount Carmel Caravan student newspaper,...
Traditionally, senior year is filled with many special moments, including events like Kairos, prom, the Honors Banquet and graduation. In any other year, canceling even one...
With Easter Break just around the corner, from April 2 through April 11, students are excited to get a breather from their normally busy schedules. This year the holiday...
COVID-19 is approaching its one year anniversary. As we know, there have been a lot of tough times during this period, but not all times were bad. Some even may say that...
Ever since COVID-19 came about, there has been no way for wrestlers to wrestle. On April 19, the wrestling team practiced for the first time in over a year. Despite wrestling...
Fight Night could be making a return this year as weigh-ins for intramural boxing occurred on Tuesday during the lunch periods. Since 1977 the Fathers' Club has held Fight...
With the return of high school sports in Illinois, many fans, specifically football fans, were disappointed to hear that only 50 people were going to be allowed to attend...
My first high school football game. Nerves were high. I could hear the crowd gathering in the stands...
Centennial Hall, located in the hallway that runs along the west side of the Cacciatore Gym, is well...
I got my first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on March 17. I ended up getting a last minute appointment...
Jack, Ryan, and Adam Mett are not your average brothers. The trio makes up the award-winning band AJR which has garnered fame for their experimental indie pop. The band...
Chicago is where the first skyscraper was born. According to Wikipedia, the Willis Tower (then known as Sears Tower) held the title of tallest building in the world for...
Father Jim Lewis, a counselor and Carmelite priest, has faced the struggles of COVID-19 along with the rest of us. He has paid extra attention to the rules and made sure he...
Fr.Peter Hinde, O.Carm, a Mount Carmel alum who was valedictorian of his class, died from COVID-19 complications on November 19, 2020, at the age of 97. In a remarkable life,...
The pandemic has increased the need for people with health care capabilities. The health field is on the front line when it comes to fighting COVID-19. Nurses are important...
One of this year's new faculty, Mr. Patrick Swanson joined Mount Carmel last August as the computer science, biology and code gaming instructor. He also coaches freshman football. Swanson...
The former Loretto Academy, located on East 65th Street, just south of Mount Carmel's campus, has always stood out to me. Its sheer magnitude calls out and demands attention....
I have lived in Schererville, Indiana, since March of 2005. The town has a lot to offer, except at night, when there is little to do besides going to the diner or to Dunkin....
I come from a quiet area on 86th Street in the Avalon Park area, and since I have lived here my entire life, I can easily say it is very unremarkable. My immediate neighborhood...
Jackson Park is located between Lake Michigan and Stony Island on the east and west and between 56th street and 67th street to the north and south on the South Side of Chicago,...