On Friday, April 30, Mount Carmel will hold its forty-second annual walkathon. While other fundraising campaigns support things like sports, the walkathon helps with tuition,...
One year ago on March 12, the student body was sent home knowing only that they were supposed to learn remotely for the next two weeks. Little did they know that they would...
Many have been struggling to find vaccine appointments in Chicago. However, with the March 10 opening of a mass vaccination site at the United Center offering 100,000 plus...
Throughout the month of February, the Student Council led fundraisers to support a local Black institution that honors the history of African Americans. On February 19 and...
The cave-like feel of the old counseling center, with no windows or sunlight, will now be a memory. With the center now relocated to the McCarthy Wing, students can expect...
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...
Among the many issues that must be addressed by in-person school, adhering to the mask protocol is one of the most important. When Mount Carmel was planning in person...
The City of Chicago announced that the Cubs and the White Sox will be allowed to admit fans for opening day this year, although attendance will be limited to 20% of each stadium's...
After the IHSA announced the news that sports would be returning during the spring, a feeling of joy filled schools throughout Illinois, but this feeling of joy might have...
With all that has been happening with the school, the basketball season has been under the radar. We are now at the end of basketball season with the Caravan's last game being...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have had to step in to new roles, work extra hours, and...
In the gaming world there is an ongoing debate between which is better, consoles or PCs. There are pros...
Mount Carmel is one of the few schools in the Chicago area that has had in-person learning all year,...
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...
Going to concerts is something people look forward to every year. The reason people love concerts is because they get to see their favorite music artist perform live and interact...
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...
After the pandemic hit, my mom, Dr. Shelley Young, got labeled as an essential worker. An essential worker is a position that requires people to work during the pandemic because...
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,...