![All AP Capstone students. Photo courtesy of the AP Capstone class.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ap-2-1200x800.jpg)
The commemoration of AP Capstone Night
AP Capstone Community Night is an annual event that celebrates the work done by AP Research and Seminar students throughout the year, organized by those same students.
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Leveling up: the ride of collegiate esports
Illinois State University is paving the way for collegiate esports in universities.
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We are not okay: Antioch lives lost to deadly substance
Fentanyl, one of the deadliest substances in the world, is claiming Antioch resident's lives.
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New beginnings: Antioch Traveling Closet relocates
The Antioch Traveling Closet has grown exponentially over the years, so much so, that the program is moving to a new location.
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Traveling closet is coming to ACHS
The nonprofit business, Antioch Travelling Closet, is going mobile, to Antioch Community High School.
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A shattered society: how gun violence has impacted schools across the nation
With school shootings becoming more prevalent, the question of whether or not the topic should be taught in the classroom is on the rise.
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Illinois ended cash bail: what happens now?
Illinois becomes the first state in the country to end cash bail, meaning people will no longer order people to pay money to get out of jail.
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Vikings to Sequoits: An athlete’s journey
The Antioch Vikings organization has given athletes crucial preparation for more advanced levels of cheer and football in high school.
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BREAKING NEWS: Round Lake Area School District issues Emergency Closure
An Emergency School Closure has been issued for all RLAS-116 schools due to an ongoing safety incident in the community.
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Shooting at Dockers in Fox Lake
Mario Martinez Benitez the owner of the restaurant Dockers in Fox Lake shot by his brother, Marciano Martinez, the previous co-owner.
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Chicago welcomes a new mayor
On April 4, 2023, Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral election defeating Paul Vallas. Both candidates are Democrats who focused on the issues of crime within the city.
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![Antioch Dairy Queen,has reopened for business.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5WqznPeYgsA01FgSaY2IcGOXz9DHUtoAeGmqnK2z.png)
Dairy Queen is dipping into a new season
After being temporarily closed for the winter months, Dairy Queen in downtown Antioch is back in business.
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