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Beatriz Warnes

Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director

Beatriz Warnes is a senior, and has been on the Tom Tom for four years. She writes anything from poems to politics, and has been on Antioch’s speech team for one year before qualifying for the national competition.

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Those who discuss human rights are well aware of the political issues that come along with it. With some many colliding thoughts and opinions that differ for every political party discussion of significant topics might take a back seat. Knowing how to keep serious political issues out of important human rights discussion can help give light to what really needs discussion.

Politics Colliding With Conversations

With 2020 being an election year, politics surrounds many topics. Not all of these topics necessarily begin with politics but end up down that road anyway.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
December 7, 2020
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Illinois has released state guidelines that mandate students to wear masks at school if districts want to continue in-person classes.

Unmasking the Consequences

Some schools have been forced to quarantine only hours after the first bell rang. The easy part is wanting to keep the students and staff safe, but how one accomplishes that is the hard part.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
September 1, 2020
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Dazed & Confused

Dazed & Confused

Some teenagers look forward to weekends for parties, which can sometimes be another word for getting drunk or high. This causes them to leave the sober world behind and travel to the realm of intoxication.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
June 12, 2020
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Even though it would be nice to spend a day with friends, Meltzer understands that family holidays are important to others. Meltzer is okay spending the holidays relaxing and taking time for herself.

A Holiday Daze

Holiday celebrations vary among many people; when planning the days events, some may consider a family dinner while others will simply decide which side of the bed to lounge on for the entirety of the day.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
November 22, 2019
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Junior Mickena Prochnow does her homework on the couch under a blanket to stay warm. Needing to clock in five total hours of screen time, students must use their time at home sparingly and not get distracted.

Snow Days Soon to Go Extinct

Illinois has passed a bill allowing schools to participate in e-learning during days that have to be taken off due to weather.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
October 31, 2019
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Due to the concentration of the trees in the canopy, the forest burns at an extreme rate.

The Amazon Rainforest Continues to Burn

The largest rainforest in the world carries indigenous people and large populations of wildlife. The consistent fires are putting them and the rest of the Earth in danger.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
September 24, 2019
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The September debate was the third one, making America ever so closer to the primaries.

The 2020 Democratic Debate

The Democratic primaries are in 2020, but many in the running for the presidency share their opinions on how to run the country in hopes of getting the people's votes.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
September 18, 2019
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The AP Seminar students made this flyer to promote Community Night.

Celebrating Capstone

The Advanced Placement Seminar and Research classes at Antioch Community High School are sharing their achievements at Community Night.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
May 21, 2019
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Nowak wore a brightly colored wig to excite people about her stand.

Eco Fair for Antioch

As the snow fell in late April, there was a fair to showcase how different business try to help.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
April 28, 2019
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The trustees meeting takes place in the northeast board room on the top floor.

The APLD Board of Trustees Meeting

Every last Tuesday of each month, the Antioch public library district converses about the most important topics surrounding the district.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
April 3, 2019
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No More Second Glances

Beauty continues to plague the minds of those both young and old; maybe, the definition in itself is nonexistent.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
February 5, 2019
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A cross is the signifying factor for Catholicism.

From Pews to Practicality

Religion is a big part of American culture; however, as times have changed, so have people’s beliefs.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
February 4, 2019
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The torn paper symbolizes the lack of trust some have with the government.

Weeks Into the Government Shutdown

Starting on December 22, the Senate came to a decision to partially shut down the floor after disagreement on President Donald Trump’s border wall.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
January 15, 2019
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Depression Versus Diagnosis

Depression Versus Diagnosis

The newest generation tends to use the word “depression” as slang. However, not all of them actually fall under that term.
Beatriz Warnes, Online Lifestyles Managing Director
February 3, 2018
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