![What it Feels Like to Have Senioritis](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Pinto-Brianna-900x600.jpg)
![Digging Underneath the Trip](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EMily-FINAL-900x663.jpg)
Digging Underneath the Trip
Whether new generations realize it or not, the prevalence of popular drugs has hit the teen scene with full impact.
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![New Policies Implemented in Wake of Florida Shooting](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/TomTomLetters-900x506-900x506.jpg)
New Policies Implemented in Wake of Florida Shooting
Students and parents should expect new pick-up and drop-off routes, as well as updated policies about identification.
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Igniting Difference In Freshmen
Antioch Community High School heads into their second year of the Ignition Peer Mentoring program. The goal of the program is to enhance the success of freshman throughout the next four years.
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![Girls Bowling Hits Big at Sectionals](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_8842-900x600.jpg)
Girls Bowling Hits Big at Sectionals
A fourth place finish at sectionals sends girls bowling off to state.
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![Choir Caroling For Cash](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Choir-900x542.jpg)
Choir Caroling For Cash
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We Are Judging You
Blue Laws are moral rules that have been put in place to constrict society from unconventional beliefs and actions. These laws have been around since the 1700s, but those “ideal” morals haven’t completely adapted to the 21st Century.
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Accepting The Silver Lining
Being on the top can be a desirable trait until being on top turns to too much. The golden standard of society can put pressure on students and often times people forget it is acceptable to be the silver standard.
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[Photo] For A Week: Cell Phones
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ACHS Sees Possible “Low Point” for AP Students
Take a look at the correlation of Advanced Placement enrollment and scores at Antioch Community High School.
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Last Ditch Effort
1. A last chance to do something; the final attempt at a successful outcome.
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![‘That’s So Raven’ Spin-off to Air in July](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ap110410060492.jpg)
‘That’s So Raven’ Spin-off to Air in July
Disney Channel plans to premiere the new ‘Raven Baxter’ in her new show, ‘Raven’s Home.’
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2017’s Most Jawdropping Prom Trends
Prom is just around the corner, and this year's round of styles are the most stunning yet.
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![White Willow Beverage Company opened within the last two years and is housed inside Great Lakes Antique Store on Rt. 83. Although unknown by many, its customers rave over its freshly brewed coffee, specialty teas and homemade pastries.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_20161001_213345-900x506.jpg)
![Security forces examine the scene inside the St. Mark Cathedral in central Cairo, following a bombing that killed dozens of people. A 20-minute video from an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt showed the suicide bomber who attacked the church and who vowed more attacks on the countrys Christian minority. The video said Christians are the extremist groups favorite prey.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Egypt-Christians_Jone-900x598.jpg)
Palm Sunday Bombings in Egypt Injure 144
The latest in a string of bombings across the globe struck a pair of churches in Egypt.
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![President Trumps Supreme Court Justice Nominee, Neill Gorsuch, underwent much criticism and debate before passing his confirmation.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Gorsuch-5-bwcolor-1100x698-900x571.jpg)
Gorsuch Confirmation Challenges Democrats
Neil Gorsuch approved as 113th justice of the Supreme Court on Friday.
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![The Excalibur Nightclub is one of Chicagos many haunted buildings.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pasted-image-0-900x543.jpg)
Tales of the Excalibur Nightclub Hauntings
The building that hundreds see on a regular basis hides its history as a haunted, paranormal Chicago club.
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![A Small Towns Big Success](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tommy-Freeman-Web--900x507.jpg)
A Small Town’s Big Success
Growing up in Antioch proved to be instrumental in this Sequoit alumnus’s future success.
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![The 21st season of The Bachelor brought much excitement to its viewers as Nick Viall made his engagement pick.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5411-900x752.jpg)
Who Won ‘The Bachelor’?
Season 21 of the hit ABC series wrapped up leaving contestant Vanessa Grimaldi with the final rose.
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Chicago’s Paranormal Congress Plaza Hotel
The place that once housed Al Capone and other serial killers now holds the spirits of these past American criminals
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![Mysterious Blob Comes Ashore in the Philippines](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/whale-900x695.jpg)
Mysterious Blob Comes Ashore in the Philippines
A Shih Tzu-like blob surfaced on Pacific beach, leaving thousands shocked.
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![During the spring, summer and fall, Birkenstocks are the go-to shoe for outings.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_2975-1.gif)
The Birkenstock Craze Sweeps Antioch
German leather sandals become a Spring fashion favorite.
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![The Malicious Spirits of Ashmore Estates](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Allison-1-675x900.jpg)
The Malicious Spirits of Ashmore Estates
Many say they aren’t afraid of ghosts. That is, until they head to Ashmore, Illinois.
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![Holding a unique aspect on beverages, the up and coming Bubble Tea smoothies are enchanting costumers all around the world.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5138.gif)
Bubble Tea: Why Are People So Obsessed?
Bubble tea sparks new addiction in American culture.
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![What It Feels Like To Be The Duff](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/duff.gif)
![Ndaba Mandela Lights Passion Among Sequoits](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Mandela.gif)
Ndaba Mandela Lights Passion Among Sequoits
Selected students headed to Crystal Lake South to hear from the grandson of world renowned leader, Nelson Mandela.
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![New American Greed film highlights the suicide of previous Antioch resident and Fox Lake police officer Lt. Joe Gliniewicz.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sdut-officials-search-for-3-suspects-in-illinois-2015sep01-900x600.jpg)
CNBC’s ‘American Greed’ Features Fox Lake Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz Case
The story of Gliniewicz’ secret life becomes revealed in new American Dream series.
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![The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) represented over 146 countries with two people per delegation, putting more than 300 people in one room at this part of the Model UN Conference.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/modeluninternational.jpg)
Model UN Delegates Attend International Conference
Antioch Model U.N. members attended the 29th annual Model United Nations conference at University of Chicago.
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![After a close win at the Northern Lake County Conference, the Sequoit Academic Team is excited to take their talents to the next competition.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/academicteam.jpg)
Undefeated Academic Team Shines at Conference
Sequoits defeat Grayslake Central in heated tournament.
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![German Club students enjoyed their cooking party, making cultural dishes such as German Puff Pancakes.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Untitled-1.jpg)
Annual German Cooking Party
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![The spring musical auditions begin Jan. 30 and last throughout the week. Bring your dancing shoes and singing voice for a chance to land a spot in Grease!](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/grease.jpg)
Upcoming Grease Auditions
The theatre program begins their cast search for the upcoming spring musical.
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Nation’s Coasts Pounded with Winter Weather
The East Coast thaws, the West Coast floods and the Midwest is soon to face arctic air.
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![A young woman cries as she leaves flowers for the victims outside a nightclub which was attacked by a gunman overnight in Istanbul, Turkey on New Years Day.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/460x-1.jpg)
Massacre in Istanbul Nightclub Turns Disastrous
ISIS claimed responsibility for killing 39 at Turkey’s Reina Nightclub on New Year's Day.
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Holiday Fashion Through the Ages
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ICYMI: Pain In My Caboose
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![Bombings outside Vodafone Arena, a soccer stadium in Istanbul, on September 10 are the latest large-scale assault on Turkey.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/la-lvictorio-1481402890-snap-photo.jpg)
Bombings Targeting Police Wound Hundreds in Turkey.
Turkey experiences act of terror after twin bombings wound and kill hundreds in Istanbul.
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![Students leave buildings after police respond to an attack on Ohio State University Campus.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP16333612784384_w600-1.jpg)
Severe Attack on Ohio State University Injures 11
Ohio State student runs vehicle into pedestrians, stabs nearby passing pedestrians
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![Several students from the Model U.N. club at ACHS participated in a 2-day competition event at Northwestern university on November 18 and 19.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/modelun.jpg)
Model U.N. Shines at Northwestern
Delegates from Antioch’s Model United Nations represented the school in mock simulations of serious world problems.
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![Senior Sommer Spencer took on the role as a check-in judge, helping English and Spanish speakers in her assigned voting center.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/electionjudge.jpg)
Sequoits Increase Civic Engagement, Volunteer as 2016 Election Judges
Students take a vital role in making the election possible and smooth.
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![In Cushing, Oklahoma damage is shown from the Nov. 7th earthquake. The earthquake was reported as a magnitude of 5.0, that has resulted in a great deal of damage to the town.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hosted2.ap_.jpg)
Earthquake Shakes Oklahoma Community and Oil Industry
An intense earthquake reverberated through central Oklahoma, causing evacuations throughout the city from damages and fallen debri.
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![When she has down time from tennis, Kelsey Neville participates in weekly horseback riding lessons along with summer competitions.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_3608-600x900.jpg)
Humans of Antioch: Kelsey Neville
Although known as the powerhouse tennis athlete, most don’t know the background of this Sequoit’s success.
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![Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pauses while speaking at a rally at the Steyer Opera House at Hotel Winneshiek in Decorah, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/a565bd4a806e45e1aaf7972df8d4073c-900x600.jpg)
FBI Reopen Clinton Email Scandal
With six days left until the 2016 election, recent email scandals unleash investigation into the Clinton controversy once again.
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![Angry Native Americans of North Dakotas Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Protest against the governments installation of a 1,172 - mile long pipeline.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DakotapipelineprotestMGNimage.jpg)
Protesters Arrested In Dakota Pipeline Riot
Armed soldiers, police face ongoing riots in North Dakota against the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe over recent oil pipeline decisions.
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![Iraq militant groups begin fight against ISIS to regain Mosul.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mideast_iraq_mosul_c0-330-5478-3523_s885x516.jpeg)
Mosul Liberation Rages to New Extremes With ISIS
Iraqi military began fight against ISIS with the intent of officially taking back Iraq’s second largest city, Mosul.
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![German Club members enjoy a time of cultural dancing at the annual Oktoberfest celebration.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/C01D2B8D-C7C3-4916-A1FC-45CC9FCE1B6B-e1476996929549-675x900.jpg)
Oktoberfest Extravaganza Provides Cultural Experience for Students
Deutsch Klub members spent the evening at Gerhard’s in Kenosha to enjoy authentic German traditions with fellow ‘Kameraden’.
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![Bob Dylan performs at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on July 9, 2013, during a stop on the Americanarama Festival of Music.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bobdylan-900x600.jpg)
American Music Legend Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Bob Dylan, 75, achieves one of the most prestigious awards for his remarkable work as a singer/songwriter.
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![Magnus Larsson,Kasper Daugaard, Lukas Graham Forchhammer and Mark Falgren on March 30 in Los Angeles. The bands self-titled, worldwide debut album was released on April 1.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dt.common.streams.StreamServer-2.jpg)
Need some new jams? Try Lukas Graham.
Up and coming artists hit the playlists of students every day, and a top candidate for October’s hottest beats is European star, Lukas Graham.
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![Wind and water from Hurricane Matthew batter downtown St. Augustine, Florida on Friday, October 7, 2016.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/APTOPIX-Hurricane-Matthew-Florida.JPEG-f84b2.jpg)
Hurricane Matthew Decimates Haiti, Reaches For Southern States
Atlantic storm devoured Haiti, killing hundreds, continues to surge towards Southern United States.
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![Fatal Death of Canadian Woman Causes New Pit Bull Regulations](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/montrealpitbull.jpg)
Fatal Death of Canadian Woman Causes New Pit Bull Regulations
A new law passed in Montreal makes Pit Bulls illegal, causing uproar and shocked citizens around the nation.
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![The combination of apple, pear and plum is one of the many possible flavor enhancers for water.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/waterobsessions-824x900.jpg)
Sippin’ for Your Health This Season
Optimize your daily routine with water enhancers to have revitalized energy.
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![The Race to 270](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/trump-copy-887x900.jpg)
The Race to 270
Democrats, Republicans and Independents are coming upon the political final stretch.
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![Protesters block I-277 during 5th day of unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina.](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/charlotte-protest-graphic-slide-IXZ3-master1050-900x562.jpg)
Protests continue in Charlotte, North Carolina
The fifth day of violence continues in Charlotte as fear strikes civilians, police officers and the nation.
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The Tradition Continues
Homecoming and it’s week of festivities would not have been complete without Antioch’s long established tradition of parade, bonfire.
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![Headband Ban Shakes Up the School](https://www.sequoitmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Boysheadbands-900x624.jpg)
Headband Ban Shakes Up the School
A controversial headband ban for male students causes uproar among students.
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Louisiana Experiences Flooding Disaster
Thousands face drastic measures in recent Louisiana flood.
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