“Where are they now?” “What are they doing?” “Did they have everything figured out while they were at Richwoods?” These were some of the questions that sometimes popped into my mind when...
The Georgian era started from 1714 to 1830 and included great political, social, and cultural changes throughout society. This era is marked by the emergence of Romanticism in both art and literary formats....
Hello, readers of The Shield! Today, we are honored to interview Mr. Nditanchou, our wonderful Cameroonian physics teacher at Richwoods. This is Mr. Nditanchou’s second year at Richwoods, and he teaches...
As I walk into the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the building annexed to the OSF HealthCare headquarters downtown Peoria, I cannot help but marvel at this beautiful, white building. Known as “The...
On April 1st 36,000 votes from Peoria and the surrounding area will be tallied up for Illinois Central College’s Board of Trustees. I had the pleasure of meeting with candidate Christine Bare Kemper...
Here at Richwoods we will stop at nothing to not only achieve success but strive to go far beyond it in the process. From sports to bands and even puzzles, we try to be the best at everything we apply...
Sequels have always been a part of the entertainment movie scene, especially with book sequel movie adaptations like the Hunger Games books/series. Every good movie needs a sequel, right? Take The Lord...
For a long time, Disney has been the best entertainment channel for young children because of its new characters, stories, and innovative vibe. However, in recent years it seems Disney just can't get their...
In the Peoria community, Special Olympics sports like bowling and basketball have become a powerful force for connection and inclusion, bridging gaps between athletes with disabilities and their peers....
Concrete Rose is just one of the remarkable books that were written by the author Angie Thomas. Some may recognize her other titles: On the Come Up, Blackout (A book I reviewed previously), and The Hate...
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
- Robert Frost
It...
Madison Adler, Senior Editor-in-Chief
• February 11, 2025
The Caterpillar company has reached 100 years of providing the world with sustainable infrastructure that includes shelter, safe and drinkable water, transportation, and dependable energy. Due to the company’s...
