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"The Pictures on the Wall" in the school's cafeteria.
Pictures on the Wall: A Reflection on the Alumni Spotlight Column
May 7, 2025
Representative Ryan Spain. The photograph is used with permission.
“We have come a long way to make downtown Peoria more vibrant. We still have a long way to go”: An Interview with State Representative Ryan Spain
April 7, 2025
Mr. Rick Telander with his three books, Sweet Dreams, Heaven is a Playground, and Like A Rose.
“The Road Not Taken”: An Interview with Rick Telander, Sports Columnist for the Chicago-Sun Times
February 13, 2025
Used with permission from Ms. Nancy Brinker.
“Keep pushing forward”: An Interview with Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
January 21, 2025
Mr. Hickman in his classroom.
“I’m a mosaic of all my teachers”: An Interview with Mr. Shad Hickman
January 21, 2025
Dr. Timir Baman
“There are many career opportunities in the healthcare industry”: An Interview with Dr. Timir Baman
November 11, 2024
George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925) 'Return of the Useless' (1918) Oil on canvas
The HeART of Peoria
May 8, 2025
An Insight into Local Elections, Interview with Christine Bare Kemper
An Insight into Local Elections, Interview with Christine Bare Kemper
March 31, 2025
100 Years of Innovation: Celebrating Caterpillar With a New Exhibit
100 Years of Innovation: Celebrating Caterpillar With a New Exhibit
February 11, 2025
Election effects Source: https://wellesleyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2306&ARC=4335
How will the election results effect the stock market?
November 17, 2024
The Yen Dollar Fluctuations
The Yen Dollar Fluctuations
November 17, 2024
Ray LaHood: Celebrating An Underestimated Local Hero That Helped Save American Democracy
Ray LaHood: Celebrating An Underestimated Local Hero That Helped Save American Democracy
October 24, 2024
The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Continues To Spark Debate
November 28, 2023
NCAA’s NIL
February 6, 2023
Students and the Food Industry
December 23, 2022
Is Milk the Way to go?
October 27, 2022
Grading Higher Education
October 27, 2022
A Difficult Year of College Admissions
April 11, 2022
Unified Partners Bring Community Together Through Special Olympics Sports
Unified Partners Bring Community Together Through Special Olympics Sports
February 14, 2025
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR RICHWOODS BOYS' FOOTBALL
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR RICHWOODS BOYS’ FOOTBALL
January 8, 2025
Knights Finish XC Season/Cross Country History in Illinois
Knights Finish XC Season/Cross Country History in Illinois
November 17, 2024
RHS Girls Tennis- A Legacy of Success
RHS Girls Tennis- A Legacy of Success
October 29, 2024
Running Toward Success: Richwood’s Cross Country
Running Toward Success: Richwood’s Cross Country
October 28, 2024
The Effects of Social Media on Athletes
The Effects of Social Media on Athletes
October 27, 2024
Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights: A Review
Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights: A Review
May 6, 2025
The Sequel: Is a Part Two Necessary or Not?- Ayannah Garcia
The Sequel: Is a Part Two Necessary or Not?- Ayannah Garcia
February 18, 2025
Is Disney Losing Its Magic?
Is Disney Losing Its Magic?
February 18, 2025
Book Review: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Book Review: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
February 14, 2025
Scythe -Neal Shusterman (Book Review)
Scythe -Neal Shusterman (Book Review)
January 23, 2025
2024 Was the Year for Music
2024 Was the Year for Music
January 23, 2025
In the Know: An Interview with Mr. Myles Davis
In the Know: An Interview with Mr. Myles Davis
May 29, 2025
Teacher of the Year!
Teacher of the Year!
May 21, 2025
“TikTok made me buy it!" - The Secret behind Tiktok’s Viral Power
“TikTok made me buy it!” – The Secret behind Tiktok’s Viral Power
May 11, 2025
A scene from the movie Conclave.
“God’s Gift to the Church Is Its Variety”: What Conclave Teaches Us About Unity, Catholicism, and What We Should Expect for the Upcoming Conclave
May 8, 2025
Teacher Feature: Mr. Nditanchou
Teacher Feature: Mr. Nditanchou
April 29, 2025
Bronzeman: The Living Legacy of Preston Jackson
Bronzeman: The Living Legacy of Preston Jackson
March 4, 2025

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Lily Liao, Entertainment Editor, Writer

Lily is currently a senior in the IB Program. She is involved in GSA, Band, Student Council, and other clubs.

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