Joy to the kids; the toy drive has come!
Sean McLaughlin, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Imagine waking up on Christmas Day with no presents in the morning. The devastating sadness a child would feel to see this is heartbreaking. The Walter & Nancy Payton 34 Foundation was created to combat this issue. They serve the children of Chicago to give them a Christmas to be excited for. Walter...
Students submit school improvement suggestions
Kate Hannon and Jill Doherty, Local Co-Editor and Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
If you could change anything about the school, what would you change? Would you expand the dress code, or maybe modify the cafeteria experience? Add some more classes? According to a survey, students have tons of ideas like these for ways to improve the school. Not surprisingly, several students...
Parishioners react to archdiocese merges, closings
Madeline Dauphin, Graphics Co-Editor
December 13, 2019
Much has been occurring within our archdiocese because the Renew My Church program has decided to combine and regroup parishes and schools. This is in order to address the lack the funding certain parishes receives, the lack of priests the betterment of evangelization programs. Although the diocese is...
What we do at home for the holidays
Abby Young, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
The weather is getting colder, and the leaves are falling faster. You know what that means: it’s Christmastime! Christmas is the time that we all come together to celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus Christ, but each family has their own way of doing so. This is where our personal traditions...
Looking at college apps from the flip side
Alex DiMarco, Local Co-Editor
December 13, 2019
Have you ever wondered who’s on the other side of your college application? What is the admissions committee thinking when reading your application? As the January 1 deadline approaches, college counselor Mrs. Amy Herbert has the answers to all your questions and more. Before joining the Viator staff...
Where did Dean Sanford go?
Sean McLaughlin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Mr. Bill Sanford has been one of the Deans of Students for eight years. This year, he has taken a brand new job, which left many students wondering where he is now and what he is doing at school. Dean Sanford, now known as Mr. Sanford, is the new Director of Major Gifts and Strategic Partn...
Be in style, stay in dress code all the while
Grace Kelly, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Nowadays, iconic fashion companies like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Vineyard Vines are dominating the industry with their expensive, flashy items. These are what many teens yearn for today, but it is more a desire to look fashionable. However, with dress codes in place, they can’t possibly have a stylish...
Retreat brings urban issues to suburban students
Kate Hannon, Local Co-Editor
November 1, 2019
Are you looking for a more fulfilling way to get your service hours rather than going to Feed My Starving Children for the umpteenth time? Do you want to learn more about disadvantaged people in your extended community and make new friends in the process? If so, you should go on the Urban Immersion Retreat. Currently...
The hills are alive with the sound of auditions
Abby Young, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Have you ever wished you had a chance to be on stage? Or maybe a chance to show off your singing, dancing or acting skills? A place where you could be yourself and have fun? Then the musical is just what you’re looking for! Auditions are coming up sooner than you would think, so here are some things...
Seniors apply and conquer as deadline looms
Alex DiMarco, Local Co-Editor
November 1, 2019
Congratulations, seniors! It’s November, and that means almost all early-action college applications are due tonight. Our months of grade-inputting and essay-writing is finally done—that is, until the next deadline. Hopefully everyone has finished their Nov. 2 early applications by now, so let’s...
Blackbaud bundles improved interface, synergistic system
Allie O’Brien, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Blackbaud is Saint Viator’s new school system, which is used for grades, submitting and assigning homework, attendance, business and more. This is the first year the school has used this system. There are many benefits to the switch to Blackbaud. “The old system that we had was outdated and we...
Drug testing program snips out hair, peer pressure
Katie McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
Nobody wants to be drug and alcohol tested, but why? Is it an invasion of our privacy? Do the teachers and our own parents not trust us? What happens after Dean Fuja cuts our hair? Drug testing is becoming more and more popular in government agencies, businesses, and schools throughout the nation....
Julia Benkendorf, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
On Oct. 17, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) began a strike against Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that would ultimately persist for 11 days. The CTU hoped to obtain higher...
Offseason training essential for success
December 13, 2019
During the basketball season, the stands are filled with students cheering on the team they support....
Why student athletes should say no to nicotine
December 13, 2019
Sports can provide an avenue for students to stay healthy, socialize, and learn important life lessons....
Grace Kelly, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
It is no secret that award shows are popular. From their spectacular openings and regal red carpets to the intense buildup and subsequent excitement of finding out who gets...
‘Little Women’ remake reveals fresh take on a beloved classic
December 13, 2019
Mac and cheese? More like Macanese
December 13, 2019
Many elect social media to keep up with the race for 2020
December 13, 2019