Fresh faculty faces flood the hallways
Jill Doherty, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
This year, the school welcomed ten new members to the Viator family. With the loss of some beloved teachers to retirement, it’s only fitting that we have some great new recruits to kickstart the school year. You may not know who they are yet, but pretty soon you may recognize them just from the sound...
Hello, my name is Dean Fuja
Kate Hannon, Local Editor
August 4, 2019
Have you noticed that the familiar face always greeting you with “¡Hola!” in the hallways is now also reminding you to put on your lanyard? That’s right, former Spanish teacher Mr. John Fuja has now joined Dean Deb Scerbicke as a Dean of Students for last names from A-L. Although the term...
Tips and tricks for flustered freshmen
Madeline Dauphin, Staff Writer
August 4, 2019
Welcome Class of 2023! I hope you are excited to be at Saint Viator this year. Freshman year can be worrisome at first, but with the right advice you will be sure to grow and thrive. Here are some tips for freshman year: 1. Time management is extremely important. As the year goes on, you will be getting...
Burning questions March 2019
Alex Dimarco and Timmy Wittich, Staff Writers
March 22, 2019
Alex: We all know that the cafeteria french fries are one of the most popular foods sold at lunch time. Up until this year, there was quite a variety of them: curly fries, garlic fries, standard-cut fries, crinkle-cut fries, steak fries, and the occasional waffle fries. However, as students went to...
Give up something for Lent, put on ashes to repent
Brooke Puccini, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Everyone knows that one elderly person who wags his or her finger and insists that younger generations have lost their morals, and it isn’t hard to see why. Most teenagers are glued to their phones 24/7 looking at a polished version of society; meanwhile, they justify missing mass here and there and...
PROMposing changes–dancing at Willis Tower
Alyssa Yankee, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
As prom season approaches, the senior student council and the faculty have started to prepare for the event on April 27. There have been a few changes made to prom this year with the most significant being the new location. “We are having [prom] at the Metropolitan Club on the 66th floor of the Wi...
Service lifelong journey for alumni
Grace Chang, Local Co-Editor
March 22, 2019
Service is not limited to Viator students; it is a lifelong pursuit. No matter where a person stands—on a mountain top, deep down in a valley, riding the metro, or cramming in a college library —service is always doable. Let’s take a look at how former Lions continue to serve others in college. Paul...
Through traveling, sleeping, and studying, students make most of their spring break
Bridget Sloan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Although Chicagoans might have experienced the winter blues, spring break is right around the corner! With the spring sports underway, the upcoming ACT, and the looming threat of AP exams, sleep-deprived students are looking forward to a much-deserved rest. In a recent poll, students had many different...
Students spend time with God and friends on Quest
Allison Bosshart, Local Co-Editor
March 22, 2019
Do you ever feel that life is too busy and chaotic? The Quest 48 retreat offers a break from students’ busy lives, allowing them to enjoy meaningful time with God and friends. The upcoming Quest retreat is April 8-9. Freshmen and sophomore students can sign up with permission forms from Campus Ministry...
Students say farewell to faculty favorites
Crystal Schuster, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
As students begin to enter their last stretch of the school year, faculty and the student body alike will prepare to say their final farewells to a group of teachers who have truly left their mark on the community: one biology joke, one mathematical equation, two faithful discussions, one game, and...
Trivia Night tests frivolous facts for critical cause
Kate Hannon, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Quick! Here’s a question to prepare you for Trivia Night. What was the name of the cafeteria before it was named Querbes Hall? Whether or not you were able to answer correctly, it was named the Red Lion Room, you can enjoy more trivia at Justice League’s upcoming fundraiser. Justice League will...
STEM program offers new engineering opportunity
Allison Bosshart, Local Co-Editor
February 22, 2019
Students often struggle with deciding on a college major or answering the question: “What do you want to do with your life?” The STEM Designation Program allows students to experience different STEM fields and reflect on their interests. In its third year, the STEM program has adapted its STEM exper...
Nathan Kochera, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
With there being a finite number of spots in summer gym and the requirement to take three years of physical education, many Saint Viator students have been forced to pass...
Coronavirus leaves March in madness
March 13, 2020
On Thursday, Mar. 12, the NCAA announced that the 2020 March Madness tournament will be cancelled due...
Weighing risk factor of sports
March 13, 2020
Sports can provide many things to athletes. Athletics are an opportunity to socialize and build friendships....
Alyssa Yankee and Morgan Trunda
October 13, 2020
The music and film industry has positively adapted to new regulations during the pandemic. Whether hosted on Instagram Live or a Zoom Webinar, many solo and group artists...
Future is female for Hollywood
March 13, 2020
Easy as pie to enjoy slices year-round
March 13, 2020
Did South Korean ‘Parasite’ get lucky?
March 13, 2020