Newly-founded Quantum Club magnifies the topic of quantum
October 18, 2019
The 2019-2020 school year welcomed a brand new science club at York. Created by senior Karlene Stanton, Quantum Club is a research-based club exploring concepts of basic quantum theory. The club is sponsored by physics teacher Brian Ramm, who wanted to bring students with a common interest together. ...
Model UN will translate early success to a great year
Ethan Thomas, News & Opinions Editor
October 9, 2019
As the world’s attention is turning to the stability of regional and global governing bodies, such as the European Union in the face of Brexit, the Model United Nations club is beginning their year with their first conference. On Saturday, the Model UN club competed in its first conference, the Carl...
Math Team d(e)rives their season home at state
David Hansen, Satire Editor
May 17, 2019
Some people love math. Some people can’t stand it. But for these students, math is more than just a class. It’s a competition. On May 4, York’s Math Team faced their biggest competition of the year: the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Competition. Early Saturday morning, the team threw on th...
York students jam out at the album release for “Open Up”
Mike Bindeman, A&E Editor
May 9, 2019
Fitz's Spare Keys was packed Saturday night with supporters of the York Album Project, the annual release by York's Amateur Musicians club and the students body's musicians at large. Titled "Open Up", the album featured songs from a variety of York musicians, and ranged in style from pop to heavy rock...
Mikaela Jopes brings sign language to the halls of York
Katherine Steahly, Reporter
May 8, 2019
Junior Mikaela Jopes brought American Sign Language (ASL) Club to York this year to help educate students on the language and its history. The club meets Thursdays in foreign language classrooms. “I started it because I believe it’s important for people to reach and communicate with those who...
Black Student Union hosts annual dinner dance
Ellie Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2019
Last week, the Black Student Union gathered their friends and family in the York Commons for an evening filled with speeches, dinner, dessert and most of all dancing. Although the annual event takes place in February, during which we honor Black History Month, this event is to celebrate and honor the...
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