In 2014, GreatNews.Life established the Student Voices internship program (formerly #1StudentNWI), allowing high school students to share an insider’s view of everything happening at the high schools on a monthly basis. The GreatNews.Life staff not only edits and publishes their work but also sends feedback to the students to help them grow as journalists.
What’s recently happened? While the weather is still unsure of itself, it hasn’t stopped spring sports from taking place. The indoor track season has just begun, and the Merrillville Pirates are off to a great start. The indoor season is short …
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What recently happened? February has come and gone fast. The month has been filled with snow and sunshine which resulted in a lot of Virtual Learning Days (VLDs) for Marquette Catholic High School (MQT). In sports for the Blazers, the Girls Basketball …
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What’s Recently Happened? Lake Central High School’s choir program had an African song written for their Classics Concert on March 5. The Senior Treble choir performed the one of a kind piece. “The arranger of the song is Dr. Ezeakacha, who is …
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What’s recently happened? On February 7, the senior service retreat took place. Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) seniors split up and went to Mission of Our Lady of Angels or the Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center. Students helped people in their own way of cleaning …
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What’s recently happened? La Lumiere High School (La Lu) has been busy in recent weeks, particularly pertaining to sports. On Friday, February 27, La Lu’s National Boys’ Basketball team was able to successfully defeat SPIRE Academy in an upset …
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What’s recently happened? On Friday, February 27, Griffith hosted the inaugural Special Olympics “Polar Plunge” to help raise money for the Best Buddies Program and the Special Olympics. The event also helps promote inclusion, diversity, and those …
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What’s recently happened? A blood drive was held at Portage High School (PHS) on March 5. Donations came from staff and students alike. The American Red Cross staff ensured that every donor was screened almost immediately and taken back for their donation …
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What’s recently happened? Hammond Central High School (HCHS) celebrated a new milestone on February 27 by hosting its first “Stepping into the Den” Color Guard Competition. The event welcomed both the HCHS Wolf Battalion and the East Chicago …
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What’s recently happened? In February, at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), students prepared for and competed in various competitions and events. On February 7, high school band and choir students participated in the regional Indiana State School Music …
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What’s recently happened? Students at Morton High School recently joined hundreds of other schools across Indiana in a statewide student protest addressing concerns about immigration enforcement and the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
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