The Scratching Post

Opinion
Let’s center female voices in abortion debate
October 12, 2021
Kiley Brockway, Editor-in-Chief
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, VHHS’ Junior State of American (JSA) chapter hosted a debate on the Heartbeat Bill. The Heartbeat Bill is an extremely controversial bill which forbids abortion after a heartbeat...
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Features
Seniors take trip down memory lane with kid backpack trend
October 12, 2021
Sofia Gonzalez Bernier , Editor-In-Chief
At a time when students haven’t been united for a year, the senior class is proving that they’re stronger than ever before. Whether they’re cheering on the football team from the stands or preparing...
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News
Fewer wheels go round and round
October 12, 2021
Aanya Gupta, Content Editor
Mornings are really important to Jaya Conner (9). Mornings are when she gets homework done and prepares for her school day. However, due to the nationwide bus driver shortage, there is little time for...
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Opinion
Early bird gym: No exemption from exhaustion
October 11, 2021
Ruhi Subramanian, Content Editor
Your limbs are heavy, feeling like bricks as you lift one slowly to climb the seemingly never-ending stairs. As you reach the top and enter your messy room, still feeling the disastrous rush of that...
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Upperclassmen benefit from college rep visits

November 15, 2021

As upperclassmen put their focus toward college applications, students are looking for answers to help them through the process. Students have found the answers to those questions by attending college rep visits right...

STEM students take on scientific discovery

November 15, 2021

Anti-mask protestors fuel discussion on mask policy

November 12, 2021

Mental health day enacted in Illinois schools

October 12, 2021

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Features

LGBTQIA+ students notice need for more representation

Jadyn Schwartz, Staff Member
October 19, 2021

Students have observed a rise in awareness and representation for gender identities, sexual identities, and pronouns. LGBTQIA+ students at VHHS shared why queer representation is so important and how the...

Fall Fashion Features

Evan Kim, Content Editor
October 15, 2021

Sweater weather is here, and cool temperatures and falling leaves mean Vernon Hills students are stepping up their outfit games. Back-to school deals are bringing out new styles in vogue and some juniors...

Back to the future: Reflections of freshman year

Priya Shlimon, Staff Member
October 12, 2021

Students returned to in-person school for the 2021-2022 school year. After the COVID-19 pandemic affected many students and families in their learning environments last year, freshmen are adjusting to...

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