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The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post

The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post

The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post

This is a picture of Rachel Chung at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Rachel Chung, Features Editor

Rachel Chung is TSP’s Features Editor. She is also president of NHS, vice president of FBLA, and on executive board for VH Give. She spends her weekends working at the Aspen Drive Library or hanging out with friends. Although she doesn’t plan to pursue a career in journalism, she’s been a part of the school newspaper since freshman year. Instead, she plans to become an immigration lawyer.

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"The Ticket" is a captivating story about a blind man regaining his sight, and then becoming blinded by his superficial desires.

The Ticket review

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
April 25, 2017
Photo from Coming Soon
CW's Riverdale is currently airing its dramatic 13-episode season.

Archie Comics’ Dark Side

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
March 22, 2017
Fred Sides (10) getting an early start with studying for his AP test.

Time to get ready for AP exams

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
February 15, 2017
Picture from The Perspective
Take time for yourself after the long college application process!

Ways to unwind after college apps

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
December 13, 2016
Thrift shopping guide

Thrift shopping guide

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
October 28, 2016
Donalie Black (10) is keeping up her streaks on Snapchat during her lunch period.

No Snapchat in class

Rachel Chung, Copy Editor
September 22, 2016
Student spotlight: Aakash Setty

Student spotlight: Aakash Setty

Rachel Chung, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2016
Sleep Cycle (app layout shown) is one of the most highly rated sleep apps. It has features that are free and more advanced ones that cost money.

Too tired to function

Rachel Chung, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2016
The perfect way to have fun out in the winter cold this 14th, ice skating.

What to do this Valentine’s Day?

Rachel Chung, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016
Flickering Myth

Netflix Must-Watches

Rachel Chung, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
Squandered Summer

Squandered Summer

Rachel Chung, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2015
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