Golden Apple Scholar!
May 31, 2018
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The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois is a scholarship in which identifies many high school students talents and abilities who strive to be the greatest teachers in high-needs schools. They are prepared to work in difficult environments, as well as inspire them to reach their full potential. Senior Mo...
VinQuan goes to HBCU’s
May 16, 2018
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VinQuan Randle,a junior, attended a trip where he visited several colleges.When teens go on college visits, they either enjoy themselves or or have a negative experience. “I like three colleges the most are Texas southern university,Jackson state university and Dillard college,” said Randl...
Khalid and the basketball team
May 16, 2018
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Khalid Herron, a Junior,. is one of the best players on the basketball team.. During his junior year, Herron managed to dunk a ball in a live game. He gets a lot of recognition being that he is talented and so young. His sophomore year, Herron started to receive basketball scholarships. “I...
The Last Show
May 11, 2018
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Legends begin in a rough patch, and most do really leave a remarkable story that never dies. Recently, Arieonna Smith has graduated from SAIC’s CAAP program (or College Art Access Program) where she displays her artwork and advances her artistic abilities for future masterpieces. Most displays ar...
Raptor 2013 and the 2018, What’s better?
April 11, 2018
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When you buy a new car you expect to get your money's worth. There are different aspects of a truck and some offer more than others, some can go from being reliable for work to being reliable for long family trips . There are many brands and models but, they each have the benefits that people need. ...
The Amazing Arieonna
March 22, 2018
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The gallery at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is home to the works of many artists, both professional and amateur. One young artist, senior Arieonna Smith was inducted into the gallery. Arieonna participates in the College Arts Access Program at SAIC, this program her skills have improve...
Making History
March 9, 2018
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It’s here, it has happened and it’s staying in the Phoenix building for history to come! Talk about the ultimate event that has ever caught everyone’s eyes! Senior Kayla Webster has won the Black History Month essay competition and a $2,500 scholarship. The award is sponsored by the City Treasu...
Chicago Bulls Turn Around
February 14, 2018
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The Chicago Bulls started rough as they went on to start the season with a 3-20 record. People expected them to be the worst team in the NBA, and expectations seemed to be coming true. Then, a miracle happened. After Nikola Mirotic faced an injury on his jaw due to his teammate, Bobby Portis, he ...
Coming soon to an Academy near you, the Film Club!
January 24, 2018
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Phoenix offers numerous clubs for their students to take part in, things such as: GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), Drama club, Chess club, and even a Christian club. However, the academy’s student body is about to have a new club through the ambition of senior Diana Guerrero and junior Julian Rocha. Not on...
Fire Alarm Malfunction
January 18, 2018
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Everyone calm down, the situation is under control. On January 10, 2017 people prepared for an ordinary day at Phoenix, to find themselves outside for a hour. A smoke detector went off and triggered the alarm pushing the engineers to work on fixing the problem quickly, while Phoenix staff and student...