Student Voices

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.

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic gets busy after break

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic gets busy after break What’s recently happened? The Blazers are back on campus after a much needed and restful Thanksgiving break. Just before break, Marquette Catholic High School (MQT) was collecting food for a food sculpture. The drive concluded on November 22, but...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Holidays and winter season are approaching at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Holidays and winter season are approaching at La Lumiere What’s recently happened?  As winter approaches at La Lumiere School (La Lu), so have all of the fun winter festivities. With traditions like Thanksgiving Dinner and Bookstore Basketball coming to a close, the basketball season is busy as...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School’s Student Council hosts its annual toy drive

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School’s Student Council hosts its annual toy drive What’s recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Student Council hosted its annual toy drive. From November 18 to December 6, WHS students brought in toys to their homeroom to be delivered to city hall for children in need.  The goal of...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Portage High School braves colder days

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Portage High School braves colder days What’s recently happened? In mid-November, Portage High School was recognized as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School. The school was awarded this after integrating many precautions in the event of an incident. Over the past three years, PTS Director...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Morgan Township High School comes together before the holidays

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Morgan Township High School comes together before the holidays What’s recently happened? November had been a busy month for Morgan Township High School (MTHS). With countless school events, all students have been kept busy and active in their school and community. On November 11, the MTHS Student Council...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen warm hearts this holiday season

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn Kingsmen warm hearts this holiday season What’s recently happened? Several Penn Harris Madison (PHM) schools are now being named among Indiana’s best. “US News and World Report” released its best schools rankings, announcing the best public schools in every state. For Indiana, 1,000...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School basketball season begins

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School basketball season begins What’s recently happened? Note: Basketball photos taken by Reese McKenzie The Chesterton High School (CHS) Varsity Football team officially concluded its season after falling to the Valparaiso High School Vikings earlier this month on November 8....

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Wheeler High School is being creative

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Wheeler High School is being creative What’s recently happened? Wheeler High School’s (WHS) Girls Swim team recently had its first swim meet on November 19. This meet was held in La Porte. Captain Demi Tasicas, a senior, is very excited for this season. “Swim has always been my...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Riley High School’s annual Hallway Halloween

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Riley High School’s annual Hallway Halloween What’s recently happened? Riley High School (RHS) has its annual Hallway Halloween on October 29, 2024. It was open to all RHS feeder schools. There were games, candy, and lots of decorations. Kids got to go around and “trick-or-treat” around...

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