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: Celebrating achievements and community at Crown Point High School

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Celebrating achievements and community at Crown Point High School What's recently happened? Crown Point High School’s (CPHS) Academic Super Bowl team competed in the Academic Super Bowl invitational at Valparaiso on Tuesday, March 18. This year, the Fine Arts team secured Crown Point’s first State championship...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Spring break is upon the Hammond Area Career Center

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Spring break is upon the Hammond Area Career Center What’s recently happened? Students have reached the final quarter of the year recently at the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC). A lot of stress but also fun has been happening at the ACC, which is to be expected as they came up to the fourth...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute students are leaving their marks

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute students are leaving their marks What’s recently happened? The Bishop Noll Institute (BNI) Speech Team returned from the Sectional and State tournaments. With the help of 18 BNI students, a third place trophy from Sectionals was brought back on February 22.  Abigail Buksa and...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is ready for spring

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology is ready for spring What’s recently happened? Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) hosted its annual evening of cultural representation and diversity in the school gym.  “It was nice to see everyone come together in honor of Black History Month and...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City High School blooms with Envirothon

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City High School blooms with Envirothon What’s recently happened? In early March, Michigan City High School (MCHS) band students performed at the Indiana State School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble State competition. There might have been snow on the ground that day, but at MCHS,...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School marches into March madness

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School marches into March madness What recently happened?  The La Porte High School (LPHS) Choir hosted its inaugural “Friend Choir” event during the Choral Recital Night on Wednesday, February 19.  Students were encouraged to invite a friend from outside the school for...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School celebrating achievements, school spirit, and what’s ahead

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School celebrating achievements, school spirit, and what’s ahead What’s recently happened? At Tri-Township High School (TTHS), the Tiny Tigers lit up the Tiger Den with their electrifying “Glow Era” cheer performance during the Junior Varsity halftime show. After a week of dedicated practice, the young...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster springs into action

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster springs into action What’s recently happened? The Best Buddies at Munster High School (MHS) had its Best Buddies Bowl on February 12. This event had a flag football game with the football team against the Best Buddies. “My favorite part of the Best Buddies Bowl is...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School has a calm February

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School has a calm February What's recently happened? Marian High School has a pretty calm February. On February 6, the school had the feast day of Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel. February 11 was the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.  February 15 was the Mid Winter event,...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School’s tennis team is getting ready for the season

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School’s tennis team is getting ready for the season What’s recently happened? The Whiting High School (WHS) Spanish Club held its annual Valentine's Day flower sale on February 13. Carnations were sold outside the main office for students to purchase, and the sale was a huge success. In addition to...

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