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: Fighting ‘59ers brave the cold weather to prepare for spring

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Fighting ‘59ers brave the cold weather to prepare for spring What’s recently happened?  January is the darkest month of the year. For some, this may be dreadful, but for Andrean High School (AHS) students, the light of Christ kept January bright.  This month has been one of AHS’s lighter months....

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City Wolves are diving into spring

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City Wolves are diving into spring What’s recently happened? Michigan City High School (MCHS) recently held its annual Winter Pep Rally. This pep session was the culmination of a week full of spirit days. Later this week, the winner of the spirit festivities will be announced, In...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School enjoys winter wonderland

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marian High School enjoys winter wonderland What's recently happened? Marian HIgh School had a 20-minute retreat in the BCAC gym during homeroom on January 23. Students went to the gym for music and worship.  Taylor Geiger, a sophomore at Marian, has gone to all of the 20-minute retreats...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Basketball, Heads’ Cup, and more winter activities at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Basketball, Heads’ Cup, and more winter activities at La Lumiere What’s recently happened?  As January quickly progressed at La Lumiere School (La Lu), the Lakers were ready for February and winter activities to begin. Once the Lakers returned to the classroom, the second semester was quickly underway,...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams makes the most of a chilly January

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams makes the most of a chilly January What’s recently happened? During the month of January, John Adams High School students were hit with a biting cold. After the long weekend for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the break became even longer with temperatures reaching as low as -60 degrees...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Let love bloom with Whiting High School’s Spanish Club

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Let love bloom with Whiting High School’s Spanish Club What’s recently happened? On Saturday, February 1, the Whiting High School (WHS) Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional competition at Indiana University Northwest. There were teams from schools all over the area who came to compete....

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic High School celebrates Catholic Schools Week

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic High School celebrates Catholic Schools Week What’s recently happened? Marquette Catholic High School (MQT), as stated in its name, is a Catholic high school. January 26 - February 1 was recognized as the annual national celebration of Catholic schools known as “Catholic Schools Week...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: River Forest lends a paw to local animal shelters

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: River Forest lends a paw to local animal shelters What’s recently happened? December was a time to give to those in need. The National Honor Society’s (NHS) Project of the Month, “Stockings for Paws,” aimed to give back to local animal shelters, including the Humane Society of Hobart and...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: A new year brings new opportunities for students at Morgan Township High School

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: A new year brings new opportunities for students at Morgan Township High School What’s recently happened? For students at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), January was full of exciting events, from Homecoming to various academic and sporting competitions. Photo credit to Wes Bucher Homecoming (HOCO) took place on January 11...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn High School community recognized for its impact

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Penn High School community recognized for its impact What’s recently happened? After a six year hiatus, the Penn High School Talent Show made its return on Jan 22. Over 200 people gathered in the Center for Performing Arts to watch 14 student acts, consisting of: comedy, singing, rock bands, spoken...

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