My teaching career began in my sophomore year of high school when the ukulele teacher at my former middle school, the Sphinx Academy, asked if I would be interested in assisting his class once a week....

Dunbar students had to bundle up to keep warm in the wintry weather.

After spring sports were canceled abruptly last school year, many student-athletes were aware of the precarious situation their seasons were in. However, others still hoped that with proper safety precautions,...

Spooky season is upon us! However, that does not mean the global pandemic we are in will be put on pause. While we still need to be safe and cautious, there are still many ways we can enjoy this unofficial...

“Oh my gosh, I’m so OCD!”  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a relative, friend, or stranger say these words after color coding their notes, organizing a packet of Skittles by color,...

Earlier this year the American College Testing, or ACT, announced they would be changing their exam to be more flexible for students. The changes would allow individuals to retake specific sections of...

My name is Alexis Radhakrishnan, and I have three sisters. My oldest sister, Julia, is a second-year student at the University of Chicago. She graduated from MSTC at Dunbar in 2018. My twin sister,...

“Let’s choose to live in peace rather than rest in peace,” said local gun-violence activist, Anita Franklin. Franklin was a force for peace who passed away on February 24, 2020. Franklin’s...

The Dunbar Swim and Dive team was undefeated for the entirety of their regular season. Plus, they won the regional meet for the 13th year in a row. The athletes entered their state meet with confidence...

Every day we hear about the dangers, violence, and hatred in our country from local and national news sources. When the world’s burdens are weighing us down, small acts of kindness help lift us up. Random...

With Halloween quickly approaching, it can become stressful to decide last-minute plans.  A change of plans can cause a change of costume, then panic ensues. But, there is no need to worry! Here is...

When you were little, what chapstick did you choose? Original or cherry? What ice cream did you choose? Plain vanilla or chocolate? Today, what vape flavor do you choose? Tobacco or Mango?  The...

Driving her Jeep Cherokee, Camille has no problem switching gears.

Coach Cole Pleasants has been leading the Dunbar swim team to success, as the head coach, for the last seven years. However, he is handing the title to Coach Noah Richter. Coach Richter, who is also...

The number one cause of skin cancer is the exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Many teens enjoy laying out by the pool in the sun. However, they may not be aware of the dangers the sun can...

New movies are played in theaters every month. Keeping up with films can seem overwhelming when trying to pick one to go see. However, here is a short list of the top three movies to see in 2019 to...

Many people have told me that junior year is the most difficult and stressful year. From the ACT, SAT, AP tests, and College and Career readiness tests. It seems pretty scary figuring how to juggle all...

The last time fans heard a new “Jonas Brothers” album was in 2010, for the album, “Jonas L.A.”. In 2013, when the brothers went their separate ways people wanted to know why, and who was to blame....

Many students find themselves feeling fatigued during the school day due to a combination of late night studying, extracurricular activities and early morning classes. To resolve this issue many students...

Ariana Grande’s new single "thank u, next" was released Nov. 3, 2018. The song talks about the lessons she has learned from ex-boyfriends Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez, Pete Davidson and Mac Miller, who passed...