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Page 57, Varsity Football team in 2006

Taft Football: Then & Now

Ryan Harrity and Michal Laczak May 30, 2025

William Howard Taft High School has existed in Chicago Illinois since September of 1939. Their football program however didn’t start until 21 years later, in 1960. According to MaxPreps, that team, captained...

Shot during Softball Game, Taft vs Curie

15-0 Slaughter Victory on Softball Senior Night

Ashley Wilson and Domenic Paladino May 30, 2025

In high school softball, only 7 innings are played. On May 5, in an incredible shutout, the Girl’s Softball team never reached the 5th inning, as the Eagles took an early victory at the bottom of the...

Water Polo Illustration.

Wonder Women of the Water

Ryan Harrity, Reporter May 22, 2025

The rules: Each game of Water Polo has four quarters, the time varies depending on age and skill level, however, according to Nicole Wiktor, the Women's Water Polo team plays seven minute quarters. Two...

John Cena farewell tour

From Undesirable to Undeniable, Beaten by the Now Never-seen, 17 Time WWE Champion, John Cena

Ryan Harrity, Reporter May 6, 2025

On April 20, “Wrestlemania 41” Night 2 was hosted in the Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, “The American Nightmare” and Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, faced 16 time WWE...

Rugby Team Photo Varsity Boys

Unite. Compete. Conquer. Boys Taft Rugby 2025.

Aydan Bejinariu, Reporter April 22, 2025

Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Join Taft Rugby and be part of an exciting team! Rugby season kicked off on April 14, and Taft is looking for passionate players to join. Whether you’re...

Cubs Bleachers

Cubs Rangers Series from the Bleachers and Beyond

Ryan Harrity, Reporter April 21, 2025

On April 9, my mom and I went to go see the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers meet up in Wrigley Field for the final game of their three game series. The Cubs held a two nothing lead on the series, then looking...

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From Dugouts to Downtown Nashville

Mia Perez, Reporter April 16, 2025

Baseball meets spring break! While most students spend spring break lounging at their house or at the beach, the Varsity Baseball team packed their bags, grabbed their gear, and jumped on the road to Tennessee....

Breaking Boundaries: The Game of Girls Lacrosse

Breaking Boundaries: The Game of Girls Lacrosse

Ashley Wilson and Domenic Paladino March 21, 2025

As we reach the warmer, spring months, it’s time for Girls Lacrosse! This year’s tryouts took place at the Varsity Campus on March 3. Lacrosse is a competitive, physically demanding, team sport...

Athletic Coordinator Zachary Elder is ready for some spring sports!

Kickoff To Spring Sports

Mia Perez, Reporter March 21, 2025

There are so many different sports to kick off the spring season. It is the beginning of warm weather and it's the time to be outside. All spring sports tryouts are happening the week of March 3 from soccer,...

Cooper DeJean scoring a pick-six, making the score 16-0 during Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia Eagles Get Revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59

Ashley Wilson and Domenic Paladino March 1, 2025

On Feb. 9, the NFL hosted Superbowl 59 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. AFC Champions the Kansas City Chiefs and NFC Champions the Philadelphia Eagles went head to head for the annual...

Picture of CM Punk in WW13

WWE’s Move to Netflix Shocks Wrestling World

Ryan Harrity, Reporter February 24, 2025

Recently, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) made a deal with Netflix so that “Monday Night Raw” would stream exclusively on Netflix. They will also keep their deal with Peacock to stream Premium...

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Chicago North Hockey: Senior Night in the Windy City

Ashley Wilson and Domenic Paladino February 24, 2025

On Jan. 25, The Chicago North Hockey Club defeated New Trier in a nail-biter 7-4 win.  According to the Chicago North Hockey Club’s website, It is a “...combined high school program that fields...

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