The Lance

Class of 2019 beginning to get nostalgic over the past four years

December 2, 2018

High school is a time in your life you’ll never forget, be it for the better or for the worse. As the senior class at St. Joes looks back on our time here, we hope it’s been for the better. Most of this year’s senior class all seem to be grateful for our time here. Through thick and thin, the senior class has always been unified like one big family. Some kids...

Health class volunteers for a day

Miguel Flojo, Staff writer

November 4, 2018

Mrs. Kalal, who is the dean of students and the health teacher for St. Joseph, took her health class on a field trip to Feed My Starving Children, which is a non-profit organization...

New AD, PE teacher brings youth, experience to position

Julian Maldonado, Staff writer

October 2, 2018

It seems that teachers here at St. Joseph have either been here for many years or just have just begun their teaching careers. One new teacher is the Chargers new P.E. teacher and Athletic Director, Mr. Vicente Pena. One question that was asked was “How long have you been teaching” and this question was an easy one. “This is actually my first year being a teacher,”...

No more Mr. Hotek, but his replacement brings years of experience to the table

Alphonso Adams, Staff writer

October 2, 2018

St. Joseph has a new religion teacher by the name of Mr. Joseph Fedinec. He has served the Diocese of Joliet, and Arch Diocese of Chicago for 18 years in Catholic Education on the elementary and high school levels teaching sacramental preparation, Sacred Scripture, and Church Doctrines especially the Church's teachings on morality and social justice. He was a volunteer...

Students looking forward to Christmas break to recharge their batteries

Phoebe Unzueta, Staff writer

December 13, 2017

It’s that wonderful time of the year where students are stressed out about studying and drinking endless amounts of caffeine in preparation for finals, but they know that there is a light of the end of the tunnel waiting for them. That glorious light waiting for them? Winter break. No matter which grade someone is in, they look forward to magnificent time when they...

Mock Trial shows students the ins and outs of courtroom

December 8, 2017

When Mr. Bufalino began teaching Business Law, he wanted it to be very case-driven, beginning with a broad survey of the law. “We start with origins of legal systems...

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World/US News

Black Friday drama rains on otherwise successful day

Alphonso Adams, Staff writer

December 4, 2018

There was a lot of chaos during this year’s Black Friday. During the Black Friday shopping spree, there were some good sales, like ones on Digital Games, where sales have reached all-time highs. People also love shopping at places like Target, Walmart and Best Buy. Unfortunately, there was sad news to report as there was a shooting at a mall in Alabama, where a...

How old is too old to trick-or-treat?

Miguel Flojo, Staff writer

November 4, 2018

Do you ever wonder, how old is too old? Halloween is a holiday in October where kids can dress going door to door to get candy from houses. But you really only see little kids trick or treating. Is there an age limit? How old do you have to be to know it’s enough? Kids on average stop dressing up and trick or treating by the age of 12-16. It’s even...

Gamer world rocked by tragedy at Madden Tournament

Miguel Flojo, Staff writer

September 28, 2018

Over the years, video games have changed, including graphics that are getting so beautiful and more complex in a gameplay perspective. People are even making a living playing video games by winning tournaments. It’s all fun and competitive and to get a crowd going, but some people take it too seriously. In Jacksonville, Florida, a video game tournament for...

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Opinion

Think twice before picking up that soda next time

Nick Fuentes, Staff writer

December 2, 2018

There are many different drinks in the world. However, one of them has gained serious popularity in more recent years. Whether you call it Soda, Pop, or Soda-pop,...

Giving Thanks for the right-length break

December 2, 2018

Getting ready for the ‘Big One’

November 4, 2018

Water…the healthy drink?

October 30, 2018

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Arts and Entertainment

We will rock you (all the way to the box office)

Julian Maldonado, Staff writer

December 7, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody is the legendry song from the band Queen. Lead Singer Freddie Mercury was a legend in the Rock music genre and even 26 years after his passing, his story...

Latest fashion trends giving a shoutout back to the 90s

December 4, 2018

New band offers 90s Grunge with a 21st-Century twist

December 2, 2018

St. Joseph theater crew ready to “Psych” you out

November 29, 2018

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Sports

Female makes history with collegiate football offer

Katarina Salinas, Correspondent

March 13, 2019

Toni Harris recently made history. It all began in early January of 2019 when she was offered a scholarship to play football at Bethany College. What was significant about this is that Toni Harris is female and she is...

Despite disappointing ending, Bears enjoy strong season

February 25, 2019

Now the dust has settled on the 2018 NFL season, it is time to look back on what turned out to be a surprisingly successful season for the Chicago Bears. In a game that Bears fans will never forget,...

Lady Chargers growing, improving with each passing game

December 19, 2018

The St. Joseph Varsity Lady Charger basketball season is in full swing with some exciting play in both conference and non-conference play. The team has four leaders returning from last year’s Regional...

2018 Red Sox rank among the sport’s all-time great teams

December 4, 2018

The 2018 MLB Season was one for the record books, especially for the Boston Red Sox, not only winning the World Series but setting records across the field. If you’re a baseball fan, the Red Sox were...

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Video

Breakdown with Kyle and Joe

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Charger Basketball: Inside Scoop

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Alumni Spotlight

No summer vacation for 2016 Joe’s grad
September 19, 2018
Sam Daughenbaugh has had marine biology on his mind since he can remember. The 2016 St. Joseph High School graduate soaks up knowledge on the subject like an ocean sponge...
Playing the Game
March 23, 2018
Building relationships in one’s career is often associated with helping professions, such as teaching, nursing, or counseling. Financial planning would not make that list...
Law and Order a family affair for St. Joseph siblings
April 11, 2017
Staff report
“In the criminal justice system, … “ Those familiar with the twenty year run of TV’s Law & Order will recognize those words at the beginning of each weekly show....
Half-century of success began at St. Joseph
May 11, 2015
Staff report
“Revealed Preference of the Federal Reserve: Using Inverse Control Theory to Interpret the Policy Equation of a Vector Autoregression” … “Saddlepath Solutions for...
St. Joseph grad relishes eye-opening experience overseas
February 24, 2015
Staff report
Scott Rock, Saint Joseph High School Class of 2011, and soon-to-be graduate of Benedictine University, knew more than Good Morning (Zǎoshanghǎo! 早上好!) when he returned...
St. Joseph grad making a name for himself in Washington
December 17, 2014
Staff report
Andrew Waller, St. Joseph Class of 2006, is less than ten years out of high school but daily finds himself in the nation’s capital, serving as a police officer for the Supreme...
Familiar face back to lead St. Joseph into the future
November 12, 2014
Grace Genova, Staff writer
Brother Thomas Harding is the new President at St. Joseph, and his role here is to convey our message into the greater community that supports our school. He also wants to...
Former Charger making waves on the air
September 24, 2014
Staff report
You’re on the air! Phil Inzinga, St. Joseph High School Class of 1988, has heard those words thousands of times from his producer and now the former Westchester resident...
Local Scientist Assists Inventors
February 27, 2013
He has a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Bio-Chemistry and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He’s Paul Weaver, Saint...
All in the Family
January 6, 2013
He saw it worked for his brothers so he thought he’d give it a shot. Paul Tallarovic, St. Joseph Class of 1990, watched as his brothers John (Class of ’84) and Carl (Class...

The Lance

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