The Lance – The student news site of St. Joseph High School

Preparing for the worst, Chargers show their best

Chargers’ football team lays foundation for future success

November 6, 2018

Chargers’ soccer season ends early, sets up promise for future

November 4, 2018

Seniors prepping, stressing over next step

October 30, 2018

Saving lives, one pint at a time

October 30, 2018

Charger News

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...

Final Exams are coming, and so is the accompanying stress

Bella Fuentes, Staff writer

December 8, 2017

With the first semester of the year almost over, students are getting excited for their Winter Break away from St. Joseph. However, they have one last challenge to face before their freedom – final exams! We have one week left for students to study up and hopefully pass their classes. Seniors are getting anxious, as this will be one of their last semesters before...

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World/US News

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...

To dream or not to dream…

Phoebe Unzueta, Staff writer

October 2, 2017

There is one word looming on the mind of almost every American, but more likely everyone in the world, the word Trump. Depending on who you ask, this can either be a good or bad association, but to most it is the latter. Since the first day of the Trump Administration, almost anyone who is not a white, straight, Christian male has been on edge. Day after day, the administration...

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Opinion

Getting ready for the ‘Big One’

Julee Paradee, Staff writer

November 4, 2018

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It was introduced in November 1959 by the University of Iowa professor Everett Franklin Lidquist....

Water…the healthy drink?

October 30, 2018

Heading to the movies? Not me (I’ll be watching at home)

November 7, 2017

The stress of getting ready for college is, well…stressful

November 7, 2017

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Arts and Entertainment

Some ‘Dirty’ music to add to your playlist

Melanie Mini, Staff writer

November 4, 2018

Heaven feels like a new Dirty Nil album. Canadian rock band The Dirty Nil released their newest album Master Volume on September 14, 2018. The Dirty Nil hails from Ontario...

Reliving an old(er) classic

October 30, 2018

Halloween Franchise keeps on scaring

October 30, 2018

NBA 2K celebrates 20th anniversary, continues to impress

October 2, 2018

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Sports

Charger spikers looking forward to next year

Julee Paradee, Staff writer

November 4, 2018

The St. Joseph high school charger volleyball team has had a long season that lasted a total of three months, but now the season has come to an end. The Chargers practiced five days a week and sometimes even had tournaments...

Red Sox champs in memorable 2018 MLB season

November 4, 2018

After the eight-plus month journey (figuring in spring training) known as the Major League Baseball season, the 2018 version ended with the Boston Red Sox winning their fourth World Series championship...

Bears holding on to first place at halfway point of season

October 30, 2018

Bear down Chicago, it’s time for another crazy football season here in the Windy City. Second year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and new head coach Matt Nagy look to bring some noise in the NFC North...

Ohio State, Alabama constants in a muddled up NCAA field

October 8, 2018

It’s finally that time of year again, waking up early on Saturday morning and watching Lee Corso and the boys pick the teams for a fun-filled and ever-so-lasting stress relieving day of college football. September...

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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
Playing the Game
Law and Order a family affair for St. Joseph siblings
Half-century of success began at St. Joseph
St. Joseph grad relishes eye-opening experience overseas
St. Joseph grad making a name for himself in Washington
Familiar face back to lead St. Joseph into the future
Former Charger making waves on the air
New coach – and familiar face – brings new attitude to Charger spikers
Coach Ashley Talley, the new head coach for the girls’ volleyball team, strives to make her team great. A graduate from the school in 2008, she w...
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