Antacid Exploration This past week sophomores in chemistry focused on how efficient various form of antacids were in relieving heartburn and indigestion. Students started off the week by reading about the health affects of heartburn and how antacids can help to relieve it in the body. Students then performed an inquiry-based lab that allowed them...
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Fundraising Success!
Thanks to all who came out and supported the Boys Basketball Team at their Intrasquad Scrimmage Fundraiser on Friday, November 24! Highlights included: A senior vs staff three-point shootout, which the staff controversially won with a final score of 17-16 Clemente cheerleaders’ first performance of the winter sports season A debut of the varsity basketball...
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2014-2015 Season Preview & New Coaches
The Boys Basketball team will try to improve on their undefeated conference season last year. Due to their conference championship last year in the CPS Blue West conference, the boys are now in CPS White West conference, a step above last year. As the competition increases, the team will have to continue to improve. The...
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Quadratic Modeling Of AIDS Cases
By: Felisha Rodriguez This week in Ms. Zuniga’s College Algebra class, students learned about different cases of AIDS, specifically within young children under the age of 13. The students attempted to figure out how many people from the years 1984-1996 were affected by this disease and how this changed over the years. Students discussed factors...
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Windy City Field House Trip 2014
By Fabian Rentas Arriving to the Windy City Field House on November 19th was nothing the freshman honors cohort was expecting. Students competed with each other and worked together on team building activities in order to complete various challenges. It was an overall fun and challenging experience. Many of the freshmen that went would agree....
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Applying to My First College
By: Clay Roberts By applying to my first college, I am very happy and proud, because I feel like I am really going to have a bright future. By taking this step, I know that I am doing something to brighten up my future and am one step closer to a wonderful career. To be...
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Clemente’s Public Artists
Clemente’s Art I students recently investigated different muralists like Diego Rivera and Leo Tanguma, and the meaning behind their artwork. Afterwards, the artistic wildcats brainstormed different issues currently affecting their community, as well as their country. Many students did research on topics like the Ebola crisis, immigration, politics, and gentrification in their community. Students then...
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University Spotlight: Ball State University
University Spotlight: Ball State University By Eros Quiles One of the colleges that I chose to apply to is Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The main reason I picked this school is because I feel like they have everything I look for in a college, and I want to get out of the city...
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Visit to Valparaiso
The GEAR UP Chicago program sponsored a college tour to Valparaiso University on Saturday, November 8th, 2014. Students from Michelle Clark, Clemente, Curie, Harlan, Kelly and Roosevelt high schools were invited to participate in this experience. From Clemente, 9 juniors along with Clemente GEAR UP team member Billy Hayes attended this amazing opportunity in which...
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University Spotlight: Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University Home Of The Bulldogs Macomb, IL In October 2012, there were 12,205 student enrolled at Western Illinois University. The main reasons why I chose this school was because I have many family members who attend WIU. I also want to study nursing, and I know WIU has a great nursing program for...