University High School Clarionette

10/11/2023

Many athletes experience the pull between club teams and high school sports. Mariana Sanches explores the impact that tension has on athletes' mental well being and game performance in her story, "Between Teams."

U-High’s student-athletes are often stretched so thin that they don’t have much free time. Many Pioneer athletes, including soccer player senior Sydnee Schuler, play for both travel and school sports teams and it affects many other areas of their lives. “Because I was gone so often during the ...

16/10/2023

No charges were filed against long-time teacher, coach, and substitute teacher, Mike Troll. Read about the impact this event has had on the school in Evy York's story. https://uhsclarionette.com/3279/news/substitute-teacher-cleared-of-charges/

03/05/2023

Read about the administration and Student Diversity Committee's response to the hate speech incident discovered in April.

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27/04/2023

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do together?
Emy: Watching TV or a movie.
Evy: Yeah, especially when it’s just by ourselves so we can talk during it. When we watch something with our parents, they always tell us to be quiet
New story by Lilly Miller out now!
http://ow.ly/pk1A50NXLLJ

25/04/2023

Shreya Nallamothu's independent study has lead to child protection legislation to protect minors from parental exploitation of their image and content on social media. Read Evy York's story here:

In the Illinois State Senate, a child influencer bill has recently been passed which would protect children from being exploited by their parents on social media. With inspiration from a child actor law put into place in the 1930s, this bill will protect children so they aren’t negatively impacted...

25/04/2023

Twin Tuesday ON Twin Tuesday for Prom Spirit Week, read Lilly Miller's story on the York Twins:

Emy and Evy York are fraternal twins in their junior year. Evy participates in cross country, basketball, and FCA. Emy is involved in orchestra, jazz band, and Model UN.   Q: Do you two have different interests or do you purposefully avoid doing the same activities? Evy: I think we just have differ...

18/04/2023

The latest podcast episode has a mixing error that has been brought to the attention of the staff. This will be fixed asap. Thank you for your support.
- Verit Reiman, Editor-in-Chief

18/04/2023

New podcast episode out now! Check it out on Spotify or on The Clarionette website!
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JDTJX7cs6yb

05/04/2023

“We’re sick of it, I’m tired of coming to school thinking someone could walk in with a gun… this shouldn’t be how people have to think every single day,” junior Anna Elkins said. Elkins was just one of 171 students who joined today’s national walkout protesting gun violence in America.
New story by Verit Reiman out now!

04/04/2023

The Pioneer Pod Episode one is out now! https://open.spotify.com/show/1CoAD3LxMg627rd5M50Th5

11/02/2023

Regionals , 2:00pm

09/02/2023

New video by Verit Reiman out now! Watch on the website linked in our bio! Also available on YouTube.

20/12/2022

“It's Senate's job to figure out what they want to do about the problem,” - Michael Shanley. New story by Morgan Moody out now! Check out the story in the bio!

14/12/2022

“My favorite memory from soccer is probably when Josh gave me the official offer on the phone,” - Annika Klauss
New story by Lilly Miller out now! Check the link in our bio for more!

14/12/2022

“If this was a race, cheerleading would be winning,” - Steve Evans
New story by Evy York out now! Check out the link in our bio for more!

13/12/2022

“She soaked up every tune, and now she blows everyone away. She’s exceptional; she is a pretty elite player. We’re so proud of her, [and] there’s absolutely no ceiling for her.” - Steve Haberichter (owner of Down Home Guitars)
New story by Sathvik Gowda out now! Check out the link in our bio for more!

08/12/2022

“I make sure not to have myself scheduled too many days a week, and (I) give myself some days when I have nothing just to focus on school work." - Rocky O'Shea
New Story by Hannah Houston out now! Click the link in our description for more!

06/12/2022

"I'm excited to be around athletes that have the same mindset as me, I know I can be the starting libero; I know I have the capability, but I'm going to have to fight for it." - Lily Barry 2022 New story by Alyssa Dryer out now! Click the link in our bio to see the story!

02/12/2022

“I’ve had four hip surgeries on the same hip because of a genetic disorder called hip dysplasia (a genetic condition where the hip socket does not entirely cover the ball portion of the thigh bone). I had small surgeries and then a bigger surgery the summer before junior year where I was in the hospital for a few days,” - Payton Lanier. New story by Lily Miller out now! Click the link in our bio to see the story!

29/11/2022

“So many things stood out about him, he was going to bring us the experience to push our program even further.” - Andrea Markert. New Story by Mara Kim out now! Click the link in our bio to see more!

28/11/2022

“I’m feeling good about tonight, and we have Caroline back now too. With Caroline back, we have a better offense." - Alyssa Dryer, 11/02/2022. New story by Stephanie Hansing out now! Click the link in our bio to see more!

28/11/2022

“I simply walked over and voted. Did it all by myself." - Sawyer Dale. New Story by Cody Cusac out now! Check it out on The Clarionette website linked in our bio!

19/11/2022

Last night over $1500 was raised in support of U-Build. Final Winners - Colin Cunningham raised the most money, Aaron Reed won talent and formal wear, Timi Lawal won the Q & A segment, Johnny Chambers won swimwear. This year’s Mr. U-High is Johnny Chambers!

16/11/2022

Photos from the girls basketball game at Normal Community High school. Photos by Raegan Kennedy.

28/10/2022

Come pick up your yearbook in the library from 9:30-11:35!!

16/09/2022

After watching the Dead Poets Society, Dr. Fitzgerald’s 6th period class stood on their chairs to welcome the professor on Homecoming day. “We’re gonna watch something because of this,” - Dr. Fitzgerald

08/09/2022

Book Clubs first meeting was this afternoon in 219! Their next two meetings will be on the 5th and 19th. Be sure to check in with Ms. Brokaw or Ms. Durham for more information!

02/09/2022

Student section pictures from the volleyball game on 9/1/22 - Photos by V.Reiman

02/09/2022

Photos of the Volleyball game on 9/1/22 - Photos by V. Reiman