The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
The student news site of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois

Nook News
All content by Claire Evelyne Edwards
Athletic trophies are on display near the entrance to the gym at Central Campus.

Mascot task force discusses educational options

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2021
Mascot committee hears why usage is seen as offensive

Mascot committee hears why usage is seen as offensive

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2021
Native American Guardian Association addresses mascot task force

Native American Guardian Association addresses mascot task force

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2021
The gym at MCHS Central Campus was originally built for the 1970-71 school year.

Mascot task force committee formed

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021
This screenshot shows a class on Google Meet at MCHS on Jan. 28. All students chose to leave their cameras off.

Teachers, students talk about leaving cameras off during class

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2021
Many schools across the country are taking another look at their Native American-related mascots. Minooka will begin this process soon.

When schools look to change mascots

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Juliet Barone, and Gabby Roussos
December 10, 2020
COVID-19 cases climbing in Illinois

COVID-19 cases climbing in Illinois

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020
Students choosing remote learning share experiences

Students choosing remote learning share experiences

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2020
Former ER nurse Ms. Jen Davis described working with COVID-19 patients and recovering from the virus herself. She now works as a home infusion nurse.

Former ER nurse discusses living with COVID-19

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
Students voice concerns at board meeting about returning to school

Students voice concerns at board meeting about returning to school

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
The hallways at Cental Campus are currently empty of students. Teachers teach inside their classrooms while students learn remotely at home. This could change on Sept. 14, as the Board of Education has plans for hybrid learning to start.

Board members: Hybrid learning soon

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2020

Orchesis prepares for April performance

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Maddie Johnson
February 12, 2020

[Video] Students strut their stuff at fashion show

Claire Evelyne Edwards and Maddie Johnson
December 12, 2019

Students compete in cupcake wars

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Video News Director
November 7, 2019

[Video] Video: Students plant new pollinator garden

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Video News Director
October 11, 2019
Meet the leaders of Indian Nation

Meet the leaders of Indian Nation

Claire Evelyne Edwards and Maddie Johnson
September 13, 2019
Why people love horror movies

Why people love horror movies

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
May 15, 2019
Claire Evelyne Edwards is the daughter of Carl Edwards, who is in need of a kidney after battling chronic kidney disease.

The Gift of Life: Kidney Donation

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
April 10, 2019

[Video] Students feel stress from honors classes

February 21, 2019
Ariana Grande releases 'most personal' album

Ariana Grande releases ‘most personal’ album

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
February 21, 2019
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch allows viewers to make choices throughout the film. It can be found on Netflix.

Want multiple endings? Check out Bandersnatch on Netflix

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
February 11, 2019
Mr. Matt Minich teaches science at MCHS South Campus.

Minich brings love of science to the classroom

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
December 13, 2018
Evacuate from a hurricane?

Evacuate from a hurricane?

Claire Evelyne Edwards, Opinion Team Leader
September 28, 2018
Senior student council member Dylan Fisher promotes the upcoming Homecoming Week. “The prize for the class competitions at the assembly is definitely something you want to win,” Fisher said. Student council decided to move the Homecoming Assembly to Friday and has several new activities planned.

[Photo] Homecoming Assembly to have new look

September 27, 2018
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