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Wildcat Chronicle

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Sophomore Evelyn Mondragon reads an article about “Grand Theft Auto VI” during journalism class on May 20. Recent updates and release-date speculation surrounding the game have reignited discussion among fans online.
‘GTA 6’ hype grows as fans await long-delayed release
Students react to new updates surrounding one of gaming’s most anticipated releases.
By Ryan Knutson, Reporter • May 24, 2026
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Staff members and educators pose with their children during WEGO’s annual Bring Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day on April 22 near Door 1.
[AUDIO] Future teachers, tiny muscles, and scavenger hunts
Students got a glimpse into their parents’ jobs during WEGO’s annual Bring Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day on April 22.
By Ruby Guerrero, News Editor • May 19, 2026
A cannabis leaf represents the debate surrounding adulthood, public health and recreational marijuana age restrictions in Illinois. (Illustration by Arthur Waldow)
The debate over Illinois’ recreational marijuana age
As marijuana laws continue to evolve across the United States, some young adults question why legal adulthood begins at 18 while recreational cannabis access remains restricted until 21.
By Arthur Waldow, Reporter • May 16, 2026
Graphics demonstrating the craziness that happens before finals week.
[AUDIO] Week in the life of a junior prepping for finals
As finals week approaches, students feel the weight of grades, freedom and uncertainty in their backs. Here is a little inside scoop of what students deal with on a daily basis on top of finals week.
By Ruby Guerrero, News Editor • May 14, 2026
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wtw WEGO? May 22, 2026
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Cold Takes Ep. 9 | Miles, Mindset and Cold Takes: Rachael Balmer
By Gabriella Castro, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2026
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Kuba Slupski is known for his emotional reactions after a win, including the regional championship this past fall. (Photo by Jason Capota)
[HUMANS OF WEGO] Chasing a dream through pressure and perseverance
By Connor Holloway, Reporter • May 9, 2026
[VIDEO] Exploring educational pathways: from Illinois to WEGO
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An array of low calorie ice creams stacked behind scoops of those same ice creams.
Top 5 low-cal ice creams
By David Weber, Reporter • May 25, 2026
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