The Spirit

Boys in the Boat: Worth the watch?

Sophie Shaughnessy, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

The new Boys in the Boat movie, which is based on the true story of the Washington rowing team which was released in December of 2023, highlights an important triumph for America during the 1930s. This...

Recap of the Choir Halloween Concert

Jane Kulevich, Staff Writer • October 10, 2023

According to the Saint Ignatius orchestra and choir, Halloween celebrations can never start too soon. At 7pm on Wednesday, Sept 27, the McLaughlin Theater was flooded with Halloween spirit as the choir...

Into the Woods Preview

Emma Hurley, Content Editor • October 10, 2023

What do a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold all have in common? They aren’t just miscellaneous objects from different fairy tales, they...

Swift to Smith: What Concerts to Attend This Year

Sydney Ahler • February 24, 2023

One of the many perks of living in or near Chicago is the proximity to live music. With the United Center, Wrigley Field, and smaller venues like Thalia Hall, the opportunity to see your favorite artists...

Best in the Fest: The Saint Ignatius Harlequins Earn Statewide Recognition

Brooke Ghaly • February 8, 2023

The Harlequins took the stage to perform their musical, The Addams Family, at the University of Illinois for one final run in the Illinois High School Theatre Festival on Friday, January 13. The group...

The Addams Family at Saint Ignatius

Emma Hurley • December 5, 2022

*Snap snap!* They’re creepy and they’re kooky, and they’re going to Theaterfest! That’s right, it’s The Addams Family! Originally created by Charles Addams, The Addams...

Hello, Dolly comes to the McLaughlin Theater!

Alaina McGill '22 • February 15, 2022

The Light Opera Works has returned to Saint Ignatius for the first time since 2020. This year’s production was “Hello, Dolly,” written by Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman. This lighthearted musical...

An Awkward Awards Show: A Recap of the 2021 Golden Globes

Jessie Larson ‘22 • May 2, 2021

It’s no question that the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has made popular events like award shows terribly confusing and awkward. The Golden Globes are no exception as they are widely known for having...