Letter From the Editors
Margaret Fleming and Teddy Maiorca
April 16, 2019
Filed under Features, Features, Showcase
Welcome to the SPIRIT, SICP’s student newspaper! This is the first print edition of the paper since 2016, and we couldn’t be more excited to be back in your hands. We’ve spent the last few years online at sicpspirit.org, experimenting with new features like videos, polls and unlimited pictures and ...
Maternity/Paternity Leave for Ignatius Teachers
Kylie Kuzinar '20, Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features
Students may have noticed in the last few years (or even months) all the teachers going on maternity and paternity leave. However, this wasn’t always available at Ignatius. Ms. Schmiedeler worked alongside another teacher and board members to implement maternity/paternity leave policies at...
Strong Women Portrayed in Pirate Queen
Liam Dahlborn '20, Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features
During the first weekend in February, the Saint Ignatius choir and orchestra performed the show, The Pirate Queen, based on the true story of the adventurous life of the Irish chieftain and pirate, Grace O’Malley. She was one of the last Irish clan leaders to withstand the English conquest of Ireland....
Female Entrepreneurship at Treadfit
Grace Clancy '21, Writer/ Features Page Editor
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features
In August of 2015, the nearby neighborhoods of Beverly and Western Springs were given the oppor- tunity to take their health and fitness to the next level with an innovative workout program known as Treadfit. The facilities are located in both Beverly and Western Springs, two very Ignatian populated areas. At...
Class Retreats Change To Enhance Faith Experiences
December 6, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
This year, the Formation and Ministry Department is making some changes to the structure and rules of retreats at Saint Ignatius. The purpose of retreats is to give students an opportunity to build their faith through discussions and prayer. The new changes affect the structure of freshman, sophomor...
Oh the Places You Cannot Go
Caroline Molloy, Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Features, Features, Showcase
Congratulations! Today there is no snow day! You're here bright and early on a Monday. The bell tolls for activity period. Yay! But, where can one go on such a busy school day? The library is packed five minutes in, so, is Biegel, McLaughlin, and even the gym. Tully, you wouldn't dare to go there, it’s...
Pack Pride BBQ
October 26, 2018
Filed under Features, Features, Uncategorized
Playing bags and drinking Sprite in the parking lot of your high school? Sounds pretty American to me. Our very own Pack Pride hosted the first Ignatius Senior Night BBQ before football senior night on October 8th, 2018. Pack Pride President Abby Hurley pulled out all the stops when coordinating the...
Club Italia in the Columbus Day Parade
Angelina Galullo, Features
October 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
Club Italia in the Columbus Day Parade Club Italia was specially invited by Father Caruso to march in the Columbus Day Parade to celebrate Italian heritage! The parade, sponsored by the Civic Committee of Italian Americans, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Father Caruso was able to ...
Pilgrimage Club Gears Up for Another Quest
Margaret Fleming and Abby Weis
October 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
During June and July, the Ignatian Pilgrimage Club hiked over 160 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a spiritual journey through the small towns and mountains of northern Spain. This trip was the club’s second, following visits to missions along the coast of California and Yosemite National Park in t...
Future Politicians Club
Liv Brown, Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
Calling all Ignatians looking towards a future as a politician or those who simply enjoy talking about the many political viewpoints that have swept our nation. Future Politicians Club calls for students looking for a place to express their political ideals and hear others beliefs as well. The club is...
New Club at Saint Ignatius Working to Help Tackle Water Crisis
Lauren Jasen, Features Editor
October 23, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
One billion people around the world don't have access to clean water. We are fortunate to live near Lake Michigan, where freshwater is in abundance. It is easy for us to take that for granted. There are extreme shortages elsewhere around the world. In many countries, the water sources used by people...
Saint Ignatius Through The Eyes of An Exchange Student
Lauren Jasen, Features Editor
October 23, 2018
Filed under Features, Features
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pack your suitcase, say goodbye to your family, get on an airplane, move to another country, live with a brand new family, and attend a new high school for a school year? Conversely, what must this experience be like for an exchange student to arrive in...
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