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The Spirit

The student news site of Saint Ignatius College Prep

The student news site of Saint Ignatius College Prep

The Spirit

The Spirit

The student news site of Saint Ignatius College Prep

The Spirit

The Spirit

Letter to the Class of 2025

Emma Hurley, Managing Editor May 8, 2025

      Dear Class of 2025, Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday we walked into Saint Ignatius for the first time through the tunnel of over-enthusiastic (and...

Editor’s Letter

Alexa Contreras, Editor May 8, 2025

      As you flip through these final pages of our Senior Superlatives edition, I hope you found more than just laughs over "Best Mullet" or "Most Likely to Win the Hunger Games."...

Spotify: A Creative Revolution

Issa Illarde February 24, 2025

For some, when the two words “spot” and “identity” are put together, they may recognize the largest audio streaming and media service in the world. However, for two Swedish tech entrepreneurs,...

Why Pickles?

Lauren Rundio February 24, 2025

Pickles: a food that seemingly pairs with everything. Yet they are so much more than just a topping or a side dish. Pickles are a food with a deep history and loads of personality. But, why is that? People...

Member of the Class of 2028 enjoying a delicious slice of pizza.

Freshman Frenzy: A time of New Faces and Fun

Andres Sanchez January 13, 2025

On Friday, September 13, the Class of 2028 made its debut in style with the freshman mixer turning Tully Hall into a party zone. The afternoon kicked off with a live DJ playing hip hop's greatest artists...

Saint Ignatius Hockey Returns to Ice

Saint Ignatius Hockey Hosts Fundraiser Prior to Loyola Academy Game

The Saint Ignatius Varsity Gold hockey team returned to the ice in September to begin their 2024-2025 season. While the team has many important games coming up, they are playing for a more important...

Saint Ignatius girls tennis team.

Building Strength: Insights into the Girls Tennis Team

Mia Gentile December 12, 2024

Saint Ignatius is home to thirty five different sports teams split between fall, winter and spring. Each sport varies in intensity and mental power. However, girls tennis is especially challenging, and...

111th Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Brings Holiday Cheer to Millennium Park

Andres Sanchez December 12, 2024

The holiday season has begun and Chicago is ready to celebrate! On Friday, November 22, the city hosted its 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Millennium Park. This year’s 53-foot Colorado...

Seniors’ Last Chance to Play Polo State

Joseph Bendig April 4, 2023

Whitney's stands were in an uproar as Ignatius' side fell quiet. Polo players on both sides got out of the pool and lined up to shake hands. One Whitney player said "good season" instead of "good game"...

How Far is Too Far?

January 6, 2022

It’s no secret that social media encourages its users to perform crazy stunts in the hopes of getting famous—or infamous. However, we may be reaching the point where we have to ask ourselves if losing...

Students outside at lunch. Courtesy of Fiona Gawne.

Con: Lunch Outside

Anabella Van Kempen ’23 January 6, 2022

Ignatius students can all agree that eating outside is a gift. The field and bleachers are buzzing everyday. How could there ever be a downside to lunch outside? Ms. Lonergan completely agrees that lunch...

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