Embed This Article Winter Wonderland in NWI [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Mandy Krippel, Head Photographer “The Festival of Lights allows the community and families to come together to enjoy not just Christmas, but the holiday season. It doesn’t pertain to just St. John. It’s inviting to the communities i full story >

Embed This Article Aerosmith rocks Chicago crowd at United Center [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Becca Hamilton, Staff Reporter The classic rock band Aerosmith came to Chicago on Dec. 10 for could quite possibly be the last time. The band had announced previously that it might be their final tour, so it would be a special one. full story >

Embed This Article Da Bears looking to carry success into playoffs [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Patrick Bainer, Sports Editor The monsters of the midway are back in a big way this season. Unbelievable defense to go along with a shaky offense is the formula the Chicago Bears have used this year to be the 9-4 team they are. full story >

Embed This Article Boys basketball attempts to rebound from losses [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Jacob Marmolejo, Staff Reporter The boys’ basketball team is looking to rebound from two straight losses to top ranked teams West Side and Valparaiso. The Indian’s second loss was by the score 65-46 on Dec. 2 to Valparaiso, ranked full story >

Embed This Article Sports Briefs [ArticleImageHyperLink] [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Eric Gehrig, Managing Editor NFL- The Chicago Bears winning streak was snapped at 8 games as they were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Dec. 11. Ageless wonder Jerome Bettis rushed for over 100 yards as Pitt won 21- full story >

Embed This Article After malicious letter, festive spirit lost on wounded soldier [ArticleImageHyperLink] [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Editorial “Dear, Soldier have a great time in the war and have a great time dieing [sic] in the war. From, Miguel Gallier. P.S. DIE”This message, surrounded by drawings of bullet holes, was received by Joshua full story >

Embed This Article NHS “elves” serve up some holiday cheer [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Adriana Ackerman, Staff Reporter The holiday spirit is roaming around the school with the exchanging of presents and singing and listening to holiday songs. Holiday cheer is everywhere. full story >

Embed This Article Swimmers splash into a pool of controversy [ArticleImageHyperLink] [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Ashley Hebda, Feature Editor The frigid air of pre-dawn winter is enough to make even the most valiant curl up in slumber on a warmed, plush bed. Yet for a select group of athletes, this is the season when nothing else matters b full story >

Embed This Article Pool’s chemical levels register OK after testing [ArticleImageHyperLink] [ArticleMedia] Tuesday, January 10, 2006 By Zach King, Editor in Chief As junior Katherine Markiewicz walks down the halls to her first hour class, she notices something different. Her breathing is more difficult, and there’s a persistent cough bothering her. She’s jus full story >