Monthly Mortonian Morton East High School Cicero, IL
Issue Date: Friday, April 01, 2011 Issue: Volume 97; Issue 4 Last Update: Monday, May 02, 2011
  • Morton Helps Homeless

    Sunday, May 01, 2011 By: Armando Huitron

    There are students that don't have a home to go to. Morton East helps them out any way they can.

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  • Nearly Half of Students Surveyed Have Jobs

    Sunday, May 01, 2011 By: Erik Salamanca & Alberto Salgado

    They say jobs are scarce these day, but at MEHS, a random survey shows that nearly half polled are working for wages.

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  • Smoking Worse Than Drinking, Students Say

    Sunday, May 01, 2011 By: Emma Perez & Stephanie Ramirez

    Gone are the days when students gathered outside on block corners to "light up" after school. Today's teens think that smoking is "on its way out." Unfortunately, alcohol has taken the front seat.

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  • Jealousy Abounds in Student Relationships

    Sunday, May 01, 2011 By: Yesenia Ledesma & Irving Garcia

    Jealousy in relationships may seem to be a rite of passage for teens, but it can lead to danger, so be wary of the scary symptoms.

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  • So, What Is Love?

    Saturday, April 23, 2011 By: Elizabeth Robles

    Teen romances tend to seem extreme. But, how do you know if it's really love, or just some substitute. Students tell us how to tell.

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  • Students Get A Lot of 'Face' Time

    Sunday, May 01, 2011 By: Freddy Martinez & Eddie Valencia

    Many students are spending up to four hours a day (including in school) on Facebook. 86% of students have a Facebook account.

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  • MEHS Modernized Over the Years

    Friday, April 01, 2011 By: By David Calvillo

    Many students see MEHS as "old," but it was built as a state of the art facility over 100 years ago. It's gone through a lot of changes to get where it is today.

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  • Student Smokers: The Inside Scoop

    Friday, April 01, 2011 By: By Fernando Silva, Edgar Garcia & Aaron Alvarez

    Though not in the majority, there is a segment of the student body that disregards the health issues related to smoking, and they accept the risks.

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  • Morton East Breaks It Down About Breakdancing

    Saturday, April 02, 2011 By: Edgar Benitez, Elizabeth Amaya & Enrique Raygoza

    Breakdancing has been a popular pasttime in the Morton community for about a decade. It got it's beginning back in the early 90's here.

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  • Myths Haunt Morton

    Friday, April 01, 2011 By: Samantha Quinones, Carlos Vargas & Ricardo Santillan

    For years, rumors of ghosts haunting Morton East have circulated. Investigative student journalists distinguish the facts from myths.

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At-a-glance

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Sure, Morton is closer to Cellular Field and the White Sox in proximity. But, in a random survey of students, the northside Cubs came out on top.
Smoking Worse Than Drinking, Students Say
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Gone are the days when students gathered outside on block corners to "light up" after school. Today's teens think that smoking is "on its way out." Unfortunately, alcohol has taken the front seat.
Hickeys, Haters and "How Do You Get Rid of Them?"
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A few students think that hickeys are no big deal, but most find them offensive. If you get one, here are some tips to hide it.
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In a random poll of 100 students, nearly half listen to the 'hard alternative' Q101 on the radio. Spanish listening takes second place.
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There are students that don't have a home to go to. Morton East helps them out any way they can.
Accelerated is the new face of Morton Athletic Training. Students reap the benefits of professional advice and injury consultation with three new trainers.
Jealousy Abounds in Student Relationships
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Jealousy in relationships may seem to be a rite of passage for teens, but it can lead to danger, so be wary of the scary symptoms.
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Whereas some students think surgical enhancements and alterations are "immoral," the older students think that cosmetic changes are totally okay.
Nearly Half of Students Surveyed Have Jobs
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They say jobs are scarce these day, but at MEHS, a random survey shows that nearly half polled are working for wages.
Sure, it's a great way to meet new people and "keep up on gossip," but face-to-face can't be beat, according to students.
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