McKenzie Miller began musical training at an early age, influenced mostly by her mother | by PAIGE WENDLAND A three-year old looked up at her violin teacher. She stared down at the strange lines...

Juniors, senior enroll in new elective; motivated by adviser, subject and art of photography | by MADALYNE BIRD STA is offering a new Digital Photography class the 2009-2010 school year for...

In memory of son, family gives ceramics class new kiln to create unique pottery | by MOLLY MEAGHER An STA family of alums and benefactors donated a new kiln to the art department for Ceramics...

Listen to teachers' jams and listen to Kayla's comments | by KAYLA LOOSEN CLICK HERE: Kayla Loosen's Audio Commentary on Teachers Soundtracks Mr. Sirridge Favorite song: "Hey Jude" by...

Some literature better as only literature | by MADALYNE BIRD Everybody knows books that become popular best-sellers will most likely become a movie.  This is great, right?  Your favorite...

| by MICHELLE REICHMEIER 'The Vampire Diaries' made its television debut Sept. 10 on the CW. The show, modeled after a series of young adult books, focuses on a teenage vampire and his obsession...

Enlightening Literature | by SHAUGNESSY MILLER I was encouraged to read "The Shack" by several rave reviews from friends and family.  The story is about a man whose daughter is murdered and...

Disinterested actors lead to uninteresting movie | by ROSIE HODES A wannabe "Office Space," "Extract" left me unsatisfied.  I didn't hate it, and I didn't love it.  I felt nothing...

Good band's great song | by JULIA STAPINSKI I'm a firm believer in the philosophy that most good bands get worse with time and mainstream influence, so when the Arctic Monkeys released their third album,...

Junior attends Chicago festivals to see favorite musicians perform | by PAIGE WENDLAND Junior Maddie Lundgren walked through pouring rain, smiling.  A frigid breeze blew past her, sending shivers...

Fourteen STA cast members raise money to perform in Scottish Festival | by KATHLEEN HOUGH Each year, millions of people from around the world travel to Scotland to take part in the Edinburgh...