If you closely follow the Whitney Young Beacon,  you have probably noticed that this article is very similar to an article that was posted last month. You’re right in noticing this, by the way. A “Status Update” article will be posted every month in a sort of series. Isn’t that cool? Anyway, enough dilly-dal...

(Image by Ken Lund/Harold Washington Library, Chicago, IL. flickr.com) Have you ever thought to yourself, “where were my ancestors from?” Now is the perfect time to get educated about your questions! Harold Washington Library in Chicago, IL is hosting a free-to-attend “Genealogy and Famil...

Within Whitney Young High School students, sleep is very dire. Many students feel that school obligations influences how much sleep they get a night. Students, including myself, have work and family obligations outside of school; the added homework and studying takes up much of their time out of school, th...

Juul is a type of electronic cigarette, but not just any e-cigarette; it’s the most popular brand out there. The manufacturers of Juul have said countless times that it is intended for adult use only, and for smokers who seek a healthier alternative or a means of quitting. However, due to its sleek desig...

Feeling constantly tired? Are you struggling to finish one paragraph, or even one problem? If this describes you, you're probably a senior. With a new wave of seniors at Whitney Young comes the common disease known as senioritis.  It is what teachers call the lack of motivation that seniors show to fin...