The Charger

Volunteer spirit goes beyond BG Gives Back Day

Parul Kumar, editor-in-chief | March 16, 2018
Students participate in nationwide school walkouts in effort to change gun laws

KK Hanner, news editor | March 16, 2018
Tesla’s Hyperloop zooms ahead in technological race despite facing industry challenges

Sriman Narayanan, sports editor | March 13, 2018
Caffeine addiction epidemic causes dangerous effects in teenagers

Lauren Clarke, in-depth editor | March 13, 2018
Zach Fricke’s transition From BG baseball to Valparaiso University

Clara DeLeon, in-depth editor | February 13, 2018
Shining the spotlight on Freeflow among traditional clubs

Ginia Cottingham, entertainment editor | February 13, 2018

Chain restaurants rip away authenticity of a meal

February 27, 2018 • No Comments

In April 1955, in Des Plaines Illinois, the first official McDonald’s franchise was opened by company founder Ray Kroc. This action started the fast food movement and jump started fast food into what we know it as today....

Annual Chinese New Year traditions sparks celebrations in Chicago

Emma Manukian, entertainment editor

February 12, 2018 • No Comments

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most popular celebrated Chinese holidays. The centuries-old tradition honors deities and ancestors, and much of the celebration centers...

Robotics Club exposes students to specialization in mechanical industry January 11, 2018

Poms will compete at nationals for first time January 11, 2018

Marshall: Chadwick Boseman stars as real life superhero Thurgood Marshall January 10, 2018
Cultural clubs foster holiday spirit with different celebrations and traditions December 12, 2017

View All

Staff Profile

Sriman Narayanan

Editor-in-chief

Read all stories written by Sriman Narayanan

Sports

Floro flourishes as only senior on Girls Basketball

Aaron Custer, sports editor

February 12, 2018 • No Comments

Typically, the majority of sports on a varsity team are held by senior athletes. But, this year the Girls Basketball team has only one senior: Alyssa Floro. A four year member of the basketball program,...

My Cause, My Cleats adds to list of the NFL’s generosity to the community

Sriman Narayanan, sports editor

January 16, 2018 • No Comments

The NFL has long been regarded as an organization that helps support charities and underprivileged people, with the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the NFL’s Salute to Service, and most notably,...