Student Voices

In 2014, GreatNews.Life established the Student Voices internship program (formerly #1StudentNWI), allowing high school students to share an insider’s view of everything happening at the high schools on a monthly basis. The GreatNews.Life staff not only edits and publishes their work but also sends feedback to the students to help them grow as journalists.

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City High School blooms with Envirothon

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City High School blooms with Envirothon What’s recently happened? In early March, Michigan City High School (MCHS) band students performed at the Indiana State School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble State competition. There might have been snow on the ground that day, but at MCHS,...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School marches into March madness

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School marches into March madness What recently happened?  The La Porte High School (LPHS) Choir hosted its inaugural “Friend Choir” event during the Choral Recital Night on Wednesday, February 19.  Students were encouraged to invite a friend from outside the school for...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School celebrating achievements, school spirit, and what’s ahead

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School celebrating achievements, school spirit, and what’s ahead What’s recently happened? At Tri-Township High School (TTHS), the Tiny Tigers lit up the Tiger Den with their electrifying “Glow Era” cheer performance during the Junior Varsity halftime show. After a week of dedicated practice, the young...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Springing into the spring sports and activities at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Springing into the spring sports and activities at La Lumiere What's recently happened?  As spring is on the horizon, the winter sports and activities have wrapped up at La Lumiere School (La Lu). All of the teams ended the season victorious and all had their prospective senior nights.  On February...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic experiences it all

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic experiences it all What’s recently happened? In the blink of an eye, February has come to a close. The short month was filled with lots of snow resulting in delays and Virtual Learning Days (VLD) for Marquette Catholic High School (MQT). Students and staff celebrated...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: South Central’s Drama Club presents ‘Matilda Jr.’

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: South Central’s Drama Club presents ‘Matilda Jr.’ What's recently happened? As the curtains opened at South Central High School, the audience was transported into the world of Matilda Wormwood and her adventures. South Central Drama Club (SCDC) opened Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda Jr. The Musical” on...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School delivers heart and talent in February

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte High School delivers heart and talent in February What’s recently happened? “Will you be my Valentine?”  This February, the La Porte High School (LPHS) National Honor Society (NHS) organized a fundraiser by selling carnations with all proceeds going to Brickyard Healthcare in La...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School shines in athletics, arts, and academics

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Tri-Township High School shines in athletics, arts, and academics What’s recently happened? Tri-Township High School (TTHS) proudly participated in the highly anticipated Porter County Conference (PCC) Basketball Tournament, which commenced with the PCC Sportsmanship Banquet on January 12, 2025, at the Porter...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City Wolves are diving into spring

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City Wolves are diving into spring What’s recently happened? Michigan City High School (MCHS) recently held its annual Winter Pep Rally. This pep session was the culmination of a week full of spirit days. Later this week, the winner of the spirit festivities will be announced, In...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Basketball, Heads’ Cup, and more winter activities at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Basketball, Heads’ Cup, and more winter activities at La Lumiere What’s recently happened?  As January quickly progressed at La Lumiere School (La Lu), the Lakers were ready for February and winter activities to begin. Once the Lakers returned to the classroom, the second semester was quickly underway,...

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