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 Wolves hit the ground running

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Michigan City Wolves hit the ground running What's recently happened? With school fully in swing, the Michigan City High School (MCHS) Wolves have met the 2024-2025 year at full force.  By this time, most fall sports are finding themselves halfway through their respective seasons. ...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Orientation week and fall traditions at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Orientation week and fall traditions at La Lumiere What’s recently happened? The school year at La Lumiere School (La Lu) is in full swing as after school activities, clubs, and academics have started. After an amazing orientation week, academic classes started on August 21 and everyone has been...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte scores a golden summer

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte scores a golden summer What recently happened? The SHARE Foundation with the Handicapped hosted its 30th annual Leprechaun Festival at Sharing Meadows on Sunday, August 4. The Leprechaun Hunt provided excitement and adventure for all ages in the community. Participants of...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Emily Blank sets the par & Michigan City sets the bar

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Emily Blank sets the par & Michigan City sets the bar What's recently happened? In the first week of August, Michigan City was splashing with the 15th annual Great Lakes Grand Prix.  With close to 70 boats racing from five continents, the Grand Prix offers a great venue for world-class boating....

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Upcoming Orientation Week activities as summer comes to an end at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Upcoming Orientation Week activities as summer comes to an end at La Lumiere What’s recently happened? The series of events that La Lumiere School (La Lu) sponsored in La Porte was a success! This summer, La Lu decided to sponsor La Porte’s Arts in the Park. This is the second year that La Lu has sponsored Arts in the...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte serves a delicious summer

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: La Porte serves a delicious summer What's recently happened? The La Porte High School (LPHS) Marching Band (LPMB) kicked off its 2024 season by performing in the Fourth of July parades in Michigan City on Saturday, June 29, and La Porte on Thursday, July 4. The band performed Tim...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Freshman orientation, summer camps, and more exciting summer events at La Lumiere

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Freshman orientation, summer camps, and more exciting summer events at La Lumiere What's recently happened? While summer at La Lumiere School (La Lu) looks a little different than other schools, it is still busy as ever. With freshman experience, summer camps, and preparation for the upcoming school year, La Lu never slows down!...

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