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: 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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#1StudentNWI: La Porte High School seniors return to the beginning of their academic journey

#1StudentNWI: La Porte High School seniors return to the beginning of their academic journey What’s recently happened? The long awaited 2024 La Porte High School (LPHS) Prom finally arrived, and students dressed to the nines on May 4 to dance the night away.  Students arrived as early as 6 p.m to line up at the...

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#1StudentNWI: Michigan City High School prepares to end the school year loud and proud

#1StudentNWI: Michigan City High School prepares to end the school year loud and proud What’s recently happened? Michigan City High School’s (MCHS) Prom, titled “Meet Me at Midnight,” took place on Friday, May 3. The event began at 5 p.m. that evening, and students were able to enjoy music, food, and fun with their friends....

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