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.

#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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#1StudentNWI: New Prairie High School welcomes the warm weather with wonderful wins

#1StudentNWI: New Prairie High School welcomes the warm weather with wonderful wins What’s recently happened? Spring sports season has just kicked off at New Prairie High School (NPHS) and Cougar baseball is already off to a fiery start. 10 games in, the Cougars have achieved a 70% achievement record and are only rising...

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#1StudentNWI: Michigan City’s schedule is full as the school year approaches its end

#1StudentNWI: Michigan City’s schedule is full as the school year approaches its end What’s recently happened? Four Michigan City High School (MCHS) students received the prestigious Indiana Rising Stars award on March 8. This award is given to students by the Indiana Association of School Principals and is based on academic...

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#1StudentNWI: New Prairie High School marches towards friendly competitions

#1StudentNWI: New Prairie High School marches towards friendly competitions What’s recently happened? Although New Prairie High School (NPHS) allows participation in many different state-classified sports under the Indiana High School Athletic Association, specifically basketball, a new style of exercise came to be a few...

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