The online newspaper of Joliet West High School

Tiger Tales
The online newspaper of Joliet West High School

Tiger Tales
The online newspaper of Joliet West High School

Tiger Tales
All content by Megan Krok

Mr. and Miss Alpha Omega announced

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022

Joliet West students compete in Cooks and Camo Competition

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022
Haley Maser placed 5th at the state IHSA Journalism competition.

Joliet West Senior Places Fifth at IHSA State Journalism Competition

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2022

Speech Team Senior Lilia Villaflor’s Rockstar Season

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2022
Megan Krok interviews Dr. Gibson on her stepping down from her position as Principal. Photo courtesy of Haley Maser.

Dr. Gibson returns to teaching after thirteen years

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022

Are the Blackhawks starting to turn it around with new head coach?

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
Tiger Talk, Joliet West’s new podcast, can be found on Spotify. Photo courtesy of Spotify.

New Tiger Talk Podcast

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
The Oscars is a highly anticipated award show which typically takes place with a large audience. In 2021, the ceremony was drastically smaller but many hope normalcy returns for the 2022 event. Photo courtesy of BFI.

2022 Award Show Season: Important Dates, Predictions, and Some Drastic Changes

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
SHIELD testing took place in one of the West gyms before being moved to former ISS room. Studentts who participate in clubs and athletics are re- quiredto test throughout the school year. Photo courtesy of Megan Krok.

Will students who SHIELD test have to do it over winter break?

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021

The Issue with SHIELD Testing

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Messages such as "No More Dresscode" were written on bathroom mirrors.

Making Strides for a Dress Code Change

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2021
The new circulation desk

Library renovation greets students for new year

Megan Krok, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2021

Body cam footage of fatal Adam Toledo shooting released

Megan Krok, Views Editor
April 23, 2021
Pictured above are co-captains Aniya Davis (left) and Julianna Byrne (right) of the Joliet West Speech Team. The senior pair made it all the way to the IHSA Speech State Final for their Humorous Duet Acting performance.

JW Speech Team co-captains reflect on a whirlwind of four years and ultimately becoming State competitors

Megan Krok, Views Editor
March 16, 2021
Lauren Johnson joined Multimedia Journalism students via zoom on February 26th in honor of Scholastic Journalism Week.

Diversity and Adversity in the Newsroom: A conversation with reporter and JT alum Lauren Johnson

Megan Krok, Views Editor
March 5, 2021

Possible suspension of PE credits for the 2020-2021 school year

Megan Krok, Views Editor
February 25, 2021
Constricting free speech or consequence?

Constricting free speech or consequence?

Megan Krok, Views Editor
January 26, 2021
Zeros Album Review

Zeros Album Review

Megan Krok, Views Editor
December 17, 2020

JTHS Special Services return to in-person learning

Megan Krok, Views Editor
November 30, 2020
JT West Library Renovation Update

JT West Library Renovation Update

Megan Krok, Views Editor
October 23, 2020
Vice Presidential Candidate, Kamala Harris

Why Kamala Harris’ VP nomination is historic

Megan Krok, Views Editor
September 15, 2020

The Democrat’s dilemma with Joe Biden

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
May 26, 2020
Nursing homes across the Chicagoland area have been hit the hardest with COVID-19 cases these past few weeks, making up 48% of COVID-19 deaths statewide. The Symphony of Joliet has been an epicenter for the virus as 26 people have died including twenty-four residents and two staff members. Photo from ABC 7.

COVID-19 takes over nursing homes in the Chicagoland area

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
May 11, 2020

Tensions rise as Pritzker extends stay-at-home order

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
May 5, 2020
Zoom-bombing: safety concerns regarding popular communication platform

Zoom-bombing: safety concerns regarding popular communication platform

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
April 26, 2020

Grading practices during e-learning clarified

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
April 15, 2020
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, ‘Tiger King’ is a must-watch during quarantine

Hey all you cool cats and kittens, ‘Tiger King’ is a must-watch during quarantine

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
April 9, 2020
President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act into law on March 27. This Act includes $2 trillion to be distributed among families and businesses, making it the largest stimulus plan in US history. Photo courtesy of CNBC.

What does Trump’s CARES Act mean for you?

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
March 31, 2020

Pritzker announces shelter-in-place

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
March 21, 2020

Is Martial Law a possibility?

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
March 19, 2020
White Sox scored big when signing catcher Yasmani Grandal back in December. Photo coutresy The Score.

White Sox rebuild for the 2020 season

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
March 16, 2020
On January 25, the Joliet West Speech team took first place at the Southwest Prairie Conference hosted by Joliet Central. Photo courtesy of Kristin Blake.

Dedication and Perseverance: Speech team takes first place at SPC tournament

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
February 24, 2020
Pictured is one of the out-of-service BluePoint police pull stations. There are many stations around campus, however while they’re not working they have a “not in service sign.” Photo courtesy of Kiersten Jordan.

Police BluePoint Alert Systems not working

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
January 28, 2020
Joliet West’s latest security installment the Bluepoint Alert System. Mounted along a D building hallway leading into the field house. Photo courtesy of Megan Krok.

Safety procedures go beyond A.L.I.C.E.

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
October 30, 2019

They Just Did It

Megan Krok, Journalism 1
March 7, 2019
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