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 Haley Maser
A group of seniors pose for prom photos outside of the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. Photo courtesy of senior Isabelle Montano.

Prom 2022: A starry night to remember

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2022
Payton Fraser, Micah Klima, and Kaitlyn Ruddy perform a musical number from “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” in the auditorium. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Heim Photography.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”: Students perform spring musical

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2022
Photo courtesy of Ms. Galloy.

Journalism wins 2nd at IHSA Sectionals, moves on to state finals

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2022

District updates COVID-19 guidelines

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2022
Boys Bowling team pictured with their third place IHSA state championship trophy. Photo Courtesy of Mr. Millsaps.

Boys Bowling takes 3rd in state

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2022
Illinois students are now able to take up to five mental health days off of school. Photo courtesy of Healthy Minds Network on Twitter

The new year brings mental health days to Illinois schools

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022

PE uniform changes next semester

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2021
Girls soccer coach Mr. Stewart watches Joslyn Prosek sign her letter of intent to play for Jacksonville University. Photo courtesy of JTHS 204 on Flickr.

Three students athletes commit to collegiate teams

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2021

Are COVID-19 restrictions working?

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
Students who arrive to class late are given a tardy slip which administrators use to track the tardy data. Photo courtesy of Haley Maser.

Student tardiness on the decline under new policy

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
Andrew Garfield stars as composer Jonathan Larson in Tick Tick Boom. The 2021 film tells the story of the aspiring composer in New York City racing to achieve his dreams as he approaches 30 in 1990. Image courtesy of Collider.

Tick Tick Boom review: An ode to Jonathan Larson and the aspiring artists he leaves behind

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021

Statesville Haunted Prison hosts final nights of fright

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2021
Photo courtesy of News Medical.

Mental health days to be implemented in Illinois schools

Haley Maser, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2021
Mr. Deboer films a performer in front of the green screen.

The show must go on: students virtually perform spring musical

Haley Maser, News Editor
April 21, 2021
New four day in-person schedule announced

New four day in-person schedule announced

Haley Maser, News Editor
April 12, 2021

Mask mandates rolling back in some states but not in Illinois

Haley Maser, News Editor
March 25, 2021
This infographic highlights the core values, principles, vision, and talking points about culturally responsive education.

JTHS creates culturally responsive blog

Haley Maser, News Editor
March 18, 2021
statement taken from @ISBEnews

New Illinois standards target diversity in schools

Haley Maser, News Editor
February 19, 2021
JTHS Board approves transition to hybrid schedule

JTHS Board approves transition to hybrid schedule

Haley Maser, News Editor
February 19, 2021
JTHS remote learning extended to March 8

JTHS remote learning extended to March 8

Haley Maser, News Editor
January 21, 2021
Section 230: A protection of free speech or enabler of big tech censorship?

Section 230: A protection of free speech or enabler of big tech censorship?

Haley Maser, News Editor
January 20, 2021

Remote learning extended into next semester

Haley Maser, News Editor
December 17, 2020
Midnight Sun’s dark retelling of a cult classic

Midnight Sun’s dark retelling of a cult classic

Haley Maser, News Editor
December 17, 2020

Celebrating Christmas in the city

Haley Maser, News Editor
November 30, 2020
Regal Cinemas will be closing its theaters. The closest theater to Joliet West is located in Bolingbrook.

Regal Cinemas to close indefinitely as movie releases are postponed

Haley Maser, News Editor
October 23, 2020
Remote learning extended through first semester

Remote learning extended through first semester

Haley Maser, News Editor
October 22, 2020
The JTHS Board of Education approved remote learning to be extended through November 10th. The extension was recommended by Superintendent Dr. Guseman.

JTHS extends remote learning

Haley Maser, News Editor
September 17, 2020
Joliet West's transition into e-learning

Joliet West’s transition into e-learning

Haley Maser, News Editor
September 15, 2020
Poster for Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’, a miniseries created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The show was released on the streaming service May 1, 2020. Photo courtesy of ComingSoon.

Netflix’s Hollywood gives history a rewrite

Haley Maser, Views Editor
May 26, 2020
Photograph of Ryan Seacrest, who now hosts ABC’s American Idol virtually from his home. Photo courtesy of American Idol’s Facebook page.

American Idol continues virtually

Haley Maser, Views Editor
May 11, 2020

Attorney General issues statement as some states begin reopening

Haley Maser, Views Editor
May 5, 2020
Posters for the films Bombshell, Knives Out, and Booksmart. All three movies were released in 2019 and are now available to stream. Photos courtesy of IMDb.

10 movies to stream while quarantined

Haley Maser, Views Editor
April 27, 2020
“Call4Calm” is a mental support text line created by the Illinois Department of Human Services to provide support to citizens in need throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of 94.9 WDKB.

Illinois launches mental health hotline amidst pandemic

Haley Maser, Views Editor
April 15, 2020
The poster for Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, which has a new release date of November 6. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson alongside Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbour, among others. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Marvel film releases delayed

Haley Maser, Views Editor
April 7, 2020
Social distancing guidelines extended to April 30

Social distancing guidelines extended to April 30

Haley Maser, Views Editor
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus leads to college graduation cancellations

Coronavirus leads to college graduation cancellations

Haley Maser, Views Editor
March 18, 2020
The left photo is of the toilet paper shelves on March 15 in the Target located in Shorewood. The right photo is of the canned goods section of the same store, both left nearly empty after Coronavirus began to spread throughout America.

Quarantine Impacts Local Stores

Haley Maser, Views Editor
March 17, 2020
The photograph on the left is of the entrance to the Jackson CTA Red Line station in Chicago. Police blocked off the station after a shooting occurred on February 17, 2020. Left photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune. The photo on the right is of the L train and CTA platform located on East Lake Street. Right photo courtesy of Haley Maser. Alaina Berk, Freshman Tilaya Orsborn, Sophomore Ethan Higgins, Senior Josh Gualberto, Junior On March 1, New York implemented a ban on plastic bags to improve the environment. Photo courtesy of Forbes.

Violence on Chicago’s trains

Haley Maser, Views 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.

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

Megan Krok, Copy Editor
February 24, 2020

How Local Journalism Overcomes Political Divides

Haley Maser, Views Editor
February 19, 2020
The movie poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker which debuted December 20, 2019, photo courtesy of forbes.

Did the newest Star Wars movie rise above expectations? (spoilers)

Haley Maser, Views Editor
February 4, 2020
The 2019 Joliet West High School advanced journalism students and their teacher Ms. Galloy at the White House in Washington D.C. on November 21.

Joliet West Journalism competes at national convention

Haley Maser, Views Editor
December 2, 2019

Fall into something fun

Haley Maser, Views Editor
October 25, 2019
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