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The Sterling

The digital magazine of J. Sterling Morton West High School

The Sterling

The digital magazine of J. Sterling Morton West High School

The Sterling

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Senior All-Nighters
Aaliyah Knazze, Writer • May 7, 2025

Over the month of April Morton West hosted several Senior Nights for the Lady Mustangs, including events for rugby, track, and soccer. The rugby Senior Night took place on April 11th, track on the 21st, and soccer on the...

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The girls' varsity tennis team at this year's conference tournament.
Life on the Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team
Estephanie Castro, Writer Staff • October 22, 2025

Being on the girls’ tennis team isn’t just about hitting balls or winning matches. It takes a lot of time and effort. Senior Jimena Rivera said people don’t really see that. “Even though the season seems short, we...

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Get to know the Girls Tennis Team!
Get to know the Girls Tennis Team!
Mikayla Islas, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

As the tennis season comes to a finish with sectionals on October 17th, coference play has just passed on the 11th of October. This is the perfect moment for The Sterling to capture the players' passionate feelings, not only...

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A Bittersweet Night At Morton West
A Bittersweet Night At Morton West
Giovanni Zavala, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

The Morton football team celebrated its seniors during a special Senior Night ceremony at the home game against Leyden on Friday, October 10th. Before kickoff, each senior was recognized in a heartfelt pre-game ceremony,...

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Life on the Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team
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Homecoming Week: Blast to the Past
Senior All-Nighters

Senior All-Nighters

May 7, 2025

Mean Girls the musical at East!

Mean Girls the musical at East!

April 15, 2025

Fresh Faces Resurrection From The Dead!

Fresh Faces Resurrection From The Dead!

March 17, 2025

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Japanese rice cakes given out to Morton students.
Mochi: The Whole Story
Trinity Rivera, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025

You may know the popular dessert mochi ice cream, a Japanese dessert of ice cream wrapped in rice dough. Mochi ice cream can range from all flavor- such as strawberry, vanilla,...

Doechii with Grammy (Credit to forbes.com)
Doechii Becomes Second Solo Female Black Woman to Win Best Rap Album at the Grammys
Jasper Felipe, Author • March 25, 2025

History was made at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards as rapper Doechii won a Grammy for “Best Rap Album”, making her the second black woman solo artist to ever take home...

The Mustang Burger Review: Pop's VS Stella's:
The Mustang Burger Review: Pop’s VS Stella’s:
Gabriel Sanchez, Writer • February 5, 2025

Down Ogden Avenue, on the way home from school, the average student of Lyons wonders where they can go for some dinner after a long day here at Morton West High School, and...

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Morton West Flashback, Vol 1: October 10-24th, 1980
The SAALT Spring Lock In

The SAALT Spring Lock In

April 15, 2025

Morton West Flashback: This Week in School History, vol. 4

Morton West Flashback: This Week in School History, vol. 4

April 15, 2025

The Mustang Burger Review: Pop’s VS Stella’s:

The Mustang Burger Review: Pop’s VS Stella’s:

February 5, 2025

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