JTC Journal

August 30, 2024

The biggest awards at Central are the Steel Man and Steel Woman awards, which date back to 1976, with our very own Mr. Piazza being a winner in 1990. The awards come with...

Celebrate Black History Month

April 15, 2024

Black History Month is an important time to celebrate and honor the incredible achievements and contributions...

Steelmen Showcase

April 15, 2024

Welcome to Joliet Township Central High School, the proud home of none other than the famous Steelmen....

2024 Winter Assembly

April 4, 2024

The 2024 Winter Assembly started at 2:30, the choir singing their rendition of the National Anthem as...

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Editorials

Paityn Wilkinson

October 15, 2024

As managing editor for the third year in a row, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of journalism and the impact of collaboration. This elective has taught me how...

Lily Ventura

October 2, 2024

I’ve been writing for the JTC Journal for going on 3 years now, and I’m very excited to now be an editor!...

Laylah Moore

November 27, 2023

It still surprised me that I got chosen to be an editor for such an inspiring class. Between last year and this...

Shay Richardson

October 27, 2022

I had many goals when I first walked into Central and editing for the JTC journal wasn't one. But now that I have...

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Features

DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts

Skylar Jacobs

March 13, 2024

Valentine's day is a special day for people around the globe to make each other feel loved. There is truly nothing more loving than taking time to make your own gifts instead...

History of Thanksgiving

December 8, 2023

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. The first Thanksgiving...

Sephora’s Black Friday Sales

December 8, 2023

Sephora is a great business that a lot of people go to and shop. Most of their products are expensive,...

A Recap of the 2023 MMA’s

December 8, 2023

The 2023 Melon Music Awards were held on December 2, 2023, and it took place at the newly built Inspire...

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The purposes of the newspaper are to report school news accurately, objectively, and fairly; to establish a way for students and staff to express opinions by providing a letter to the editor; and to provide information through editorials, news, features, and sports. School news will be the main focus. Community, national, or international news may be covered when it has a special significance or consequence for students.

Student Life

Tattoos

Giovanni Acosta

January 17, 2022

In this world people are most likely to have a tattoo or not but most people have them and other think well why do you wanna get a tattoo you know it's going to be permanent...

Tattoos

November 22, 2021

Many have experienced getting a tattoo. Some say it’s very painful while others say it wasn’t that...

The Current Issue with Standardized Testing

September 28, 2020

How is the United States’ education system adjusting to a new, unknown, Covid-ridden world? ...

Mental Health during a Pandemic

September 25, 2020

During the global pandemic of Covid-19, many people have described how they felt in different ways about...

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