Have students switched to reading and consuming news on their phones, or is everyone staying with the traditional print magazine? Society has evolved a lot, and devices have become more present in daily life. As the news source of Grayslake Central, Rampage wanted to look at this issue closely and see what our school community prefers.

GCHS students were asked if they prefer to read Rampage news online, or on the physical, printed magazine version. Based on an on-the-ground street poll, 71 students shared their preferences. 43 said they preferred reading the physical magazine, while 28 students chose online. The same question was also asked to Grayslake Central staff to get another view on the question. Six GCHS staff members were interviewed, with all of them choosing the print version.

GCHS Faculty and Staff:

Cathy Kay, who works in the attendance office, said, “I like the whole paper part of it.”

“I love it when I just see [the magazine] in the hallways,” English teacher Christopher Palmer said.

“I like holding on to the magazine and flipping through the pages,” biology teacher Alison DiPasquale said.

GCHS Students:

“[The news] is just easier to get to,” junior Isabel Yonev said.

“It’s easier on a phone, and it helps save trees,” junior Matthew Drakeley said.

“It’s easier to access,” senior Joel Quinteros said.