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The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower

The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower

The student-run news source and voice for the JAHS community since 1940.

The Tower

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Identifying ICE: The Importance of Accurate Information Within the Community
Haven Murphy, Editor-In-Chief • February 17, 2026

Within the last few months, numerous suspected sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been reported in Michiana, particularly South Bend and Elkhart. The primary source of these sightings have little credibility due to vague photos, generalized descriptions and mass sharing on social media. While spreading awareness and news on social media is the one of the easiest and most accessible ways to stay updated and encourage safety within the community, it is easy for people to be...

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Congo Humanitarian Crisis
Haven Murphy, Editor-In-Chief • November 17, 2025
Senior Spotlight: Preston Rupert
Senior Spotlight: Preston Rupert
Apolonio Moya February 16, 2026

For many student-athletes, senior year is about recognition. For Preston Rupert, it has been about resilience. The 17-year-old Adams High School senior closed out his final wrestling season in the 138-pound weight class with a 27–13 record, the best on the team. Numbers alone do not tell the story of how he earned that spot. Behind the record stands a student who learned to depend on his own discipline, especially in seasons when coaching support was not always consistent or ideal. When asked...

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Senior Spotlight: Destiny Malindima
Haven Murphy, Editor-In-Chief • December 8, 2025
2025 Senior Survey
2025 Senior Survey
May 30, 2025
My Goodbye to The Tower
My Goodbye to The Tower
Caleigh Satterfield, Reporter • May 30, 2025
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Similarities Between Pink Floyd and Type O Negative
Similarities Between Pink Floyd and Type O Negative
Sceva Collins, Writer • February 9, 2026

Since the dawn of humanity, people have been making music. After all this time, how is it possible artists are still coming up with new material? Inspiration drives innovation in all fields, but it’s particularly noticeable in the music industry. Auditory processing is just one of the many natural strengths of the human brain, the ear working tirelessly to deliver your favorite tunes to your nerves. Pattern recognition is another prominent strength featured in humans, creating an unfathomable amount...

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Analysis
Haven Murphy, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2026
A Brief History of Three Christmas Traditions
A Brief History of Three Christmas Traditions
Sceva Collins, Writer • January 21, 2026

It’s that time of the year once again, good ol’ performance appraisal and end of year profit calculation season… I mean, December. With...

Navigating Financial Aid Before College
Navigating Financial Aid Before College
Haven Murphy, Editor-In-Chief • December 22, 2025
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JAHS Girl’s Tennis Season 2025
Isabella Catanzarite, Editor • March 25, 2025
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ND Season Recap
Isabella Catanzarite, Editor • February 11, 2025
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