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Palatine High School's student news site.

Cutlass

Palatine High School's student news site.

Cutlass

Palatine High School's student news site.

Cutlass

Karim Melek

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief

Karim Melek is a senior at Palatine High School and the Editor-in-Chief of Cutlass. He serves as a student leader for the SPLC’s New Voices program, advocating for student press freedom and adviser protections. Melek was named to the Illinois Journalism Education Association’s All-State Team. Beyond journalism, he is the founder and Secretary-General of Palatine’s Model UN team, a member of the debate team, and competes in water polo and swimming. He is also interested in researching and preserving the history of Cutlass, which spans more than 100 years. In addition, he volunteers with the Palatine Historical Society, where he helps archive and preserve historic records. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He plans to pursue a career in law and/or journalism.

All content by Karim Melek
Vinyl records from the Smithsonian's Classic Jazz Collection showcase the evolution of jazz through its most influential artists.

Life in Review: Jazz

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2025
Judith Campbell, of Kansas City, Missouri, was appointed to become the D211 superintendent after current superintendent Lisa Small's retirement.

District 211 appoints new superintendent

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024
The Faces of Philly

The Faces of Philly

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2024
Made by artist Mary Brōgger, the Haymarket Memorial was dedicated in September 2004

Origins of the labor movement

Karim Melek, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
Button collector and designer Suzanne Proulx stands next to a tapestry with buttons she designed and created.

Beyond the buttons

Karim Melek, News Editor
May 13, 2024
CBS Reporter Laura Bannon interviews principal Tony Medina about Palatine’s sense of community and loyalty.

Slideshow: CBS visits PHS

Karim Melek, News Editor
March 21, 2024
Team starters get ready for the swim-off that starts the game.

Pirates fall to Condors

Karim Melek, Reporter
March 13, 2023
 “Getting taught how to dive off the block," freshmen Tyler Kreuz said.

Boys Swim & Dive Photo Poll

Karim Melek, Reporter
February 18, 2023
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