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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 junior at Palatine High School. Along with being the Editor-in-Chief of Cutlass, Melek is involved in many activities, including being the Secretary-General of Model UN, a member of the debate team, and competing in water polo and swimming. Melek has a strong passion for free speech advocacy and serves as a student leader for the SPLC's New Voices program, which protects student journalists. Outside of his busy schedule, Melek enjoys spending time with family and friends. He hopes to pursue law in the future.

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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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