Natalie Raabe – Managing Editor | 42Fifty

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My name is Natalie Raabe and I am a senior at Oswego High School. This is my second year as a member of the 42fifty team and I serve as a Managing Editor and the Features Section Leader. Additionally, I am a member of the BIONIC board, NHS, Best Buddies, SNHS, NEHS, Rho Kappa, and Mu Alpha Theta.

Behind the scenes: Creating the ’23-24 yearbook

Natalie Raabe - Managing Editor - January 29, 2024

The Reflector staff poses for a funny photo after photographing all of the clubs at Oswego High School. Credit: Natalie Raabe, 42Fifty

On Jan. 28, the Reflector staff hosted their annual Club Photo Day in the OH auditorium. Assigning a specific time slot to each club, the staff worked all day to organize, arrange, and photograph students from over sixty clubs at OH.

Breaking News: Gun found in student’s bag at Oswego East

Natalie Raabe - Managing Editor - December 13, 2023

A student reads an email sent by Dr. Khelghati that detailed the situation that occurred at OE and reassured SD308 families of students’ safety. Credit: Natalie Raabe, 42Fifty

According to an email sent by OE Principal Laura Bankowski on Tuesday, Dec. 12, a student from Oswego East High School brought a bag into the building that contained a loaded gun, among other prohibited items.

Opinion: Sprinkling holiday cheer with 7 Christmas cookie recipes

Natalie Raabe - Managing Editor - December 1, 2023

A plate of chai sugar cookies sits in front of a glowing Christmas tree, waiting to be enjoyed by the whole family. Credit: Natalie Raabe, 42Fifty

There is no better way to spend the holiday season than baking and allowing the aroma of cinnamon and vanilla to fill your household. Putting on your favorite Christmas movie or listening to your favorite Christmas songs while mixing things up in the kitchen is the perfect way to spread some Christmas cheer!

Achieving her goals: Addison Richter’s journey to state

Natalie Raabe - Managing Editor - November 21, 2023

Richter pushes forward as she races toward the finish line at the state competition. Credit: Lucy Cler

With her mind racing and heart pounding, she stood at the line. She tuned out the roar of the crowd as she waited for the pistol to start. 3, 2, 1, go! The race had begun. On Nov. 4, junior Addison Richter participated in the State Championship for Cross Country and represented Oswego High School as the 17th individual runner in the school’s history.

Ink180 gives survivors a second chance

Austin Lamb - Co-Editor in Chief and Natalie Raabe - Managing Editor - October 27, 2023

The Ink180 tree mural symbolizes a chance at new life through vibrant handprints from each of the survivors they have helped. Credit: Austin Lamb, 42fifty

According to the U.S. Department of State, approximately 6.3 million people unwillingly participated in forced commercial sexual exploitation at any given time in the United States in 2021. This issue is present everywhere, but Illinois specifically is a hotspot for sex trafficking and human trafficking in general. Ink180 is a prominent business in the Oswegoland community that helps people recover from traumatic experiences, promotes community activism, and increases awareness about the dangers of sex trafficking, both locally and nationally.

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