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Profits vs People

Heidi Peng March 17, 2017

In a research lab at Purdue University, Sepehr Asgari, a student researcher and sophomore, tests the effectiveness of his combination treatment on neonatal meningitis. Just last June, Asgari began working...

MARCHING ON:
Senior Emily Pattyn protests along with others at the anti-Donald Trump rally on Nov. 12. “I don’t know how to get (Trump) to see what Emily Pattyn wants, but I think having him see the struggles people go through (is positive),” Pattyn said.

A (Peaceful) Fight for Peaceful Change: Students, leaders reflect on the utilization of peaceful protests

Lin-Lin Mo, Feature Reporter March 16, 2017

Taking a leap of faith filled with democratic passion and a tinge of nervousness, Emily Pattyn, first time protest participant and senior, marched with hundreds of like-minded individuals from the Indiana...

MEDIATING LEADERS:  Social worker Abby Cartwright-Brattain (left) and Head of Special Services Lacey Grabek flip through a student survey binder during their break. They also discussed upcoming counseling events later on.

Socially Underrated: CHS students, staff evaluate the role social workers, student mediators play

Christina Yang, Feature reporter February 23, 2017

March is national social Workers’ Month, a period of time set aside to educate society about the invaluable contributions of individuals such as CHS social worker Abby Cartwright-Brattain. For the...

REMEMBERING THE PAST:
Junior Joanna Zhang reminisces her past experiences at the circus with balloons reminding her of her childhood trip. Zhang said while there is some awareness of animal cruelty in the entertainment industry, there is not enough.

Dumbo’s Final Bow: The end of the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus circles back to the exploitation of animals in entertainment

Lin-Lin Mo, Feature reporter February 23, 2017

Going to the circus isn’t as common now as it was last century, but Joanna Zhang, Action for Animals club leader and junior, said she enjoyed the throwback form of entertainment since her parents took...

PATH FINDER:
With her fellow ComedySportz participants, junior Sarah Lein  (right) participates in an “Interrogation” activity with junior Eric Bembenek (left) and senior Chuck Burton (center). Lein joined ComedySportz to figure out what path she wants to take.

It’s Okay to be Lost

Heidi Peng, Story January 27, 2017

At the back of the CHS performing arts hallway, in Room P123, six students, accompanied by one college graduate, chant, “Hey Fred Schneider, what are you doing?” This is part of a warm-up called...

Mixing It Up: Students, professors reflect on the definition of mixed race in modern society

Allison Li, Beats Editor December 12, 2016

Junior Kiki Koniaris is Korean, Pennsylvanian Dutch and Grecian. Despite being of mixed race, Koniaris said she believes race should not define a person. “I feel like (how you define yourself) should...

Junior Eve Weifenbach (second from left) sits with fellow volunteers during a food truck load up to hand out groceries to the underserved. She said volunteering has made her more grateful for everything she has in life.

CHS community speaks up about lower volunteer rates in recent years

Heidi Peng, Feature Reporter December 12, 2016

With christmas at its core, December is often thought of as the month of giving back. However, according to a 2015 study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was released this year on Feb. 25, volunteer...

Sophomore Lilah Bricker reminisces over her past memories of a close family friend. Bricker said her friend passed away from a severe asthma attack.

With the holiday season coming around, CHS student grieves over the death of a family member

Alanna Wu, Feature Reporter December 12, 2016

Sophomore Lilah Bricker knows what it’s like to deal with grief during the holidays. Each year, Christmas is a reminder for Bricker’s family of the anniversary of her aunt’s death. In addition, Bricker...

With college deadlines approaching, students reflect on the practice of affirmative action

Rebecca Qin, Social Media Editor November 19, 2016

On Oct. 26, a group of conservative students held an “Affirmative Action Bake Sale” at the University of Texas, sparking outrage and protest. According to the Huffington Post, the group charged...

A DIFFERENT LIFE:
Sophomore Abby Draper reflects on her life after adotion by looking through her baby photos with her adoptive parents. She said she wishes to find her birth parents when she turns 18 years old.

National Adoption Awareness Month: CHS student reflects on life after discovering her adoption

Raiha Zainab, Feature reporter November 17, 2016

It was September 2001 when Sara and Robert Draper commenced a new adventure, one that would engulf their lives for the next several decades. They had welcomed a new member into their family: their daughter,...

October: Depression Awareness Month

October: Depression Awareness Month

Alina Yu, Reporter October 25, 2016

As October is Depression Awareness Month, here's a look at the way psychotherapy affects the brain for those with depression.

Students, teachers contemplate the necessity of trigger warnings

Heidi Peng, Feature reporter October 13, 2016

Last fall, national Public Radio (NPR) sent out a survey to colleges and universities across the United States about the usage of “trigger warnings” in class. Just last month, NPR released the survey’s...

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