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With increased crime rates, true-crime coverage, students, teachers examine effect serial killers, violence in media have on societal perceptions of criminals, criminal justice

Jillian Moore and Raghav Sriram • November 12, 2021

After Private investigators announced a new potential culprit for the crimes committed by the Zodiac Killer, junior Paige Walker said she noticed an increase in true crime coverage across newspapers, TV...

Students with neurodivergencies often hide disabilities due to stereotypes, misinformation

Archit Kalra and Christian Ledbetter • October 22, 2021

Like many students at school, sophomore Joseph Sandy said he enjoys drawing in class as a means of personal relaxation. “I like to draw in class because it is a good relaxer and it basically gives...

Curriculum changes in English, history departments inspire alterations in content representation for teachers, students

Archit Kalra and Raghav Sriram • September 23, 2021

For junior Laura Martens, taking the AP Literature course last year was an eye-opening opportunity to read an array of different books. “We read The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein (and) As I Lay Dying...

Students, teachers face unique challenges as they resume a “normal” schedule this year

Cady Armstrong and Raghav Sriram • August 12, 2021

Before the pandemic, juniors Abby Burnham and Nyah Lam said that they were inseparable. “Previously, we always hung out during cross-country. We always had sports together and we went to the...

In retelling paranormal experiences, students, teacher debate importance of age, persona, role models in regard to believing in paranormal activity

Sam Hawkins and Kiersten Riedford • May 24, 2021

Tiny shells strung on a thin thread, the ends fastened together by a metal clasp. This necklace, while seemingly brand-new, was the first and last object senior Grace Comerford, then a third grader in...

Student business owners take on benefits, risks of starting a business while managing school, personal life

Aniket Biswal, Leah Tan • April 26, 2021

During her sophomore year, senior Mary Grace Jacko developed a newfound passion in her jewelry class. “After taking that class, I started making my own bracelets and necklaces throughout the entirety...

With March 20 marking first day of spring, students, staff share benefits of gardening, spending time outside

Cady Armstrong and Tessa Collinson • March 23, 2021

According to sophomore Josie Paxton, the changing seasons means she can once again go on long hikes and sit outside. Paxton said, “I spend a lot of time outside when the weather is nice... I go...

Digital technology opens doors to new possibilities for self-expression

Maddie Misterka and Wendy Zhu • February 20, 2021

Yellow is sophomore Tatum Siebert’s happy color. For her, wearing the color makes her feel like a ray of sunshine, and it’s how she expresses happiness and contentment. She said fashion has always...

25 years after International Fighting Championship 4, instructors, female martial arts students evaluate female participation in martial arts

Saumya Somasi, Sam Hawkins • January 16, 2021

Sophomore Avery Guo puts on her uniform for the third time this week. She fastens her black belt to her waist, sets her shoes aside and steps into her dojang—a term used in Korean martial arts to refer...

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With increased crime rates, true-crime coverage, students, teachers examine effect serial killers, violence in media have on societal perceptions of criminals, criminal justice

Students with neurodivergencies often hide disabilities due to stereotypes, misinformation

Curriculum changes in English, history departments inspire alterations in content representation for teachers, students

Students, teachers face unique challenges as they resume a “normal” schedule this year

In retelling paranormal experiences, students, teacher debate importance of age, persona, role models in regard to believing in paranormal activity

Student business owners take on benefits, risks of starting a business while managing school, personal life

With March 20 marking first day of spring, students, staff share benefits of gardening, spending time outside

Digital technology opens doors to new possibilities for self-expression

25 years after International Fighting Championship 4, instructors, female martial arts students evaluate female participation in martial arts

Nurses, economists, student workers, activists, family members review 2020, pandemic effects

With CHS’s large, competitive environment, students assess how pressures foster imposter syndrome

Politicians, students advocate importance of teens in local politics

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