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As the fall season arrives, students and teachers fall into trends

As the fall season arrives, students and teachers “fall” into trends

Isaac Hsu October 19, 2022

As fall arrives, freshman Kaia Starnino said the season changing has affected her day-to-day choices. “Now that it’s getting colder, I’m beginning to start wearing sweaters, especially sweater...

The Rising Star’s annual hayride to take place Oct. 20

October 16, 2022

The Rising Stars’ annual fall hayride will take place on Oct. 20. However, the location at which the hayride will take place this year has changed. The Rising Stars have found a new venue at Piney Acres...

Students address how personal connections to celebrities have affected them

Students address how personal connections to celebrities have affected them

Arya Pinnamaneni September 27, 2022

Junior Eva Nist has always loved Taylor Swift. She said that this connection comes through growing up with her and her music. “Over the years I think I’ve fallen into that rabbit hole of watching interviews...

Ashlyn Walker, We Have All Music (WHAM) member and junior, practices cello at WHAM practice on Aug. 28, 2022. WHAM, a student run band, practiced in order to prepare for their performance at the Palladium which will take place on Sept. 28. The orchestra has performed multiple different types of songs including classical, pop, rock and electronic music.

With upcoming Palladium performance, learn more about We Have All Music (WHAM)

Nora Mariano September 16, 2022

We Have All Music (WHAM) is a nonprofit group started by a group of students at this school in September of 2021. According to founder and senior Brayden Meng, it began because of a love of music and a...

Senate plans Homecoming activities, Pep Rally

Darshini Shankar September 14, 2022

With Homecoming week upcoming, Senate members plan Homecoming activities. According to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz, Senate members help arrange many Homecoming week festivities including the pep rally. “Now...

Students should spend more time offline to prioritize productivity

Students should spend more time offline to prioritize productivity

Isaac Hsu September 12, 2022

Given the never-ending rise of social media outlets that give more access to different facets of the internet, you have likely spent hours scrolling through TikTok or Instagram. I can definitely admit...

As public figures become more prominent in student’s  lives, we should review their impact on environmentalism

As public figures become more prominent in student’s lives, we should review their impact on environmentalism

Arya Pinnamaneni May 20, 2022

The 21st century many  social issues and reforms have surfaced. Public figures, from billionaires to actors, have spoken about these issues and taken a stance on them. However, with the incorporation...

People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

Avery Carlisle May 20, 2022

Starting in middle school I would always see the girls posting clothing hauls from sites including Shein or Zaful and I would get so jealous that they were finding the latest trends and getting so many...

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Students craft clothes for sustainability, against fast fashion

Christian Ledbetter and Grace Guo May 19, 2022

Senior Victoria Simich has always been in the hobby of homemade goods, be it making books with their grandma or sewing as a means of expression, however, their relationship with handmade goods changed...

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Seniors describe bittersweet feeling, self-expression at prom

According to senior Jenna Oustoiny, she has looked forward to prom for many years. “Ever since I was little I always looked at all the dresses and couldn’t wait to go to prom. It is surreal that...

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Junior Olivia Sumner pushes part of a stage outside of CHS.  Tech Theater members must prepare aspects of the stage for performances at the school. Sumner said she enjoys the work she does for tech theater, though said she wishes they got more credit.

Students reflect on importance of technical theatre

Pallevi Pillai April 21, 2022

Junior Olivia Sumner, along with the rest of the technical theater (tech crew) members, spend hours meticulously crafting sets, adjusting the pitches of sounds and lighting in order to create the best...

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