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Despite obtaining eligibility in high school, teen drivers wait longer to obtain their licenses

Despite obtaining eligibility in high school, teen drivers wait longer to obtain their licenses

feature March 27, 2014

While many students take driver’s education as soon as they are eligible, senior Ana Ros-Marrero did not start the process of getting her license until now. Ros-Marrero, who is now 17, has just recently...

Sophomore Irene Georgiadis prefers to drink water instead of coffee. She said she does not think coffee is a healthy option. AINING WANG / PHOTO

Despite reported health benefits, students doubt coffee’s healthfulness

feature March 27, 2014

Sophomore Irene Georgiadis sits down to the ring of the bell with the rest of her classmates. It is a late start, and everyone is still concentrated on polishing off his or her goodies from the morning...

Margaret Winans, AP Computer Science teacher, helps a student out in class. Winans said she has seen an increase in student interest in computer science.

CHS students show an upward trend in interest for computer science

feature March 27, 2014

In a peculiar incident four years ago, sophomore Duncan McConnell discovered a passion that would remain with him to this day. “I first got interested in computer science back in sixth grade when...

Students become more mindful of sodium intake

Students become more mindful of sodium intake

feature February 27, 2014

It’s lunchtime. Hundreds of students go through cafeteria lines, picking up entrées such as spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan or pizza. Still others unpack their own lunches. Junior Marisa Arakawa...

Do you want to lend a helping hand? Consider joining Key Club

Students at this school are fueled to participate in community service activities

feature February 27, 2014

A September 2013 study published by Alexandra Freund and Fredda Blanchard—Fields titled “Age-Related Differences in Altruism Across Adulthood” suggests that there is a positive correlation between...

 Senior Shelby Hiter leans on a stack of books about World War I and World War II.  She has always had a strong interest in history, particularly the history of our nation.
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Students, educators notice declining interest in humanities subjects

feature January 23, 2014

From a young age, senior Shelby Hiter has been captivated by the humanities, especially English and history. “I love humanities. I definitely have more of a gift for those than math and science subjects;...

Fewer Jewish Americans identify with their religion, still connect to culture

Fewer Jewish Americans identify with their religion, still connect to culture

feature January 23, 2014

Every Sunday from first grade to 10th grade, junior Courtney Glait attended her Jewish Sunday school, and every Wednesday from third grade until sixth grade, she went to Hebrew school. These were just...

Cristen Cassler
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Q&A with AP Literature and Composition teacher Cristen Cassler

feature January 23, 2014

Why would you recommend doing humanities subjects? I think always if you have a passion for something, then that should be your first criteria for deciding on a future career. Obviously, there is...

While progress occurred 50 years after Civil Rights Movement, racist acts still happen here

While progress occurred 50 years after Civil Rights Movement, racist acts still happen here

feature December 13, 2013

Freshman Tamia Golden, African-American, sat in the public library one day after school during her freshman year studying for her biology test. An older woman who looked to be about 70 years old came...

Students say race shouldn’t factor in determining role models

feature December 13, 2013

While race continues to play an important role in one’s identity, according to senior Frankie Kozak, who is half-Hispanic, it is important to extend beyond the concept of skin color, especially when...

Junior Eva Bublick applies foundation in front of her mirror. Bublick said, “Everyone should feel pretty and for some people, makeup makes them feel pretty.”

Thigh Gap Obsession Points to Epidemic of Other Body-Image Issues

feature December 13, 2013

In American society today, it is not difficult to notice a ubiquitous struggle between people and ideals of the human body, a fact that has not escaped the notice of junior Eva Bublick. On the covers of...

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