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 Sophomore Edward Chen hits a pickleball at the Pickle-Pong Club callout on Aug. 23 in the Fieldhouse gym. The club consisted of playing pickleball and ping pong games.

Q&A with sophomore Stephanie Tan and sponsor Fernando Yañez on pickle-pong club, racket sports

Keira Kress October 3, 2024

Stephanie Tan, co-founder and sophomore What inspired you to start the pickle-pong club? I really like both pickleball and ping pong—I’ve played ping pong since I was eight and I’ve played...

Senior Jossi Sorg communicates with friends using inside jokes and new slang at the homecoming pep rally on Sept. 20. Sorg said, “Slang is ever-changing, it will continue evolving. In the 80s and 90s, people used words that aren't relevant today and that will happen for this generation's slang terms."

With greater emphasis on slang words, informal communication intensifies

Aidah Brown September 26, 2024

Slang is everywhere, from the screens of teenagers to casual conversations nationwide. According to a 2023 WordsRated report, 80% of Americans say they use slang, with 20% using it in every conversation....

Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure

Students, economics teacher discuss consumer culture created by peer pressure

Aidah Brown and Abigail Lee September 23, 2024

The phenomenon of consumerism has been widespread for years, although, more teens are attempting to practice responsible financial habits. According to a 2024 survey by Piper Sandler, teen self-reported...

Junior Manvi Musunuru studies in class with her glasses on Aug 8. Musunuru wore glasses due to difficulty seeing the board in the class. Musunuru said it helped her greatly in classes.

Students, optometrist experience more vision problems due to increased screen time

Keira Kress August 25, 2024

For junior Kate Proctor, the majority of her day is spent online.  “As a student, I’m on my laptop all day in school to do assignments, then after school I have to spend several hours staring at...

As World Day for Cultural Diversity occurs on May 21, students share how they connect to their culture through ethnic foods

As World Day for Cultural Diversity occurs on May 21, students share how they connect to their culture through ethnic foods

Ella Guo May 15, 2024

Many students in CHS maintain different levels of connection with their culture, and in light of Cultural Diversity Day, a day celebrated annually on May 21 in celebration of world diversity, international...

Sophomore Jasmine Choi picks food to buy in the Main Cafeteria. Choi bought lunch regularly throughout the year.

In light of World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21, students share that their experiences with international palettes at CHS

Ella Guo May 15, 2024

Six months ago, sophomore Jasmine Choi moved from Korea. Moving wasn’t easy for Choi, as she left her accustomed lifestyle to venture into a new environment, which brought the new challenge of maintaining...

Freshman Karen Sun at practice talking about the next drill she will do. Sun said, "A challenge I face (is with) my scheduling. I have to make sure my parents are able to drive me to places and I’m able to go to practice, and sometimes (the sports’ practices) intertwine so I need to cancel one.”

Student athletes reflect on burdens and benefits of playing multiple sports

Ryan Sharp April 23, 2024

Freshman Karen Sun saw her middle school and high school years as an opportunity to expand into a variety of sports, eventually choosing to play both soccer and lacrosse.  “I got into soccer to play...

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