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Students, College and Career Resources Coordinator discuss female underrepresentation in academic fields, making concrete changes

Emma Hu • February 25, 2024

Senior Alexandra “Sandra” Yang said she has always been passionate about computer science (CS); joining CS clubs never seemed like a hard decision for her. However, when she arrived at the callout...

In light of ACE Week, students should prioritize health over academic pressure

Devyn Sapper and Pahal Sehgal • December 13, 2022

During the school year, we as students are constantly sacrificing aspects of our life for academics. Choosing to stay home and study instead of spending time with friends and family. Choosing to drink...

Athletes, assistant athletics director address stereotypes in sports, effect of Scholar Athlete program

Riley Laferriere • April 22, 2022

During the football season, senior Solomon Williams was on the field throwing passes to friends or making plays under the Friday night lights. However, Williams, who plans to attend Princeton University...

Keep on Keepin’ On: Students should direct focus towards personal goals, not outperforming peers

Jessica Konrad • October 25, 2018

The crimson letter proudly declared itself at the top of the page: A-. I looked beneath my score and smiled when I saw the scratch-and-sniff sticker featuring a smiling snail and the words “Nice Work!”...

Unplugged Academics

Armaan Goel • October 22, 2018

“I’d have to either do (the in-class work) at home, which would put more homework on me, or I’d have to ask my friends if I could use their devices, or just (use) the teacher’s computer sometimes.”

Rising Above and Beyond. Students should focus more on self-evaluation, not comparison with others.

perspectives • February 22, 2013

In many high schools around the nation, students often like to compare themselves to others. CHS is one such school. in the hallways and classrooms of CHS, students constantly compare themselves to others....

Academic Superbowl to meet after Labor Day

Beats • September 4, 2010

The callout meeting for Academic Superbowl is still undecided, although Matt Dillon, club sponsor and social studies teacher, said the club will meet sometime after Labor Day. This year, Academic Superbowl...