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Redefining the HiLite. The HiLite makes changes to format.

Redefining the HiLite. The HiLite makes changes to format.

perspectives August 13, 2014

As you probably noticed when you picked up your HiLite this morning, the issue looks different. Last spring, the staff decided to undergo some major changes to our print publications and website, the most...

Recent reports about fashion industry causing environmental damage provoke student interest in sustainability

Recent reports about fashion industry causing environmental damage provoke student interest in sustainability

Beats April 18, 2014

If you happen to pick up a current fashion magazine, you may notice that the top runway trends for Spring 2014 fashion include pastel colors, iridescent fabrics, art-inspired prints, full skirts — as...

Q & A with Fashion Guru Christel Richards

Q & A with Fashion Guru Christel Richards

acumen April 18, 2014

What peaked your interest in fashion?  When I was in grade school, I decided that I didn't necessarily want to dress and look like everyone else, so that really inspired me to look at fashion in a...

Graphic: Trends Back on the Block

Graphic: Trends Back on the Block

Beats April 18, 2014

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of various fashion trends. Take, for instance, light pastels, brightly colored patterns and glowing accessories. Spring trends are generally bright and simple;...

Why fashion shouldn’t be as significant to us as it is right now

acumen April 18, 2014

CHS is relatively fashion-forward. Because everyone has his or her own sense of style, we see a spectrum of clothing that epitomizes the diversity of our school. However, I recently witnessed a darker...

Fashion is an art and form of outward expression

acumen April 18, 2014

No matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we are above our animal instincts, the undeniable reality is that we are not. From an evolutionary standpoint, animals are innately programmed to judge...

Students here find a disparity between  how relationships are portrayed in media and in reality

Students here find a disparity between how relationships are portrayed in media and in reality

acumen February 14, 2014

Every week this year, senior Jessie Meltzer developed a habit of turning on the TV to her two favorite shows: “How I Met Your Mother” and “Breaking Bad”. Despite the clear differences between the...

Maham Nadeem: Popular culture has made it nearly impossible for men and women to be just friends

Maham Nadeem: Popular culture has made it nearly impossible for men and women to be just friends

Beats February 14, 2014

In second grade, my teacher would let us out for recess everyday. Upon walking out, I saw swing sets to my left, a jungle gym to my right and a glorious castle in the middle. Yes, a castle. It was red,...

Staff members Acton and Pasanen, who have been dating for nine months, give advice on relationships

Staff members Acton and Pasanen, who have been dating for nine months, give advice on relationships

acumen February 14, 2014

SHOULD A COUPLE BREAK UP BECAUSE OF COLLEGE? Taylor: It kind of depends on the relationship. College relationships are different from high school relationships. However, just because a couple isn’t...

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Difference Maker: Principal’s advisory committee

acumen December 5, 2013

Student Body President and senior  George Gemelas Q: What’s the purpose of the Principal’s Advisory Committee? A: Basically, it’s a way for Mr. Williams to find out what changes could...

CREATION OF A MASTERPIECE: Senior Alex Mikev makes sketches for his next work. Mikev said he wants to study art in college and wants to make an impact on this school through his passion for art. CRYSTAL CHEN / PHOTO

Difference Maker: Alex Mikev

acumen December 5, 2013

Through his work as president of Art Club, senior Alex Mikev spreads his passion for art around this school. His current project with the Art Club is a small mural for the Arts Garden, which club members...

Difference Maker: Hyesoo Chae

Difference Maker: Hyesoo Chae

acumen December 5, 2013

Music has been a huge role in senior Hyesoo Chae’s life ever since she was young from playing violin and piano. Chae said her move to America inspired her to do music since music is like a universal...

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