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Statistics and Mathematics teacher Matthew Wernke passes out an experiment paper during his AP statistics/AP research block class on April 26. “Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a tool that empowers critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in various aspects of life,” Wernke said.

Math teachers work to make subject more relatable, overcome stigma

Saahas Kandru April 29, 2024

In the crowded halls of high schools across the nation, the subjects of mathematics and statistics often find themselves at odds with student enthusiasm. As April unfolds, so does Mathematics and Statistics...

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

New Indiana law to restrict use of personal electronics starting in 2024-25 school year

Anthony Pho April 23, 2024

  On March 11, Indiana Senate Bill 185 was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The legislation requires school districts to create policies which restrict the use of “wireless communication...

Junior Mason Buysee reads a recent news article for a school project. "There needs to be a better way to combat false information. A habit I've formed is cross referencing information, whether that's information from the news or from sources for schoolwork. It's a good skill to have in the long run," said Buysee.

Students battle false information on social media

Charlotte Moser March 12, 2024

For freshman Emily Wang, the struggle against false information is part of her everyday life. Wang said as she navigates social media, research, and TikTok, she consistently comes across misinformation. “I’m...

Senior Terri Xie draws on a phone during their TCP release period on Feb. 13th, 2023. "I usually draw on my phone because it's more convenient", said Xie. (Submitted Photo: Terri Xie)

Students, teacher discuss development of AI on art

Lily Hao February 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ever changing with new technology allowing people to process information at rapid rates. The use of AI brings about anxiety among artists, both traditional and digital,...

Senior Nick Stitle works on his next book on at the CHS Media Center on Feb 8th, 2024. The next book of Stitle's 'The Stormless' series is set to release sometime in 2024.

In honor of Library Lovers day, students, media assistant discuss the spiking trend of self-publishing

Aidah Brown February 15, 2024

The first of three annual book publishing seasons may have begun, but media assistant Terri Spilman said those processes can differ because of the varying ways of publishing. "There are a lot of different...

Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology

Athletes, tennis coach reflect on benefits of sports-related technology

Asini Jayarapu December 1, 2023

Athletics is a crucial part of many high school students' daily schedules. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 57% of high school students play on at least one sports...

Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]

Review: Gateron Oil Kings, great linear switches, okay price [MUSE]

Matthew Du December 1, 2023

Premium Gateron switches, solid performance, an overall rating Gateron Oil Kings have been held in high regard since their launch roughly a year ago. Coming in at 65 cents per switch, they’re definitely...

Review: Akko Cream Yellow V3s, excellent low-cost switches [MUSE]

Review: Akko Cream Yellow V3s, excellent low-cost switches [MUSE]

Matthew Du April 1, 2023

Akko’s foray into the extreme budget switch market, an overall rating Akko has yet again created a very budget-friendly switch, the Cream Yellow V3s. Coming in at 20 cents per switch, this is an obvious...

Junior Kenzie Mattingly waters and measures plants kept in a biology room for scientific observation. She said as a woman in the life sciences there have  been times where she's been afraid to give her input.

Women in STEM emphasize the struggles of gender bias within school, workplace

Avery Carlisle March 31, 2023

Junior Kenzie Mattingly said she has a dream of working in the medical field as a woman once she graduates. However, she said the STEM field is still not quite an equal community for women compared to...

Ring Ring

Ring Ring

Maddie Misterka and Grace Guo March 30, 2023

AI gives normal people creative privilege and outlets

AI gives normal people creative privilege and outlets

Isaac Hsu March 13, 2023

While people respect traditional artists for their work and personal styles, the reality is that as times change, so will artistic tools. For example, DALL-E is an AI art generation engine that uses a...

AI image generators exploit artists and threaten representation in art

AI image generators exploit artists and threaten representation in art

Nora Mariano March 13, 2023

ChatGPT, an AI chatbot program capable of writing in the human voice, is at the center of controversy concerning the ethics of AI, but another system should also be under scrutiny. Dall-E2 utilizes the...

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