Snake Escape!
Natasha Palance, Staff Writer
October 29, 2010
Biology teacher John Ernst’s snakes, George and Georgia, went missing Oct. 21. Although Georgia was found the next day by Sophomore Sander Yu in Ernst’s classroom during 7th period, George’s whereabouts are still unknown. Ernst noticed their disappearance when he realized that the latch to the... Read more »
Hollander’s Hot Sauce
By Ben Hollander, Staff Columnist
October 29, 2010
Whether it was the feeling of slipping on my new red Power Ranger costume, picking out my favorite pumpkin or begging strangers for chocolatey treats, everything about Halloween made it the best holiday as a child. No holiday, even the great harvest of Sukkot, could even measure up to the exhilarating... Read more »
Hallway greetings call for new handshake practices
By Luke Frentsos
Sports Photo Editor
October 29, 2010
In the past decade, many things at CHS have happened. But something has changed at CHS over the past decade too: how people say hi to classmates in the hallway. In the past, students just said hi to each other. But with this new and ever-changing generation of teens, greetings range from very subtle... Read more »
Teens benefit from new law eliminating overdraft fees
By Emily Hall
Production Manager
Andrea Mirviss
Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2010
With the average American household bearing $15,700 in credit card debt each year, and only 53 percent paying their balance in full each month, it is no surprise that both the U.S. government and consumers are seeking new ways to remain financially afloat in the struggling economic climate. The Federal... Read more »
Rituals not just for athletes
By Amanda Vinner
Features Editor
October 29, 2010
Senior Emily Shapiro waits expectantly in the girls’ locker room before a soccer game. She receives a single piece of paper, and now she is ready to play. Whether it is wearing a special bracelet, having team dinners, dressing up or listening to a specific mix of songs before a game, many sports teams... Read more »
Some parental punishment harms academic achievment
By Emily Plesset, Fact Checker
October 29, 2010
According to a Sept. 6 Washington Post article, parents have updated their punishments to better fit technological times. No longer are parents solely grounding their kids or keeping them home on lockdown— the so-called new and improved method of punishing involves confiscating cell phones, shutting... Read more »
Is there truth behind the POWER BRACELET trend?
By Thomas Geenen
Staff Writer
October 29, 2010
Throughout the halls of CHS, there seems to be an abundance of students sporting something on their wrists that looks like a hybrid between a watch and a white livestrong band. Others wear a nest of tangled material around their necks and wrists. What are these new accessories? Up-and-coming companies... Read more »
Trendy store undergoes drastic makeover, expansion
By Julie Kracov
Business Manager
Olivia Parven
Contest Manager
October 29, 2010
If you walked into Forever 21 last year, you, like most patrons, might have felt crazed by the cramped atmosphere. But this year, the store brings something new to the table. The luminous staircase, sparkling chandeliers and glistening tiles all represent Forever 21’s new and improved look. After... Read more »
Résumé padding raises competition to a new level
By Sarah Reitzes, Fact Checker
October 29, 2010
On a Thursday evening last month, the CHS cafeteria was abuzz with students eagerly discussing and signing up for various extracurricular clubs at Club Night. However, a second glance at this seemingly innocent school function revealed that many of these students, particularly the college-obsessed juniors... Read more »
Age-appropriate alternatives to trick-or-treating
By Megan Scanlan
Staff Writer
October 29, 2010
The days of trick-or-treating are over. Every year when Halloween rolls around, students look for something fun to do without resorting to walking around the neighborhood begging for candy. It turns out that there are many options for Halloween related activities. Markoff’s Haunted Forest Markoff’s... Read more »
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