Alumnus Michael Mainwaring makes dreams a reality
By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Arts
Have you ever wanted to become an actor but never thought you’ll have the opportunity? Well for Michael Mainwaring, he had the chance of a lifetime to realize his acting dreams. It all started in first grade when he went to a song and dance competition with his brother at Montgomery Mall to win...
Student Art Spotlight: Jiyou Kang
By Riley Hurr, Circulation Manager
April 12, 2018
Filed under Arts
High school is a time of discovery and self reflection. Many students are still searching for their passions and future career interests. But junior Jiyou Kang has already discovered his calling as an artist. Kang takes drawing classes both in and outside of school. Whether it’s doodling in his...
Music you aren’t listening to: Brockhampton
By Jackson Resnick, Social Media Editor
April 12, 2018
Tearing down all stereotypes in the music scene, Brockhampton (BH) is probably the most exciting act in music right now. The self-proclaimed “boyband” met online when frontman Kevin Abstract posted a message on Kanye West fan forum, KanyeToThe, asking if anyone wanted to form a band. This was the...
Maze Runner: The Death Cure thrills viewers
By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
For those students who have watched the “Maze Runner” movies, the last installment is finally here. For those who haven’t? This is a good a place as any to jump on board. “Maze Runner” is a science-fiction action adventure film series based on the “Maze Runner” novels by ...
Maze Runner delivers action packed plot
By Cherri Tung, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives
For those students who have watched the “Maze Runner” movies, the last installment is finally here. For those who haven’t? This is a good a place as any to jump on board. “Maze Runner” is a science-fiction action adventure film series based on the “Maze Runner” novels by ...
Paddington Two delivers sweet storyline
By Caitlyn Jennings, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives
As second semester draws to a close, most CHS students find that they are more stressed out than usual, having to deal with preparations for next year while maintaining their usual grades and extracurriculars. Relaxing in a reclining movie theater chair is an often-overlooked method of st...
Logic returns to his mixtape roots
By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor
March 18, 2018
Filed under Arts, Music, Online Exclusives
On one of hip-hop artist Logic’s songs entitled “Everybody,” he raps, “OK I was gone for a minute but I’m back now. Sit the f*&% down.” With the recent release of his mixtape “Bobby Tarantino II,” listeners might wish he had never left, and wish he won’t ever go away ag...
Academy Awards presents unique twists
By Ethan C. Miller, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Top Stories
And the winner of best picture goes to… The 90th Academy Awards took place Sunday Mar. 4. While the near-four hour event could be viewed as just another awards show, it was really much more. Jimmy Kimmel, who is best known as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, hosted the event....
Hungry? Chow down on these local eateries
By Anna Baranko, Online Features Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Arts
You’re sitting with your friends, trying to decide where to go to eat. After going back and forth for 30 minutes, you decide on a place you’ve been a million times before. If you want to avoid this dreaded scenario, keep reading. Tastee Diner: Tastee diner is a small chain of diners located in...
Migos add to “culture” with second chart-topping album
By Gaurav Gandhi, Lead Graphic Designer
March 7, 2018
For the second time in under one year, Georgia-based hip-hop trio, Migos, released a chart-topping studio album, this time being Culture II. The sequel to 2017 Grammy-nominated Culture, Culture II features double the songs and is loaded with some of the best artists today alongside Quavo, Takeoff and...
Student Art Spotlight: Teddi Yoo
By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor
March 7, 2018
There are many talented artists and musicians at CHS. However, not many can say that they excel at not one, but two instruments. Junior Teddi Yoo has been picked to be a member of the National Association for Music Education this year for her accomplishments in violin. She has also been granted a...
Spice 6 opening brings diverse options to the mall
By Vicky Gunawam, Photo Editor
March 1, 2018
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants
Stores in Montgomery Mall are constantly coming and going, but creating spaces for new places like Spice 6, a fast casual eatery with a modern take on Indian food. Spice 6 will be opening in May 2018. They currently have chain restaurants in Hyattsville, MD and Vienna,VA and will be adding ...