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Criticism of this year’s lack of diversity in Oscar nominations is not a new trend. Few awards have been given to actors of color since 2000.

Oscars Receive Criticism over Lack of Diversity

By Thomas Atkinson and Jasmine Baten February 25, 2016

I think my color TV is broken! For the second year in a row, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences has not nominated any actors of color for an Academy Award. In a time where we have a black president...

Untraditional Superhero Movie Soars in Ratings

By Ross Tanenbaum, Online News Editor February 25, 2016

With great power comes great responsibility. The new movie Deadpool puts a twist on these famous words. The highly anticipated movie Deadpool was released Feb. 12 into theaters. The film follows Wade...

Meek Mill (left) and Drake (right) are both hip-hop artists who have had a long history of verbal spats with one another via their music.

Drake Versus Meek Mill: Who’s the Winner?

By Dani Miller, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Oh man, oh man. Not again. In typical rap beef fashion, the first single off of Drake’s upcoming album, Views from the 6, is a diss track against rapper Meek Mill, reviving a supposedly dead fight...

Sophomore Ethan Miller was nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for his work in The Turn of the Screw. He has been acting since he was 6 years old and has performed in many professional theater productions.

Student Art Spotlight:Ethan Miller

By Maya Rosenberg, Social Media & PR Editor February 25, 2016

It’s not every day that a professional actor is nominated for the prestigious Helen Hayes Award, and it certainly is not every day that a high school sophomore is recognized for this award. Sophomore...

CHS sophomores in BC4F bake and deliver birthday cakes to those who can’t afford them.

Baking a Difference: Students Deliver Birthday Cakes

By Becky Wolfson, Contest Manager February 25, 2016

Birthdays are a time to be joyful and celebrate, traditionally with cake and candles. However, not everyone is given the privilege of having a birthday cake on such an occasion. CHS sophomore Allison...

Montgomery Mall recently added restaurants to its diverse food court.

New Restaurants to be Tried in the Food Court

By Sarah O’Brien, Production Editor February 25, 2016

The CHS community grew up going to Westfield Montgomery Mall; however with so many upgrades, it is hard to recognize our childhood mall. B|Bop|Q, Shanghai 66, Chloe’s New York Style Deli and Jamaican...

Student dress rehearsal for You Can’t Take It With You. Tickets can be purchased online at wchsarts.com.

CHS Performing Arts Puts on Quality Shows

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor February 25, 2016

‘You Can’t Take It With You’ The winter play You Can’t Take it With You was performed Feb. 19 and 20 and will continue this weekend, Feb 26. and 27. Despite facing many challenges including...

Studio One art students display their talent for portraits outside the art rooms.

Student self portraits on display

By Rebekah Sklute, Circulation Manager February 23, 2016

Feb. 19, a new art display of head and shoulder self portraits, painted by the Studio One Art students, was put up on display by Studio Art teacher, Jacquelyn Washam right outside of the art rooms. “It’s...

The early awaited story following an adult Harry Potter is set to come out July 31.

J.K. Rowling announces eighth Harry Potter story

By Becky Wolfson, Production Editor February 19, 2016

Last week, author J.K. Rowling announced that she will publish an eighth Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, on July 31 Potter’s 36th birthday. Originally a play, Rowling...

Senior Colin Schmitz enjoys delicious ice cream from the Korean Barbecue restaurant Iron Age.

A new age of Korean barbecue: Iron Age

By Peter Durand, Social Media Editor January 6, 2016

Iron Age, the Korean Barbecue restaurant on Rockville Pike has recently become popular amongst CHS students. When you enter Iron Age, you immediately hear K-pop music and see music video’s playing...

Alex Zarynow works on his Consenses art piece before sending it to the next artist.

Community art updates

By Arielle Gordon and Emily Wang December 23, 2015

Consenses Art History and Ceramics teacher Paul Dermont’s Consenses project is well underway and right on schedule for completion in February or early March, in time for the spring arts festival. Consenses...

Must-see upcoming theater productions take the stage

Must-see upcoming theater productions take the stage

By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor December 23, 2015

The winter play You Can’t Take it With You will be performed Feb 19, 20, 26 and 27. You Can’t Take it With You is a comedy about two families whose son and daughter get engaged and all of the crazy...

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