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What’s Trending This Month

By Danielle Kiefer and Julia Reagan September 25, 2013

  This website features a variety of entertaining social content on topics such as celebrities, food and DIY projects. The hysterical articles, lists and videos on Buzzfeed have people sharing...

New arts teacher Jacquelyn Washam works with senior Alexa Trost to produce her own artwork for a potential show.

New arts teacher expands students’ artistic horizons

By Greer Smith, Opinions Editor September 25, 2013

Jacquelyn Washam, CHS’ new art teacher and a working artist, is using her background knowledge of the art world to help jump-start art students’ artistic endeavors by encouraging all of them to have...

Glee Star Cory Monteith Dies at 31

“Glee” Star Cory Monteith Dies at 31

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor July 14, 2013

Canadian actor Cory Monteith, best known for playing Finn on the Fox series Glee, died in Vancouver on July 13.  He was 31.   Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver, British Columbia,...

The Sopranos Actor James Gandolfini Dies of Heart Attack at Age 51

“The Sopranos” Actor James Gandolfini Dies of Heart Attack at Age 51

By Sammi Silber, Observations Editor June 21, 2013

James Gandolfini, an actor best known for playing mob boss Tony Soprano on HBO’s 1999 drama The Sopranos, died June 19 at the age of 51.   According to the New York Times website, Gandolfini...

Alumnus brings CHS legacy to New York music scene

Alumnus brings CHS legacy to New York music scene

By Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2013

Many teens dream of becoming famous and finding their big break in the music world, but few actually experience it. CHS 2006 alumnus Sanjog Nirola is living out this dream as a musician in New York City....

Summer concerts provide exciting entertainment

By Danielle Kiefer, Arts Editor May 23, 2013

There is nothing like the feeling of seeing a favorite musician live on stage, and summer is the perfect season to gather a few friends and head to an awesome concert without having to worry about waking...

‘Iron Man 3’ reveals Tony Stark’s sensitive side

‘Iron Man 3’ reveals Tony Stark’s sensitive side

By Charlotte Scarborough, Staff Writer May 23, 2013

Scratch away Iron Man’s philanthropic, playboy, billionaire, and shiny metal and what do you get? Iron Man 3. Director Shane Black parts from the usual Iron Man soundtrack by opening the film not with...

Authentic Chinese food restaurant opens in Rockville

Authentic Chinese food restaurant opens in Rockville

By Alissa Li, Production Editor May 23, 2013

Although it seems that there is at least one Chinese restaurant per corner on any given street, diners have yet to experience authentic Chinese street market food—until they go to the East Dumpling House,...

What’s Trending This Month

By Fiona Asbury, Advertising Manager May 23, 2013

What Would Ryan Lochte Do?—This reality show on E! chronicles the life of Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte as he trains, parties and spends time with his family. After premiering on April 21, 2013,...

Afro-Brazilian Capoeira opens minds and bodies

By Jessica Lee, Senior Writer May 23, 2013

Pop quiz: I’m Asian and grew up on Jackie Chan movies. Which martial art do I practice? No, it’s not Kung Fu or Tae Kwon Do. But here’s a hint: it originates in South America—and "it," technically,...

MTV’s ‘Awkward.’ returns for third season Show captures the harsh realities of teenage life

MTV’s ‘Awkward.’ returns for third season Show captures the harsh realities of teenage life

By Ana Faguy, Circulation Manager May 23, 2013

Last season on MTV’s Awkward., Jenna (Ashley Rickards, Fly Away) answered the question teenagers all around the world were asking: would she pick Matty (Beau Mirchoff, Scary Movie 4) or Jake (Brett Bavern,...

Reality show reveals Ke$ha’s true, glittering colors

Reality show reveals Ke$ha’s true, glittering colors

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor May 23, 2013

You probably know her best for waking up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy or constantly rocking absurd amounts of glitter, but in her new show My Crazy Beautiful Life, Ke$ha reveals her softer side...

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