Benz, MCPS hold town hall meeting on grade changing scandal
March 9, 2010 • written by Natalie Geisler, News Editor and Eshe Hill, Features Editor
Filed under News, Video
Principal Joan Benz held a town meeting Monday, March 8 to further discuss and answer the community’s questions regarding the grade-changing issue uncovered in January. Speakers included Montgomery County community superintendent Sherry Liebes and chief technology officer Sherwin Collette. Although... Read more »
Teens waiting longer to obtain drivers licenses
March 2, 2010 • written by Allison Srour, Staff Writer
Filed under News
For years teenagers have been getting their driver’s licenses as soon as they are of legal age. Recent studies have shown that many teens are waiting longer before beginning to drive, and instead rely on parents and friends to shuttle them around. Whether it is due to busy schedules or technology... Read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HACKERS
March 2, 2010 • written by Natalie Geisler, News Editor
Eshe Hill, Features Editor
Filed under News, featured
CHS has always been known for its stellar academics, hardworking students and dedicated teachers, but now it’s known for something else as well: cheating. The Incident According to a Feb. 3 Gazette article, students used a program run off a portable USB device to uncover teachers’ passwords to the... Read more »
Potomac Village Sprinkles plans store renovations
March 2, 2010 • written by Stacey Stein, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Sprinkles Ice Cream and Yogurt, the popular Potomac Village ice cream store, closed Jan. 11 to undergo renovations to update the store and make it more efficient. “Sprinkles is going traditionally classy with an air of elegance,” Sprinkles employee junior Jasmine Siudzinski said. The renovated store... Read more »
Stinkbugs infest students’ households
March 2, 2010 • written by Dana Youngentob, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Typical household bug infestations include an army of ants, a swarm of flies, or even termites gnawing away at wood houses. But this school year, CHS students and their families have noticed a new species sharing their home: the stinkbug. Stinkbugs typically die off during the cold winter months. However,... Read more »
Zohra Salon moves in to Blockbuster space
March 2, 2010 • written by Carly Rotter, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Walking up to what used to be the Cabin John Blockbuster is a sentimental experience for many disappointed customers who quickly discover that one of the few local movie rental stores has closed down. Although the store had recently assured people that it would not be closing down, reality set in when... Read more »
Relief pours in to help efforts in Haiti
March 2, 2010 • written by Kyle Edwards and Josh Samson, Staff Writers
Filed under News
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the nation of Haiti this January has stirred the conscience of the CHS community, and many are taking action to raise money for the impoverished country. The SGA, along with other CHS clubs and groups, is doing its part to raise money to help Haiti. “The... Read more »
Blizzard shakes up MCPS
March 2, 2010 • written by Yasmin Akbari, Fact Checker
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Due to the severe storms that hit the area this winter, MCPS cancelled nine school days, exceeding the four contingency days currently built into the school calendar. While the calendar calls for five days to be added to the end of the school year, extending it until June 23, this schedule has since... Read more »
MCPS plans for $43 million budget cut
March 1, 2010 • written by Amna Farooqi, Online News Editor and Jessica Hirsch, Circulation Manager
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MCPS released a series of proposed budget cuts Dec. 10 which, if passed, will go into effect for the 2010-2011 school year. The cuts would reduce the county’s budget by almost $43 million. Superintendent Jerry Weast put together an operating budget in December 2009 for the 2011 fiscal year that will... Read more »
Maryland public universities to raise tuition costs
March 1, 2010 • written by Jenna Cantor, Public Relations and Justin Rheingold, Online Breaking News Editor
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Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley announced plans Jan. 13 for a tuition increase of all public universities in Maryland. The proposed three percent tuition hike will be part of Maryland lawmaker’s plans to cover a $2 billion deficit in the state’s budget. The increase will likely take effect for... Read more »
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