Building Service Member Jim Woo passes away
June 17, 2017
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Building Service Staff member Jim Woo passed away at the end of May of this year. He worked at CHS for 17 years. His colleagues remember him as quiet but incredibly hardworking. His funeral was held on Saturday June 10th. "In the few times I sat down and talked to him he was quiet but he was an excellent...
Wonder Woman Is a Sight to See
Manu Sundaresan, Circulation Manager
June 13, 2017
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When “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” came out, many fans were excited by the appearance of Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). Throughout the movie, she aids Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) in their attempts to defeat Doomsday, a monster created with Kryptonian technology. D...
Chance Concert Proves to be Unforgettable
Drew Ingall, Arts Editor
June 12, 2017
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In one of hip hop artist Chance the Rapper’s most popular songs, he raps “You don’t want No Problem, want No Problem with me.” This was evident in his concert performance in Bristow, Virginia, where fans had pretty much “No Problem” with his performance. On June 4, hip hop artist Chance the Rapper ...
MCPS Proposes Elimination of Athletic Fees
Vicky Gunawanna read this, Photo Editor
June 6, 2017
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On Feb. 15 superintendent Jack Smith advised that students should not be charged for athletic fees. The Montgomery County Board of Education requires middle or high school students to pay an Extracurricular Activity (ECA) fee in order to participate in extracurricular activities. This includ...
Credit for AP Classes Could be Lessened
Megan Park, Photo Editor
June 6, 2017
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Recently, colleges such as the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University have been starting to reconsider how much credit should be given for AP exams taken in high school. AP tests often allow students to skip introductory college courses and obtain college credit based on the sc...
New Law Aims to Redefine Consent
Jake Herman, News Editor
June 6, 2017
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A new bill mandating that MCPS schools teach affirmative consent as a part of family life units in health classes was introduced in the Maryland state legislature Jan. 25. The bill, known tentatively as HB 365, defines affirmative consent as “clear, unambiguous, knowing, informed, and v...
CHS Faces Increased Instances of Anti-Semitism
Rebecca Jackson, News Editor
June 6, 2017
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Principal Joan Benz announced to the school March 9 that a student wrote the “n-word” and “Heil Hitler” on a classroom desk, resulting in student outrage and disappointment. As has been the case with the country at large, incidents of Anti-Semitism have increased dramatically over the last coup...
Rape Incident at Rockville Spurs Controversy
Sara Heimlich and Rebecca Jackson
June 6, 2017
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Two male illegal immigrant students, one 17 years old and one 18 years old, were accused of raping a 14-year-old student on Mar. 16 in a Rockville High School bathroom, prompting parental outrage and questions over Rockville’s unofficial status as a sanctuary city. A sanctuary city is a city that permits the ...
LGBTQ Month Raises Awareness
Megan Park, Photo Editor
June 6, 2017
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With June fast approaching, there will be many holidays to celebrate. Though it may not be commonly known, June happens to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Book month as well as LGBT awareness month. GLBT Book month is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect...
Senior Class Fundraises for Annual Events
Emi Cardinale and Rebekah sklute
June 6, 2017
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Fundraising has been an important activity for the senior class of 2017. They had multiple fundraisers this year and throughout their four years at CHS in order to fund senior events like prom and the senior banquet. According to senior class sponsor Kevin Doherty, fundraisers this school year in...
Flash Season Three Falls Short of Expectations
Ben Dross, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
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Season three of The Flash struggled to find its identity at times, falling short of lofty expectations from seasons prior. However, it showed flashes of greatness, giving hope it can rebound in season four. The Flash opted for a complete rewrite of its characters, by kicking off the season wit...
Miley’s Malibu Single Delivers
Camila Camp, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
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Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus released a new single titled Malibu on May 11, 2017. The peaceful melody of the song provides a relaxing feeling to the people of the CHS community. “I like the song,” sophomore Helen Bezuneh said. “It gives off such serene vibes so I just end up...