CHS needs to slow down morning routine

November 21, 2011

 Between 7 and 7:25 a.m., something strange happens to this normally well-behaved CHS community. A significant portion of CHS parents and students seem to lose all common sense and respect for the law when it comes time to get out of the car and walk into the school building. Parents drop off illegally... Read more »

Kyle in Context

Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist
November 17, 2011

Coffee shops are everywhere. Within that espresso, latte or cappuccino is modern society’s solution for late nights; they are a break from the chaos of our jobs and a forum for small talk. As a loather of small talk and a fan of coffee, I went to a Starbucks for a few hours one afternoon to take in... Read more »

Student bemoans lack of considerate scheduling

Staff Writer, Dana Harris
October 26, 2011

 It’s Game 1 of the 1965 World Series and Sandy Koufax is set to pitch against the Minnesota Twins. Coincidentally, this game happens to fall on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish Year. Koufax, a Jewish player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, must decide whether to pitch in the game. Millions of baseball... Read more »

Middle school grades should not make transcript

Online Opinions Editor, Emilie Plesset
October 26, 2011

 When in middle school, students are strongly encouraged to take certain classes, like world languages, that appear on a high school transcript. Some middle school students, however, have yet to recognize the importance of academics. Many are still learning vital studying techniques and have not yet... Read more »

May I go to the bathroom without the third degree?

Spencer Levy, Public Relations
October 26, 2011

 I am pissed off. I have been asked the question “Is it an emergency?” one too many times, and to be honest, I am sick of it. If I have to go to the bathroom, I have to go to the bathroom. I am not even going to pretend that I am sorry when I have to go to the bathroom during class, because... Read more »

An MCPS Halloween: all tricks, no treats

October 26, 2011

 Halloween has, and always will be, one of the greatest holidays. Children enjoy picking out costumes, teens enjoy socializing with their friends, and adults get to act like kids. But this year, instead of a late night crammed with great partying or trick-or-treating, MCPS students from kindergarten... Read more »

Kyle in Context

Kyle Edwards, Online Humor Columnist
October 25, 2011

Experiencing new customs broadens one’s horizon and creates an appreciation of the world’s diversity. Unfortunately, I hate planes and waiting in lines, so actually traveling is not a possibility. When I want to experience culture and ethnic foods, I head to Montgomery Mall. Confined to a plot of... Read more »

Facebook takes stalking to a whole new level

Staff Columnist, Charles Cook
October 24, 2011

You listen intently while two kids you do not know converse about their insane weekend. You then spy over another girl’s shoulder as she shows her friend her new pictures from spring break. You finish this creepy escapade by stalking that attractive alumna from last year’s tech class to see how college... Read more »

Bucket list gives senior year new purpose

Joe Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2011

Not to brag, but I have already accomplished more in my storied high school career than most ever will. I spent a year parading around as the school mascot, I “unofficially” finished second in the Mr. Churchill beauty pageant and I was even lucky enough to grab one of those super fan shirts cheerleaders... Read more »

Study challenges criticisms of social media

September 27, 2011

It seems that no matter what CHS students have going on—APs, projects, sports, applications, clubs, extracurriculars or jobs—there is always time for Facebook. As technology becomes increasingly convenient, teens are seemingly spending more time chatting on Facebook than interacting in person. Many... Read more »