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Cafeteria, vending machines should accept credit cards

Cafeteria, vending machines should accept credit cards

By Erica Spaeth, Photo Editor November 30, 2012

At school, I often head to the cafeteria in hopes of staving off my hunger only to find that my wallet possesses nothing more than my debit card. No cash means no lunch. How great would it be if the cafeteria,...

Colorado, Washington legalize recreational pot

Colorado, Washington legalize recreational pot

By Greer Smith and Danny Gordon November 30, 2012

In the Nov. 6 election, citizens took to the polls to elect our nation’s leaders and decide on some pressing referendums. Through the voting process, Colorado and Washington became the first states to...

Academic pride leads to greater student success

By Tyler Mead, Online Features Editor November 30, 2012

When I was a sophomore, I used to walk the halls of CHS in a ridiculous maroon shirt that had a large picture of James Madison’s face. While I should have been embarrassed by such strange apparel, I...

AP shirts put too much pressure on students

By Danielle Kiefer, Circulation Manager and Online Observations Editor November 30, 2012

I recently entered school and noticed many students in my grade wearing the same green t-shirts, flocking together and studying notes and textbooks. Confused, I wondered why a matching-shirt cult had suddenly...

Teenagers tired of wearing high heels

Teenagers tired of wearing high heels

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor November 30, 2012

The average height of a pair of stilts is approximately 18 inches—to walk at such an elevation brings about the constant fear of falling and breaking one’s ankle. The average height of a pair of high...

Star Wars goes to the dark side

By Lara Fu, News Editor November 29, 2012

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Disney bought Lucasfilm and ruined the Star Wars  franchise forever. According to an Oct. 30 Associated Press article, Disney will buy Lucasfilm and the...

Depending on who wore the Malcom X shirt, people had mixed reactions.

T-shirt test proves students could learn from Malcolm X

By Greer Smith, Staff Writer November 8, 2012

For my birthday, my friend gave me a Malcolm X t-shirt covered with images of and quotes from Malcolm X. My dad did not want me to wear it to school for fear that there would be negative reactions to it....

Unlike the 2008 election, media is focusing on candidates platforms.

Campaigns focus on issues

By Ben Schick, Online Sports Editor November 8, 2012

Four years ago, the nation was suffering from economic downturn.  It gave birth to one of the worst economic crises the country has seen since the Great Depression.  The American public was sick of never-ending...

Every 15 Minutes lied

Every 15 Minutes lied

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor November 8, 2012

On Oct. 4 students were lied to, every 15 minutes. CHS recently took part in the Every 15 Minutes program that is designed to warn students about the dangers of distracted driving. While the program was...

Many students cite Noodles & Company as their favorite restaurant, but wish that it would offer delivery.

I want my Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, please: Why Noodles and Company should deliver

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor November 7, 2012

In a world of soggy french fries, boring fried chicken and tasteless hamburgers, Noodles & Company’s pasta dishes are the pinnacle of deliciousness. Not only is its main dish the one meal that most...

New hall pass policy restricts students

New hall pass policy restricts students

By Brett Sachs and Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager and Production Editor November 7, 2012

"Who are you? Where are you coming from? Do you have permission to be here?" These questions might sound like they were taken straight out of a CIA interrogation room, but CHS students experience such...

Companys political donations cross the line

Company’s political donations cross the line

By Jordan Maser, Public Relations and Social Media Manager October 1, 2012

As a loyal Chick-fil-A customer for many years, I have always been aware of the company’s strong religious values, mostly because i could never get my #8 combo meal on any given Sunday.  However, considering...

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