Game of Thrones Returns for Sixth Season
By Arjun Swaminathan, Senior Writer
April 23, 2016
It may be spring, but winter is coming. HBO’s Game of Thrones returns for its sixth season April 24, promising a new set of storylines filled with drama, mystery and violence. The excitement is palpable as fans at CHS prepare to watch as their favorite characters return to television for the ne...
Kendrick Lamar drops new album
By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor
March 20, 2016
9.5/10 In Untitled Unmastered, Kendrick Lamar reasserts his dominance of the hip hop genre through complex lyricism, captivating social commentary and euphonious instrumentals. The rapper released the compilation album by complete surprise March 4, nearly a year since the critically acclaimed To...
“The Life of Pablo” Album Review: 8.9/10
By Arjun Swaminathan, New Editor
February 28, 2016
8.9/10 With introspective lyrics and outstanding production, Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo effectively captures and combines the full range of his musical ability, but the album is not without its flaws. Preceded by the release of his songs “Wolves,” “Real Friends” and “No More Parties...
Logic’s “The Incredible True Story” Review: 9.5/10
By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor
November 16, 2015
Featuring thunderous lyrics, stellar production and a brilliant concept, Logic’s The Incredible True Story is a tour de force and an outstanding follow-up to his debut record Under Pressure. The Gaithersburg-born emcee released the album Nov. 13 to great fanfare. Preceded by singles “Young Jesus,...
Seventh Star Wars movie gathers hype
By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor
October 26, 2015
This Dec. 18, the movie franchise that has defined the childhood of millions makes its return to the big screen. The Force Awakens will be the seventh installment in the Star Wars series, set 30 years after the events of the original trilogy of movies. The film will follow a new set of characters...
CHS Students React to New School Start Times
By Madison Hurr and Arjun Swaminathan
September 29, 2015
You’re staring at the clock… it’s 2:09. Just one more minute until the bell rings. Just one more minute until you are free. But wait, you remember that school now ends at 2:30. Since the 20-minute delay in school start times, MCPS high school students have had an extra 20 minutes to sleep in. “To...
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists receive recognition
By Arjun Swaminathan and Isabel Dibble
September 15, 2015
CHS honored its National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for their performance on the 2014 PSAT on Sept. 11. Out of the 1.5 million juniors nationally who take the PSAT, only 16000 are selected for this recognition. As much as 32 million dollars in scholarships are handed out as rewards for student...
A five on the AP should merit an A in the class
By Arjun Swaminathan and Yash Nigam
April 29, 2015
Currently, a student at CHS can receive the highest possible AP exam score, a five, and not receive an A in said AP class. This is unacceptable. A student who shows mastery on the AP test should receive a “bump” in letter grade for his or her accomplishment. Certain AP teachers in the school will...
New and improved Google Classroom replaces Edline
By Arjun Swaminathan, Online Arts Editor
February 24, 2015
The first step towards replacing Edline in MCPS has begun with the implementation of Google Classroom, a brand new interface that is already taking root in CHS classrooms. The idea to include Google Classroom in the curriculum originated at the level of the MCPS superintendent. As an educational...
CHS hosts first Student Author Night
By Madison Hurr and Arjun Swaminathan
February 7, 2015
The CHS Educational Foundation held a student author book showcasing and signing event Feb. 4 featuring CHS seniors Sammi Silber and Elina Kapoor and SMOB representative and Clarksburg HS senior Dahlia Huh. The student authors discussed the writing and editing process, their inspiration and the plots...
Long-awaited Wi-Fi now available for public use
By Arjun Swaminathan, Online Arts Editor
September 23, 2014
Before the installation of Wi-Fi at CHS, biology teacher Wendy Saoutis had to take her students to the computer lab whenever they needed to do research. Now, Saoutis just has to tell her students to take out their cellphones. Students and faculty can now use the wireless internet connections MCPSstudent,...
‘Blast’ cast, crew ensures 25th anniversary show will go on
By Arjun Swaminathan, Productions Editor
February 24, 2014
Blast 25: Mixtape features a mix of songs from both the past and present and will run from Feb. 21 to March 21. Choral director Matthew Albright, the director of this year’s production, made artistic decisions and chose songs and ticket prices, among other responsibilities. The decision to choose the n...