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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, release Feb. 5, attempts to combine zombies with the Jane Austens age old classic Pride and Prejudice.

Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies serve justice to the novel?

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor February 25, 2016

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been considered an universal symbol of morality, manners, sophistication and intellectuality in classical literature since its release in 1813. The zombies? Now...

Untraditional Superhero Movie Soars in Ratings

By Ross Tanenbaum, Online News Editor February 25, 2016

With great power comes great responsibility. The new movie Deadpool puts a twist on these famous words. The highly anticipated movie Deadpool was released Feb. 12 into theaters. The film follows Wade...

CHS sophomores in BC4F bake and deliver birthday cakes to those who can’t afford them.

Baking a Difference: Students Deliver Birthday Cakes

By Becky Wolfson, Contest Manager February 25, 2016

Birthdays are a time to be joyful and celebrate, traditionally with cake and candles. However, not everyone is given the privilege of having a birthday cake on such an occasion. CHS sophomore Allison...

Studio One art students display their talent for portraits outside the art rooms.

Student self portraits on display

By Rebekah Sklute, Circulation Manager February 23, 2016

Feb. 19, a new art display of head and shoulder self portraits, painted by the Studio One Art students, was put up on display by Studio Art teacher, Jacquelyn Washam right outside of the art rooms. “It’s...

Star Wars fans have already purchased their tickets for the premiere.

It’s not a trap, Star Wars movie is a must-see

By Jasmine Baten and Ross Tanenbaum December 23, 2015

emiered Dec. 18, drawing audiences of all ages from all over the galaxy. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Star Trek: Into Darkness) and features a star-studded, revolutionary cast, including...

Photo by Emily Wang

Art Teacher Wins Award

By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor December 8, 2015

Ceramics and Art Department Resource Teacher Brendan Roddy was selected as Montgomery County Public School’s Secondary Art Teacher of the Year. MCPS Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist, Linda Adams, nominated...

Teacher Showcases Art

By Nathan Deychman, Sports Editor November 24, 2015

Contrary to popular belief, teachers have a life outside of the classroom. In fact, Studio Art teacher Jacquelyn Washam has quite a life. Washam is one of the owners and premier artists of Gallery 322,...

Senior Sophia Kim is a musician and avid painter whose favorite painting is of her parents. She was inducted into the National Society of Arts and Letters and has traveled to Korea to paint for the less fortunate.

Senior sketches out a future in the art industry

By Sarah O'Brien, Production Editor October 29, 2015

Senior Sophia Kim is both a visual and an auditory artist. She has been painting ever since she learned how to hold a pencil, and she has been playing viola for three years. Before that she played violin...

Student wins art award

Student wins art award

By Ben Dross, Staff Writer March 20, 2015

Senior Marisa Lu won the National Award of Excellence in the Visual Arts Category for her artwork in the PTSA Reflections contest. The theme of the contest was “The world would be a better place if.”...

Art teacher inducted

Art teacher inducted

By Danny Gordon and Noah Salzberg September 30, 2013

Art teacher and swim and dive coach Brendan Roddy will be inducted into the Salisbury University Athletics Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 11. Roddy, who started swimming competitively when he was 11, began...

Artists’ work displayed at Yellow Barn Exhibit

Artists’ work displayed at Yellow Barn Exhibit

By Brittany Goodman, Features Editor January 4, 2013

Congratulations to sophomores Marisa Lu and John Huang and CHS art teacher Alexandra Michaels, whose artwork was chosen to be in the 18th annual Yellow Barn Art Exhibit show from Dec. 1- 23.

Students turn to blogs for self-expression

Students turn to blogs for self-expression

By Allie Curwin and Nicole Weltmann, Staff Writers May 29, 2012

One of the most common complaints from teenagers is their lack of a voice. Many teens cannot vote, have little sway in national affairs, and believe that the opinions they attempt to share are downplayed...

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