Student Arts Spotlight: Julia Maa
By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager
March 6, 2019
Filed under Arts
Learning and mastering even a single medium of art is already impressive on its own, but finding a balance between multiple forms might as well be an otherworldly ability. Yet this is just the everyday reality for illustrator, senior and animator Julia Maa. Maa has had a great interest in illustration...
Trump Budget Threatens Arts Establishments
By Nora Holland and Dani Miller, Arts and Opinions Editor
June 5, 2017
Filed under Arts
In March, President Trump released his proposed outline for the 2018 budget. Trump’s new budget includes spending cuts for many government programs such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Trump has proposed a 52.3 billion dollar...
Ice Cream Trend Rolls Into Rockville
By Vicky Gunawan, Contest Manager
October 3, 2016
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, Restaurants, Top Stories
Class 520, a popular dessert hangout, just opened in Rockville. The shop sells Thai ice cream rolls, a trend that is popular in New York and other major cities, and has now been brought to Maryland. Thai rolled up ice cream is made on an extremely cold metal circle. The liquid base is ma...
Annual Art Festival Highlights Students’ Work
By Kyle Emery, Sports Editor
May 14, 2016
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives
The artwork of CHS students at this year's Art Festival displayed some of the most creative and inspirational pieces from students of all grade levels. The Art Festival has improved annually in attendance and presentation. The amount of students who have joined the program has increased exponentially,...
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Returns for Season Two
By Isabel Dibble, Senior Writer
April 17, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives
The highly-anticipated return for the second season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt finally arrived April 15 with our favorite quirky characters and jokes. Season two jumps right into the hot mess of problems Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) and her friends deal with on a daily basis. After spending a decent amo...
Popular North Carolina Donut Chain Coming to Rockville
By Becky Wolfson, Contest Manager
March 22, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurants
Duck Donuts, a well-known donut chain that began in North Carolina’s Outer Banks in 2007, is set to open on Rockville Pike in early spring. Duck Donuts gets its name from Duck, N.C. “I am excited for the new location in Rockville,” sophomore Bergan Babrowicz said. “Being able to have them...
Glenstone: Local Art Museum is Worth a Visit
By Madison Hurr, Features Editor
March 22, 2016
Filed under Arts
Interested in modern art museums but don’t want to make the trek to D.C. or New York City? Look no further than Glen Road. Spanning 200 acres of natural landscape, contemporary art and architecture, the Glenstone museum, located a mere four miles from CHS, is the perfect destination for art aficionados...
Annual Arts Festival Draws and Displays Talent
By Emily Wang, Online Arts Editor
March 22, 2016
Filed under Arts
The opportunity to see stunning photographs, paintings, sculptures, one-act plays, orchestra performances and fashion shows will be available to the CHS community at the annual CHS Arts Festival, held in the auditorium and room 126 April 19-29. The Arts Festival is a week where students and staff...
Student Art Spotlight:
By Sarah O’Brien, Production Editor
March 22, 2016
Filed under Arts
Although often overlooked, fashion has a major influence on show business, and junior Libby Spriggs dedicates her time to ensure that all the actors and actresses of CHS look their part. Spriggs has been finding, altering and creating costumes for the CHS plays and musicals since her freshman year....
Allegiant flops in theaters
By Isabel Dibble, News Editor
March 21, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
After seeing the third film Allegiant of the Divergent franchise, the disappointing result from the film may be a sign that the period of dystopian young-adult novels turned movie series is taking a downhill turn. Allegiant kicks off into a new stage for Tris Prior and her friends as they escape over...
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...