Instagram stories captivate WCHS users
By Eliza Asbury and Jenna Greenzaid
April 8, 2019
Just when we thought social media could not possibly captivate our attention, energy, and time any longer, the Instagram story feature scrolled into our lives. The circles sit right at the top of the screen when you open the app, begging to be opened. Instagram has long since become a regular social media platform ...
Roommate search stresses rising college students
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2019
Some say it’s more stressful than applying to college. Some say it’s harder than writing all those essays. It’s more than proving yourself; it’s making yourself seem chill, smart, desirable and fun all at once. It’s the search for a college roommate. For seniors opting out of the random roommat...
Movie memes take over social media platforms
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
The modern day movie watching experience goes as such: Movie. Meme. Repeat. You see a movie, and when you go home to check Instagram or Twitter, you see the thousands of memes created about said movie. Recently, movies of all genres have been subjects of the meme world. For those who have not gotten...
LIKE documentary highlights dangers of social media
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Social media is here to stay, and that’s a fact. How we use it, however, is constantly changing. The IndieFlix Original documentary LIKE, released Oct. 2018, highlights these modern effects of social media and technology on our generation and future generations. The 48 minute documentary cover...
WCHS alumni continue their athletic careers
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
For most WCHS athletes, there will be a last shot, dribble, hit, stroke or pass. They will step off the field one last time in high school and move on to a new chapter in their lives. However, a select few get another four years to play, and even fewer get a shot to continue after college. Each year,...
Juuls are now more prominent than ever among students
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
About 3.5 inches long, sleek, black and looks more similar to a flash drive than anything else, the Juul is everywhere. Walking into the bathroom, you are sure to meet someone puffing out flavored smoke, which, while seemingly harmless, has hooked lots of WCHS students. As with all fads, Juuling...
MCPS Mental Health Fair educates students
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2018
On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Julius West Middle School, the Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement held the MCPS Mental Health Fair in accordance with Mental Health and Wellness Awareness Month. This fair provided resources and outreach to those suffering from mental i...
CHS students need to learn the difference between cheering and taunting
By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor
March 16, 2018
Cheer(v.) - shout for joy or in praise or encouragement. Taunt(v.) - provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks. There is a difference. The job of the student body at CHS games is to cheer; to root for our team, not to bash the opposing team. However, the CHS student body frequently...
Retakes: when it comes to testing, practice makes perfect
By Eliza Asbury, Features Editor
January 10, 2018
As some people say, in life there aren’t any retakes; a mistake is a mistake. We have to live with those mistakes, and learn from them. However, there are actually many more retakes than people might think. Driver’s licenses, standardized tests and Bar Exams all have retake opportunities. So why...
‘The Fault in our Stars’
By Fiona Asbury, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2014
As the countdown until summer vacation comes to an end, another countdown reaches its final days; the number of days left until The Fault in our Stars movie is released. The much-anticipated film adaptation of John Green’s best-selling novel is set to premiere June 6, causing much excitement among ...
Girls start frisbee team
By Fiona Asbury, Staff Writer
March 1, 2013
It has been over 40 years since Title IX, the bill allowing women to participate in all sports, came into effect. However, co-ed teams allowing both genders are often dominated by males, making it intimidating for a girl to join the team. This was the case with the CHS ultimate frisbee team until two femal...