Facebook groups increase change of cheating

Sonia Shekar, Staff Writer
November 21, 2011

 It has never been easier for students to share information with each other about classes, but that does not mean this communication is helpful.  Students have made groups on Facebook for many classes so that they can ask each other questions and benefit from the collaboration of other classmates.... Read more »

Teen Talks does not amend past wrongs

September 30, 2010

The teenage years are all about learning. They’re a time to take risks, to make decisions, to explore identities and to make mistakes, all as part of a learning and growing experience. When a group of students from the current senior class were caught after hacking into the school’s computer system... Read more »

Benz, MCPS hold town hall meeting on grade changing scandal

Natalie Geisler, News Editor and Eshe Hill, Features Editor
March 9, 2010

Principal Joan Benz held a town meeting Monday, March 8 to further discuss and answer the community’s questions regarding the grade-changing issue uncovered in January.  Speakers included Montgomery County community superintendent Sherry Liebes and chief technology officer Sherwin Collette.  Although... Read more »

HIGH SCHOOL HACKERS

Natalie Geisler, News Editor Eshe Hill, Features Editor
March 2, 2010

CHS has always been known for its stellar academics, hardworking students and dedicated teachers, but now it’s known for something else as well: cheating. The Incident According to a Feb. 3 Gazette article, students used a program run off a portable USB device to uncover teachers’ passwords to the... Read more »