‘Django’ deserves praise for honest depictions
By Greer Smith, Circulation Manager
February 28, 2013
Quentin Tarantino released his first movie in three years, Django Unchained, on Christmas Day. The story follows the journey of hero Django (Jamie Foxx, Ray, Dreamgirls)—the D is silent—and his new friend Dr. Schultz (Christopher Waltz, Inglourious Basterds) as they live the life of bounty hunters...
Montgomery County rapper rises to fame
By Greer Smith, Staff Writer
May 25, 2012
In the past, the Montgomery County community has been relatively untouched by the hip-hop world. Of local hip-hop artists, D.C. native Wale is the only successful one, until now. Gaithersburg has birthed a rising star, rapper Logic, who may change the face of hip-hop. Born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II in G...
Local heroes found in Potomac’s own backyard
By Lori Koenick and Allison Srour, Features Editors
September 28, 2011
With the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and recent influx of natural disasters, ordinary people performing heroic actions are not hard to find. However, few people have heard of the student heroes right here at CHS. Recently in honor of their brave actions, seniors Nathaniel Schrump and Nathan...