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Entrepeneur creates mini literature jewelry

Entrepeneur creates mini literature jewelry

By Jessica Lee, Staff Writer October 2, 2012

Two books dangle from senior Chani Wereley’s ears. The image of a heavyset girl stares from the front cover, every strand of hair visible and each letter in the title legible—impressive, considering...

Reusable LunchSkins offer green alternative

Reusable LunchSkins offer green alternative

By Danielle Kiefer, Circulation Manager October 2, 2012

Brown paper bags, napkins, tin foil and plastic baggies are just some of the trash thrown away by students every day at lunch. Each person creates 67 pounds of waste by the end of the school year, according...

Constant repairs on canal disrupt visitors

Constant repairs on canal disrupt visitors

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor October 1, 2012

The C&O Canal provides a respite from suburbia’s relentless traffic and congestion. It is the perfect place to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. But most people don’t realize how hard...

Soup companies make transition to BPA-free

Soup companies make transition to BPA-free

By Ariana Etessami, Staff Writer October 1, 2012

You’ve just come down with the flu, it’s a rainy day and you just had a fight with your parents. It’s one of those days. You usually wouldn’t think twice about reaching for a can of some yummy,...

Risky Behavior

Risky Behavior

By Jane Zankman, Production Editor October 1, 2012

After a tragic event like the shooting in Aurora, CO when 12 innocent victims lost their lives and dozens were seriously injured, peoples’ minds are often riddled with many questions. One frequently...

Olympic rower speaks to CHS crew team

Olympic rower speaks to CHS crew team

By Emily Birnbaum, Features Editor September 23, 2012

A group of CHS students are gathered underneath a pavilion beside the Anacostia River, eyes wide and smiles broad as they hang onto every word spoken by the young man in front of them. David Banks,...

Strawberries and chocolate prove to be sweet combo

Strawberries and chocolate prove to be sweet combo

By Katie Gauch and Jordan Janis, Production Editor and Archive manager May 30, 2012

April showers bring May chocolate chips and strawberries. Every May, people across the country grow excited for two reasons: National Chocolate Chip Day (May 15) and National Strawberry Month. In order...

Author encourages youth to consider veganism

By Allie Curwin and Nicole Weltmann May 30, 2012

While the thought of life without ice cream, hamburgers and pizza may seem horrific, vegans adopt this diet as their preferred lifestyle. According to Ruby Roth, author of Vegan is Love, a book that encourages...

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...

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

Teenagers who self-harm should know how to get help

By Skylar Whitman, Staff Writer May 29, 2012

A psychological addiction such as cutting or burning can be just as powerful and dangerous as a physical one like smoking cigarettes. An addiction to self-harm overpowers the brain and takes control of...

Junior’s company explores skating culture

Junior’s company explores skating culture

By Elizabeth Campbell, Production Editor May 25, 2012

As students walk the halls at CHS, they may wonder why students are wearing shirts or patches that sport the letters "IDH." "IDH" stands for "illdownhill" a skate company started by junior Evan Cook to...

Facing Phobias

By Jamie Lescht, Arts Editor May 18, 2012

Sophomore Jamie Bonan lives in constant fear of a simple object: a balloon. Instead of being able to turn her head away at the sight of this inflatable item, she begins to panic and loses her composure....

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