CHS student & alum create summer study spot
By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager
November 13, 2018
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Students
While summer break is usually thought of as a time for vacation and relaxation for students and staff, a dynamic duo formed by a CHS student and alumnus found a way to give back to the community while being productive with their time off from school. The Crescent Lake Club (CLC) is an educational...
CHS students aspire to be involved in military
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising and Subscription Manager
October 18, 2018
Filed under Features, Students
Having a perfectly made bed, being extremely obedient, having constant room inspections and enlisting in the military purely to serve or harm people are common misconceptions that people have about those who want to join the military. However, these stereotypes are not always true. Senior Patrick...
CHS students celebrate Black History Month in style
By Bryan Fletcher, Art Director
March 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Students, Top Stories
With the return of Black History Month this Feb., CHS students and staff have spent the past month commemorating the event through different activities, including the hanging of decorations across the school and the specific clothes that many are wearing. Each year, Feb. is celebrated as National Bl...
Not just an after school job; CHS EMTs save lives
By Jake Herman and Becky Wolfson
January 10, 2018
Filed under Features, Students, Top Stories
From athletics to clubs, and everything in between, extracurriculars can shape one’s high school experience. However, for student Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), an after-school activity can mean saving lives. Seniors Taylor Kline and Bridgette Warner are among the CHS students who...
Shovel Buddy: a business fit for winter weather
By Jenna Greenzaid, Features Editor
January 9, 2018
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Students, Top Stories
Kids savor the joy of seeing snow fall and completely cover their driveway and the roads, effectively canceling school for the day, while parents groan at the fact that they are the ones that will be doing the shoveling. However, parents can lay back, relax and experience the same feeling of joy that...
Students choose spotify premium
By Max Kandel, Observations Editor
January 5, 2018
Filed under Students
A CHS student is moving their head to the sound of the beat of their favorite song. Spotify is one of the most listened to music services out there and sometimes it is hard to choose between keeping it free or paying for the premium membership. Spotify enables people to listen to any song...
Not just “Despacito”: Students often groove to Latin music
By Maya Rosenberg and Becky Wolfson
November 21, 2017
Filed under CHS Community, Features, Students, Top Stories
Does the word “despacito” sound familiar to you? Over the summer, the smash hit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee took over the airwaves. Its catchy hook, infectious beat and Justin Bieber remix propelled it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 consecutive weeks, inciting ...
Senior twins aid healthcare efforts in west Africa
By Becky Wolfson, Online Arts Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Features, Students, Top Stories
Living near Washington D.C., it can be easy to take for granted the more basic components of everyday life. In western Africa, there is a huge need for improved healthcare access and no other initiatives. Twin seniors Suuba and Sadia Demby are working for a greater cause: to help educate healthcare...