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Tasty offers a variety of short videos showing how to make different recipes, both savory and sweet.

Students Turn to Online Videos to Recreate Tasty Food

By Jasmine Baten, Senior Writer April 29, 2016

Food for thought indeed. Over the last few months, Buzzfeed’s Tasty videos have been adding some zest to the Internet, spicing up YouTube channels and Facebook walls everywhere. The one-minute...

Zootopia has tackled social issues.

‘Zootopia’ Applauded for Tackling Social Issues

By Jasmine Baten, Senior Writer April 29, 2016

It’s a zoo over here. Disney’s Zootopia was released March 4, starring Ginnifer Goodwin as bunny cop Judy Hops and Jason Bateman as hustler fox Nick Wilde, alongside guest voice Shakira as pop singer...

Makeup brand NARS gives suggestive titles to different shades of a blush palette.

Makeup Brands “Oversexualize” Names of Products

By Jasmine Baten, Staff Writer April 19, 2016

It’s getting a little too hot in here. It’s no secret—makeup brands have been giving their lipsticks and eyeshadows unnecessarily suggestive names like Urban Decay’s “Perversion” and NARS’...

Ordinary Classes, Extraordinary Chances For Success

By Jasmine Baten and Ariel Levchenko March 22, 2016

It’s the CHS motto—maintain academic rigor at all costs. At CHS, a well-rounded schedule usually means that one should take as many intensive honors and AP classes as possible, preferably with lots...

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, release Feb. 5, attempts to combine zombies with the Jane Austens age old classic Pride and Prejudice.

Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies serve justice to the novel?

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor February 25, 2016

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been considered an universal symbol of morality, manners, sophistication and intellectuality in classical literature since its release in 1813. The zombies? Now...

Criticism of this year’s lack of diversity in Oscar nominations is not a new trend. Few awards have been given to actors of color since 2000.

Oscars Receive Criticism over Lack of Diversity

By Thomas Atkinson and Jasmine Baten February 25, 2016

I think my color TV is broken! For the second year in a row, the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences has not nominated any actors of color for an Academy Award. In a time where we have a black president...

Peaceful Muslims Live in Fear of Being Labeled Terrorists

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor December 23, 2015

Terrorism isn’t a religion. Following the terrorist attacks around the world on Nov. 13, people in all countries gathered to mourn and support those who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones....

Star Wars fans have already purchased their tickets for the premiere.

It’s not a trap, Star Wars movie is a must-see

By Jasmine Baten and Ross Tanenbaum December 23, 2015

emiered Dec. 18, drawing audiences of all ages from all over the galaxy. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Star Trek: Into Darkness) and features a star-studded, revolutionary cast, including...

Frozen inspired merchandise range from mouthwash to soup.

Frozen took the world by a storm, and the ice age has yet to end

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor December 5, 2015

We just can’t let it go. Following its release on Nov. 27, 2013, Frozen swept the nation with its catchy tunes and lovable characters. The film surprised viewers by declaring that true love can exist...

New Disney Character Shines

New Disney Character Shines

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor November 24, 2015

Meet Moana, Disney’s newest princess. She’s the most recent addition to the Disney princess lineup; she’s a courageous and inquisitive Polynesian teen intent on adventure. Considering it’s been...

CHS Choral Concert Connects Poetry to Music Lyrics

CHS Choral Concert Connects Poetry to Music Lyrics

By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor October 14, 2015

The CHS Choral Music Department had its first concert, entitled “More Than Words.” Oct. 12. The title was meant to signify the connection between poetry and music lyrics, which was reflected in...

Harriet Tubman was voted as the candidate to replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Women deserve to be on the face of U.S. currency

By Jasmine Baten, Opininons Editor June 3, 2015

Eight a.m.—AP Exam. 12 p.m.—the exam lets out. After that—a relaxing trip to the mall. Any student who wishes can carry out this plan. According to the CHS website, “students who are taking...

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