Bike accidents skyrocket in lieu of helmet-less riders
By Nur Yavuz, Assistant Observations Editor
December 8, 2019
A lesson that is annually drilled into the heads of little kids all across the world: “Wear your helmet while riding your bike to prevent head injury.” However, according to recent studies, the number of bicycle accidents due to not wearing helmets is skyrocketing. Maybe little kids should not be...
New product provides the key to safety
By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager
June 5, 2019
For teens, especially young women, the threat of harassment on the street is a sad reality that many have to live with. Especially when alone, high school girls can be seen as easy targets by people with less than pure intentions. It is for this reason that many self-defense or protection products exist,...
Safety campaign won’t cure traffic woes
By Fiona Asbury, Advertising Manager
February 27, 2014
CHS has recently instituted stricter enforcement for the traffic rules and regulations around the school, including a new electronic sign outside the school aimed at improving the safety of students. According to Principal Joan Benz, what was once a school issue regarding unsafe behaviors around the...
Students have mixed reactions to armed police officer: Officer vital to safety
By Dana Harris, Online Features Editor
October 1, 2013
Within the past few years, reports of school shootings have flooded the national media. Too many innocent lives have been cut short by ill individuals. These incidents may have turned out very differently had there been an armed police officer on the campus at all times. At the beginning of the school year...
County places 50 new security cameras in CHS hallways
By Jordan Maser, Features Editor
September 25, 2013
This past summer at least 50 new security cameras were installed throughout the CHS hallways due to a budget increase in the Division of Safety and Security. Previously, CHS had only 32 operating security cameras. The new security cameras are smaller and less obvious. Netcom Technology Inc. technic...
Colleges upgrade security, alert systems as students make safety a priority
By Allison Srour, Features Editor and Katy Verboncoeur, Staff Writer
April 15, 2011
With the fourth anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shootings approaching, the increased attention on college campus security has changed the college experience for many students. In response to the April 2007 shooting, many colleges have upgraded their security systems by adding campus emergency...
Increase in Metro crimes concerns CHS parents
By Dana Youngentob
Public Relations
March 22, 2011
Some students go downtown for a concert at the Verizon Center, while others go downtown for a nice dinner. No matter the reason, the Metro is a popular mode of transportation to get to a desired location. However, crime rates across this transit system have hit a five–year high, possibly preventing...
Studies question safety of hair straightening treatments
By By Camille Bachrach
Online Editor-in-Chief
Paige Gross
Online Features Editor
December 22, 2010
Many people turn to Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment or Brazilian Blowout to remove frizz and curls from their excessively untamed hair. After hours of sitting through this lengthy process, hair is left smooth and shiny—but at what health cost? According to Erin Clott, salon manager of George...