BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ When one walks into the main office, the first thing that catches the eye is the miraculous wall on the right. Bold, thought-provoking, and intense, the incredibly masterful photographs- courtesy of the students in CCHS’ AP Photography class- are a treat to gaze upon. Ranging from... Read more

BY RACHEL SHARPE Chanting and rhythmic clapping is the latest sound to be heard around CCHS’s halls. Hearing the step team stomping their feet in unison, it’s nearly impossible not to get caught up in the contagious beat of the performances. Rounding the corner and catching sight of the... Read more

BY SYDNEY ALTMAN The sirens blare as the police car signals a speeding driver to pull to the side of the road.  The driver pulls over to the right and comes to a complete stop as the officer prepares a ticket.  The young officer walks over to the parked... Read more

BY SARAH ROUSSELL The frightening sense of helplessness and struggle lurks quietly throughout a weary city. Piles of rubble fill the corners of beaten streets, and orphan children are crying hysterically. The overwhelming presence of poverty is persistently knocking down the frail doors of little shacks as a broken... Read more

BY MARNI ROSENSTEIN The crowd sits silently in anticipation during the performance of Beauty And The Beast. Junior Natalie McPherson steps on an empty stage wearing a beautiful gold dress laced with glittering rhinestones and simple yet authentic-to-the-times heels. The audience sits on the edge of their seats in... Read more

There are several steps and considerations involved in applying to college. Many students have to decide which schools to apply to, fill out the common application and all of the extra supplements, apply for scholarships, and write several essays just to submit their applications. Then, after everything is said... Read more

    BY ALYSSA FISHER The first day of freshman year is especially nerve wrecking; it’s a gigantic leap from the small pond of middle school to the larger, more intimidating ocean of high school. Despite the adversity she has to overcome daily, freshman Haylee Kalick still walked into... Read more

BY SARAH ROUSSELL To compel fans to listen to their music, rappers often infuse catchy beats with their lyrics, causing listeners to jam out to their song. Any rapper can rely on the beat to make their songs sound amazing; but, it takes a truly talented and unique musician... Read more

    BY SYDNEY ALTMAN Months of intense training, active workouts and endless practices were insignificant before this one, final performance.  The touring Drum Corps, from all around the country, were ready to compete against one another at Colts stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  With butterflies in her stomach and... Read more

    BY MATTHEW JOHNSTON   As the lights beam down on center stage, out struts daring, pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad, with her trademark Jackie O inspired hairstyle, and her slightly dorky, devoted best friend, Penny Pingleton. The song “I Can Hear the Bells” is being performed. The... Read more