Senior dues information

Story by: Chloe Crawford, Managing Editor

October 3, 2017

Seniors will have the option to purchase products through senior dues. These dues cover a prom ticket, a senior class t-shirt, a senior picnic ticket, a senior panoramic picture and a senior breakfast ticket. Nicole LeClaire and George Heap sponsor the senior class this year. Students can find info...

How to use scholarships to make college affordable

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor

October 3, 2017

Scholarships work to reduce the price of tuition for students in high school and college. By applying for both scholarships and the FAFSA, seniors planning on going to college can reduce their costs and make their education an affordable investment. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation annually awards $3 million of ...

The Red Cross controversy

Story by: Paloma de la Riva, Opinion Editor

September 28, 2017

The prominent charity the American Red Cross remains the number one relief organization after crises since 1881, working with the federal government to assist the United States Armed Forces and provide generous contributions to multiple worthy causes across the globe. The American Red Cross has face...

Book Den Reviews: The Fifth Season

Story by: Ashlei Gosha, Entertainment Editor

April 29, 2017

“The Fifth Season” by N. K. Jemisin enticed me from the moment I read the first page. A stunning example of in media res, the main character’s husband has just murdered her son and fled with their daughter. Jemisin thrust me into a strange new world filled with fear, hate and mystery. Between ch...

Book Den Reviews: Words in Deep Blue

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief

April 26, 2017

Finally, a book for book lovers, about book lovers, written by a book lover. The perfect novel to sit back and relax on a Sunday evening, Cath Crowley offers a fresh new voice in her newest novel “Words in Deep Blue.” “Words in Deep Blue” follows the lives of Rachel Sweetie and Henry Jones, b...

Book Den Reviews: World War Z

Story by: Ashlei Gosha, Entertainment Editor

April 25, 2017

This book featured an extremely interesting setup that did not even receive passive acknowledgement in the movie. The story of World War Z, or the zombie war, unfolds through interviews with people who survived it. The novel actually takes place after said war, which presents the opportunity to show a diffe...

Lyrical genius

Story by: Samuel Stuchbery, Reporter

April 21, 2017

Internalizing feelings. Analyzing piano chords. Exploring melodies. Just a few techniques utilized by the up-and-coming-rapper John Hoang. Using his determination and passion for the art of music, Hoang has written and produced multiple songs, leading to thousands of views on his YouTube chan...

Book Den Reviews: Bang

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief

April 17, 2017

A heart-pounding, heart-wrenching novel, Barry Lyga put together a story of how people react to the worst kinds of tragedy in his novel “Bang.” At the age of four, Sebastian Cody did something unforgivable. He accidentally shot and killed his four-month-old sister with his father’s gun. Sin...

His Last Stand

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief

April 1, 2017

Hugh Jackman made his first appearance as Wolverine in the 2000 production, “X-Men,” directed by Bryan Singer, and had every fan of X-Men hooked. His dedication to the character and his amazing ability to perfectly play the role of a brooding, buff mutant became more prominent throughout his time...

MARCH MADNESS: Day 22

March 25, 2017

What is the best restaurant? Vote today! For more MARCH MADNESS polls go to the entertainment section on cchspress.com