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Don’t Pass Up “Passengers”

Rebecca Campbell, Reporter February 14, 2017

What would you do if you were forced to choose between living a selfless but lonely life, or a selfish but fulfilling life? Protagonist Jim Preston, played by Chris Pratt, is faced with this choice in...

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‘A Man Called Ove’ (and a Reviewer Named Danielle)

Danielle Pigeon, Reporter February 2, 2017
"A Man Called Ove" is a great read with both humor and character development.
Ooh La La—Land

Ooh La La—Land

Lindsey Keith, Reporter January 20, 2017

“La La Land” effortlessly infuses old-fashioned Hollywood with retro and whimsical aspects to create a timeless era. Aspiring actress Mia and musician Sebastian pursue their dream careers, finding...

In the Closet

In the Closet

Anna Davis, Reporter January 19, 2017

For CAHS students searching for new things to do near the school, Plato’s Closet is a store often overlooked. Plato’s Closet is a high-quality used clothing store that pays people to bring in their...

A Good Habit

A Good Habit

Gabe Senter, Reporter January 18, 2017

Coming off of the San Marcos Boulevard exit, the first thing you notice is the ambrosial smells of all the restaurants nearby such as Phil’s BBQ, In-N-Out, Chick-Fil-A and Slater's 50/50. Because it...

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‘Fantastic Beasts’: a Wonderful Portkey to the Wizarding World

Elizabeth Reimann, Reporter December 9, 2016

The Harry Potter universe has always been dear to my heart. Even as a toddler, I was an avid fan. After hearing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” was to be made into a movie, I hoped to become...

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‘Stranger Things’ Proves its Worth—and Then Some

Brigid Ambuul, Reporter October 11, 2016

I wouldn’t normally consider myself a crowd follower. It’s not a protest against modernization; I simply find little interest in passing fads. However, when it comes to Netflix’s summer hit “Stranger...

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‘Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’ Soars Above Expectations

Emily Farren, Reporter October 7, 2016
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” introduces you to the wonderful realm of the Peculiars, people gifted with incredible abilities. The movie follows the journey of a teenager named Jacob Portman after the unusual death of his grandfather, Abraham Portman. Because of a promise he made to his late grandfather, Jacob travels to Cairnholm, a Welsh island, with his father. There he discovers the peculiar children, their headmistress, Miss Peregrine and the children’s home from Abe’s bedtime stories.
BBCs Consulting Detective

BBC’s “Consulting Detective”

Danielle Weston, reporter June 7, 2016

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories about one very specific man, a man still quoted and remembered to this day: Mister Sherlock Holmes, the cold, calculating scientist lost in...

Into Kettle

Into Kettle

Beth Schloeder, Reporter June 2, 2016

Every day, some CAHS student or another walks into the school bearing their cups of coffee from Kettle. As I walk down Grand Avenue, I look in. I have waved at the sign twirler, nicknamed Dan the Man,...

A Rave On All In

A Rave On “All In”

Gage Auge, Level 200 Dragonborn May 31, 2016

Full of complex plotlines that keep the reader hooked throughout, Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ “All In” is the third book in the marvelous YA mystery series, “The Naturals.” Throughout the novel, the...

Book Recommendations from the Jerds

Book Recommendations from the Jerds

Gage Auge - The Chronicles of Narnia Clive Staples Lewis, or Jack as he preferred to be called, was born into a Christian Irish family in 1898. As a firsthand witness of World War I, at age 15, Lewis...

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