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Reprinted with permission from 20th Century Fox.

‘The Post’ Piles on the Drama But Fails to Deliver Impact

Crystal Sung and Anastasia Reimann January 25, 2018

The Post has been hailed as a political drama full of conflicted characters and relevant to the times. While I do see the drama part about how “democracy dies in darkness,” I felt no love lost on any...

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle invites us into a blend of old and new elements

‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ invites us into a blend of old and new elements

Amber Bacardi, Reporter January 23, 2018

Over 20 years after the original movie was released in 1995, the time has finally come for a stand-alone sequel in the Jumanji franchise. Directed by Jake Kasdan and released on Dec. 22, “Jumanji:...

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CAHS Students Discuss Gun Control Controversy

Paige Townsend, Reporter January 19, 2018

In the history of our country, even more so in recent years, a disturbing trend of gun violence has become evident. Sandy Hook. Sutherland Springs Baptist Church. Route 91 Harvest Festival of Las Vegas....

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Hamilton: An American Review

Brigid Ambuul, Reporter January 18, 2018

Full disclosure: I am a biased source. While I’m no Eminem, I pride myself on my ability to rap nearly every word to the groundbreaking hip-hop musical "Hamilton." I’ve spent two years memorizing...

Photo credit Anastasia Reimann.

Junior Crystal Sung is Finalist for Student Member of State Board of Education

Anastasia Reimann, Reporter January 16, 2018

Junior Crystal Sung sits next to me on the bench in the hallway near Room 113, and she’s unlike any other interviewee I’ve talked with. Every interview is different because every person is different,...

Photo credit Madeleine Tseng.

Be There Or Be Cube: Rubik’s Cube Club

Madeleine Tseng, Alison Whitley, and Julia Clark January 10, 2018

“The Rubik’s cube team has been around since I was a freshman, maybe even before that. I made it official,” president and junior Timothy Chang said. “I wanted to get rid of a bunch of stereotypes...

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is far, far more than your usual dose of galactic fun

Crystal Sung, Reporter December 24, 2017

I had my reservations when I walked in. My faith in Star Wars was rekindled when I walked out. With the cult-ish fan base surrounding Star Wars, I was naturally skeptical of the hype surrounding The...

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Home at 5:57

Averie Sargent December 19, 2017

The scented candle’s aroma filled the room. Ellis Lark set down a book and grabbed the brown coat that had slept the night on the coat hanger. It was two sizes too large, but a great bargain nonetheless....

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There’s a Place for Everyone in No Place For Hate

Lauren Brazele, Reporter December 15, 2017

No Place For Hate is a club dedicated to providing a safe space for students. The club hopes to unite students of different backgrounds and spread the message of acceptance. Members of the club meet at...

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On the Spot: An Insider’s View of Improv Club

Adelae Norwood, News Editor December 13, 2017

“Honestly, improv is whatever you want it to be, so don’t be nervous to just do whatever feels right for you,” freshman Lindsey Rappaport said. Among other things, Improv club is an acting avenue...

Art by Kaleigh Strong.

A Lesson in Loving People

Kaleigh Strong December 12, 2017

In theory, there is one universally known fact: breaking up sucks. As the case with most things, there are usually two options in every given situation. Some choices are frivolous, like choosing between...

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Malech’s “Unkempt Secrets from the War” Teaches Forgiveness

Averie Sargent, Reporter December 7, 2017

Independent author Jennifer Malech published her first book “Unkempt Secrets From the War” on Jan. 24. Malech writes historical fiction and recently published her second book, “A Song for Somme,”...

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