Experiences at CHS influence seniors’ college decisions
June 20, 2019
When senior Michael Topper of Ocean commenced his college search, he wanted a school that was larger than CHS but not a “giant” school. “I was looking for something new,” Topper said. “Having...
New state law causes PARCC changes for Juniors
June 20, 2019
Juniors in English III this semester lucked out when discovered they would not be taking the corresponding PARCC exam this year, unlike their peers who took the course in the fall. PARCC, short for...
Pledge causes students to stand up, or sit, for beliefs
June 20, 2019
Every school day at Communications High School begins with a “Good morning CHS, everybody please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance,” from Principal James Gleason. A brief pause follows the announcement...
June 20, 2019
The feeling of warm sand between your toes, the cool gusts of briny air as the waves crash, the giggles of children as squabbling seagulls fly overhead. Nothing compares to the ideal summer at the Jersey...
June 20, 2019
“Hoo, Boy.” That was our first group chat name, and it described our first issue. It came from a crossword clue on Alexis’s newspaper hat, and encompassed our entire Inkblot experience. The honor...
June 20, 2019
Communications High School has a problem. It isn’t inclusive enough. It does its best to be inclusive to the LGBT community, women and ethnic minorities, but fails to reciprocate inclusiveness for another...
New documentary shows realistic view of Bundy
June 20, 2019 • No Comments
Wicked, evil, vile. Among many others, these words can easily be used to describe serial killer Ted Bundy. But with the recent release of Netflix’s “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile,”...
“Fitspo” accounts harm users’ self-perceptions
May 10, 2019 • No Comments
Juice cleanses, kale chips, spin classes and Lululemon apparel: these represent the epitome of fitness in 2019. Fitness and wellness bloggers frequently display these health ‘standards’ on social media...
Pop-up museums offer unique spaces for photography
May 10, 2019 • No Comments
To make the most of their social media feeds, users often “do it for the gram.” Pop-up museums promote Insta-fame, especially during warmer months. In a colorful room filled with candy, sugar and...
June 16, 2019
Sophomore Ava Turner of Middletown proved to be a pivotal player for her team this spring season, which became Middletown High School North’s most successful season in varsity softball history. As the...
Mia Gallo and Meredith Prud'homme
May 10, 2019
High school athletics are a nationwide phenomenon. With many students all vying for the same scholarships, the need to train harder and more frequently arises, a discipline that does not come for free....
Mia Gallo and Meredith Prud'homme
May 10, 2019
The pressure to succeed athletically manifests differently depending on the sport: the fastest times, the longest jumps or the highest scores. Sometimes, this compulsion extends outside of the sport and...
June 20, 2019
As summer approaches and the school year comes to a close, students may be more tempted than ever to hit the snooze button and stay under the covers. But...
March 16, 2019
.Members of CHS’s Junior State of America (JSA) chapter attended the Winter Congress trip in Washington,...
NTHS showcases variety of professions at Career Day
March 15, 2019
Students had the opportunity to listen to speakers with careers in the communications field and beyond...
WCHS wins Best Talk Program, Adviser awards
March 15, 2019
Members of Radio Club traveled to New York City on March 1 to be recognized nationally for their accomplishments...