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Students find reasons to quit their jobs

Students find reasons to quit their jobs

Emma Barofsky June 15, 2018

Senior Caroline Savage of Brielle found her “perfect job” in the summer of 2015 making acai bowls, smoothies and juices. After working there for the summer, her boss noticed her reliability and diligence...

Sleepaway camps create memories

Katherine Lombardi June 15, 2018

As the sun rose above the horizon and illuminated the chirping birds in the trees, junior Clare Toman of Spring Lake Heights woke up with her tent mates. Regardless of whether their day would consist of...

Dairy Queen is a popular ice cream chain with many NJ locations. Ice cream is the number one summer treat, according to Delish.

Students weigh in on summer food spots

Tess Rempel and Emily Toro June 15, 2018

Burgers sizzling on grills. Ice cream melting in bowls. Food is an essential factor in every teenager’s summer. CHS students weighed in on their favorite summer food spots and trends in preparation for...

Students alter class schedules to meet their academic needs

Students alter class schedules to meet their academic needs

Elizabeth Klemm May 4, 2018

Senior Christina Alfano of Middletown walked into guidance counselor Carol Caruso’s office for what seemed like the millionth time of the school year in September. She wanted to change her schedule....

Students have their own opinions on their appearance in school.

CHS divided over the importance of school fashion

Izzy Erskine May 4, 2018

At 11:30 p.m., junior Grace Treshock of Monmouth Beach knows she should be in bed, but as per usual, she has spent the last 20 minutes staring at her closet with possible outfit combinations running through...

Students discuss missing school for vacation

Students discuss missing school for vacation

Ainsley Vetter May 4, 2018

Sophomore Grace Quakenbush of Wall sat on a beautiful beach looking up at a gorgeous sunset. Despite the amazing view, she couldn’t help but think about the days of midterms that would be waiting for...

Madeira displays one of her talents at Coffeehouse.

Madeira illustrates her talents through artistic endeavors, class council

Evan Kuo May 4, 2018

As both an artist and a diplomat at CHS, Emily Madeira got her start by following her sister’s footsteps. But, now she is forging her own path to success. A sophomore from Howell, Madeira began her...

Social media fuels FOMO

Social media fuels FOMO

Mia Gallo May 4, 2018

Junior Greer Shanley of Fair Haven often finds herself constantly refreshing Snapchat and Instagram when her friends are all together but she is not there. Urban Dictionary defines the term “FOMO”...

Parental pressure affects students at home, school and on the playing field

Parental pressure affects students at home, school and on the playing field

Emma Barofsky May 4, 2018

The John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth surveyed 800 families with students who were at or above the 97th percentile on a grade-level achievement test.  In the survey, 85.5 percent of parents said...

The 180 day school year requirement has resulted in  added days to the end of the year and the extension of finals.

Snowy days at home met with joy and frustration

Phoebe Drummond May 4, 2018

Tucked away from the cold under her white duvet cover, the view of a winter wonderland out her bedroom window and a binder in her lap, Tali Petto, a junior from Marlboro, has spent each of her snow days...

Some students take pride in their organizational skills, while others are content with their untidy surroundings.

Organization habits vary among peers

Sally Ehlers March 2, 2018

As Senior Rachel Wolson of Bradley Beach sits down for class, she flips through her binder and the array of dividers keeping all of the sections separate. Some students use planners while others swear...

Rasp shows off her love for photography on the CHS runway.

Rasp taps into her artistic passions

Michelle Moroses March 2, 2018

Anyone who attended Coffeehouse in the past three years probably remembers seeing junior Alyssa Rasp of Hazlet perform one of her dance routines. Rasp started dancing when she was 3 years old at a studio...

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