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91.1% of students feel they forget what they learn over Summer break.

Summer slide: knowledge slips students’ minds

Anna Claps and Kyla Kidorf September 12, 2024

When one thinks of a “summer slide”, a multicolored slip n’ slide or twisting waterpark attraction might come to mind, yet the reality for high school students is much less enjoyable. The term “summer...

Students adjust to the change in work loads when entering a new grade.
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Students voice expections and apprehension

Anna Claps September 12, 2024

There are many hints that mark the transition from summer to autumn—the ground becomes dotted with red and orange leaves, the temperature drops and stores fill with cinnamon-scented candles and Halloween...

“45% of students said they had a
hard time concentrating on school
work. Many reported feeling less
motivated.”

Burnout persists over summer vacation for overwhelmed and overworked CHS students

Kyla Kidorf September 12, 2024

For Communications High School (CHS) students who endure heavy course loads, play sports and engage in extracurricular activities, it is near-impossible to discuss the school year without recognizing its...

95.3% of CHS students do not get at least 9 hours of sleep

Students hit snooze as school year starts

Bailey McBride September 12, 2024

As students soak up the last few days of summer, they face a significant shift in their daily routines with the start of the school year. This abrupt transition can have detrimental effects on their sleep...

CHS teachers weigh in on their experience in male dominated industries.

Examining global gender disparities in STEM fields and leadership through CHS

Dara Fisher January 31, 2024

Communications High School (CHS), as its name suggests, tends to academically focus on liberal arts—while employing many women with backgrounds in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)....

CHS students unravel the history of the Israel-Hamas War and the years of conflict leading up to the war.

Israel-Hamas War: unraveling the layers of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Adina Saks January 29, 2024

“Free Palestine.” “Bring them home now.” If you have a phone and social media, there is no doubt that you have seen videos, infographics and celebrities talking about the Israel-Hamas War. From...

70% of CHS seniors take hate crimes on campus in consideration when applying to colleges.

Countries see tensions swell as hate crimes increase

Alisa Kharod January 29, 2024

In recent years, hate crimes have been rising at an alarming rate. Many nations, including the U.S., have been grappling with an escalation in attacks targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, sexual...

CHS students learn to understand the depths of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
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Understanding the Russo-Ukrainian War

Maxine Zahler January 29, 2024

When describing Russia’s pursuits to reclaim Ukraine, international leaders have used the words “imperialism” and “war crimes.” In these trying times, Ukraine vies for more aid from superpowers,...

Survey of 93 CHS students from Oct. 16 to Oct. 23.

Understanding love through societal and generational expectations

Isabela Delgado November 22, 2023

Love: a set of emotions and behaviors characterized by intimacy, passion and commitment. It involves care, closeness, protectiveness, attraction, affection and trust, according to Verywell Mind. Everyone...

CHS students discuss the effects of social media on their mental health.

Mental health issues arise as social media usage increases

Kyla Kidorf November 22, 2023

Since the first form of social media emerged in 1997, it has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives shaping the way we connect, communicate and perceive the world around us. However,...

CHS teachers try new teaching methods to ensure engaged students.

CHS experiments with new teaching methods to ensure effective learning

Angela Ruiz and Jenna Lynch November 22, 2023

As society has adapted to increasingly advanced technology, so has the perception of learning. New resources introduce challenges on the structure of education and what the true practice of teaching is. Teaching...

CHS students debate if the extremities of cancel cancel are justified.

Groupthink: phenomenon of like-mindedness challenges self-identity

Bailey McBride November 22, 2023

What do J.K. Rowling, Sia and Kanye West all have in common? They were canceled online. Cancel culture is an example of the psychological phenomenon known as groupthink. Groupthink occurs when a group...

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