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A survey of 57 students from May 26 to June 1.

How exposure to different countries enhances cultural awareness

Kyla Kidorf June 16, 2023

It’s often said that the human body is meant for a nomadic lifestyle. Regardless of the truthfulness of that statement, many people spend at least part of their time on earth traversing it and experiencing...

The Inkblot reminisce on a great 20 years.
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The evolution of The Inkblot over 20 years, 125 issues

Lillian Chen May 25, 2023

With nothing but four pieces of paper, a couple of staples and a passion for providing others with information, 10 CHS students built an institution from the ground up. In November of 2002, these 10 students...

CHS celebrates and reflects on the 20 years of Inkblot.
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20 years of reporting: The impact of student journalism

Zaina Saif May 25, 2023

Since 2003, thousands of CHS students have devoted their high school years to making The Inkblot the paper it is today. The influence these students have had on the newspaper, the club and CHS journalism,...

CHS students make money while managing their studies.

Students balance work and education as child labor laws

Kyla Kidorf May 25, 2023

According to the hit 1976 song by ABBA, “I work all night, I work all day to pay the bills I have to pay.” And while that may not currently be true of New Jersey teenagers, it is certainly more accurate...

Parents debate on how much say they should really have in curriculum.

Relationships between parents and teachers shift with new legislation

Adina Saks May 25, 2023

As education shifts further into the political limelight, the relationship between teacher and parent is changing. According to Time magazine, the rise of conservative advocacy groups, including Moms for...

After the rise in school shooting new safety precautions are put in measure

Congress neglects gun laws despite rise in shootings

Isabela Delgado May 25, 2023

From the Columbine High School massacre in April 1999 to the Covenant School shooting in March 2023, mass shootings in United States schools have concerned the American public for years. Even more concerning,...

LGBTQ+ centorship intensifies in Florida schools.

Florida says stay straight: sex education and LGBTQ+ censorship intensifies in schools

Isabel Santamaria May 25, 2023

Don’t say gay, stay straight. That’s what Florida legislators say as Florida schools face strict control over sex and LGBTQ+ education. The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill and the Stop WOKE Act allow parents...

Survey of 41 CHS Students from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17.

Planes in our skies jeopardize our earth

Andrew Seckular March 31, 2023

Less than 100 years ago, a trip from New York to California would last nearly a week and cost a hefty price. Nowadays, it can be done in a matter of hours. With travel changing so drastically through the...

Survey of 41 CHS Students from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17.

The hefty cost of sustainability sets alarm bells ringing for businesses

Isabela Delgado March 31, 2023

The effects of climate change have taken hits to various parts of the economy, specifically with businesses having to invest more of their earnings towards sustainability. Although sustainability protects...

Survey of 41 CHS Students from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17.

Creativity offsets climate change

Dara Fisher March 31, 2023

Today’s children will live through three times as many climate disasters as their grandparents, according to The Washington Post. Although some teens may feel powerless in the daunting task of stopping...

Survey of 41 CHS Students from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17.

Shopping sprees stamp out the planet

Cate Stanziola and Isabella Remolina March 31, 2023

If everyone lived like western consumers, we would need five planets to support us, according to a report by TheWorldCounts. The number of consumers in the world has been growing exponentially. In 2017,...

Survey of 54 CHS students from Dec. 6 to Dec. 16.

Protests in China break the internet in combating government censorship

Katrina Hung and Brigitte Hung January 20, 2023

In the modern day, news and articles reporting on the happenings around the world are accessed via the internet and social media platforms. However, in various cases, the information that is shared is...

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