The Inkblot

Survey of 106 CHS students conducted from Feb. 13 to Feb. 20, 2019.

Collegiate athletes not compensated for their value

Mia Gallo March 15, 2019

It’s well known that college sports teams bring their respective schools a lot of profit. In the 2016-17 academic year alone, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) brought in over $1 billion,...

Many students play basketball on the outside patio during lunch.
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Students eat and stay on their feet at lunch

Michael Rau March 15, 2019

CHS students may be “the unathletic ones”, but that doesn’t stop those who frequently utilize the ping pong table, volleyball net or basketball hoop during lunch. Freshman Ezra Shim of Spring...

Pa. Governor Tom Wolf signs the Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law to protect students at Pa. schools.
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Hazing poses dangers to high school, college students

Emma Barofsky March 12, 2019

Senior Phoebe Drummond of Little Silver runs cross country for Red Bank Regional High School. Last year, the upperclassmen on her team decided to blindfold sophomores during practice, while others would...

Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slams in the past 20 years of her career, after her first at age 17.
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Serena Williams serves up dialogue on sexist referee calls

Mia Gallo and Meredith Prud'homme January 25, 2019

With countless grand slam titles, major brand deals and four Olympic gold medals, tennis player Serena Williams has become a household name. Following her first grand slam win at 17, her two-decade career...

The US Womens National Team, center, raises their gold medals at the 2012 Olympics.
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Women’s soccer players face gender bias off the field

Sally Ehlers January 25, 2019

Thousands of players and guests in formal attire filled the exquisitely decorated gala, while one group sported tacky t-shirts and sold raffle tickets. FC Basel, a European football club, sparked controversy...

Clemson University won the 2019 National Championship.
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Seniors lean towards colleges with strong athletics

Michael Rau January 25, 2019

Deciding on a college is no easy task. But for some students, the tailgating, football games and athletic environment of a college can sway their decision. Junior Caelin Burgi of Matawan, who is currently...

Varsity letters march their way to non-athletic extracurriculars

Varsity letters march their way to non-athletic extracurriculars

Emma Barofsky November 21, 2018

Earning a position in a varsity sport is something coveted by high school athletes all across America. In some high schools, clubs and activities such as drama and choir are now offering their members...

Kaepernick, number 7, played for the San Francisco 49ers until 2017.

Nike “sacrifices everything” with Kaepernick campaign

Lakshya Vegiraju and Quinn Hoagland November 21, 2018

Months after the Colin Kaepernick Nike advertisement released, controversy surrounding the international commercial still remains. A debate between lack of patriotism and upholding First Amendment rights...

Fitness teacher and Class of 2021 adviser Ginny Clevenger reffed the 2017 3v3 tournament.

Lack of participation cancels 3v3 tournament

Michael Rau November 21, 2018

The Class of 2021 cancelled the annual CHS 3v3 basketball tournament, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30 due to lack of participation and a scheduling conflict. Fitness teacher and...

Players in the National Football League are subject to drug testing during both the preseason and the regular season.

National Football League drug testing raises racial concerns

Ainsley Lang and Isabella Castelo November 21, 2018

The National Football League (NFL) subjects players to random drug testing during the preseason and regular season. The NFL can test a player six times unless more are necessary, according to Boston News....

Image from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony.

The USA missed their goal to qualify for the World Cup

Meredith Prud'homme September 14, 2018

With hundreds of millions of avid soccer fans tuning in, the FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. France defeated Croatia 4-2 during this year’s final match, which drew an...

Senior Kiera Gill of Wall has played varsity field hockey for her home school since her freshman year.

CHS students have leg up in recruitment process

Erica Sammarco September 14, 2018

For athletes looking to continue their athletic careers after high school, the college application process has added pressures that start as early as freshman year. Senior Kiera Gill of Wall, a field...

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