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Biotechnology High School seniors Sanjana Iyer, left, and Saanvi Nayar high-fiving after speaking about causes they stand for and why at the MCVSD Diversity and Inclusion event featuring Chris Singleton on Nov. 24, 2021. The event brought together select students from all of the districts 19 shared and full-time programs with the purpose of creating leaders in empathy and tolerance. BLOT PHOTO BY JULIA HOMZA

Historic gathering aims to bolster diversity and tolerance

Lillian Chen November 24, 2021

More than 30 students and teachers from across the Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) gathered in the BioTechnology High School media center to discuss topics concerning diversity...

For the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak, the CHS Drama Club
got students back on the stage with the fall production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.”

Issue 2

November 24, 2021

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The Artists Block: Alex Batzar

The Artist’s Block: Alex Batzar

Alex Batzar November 24, 2021

Name of Piece: "House" Artist: Alex Batzar “This piece is a painting I drew about a month ago and I really like how it came out. I worked hard to make the texture of the grass on the hills show....

Musicians on Spotify do not make much money per stream and must rely on other platforms in addition to Spotify for a sufficient profit.  https://unsplash.com/license

Spotify’s monopoly on users

Julia Carroll November 24, 2021

With the recent surge in usage of electronics and digital media, debates have risen about whether Spotify is helpful or harmful for those just entering the music industry. It can be said that Spotify is...

Students still feel the affects of virtual learning today. https://unsplash.com/license

Technology intrusion blurs lines between school, home

Alisa Kharod November 24, 2021

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have been on their computers and phones much more frequently and for longer periods of time. According to the New York Times, “scientists say that children’s...

Producers question the originality of Olivia Rodrigos Good 4 u. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Olivia Rodrigo fans sour over copyright debate

Aaron Diament and Tim Wilburn November 24, 2021

“Good for you, you look happy and healthy” is being sung all over the globe. Holding the billboard top spot for six weeks in a row last May, Olivia Rodrigo’s hit song, “Good 4 u,” took the world...

Kim Kardashian-West makes a statement with her all black Balenciaga gown at the Met Gala. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

The Met Gala makes a return with an ace up their sleeve for “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” theme

Nolan O'Keefe November 24, 2021

Since 1948, the Met Gala has been an annual event that gathers a wide range of people to celebrate fashion and raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Each gala has a theme...

As the class of 2022 applies to colleges, some are feeling the stress that comes along with this overarching task. https://unsplash.com/license

Conversations about college add to tensions in the Class of 2022

Andrew Seckular and Ethan Wen November 24, 2021

For Communications High School seniors, most would rightfully assume that three years of hardwork should pay off during their final year of high school. However, they are not out of the woods quite yet,...

Teacher receives COVID-19 Vaccine after NJ Mandate.

The vaccine mandate battle: should the science be taken seriously?

Mackenzie Prince and Ronit Khromchenko November 24, 2021

Since its introduction in early 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine has been a controversial issue in America. It has led to utter disregard of science from many people, demonstrating the true neglect that some...

Although controversial, masks are proving to be a crucial part in keeping the number of COVID-19 cases in school down. https://unsplash.com/license

School mask mandates prove effective in curbing COVID-19 outbreaks

Marina Berger and Grace Wartmann November 24, 2021

Just as putting on socks each day is something done without thought, grabbing a mask before leaving the house has become an intrinsic part of many people’s daily routine. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Hospitalization for COVID-19 has patients paying upwards of $34,000. https://unsplash.com/license

COVID-19 hospitalization costs higher than ever

Antonio Bonoan November 24, 2021

With the reality of a global health crisis threatening thousands of lives a day, it’s no surprise that many hospitals have adapted their policies and procedures in order to keep up with the surging outbreaks. According...

The low amount of women in STEM is discussed as being a side-effect of lack of support and confidence in the formative years of education.
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Female-dominant student body grapples with STEM gender gap

Isabella Ji and Nicola DeGregorio March 12, 2021

Out of the five Monmouth County Vocational Schools, CHS is the only one of its counterparts that does not turn its entire focus to the field of STEM; the other four schools are wholly dedicated to the...

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