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A Chapter Ends

A Chapter Ends

Lizzy Morcom June 19, 2024

As my time at James Caldwell High School concludes, I can’t help but go back and reflect on my time at JCHS. It is safe to say that my experience was unconventional, given that my entire freshmen year...

The End of an Era

The End of an Era

Gianna Capozzi June 19, 2024

Oh, high school! The amazing memories I have made at JCHS are some of the best of my whole life. I always ask myself,  “If my freshman year self could see me now, would she believe what I did with my...

Finishing Strong

Finishing Strong

Jada Williams June 14, 2024

Courtesy of JST Coaching & Training The Struggle is Real It’s the final quarter, and we’ve blasted through almost every possible assigned break we’ve been given. Even though we still have...

The JCHS Parking Issues

The JCHS Parking Issues

Jacqueline Manfro and Shelby Bellofatto June 14, 2024

-Introduction - Have you ever experienced any sort of issue while driving in the JCHS Parking Lot? Well, as of June 17, 2024, the office at JCHS has distributed 243 total parking permits combined...

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Is Chat GPT All That It Is Hyped Up To Be?

Jada Williams May 20, 2024

  Hopeful Beginnings  When I first learned about Chat GPT, my initial thoughts were, “Wow, this platform can be handy.” I remember hearing most of my classmates talking about this AI-powered...

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Why the Banning of TikTok is Extremely Beneficial for Teens

Shelby Bellofatto and Jacqueline Manfro May 20, 2024

  TikTok is the world's most vibrant social media platform where millions of laughs and tears happen. Tiktok is an extremely addictive platform filled with short form videos, engaging content,...

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The Ethics of True Crime: Should we Stop Watching it?

Emma Holubowich May 20, 2024

Introduction Throughout my life, I have found myself to be obsessed with True Crime. Whether it was watching True Crime shows with my mom on the weekends or listening to podcasts during the day: I...

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Sephora Kids: 10-Year-Olds in Sephora

Jacqueline Manfro and Shelby Bellofatto April 7, 2024

Overview Sephora kids, or better known as the 10-year olds who have “taken over” Sephora. Recently, tweens have been heavily influenced through social media such as TikTok and Instagram and have...

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Renewal of Snow Days: Online isn’t Always the Best Option

Pilar Jacobs March 14, 2024

In the past, a blanket of snow would almost guarantee a day away from school, but now, things appear to have changed. Last week, New Jersey recorded a snowfall of around 12 inches (nj.com). Hundreds...

This satirical cartoon, titled Conspicuous Consumption, 1993, displays how the materialistic and ostentatious nature of society of today differs from 1993). Artwork courtesy of Tom Cheney, published on March 28th, 2017 in The New Yorker.

Art’s Place in Contemporary Culture

Olivia Abraham March 14, 2024

The diminishing appeal of the arts could not be more apparent than in today’s society. Current surveys reveal that Americans are essentially abandoning cultural institutions. Since the early 2000s, fewer...

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Questioning the Midterm Examination

Cameron Galbiercyzk February 20, 2024

  The midway point of the school year is fast approaching, and that means one thing in particular for many students: Midterm Examinations! Every year, high school students must take a test...

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Should Turf Fields Be Replaced?

Sophia Mastice December 30, 2023

Recently, there has been a lot of talk in the sports world about the use of turf fields. Many believe that they improve performance, while others think that they do more harm than good. Just last year,...

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