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Senior Reflection

Senior Reflection

Emma Weinert June 22, 2023

As a freshman, I remember reading all of the seniors' high school reflection articles on "The Caldron" website. Now, here I am, being the one who is writing a high school reflection for "The Caldron."...

King Charles’s Coronation

Emma Weinert June 9, 2023

On May 6, 2023, millions of people in the UK and beyond celebrated the coronation of King Charles III. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey, where the king became the 40th reigning monarch...

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JCHS Interact Club

Emma Weinert April 10, 2023

If you are a JCHS student, you may have heard of Interact Club. Interact Club is a service club that is sponsored by the Rotary Foundation, providing high school students with several opportunities...

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Food Banned In the European Union, But Not In the US

Emma Weinert March 12, 2023

  In the United States, there are food safety regulations that are designed to protect people from the risk of illness caused by eating unsafe foods. Similarly, there are food safety regulations...

Heavy Metals Found in Dark Chocolate

Heavy Metals Found in Dark Chocolate

Emma Weinert February 10, 2023

Most of us can agree that chocolate is not only a tasty treat, but also serves as a comfort food. Since numerous studies have suggested that eating dark chocolate has health benefits, such as having...

“Christmas Inheritance”: Netflix’s Take On Holiday Movies

“Christmas Inheritance”: Netflix’s Take On Holiday Movies

Emma Weinert December 23, 2022

Photo courtesy of newonnetflix.info Many people, including myself, enjoy watching holiday movies during the holiday season. For the past few years, Netflix has jumped...

Sleep Deprivation: An Epidemic Among Teens 

Sleep Deprivation: An Epidemic Among Teens 

Emma Weinert November 24, 2022

Sleep is essential for our well-being and plays a significant role in the development of daytime emotions and overall behavior. Teenagers’ brains and bodies are experiencing rapid growth, and the...

Fall Festivals and Celebrations in Europe

Fall Festivals and Celebrations in Europe

Emma Weinert October 26, 2022

I think we can all agree that fall is a beautiful time of year. In the United States, there are so many fun activities that people enjoy partaking in every fall. Similarly, there are many fun festivals...

Sugar Factory Review

Sugar Factory Review

Emma Weinert May 16, 2022

Photo Courtesy of Emma Weinert For a birthday celebration, I went to the Sugar Factory in New York City with a few friends last weekend. I had never been before, but I had heard a lot about...

The Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

The Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

Emma Weinert April 2, 2022

"time.com" Whether you are Irish or not, we can all agree that St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate. St. Patrick’s Day has evolved from its Catholic origins into a celebration of...

Why Do So Many People Fail New Year’s Resolutions?

Emma Weinert March 1, 2022

"forbes.com" The New Year represents a new beginning and fresh start. This fresh start can motivate you to form new habits that are in line with your goals and values, as well as motivate you to...

2021 Gift Giving Guide

2021 Gift Giving Guide

Emma Weinert January 15, 2022

A big part of the holiday season is gift giving; gift giving is a way that you get to show your family and friends how much you love and appreciate them. Sometimes, however, it can be a challenge...

Fall Treats You Need To Bake This Season

Fall Treats You Need To Bake This Season

Emma Weinert October 30, 2021

As it is starting to get cooler outside and the leaves are starting to turn colors, everyone can see that fall has arrived. It is so much fun to celebrate fall by doing festive activities and taking...

Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Emma Weinert June 14, 2021

 May is Mental Health Awareness Month; it is a month dedicated to raising awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to fight...

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic On Children’s Development

Emma Weinert May 28, 2021

"directrelief.org" It has now been a little over a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year has obviously been a challenge for many people, and the pandemic has affected everyone...

The Toxic Side of Tik Tok

The Toxic Side of Tik Tok

Emma Weinert April 18, 2021

"tiktok.com" It is no secret that Tik Tok has become a part of modern pop culture. Our current generation is growing up with Tik Tok, along with many other social media platforms. While Tik Tok...

The Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions of 2021

Emma Weinert February 7, 2021

It is finally a new year and the time for a fresh start. After the wild ride of 2020, people are feeling particularly excited to have a new beginning, and a year full of endless new opportunities....

Unique Christmas Traditions From Around The World

Emma Weinert December 24, 2020

The holiday season is finally here! It is always fun to decorate for the holiday season and see everyone’s lights and decorations as well, especially now, considering how 2020 has been such a crazy...

Pandemic Fatigue: A New Concern About Americans’ Mental Health

Emma Weinert December 6, 2020

I’m sure we have all heard by now, and may have said to ourselves, “I’m just sick of this.” After months of being in the coronavirus pandemic, many people are experiencing pandemic fatigue,...

My Perspective on Remote Learning

My Perspective on Remote Learning

Emma Weinert November 3, 2020

Going into freshman year last fall, I never would have thought that in the middle of March, I would start doing remote learning. I remember on the last two days before remote learning started, there...

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