Author: Emily Helmuth
Student council holds GaGa ball tournament to raise money for children’s hospital
Student Council has begun a new tradition this year in their quest to raise money for Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. This new tradition is a GaGa ball tournament, where students pay to play a newer children’s playground game, GaGa ball. Each participant paid a $10 entrance fee and the top three players were given a $10 […]
Laude banquet to be conducted online through virtual ceremony
High school graduation is a big milestone for many students. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many high schools across the country have canceled and postponed their graduation. CPHS is no exception. Along with graduation, other significant events have been canceled as well, such as the annual laude banquet, where the students at the top of their […]
Staying at home causes us to remember the good in life
Coronavirus. COVID-19. The Rona. Whatever you call it, coronavirus has changed almost every American’s life in one way or another. For me, besides school being canceled and nearly every event that I’ve been looking forward to, coronavirus took away one of my favorite things: my job. Just to clarify, I am aware that me working […]
Netflix “Tiger King: Murder Mayhem and Madness” lives up to the title
In a time where most Americans have been cooped up in their own homes for days, companies like Netflix have taken advantage of these unusual circumstances. The internet has now been taken over by fans of Netflix’s new docuseries, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness.” The series has been a hit, as it was even […]
COVID-19 pandemic creates unique situations for student birthdays
With schools closed, most businesses closed and most people staying at home, it seems as though the world has taken a pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. The one thing that cannot be stopped is time. Special timely events are still occuring during this crisis, as many students have celebrated birthdays during this unique period. […]
Local restaurants provide wide range of macaroni and cheese dishes
Grilled cheese, spaghetti and chicken tenders. Growing up in the 2000s was filled with staple go-to meals like these. The arguably most iconic meal was macaroni and cheese. Macaroni and cheese was a classic childhood meal that continues to grow with its fans, as it is enjoyed by young and old alike. Many fast-food chains […]
Psychology masks provide insight to students’ personalities
Personality is a complex topic, as no two are the exact same. The AP Psychology classes wrapped up its personality unit with a project centered around the “Big Five” personality traits. Students had the opportunity to create a mask and incorporate their own personality traits into the design of their individual mask. Psychology teacher Rebecca […]