Photo of the week – May 21
Carly Anderson, Copy Editor
May 25, 2018
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Sophomore Tony Morse gains positive outlook from struggles with anxiety and depression
Sabrina Bohn, Managing EiC Intern
May 24, 2018
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After dealing with anxiety all throughout his childhood, sophomore Tony Morse came face to face with both the anxiety and depression he experiences when someone reported to the school that he was self-harming in sixth grade. After that, he started going to therapy and using medication, along with tr...
Officer Scoggins says ‘over and out’
Erin Slutzky, Staff Writer
May 23, 2018
After 12 years of providing the community with humor and humility, Officer Scott Scoggins plans to retire May 24 but will continue to utilize his law enforcement skills outside of school. “I’m going to clean up the mean streets of Chesterfield,” Scoggins said. “[I hope to] become a supervis...
Alumnus David Peterka provides support to oppressed girls in Malawi
Sarah Lashly, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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Since graduating in 2006, alumnus David Peterka has developed a passion for advocating for equality through the awakening of his faith in God. Dedicating his life to this mission, Peterka created a safe house in Malawi for sexually abused girls. “Shortly after graduating, some people from another faith aske...
Photo of the week – May 14
Carly Anderson, Copy Editor
May 18, 2018
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Sophomore Caroline Judd thrives in new lifestyle after recovering from eating disorder
Sabrina Bohn, Managing EiC Intern
May 18, 2018
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Always a health conscious person, sophomore Caroline Judd enjoys working out and eating healthfully. When she became depressed in the summer of 2017, these healthy habits spiraled into an obsession, turning her lifestyle into one plagued with thoughts of whether or not she was eating the right foods ...
How to fail your finals: a comprehensive guide (with pictures)
Justin Cupps, Conceptual Editor in Chief
May 18, 2018
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WikiHow boasts a search engine for “How to do anything.” However, if you were to hypothetically search how to “fail final exams,” you would be riddled with disappointment upon only finding a seemingly endless set of links on how to pass. So, out of professional courtesy to WikiHow and a sense ...
The cost of effective educators
May 11, 2018
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The number of headlines, activist voices and districts on strike is growing with each passing day as more and more teachers across the nation protest for better pay and benefits. Seeking what they view as a more fair compensation for the work they put into educating America’s next generation, the walkouts a...
Photo of the week – May 7
Carly Anderson and Sabrina Bohn
May 11, 2018
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Meet the junior artists
May 11, 2018
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Vannia Ung Where do you find inspiration for your pieces? “I follow a lot of artists online, like on Instagram and Twitter, so I get a variety of ideas, and I can draw inspiration from them. I also get inspiration from my friends. I get my inspiration from life, and since I am taking AP Art S...
