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Hideki Matsuyama is presented the green jacket as he celebrates winning the Masters on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

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Japan's Hideki Matsuyama Wins Masters

29-year-old Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters yesterday becoming the first Japanese...

Nikolai Tang is handed his books from a southern window at CHS. Gretchen Eby, CHS secretary, was on the other side of the window. “We still have a lot of books to check out, but most of the students came and got the books that they needed,” Davis said.

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Behind the Scenes

Grace Wang, Noah Bernstein , and Ailish Kilbride

In the hours after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the first two official...

Authors Melissa Febos and Jenn Shapland discuss writing and lifestyles

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Authors Melissa Febos and Jenn Shapland discuss writing and lifestyles

Melissa Febos’ writing process is different with each essay that she writes....

PTO Organizes Gift Distribution for Community High Seniors

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PTO Organizes Gift Distribution for Community High Seniors

Sana Schaden and McKenna Duman

Community high school’s PTO has organized a gift distribution for senior students....

People react outside the Hennepin County Government Center after the guilty verdicts were announced in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minnesota. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Unmuted: The Verdict

Scarlett London

Well, it happened. Derek Chauvin was found guilty of George Floyd’s murder....

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The Failure of the "2020 Mentality"

Undoubtedly, 2020 brought unprecedented hardships. As we rang in the new decade...

Expression and Identity in Isolation

Expression and Identity in Isolation

Ria Lowenschuss

Gender binary is defined by Oxford Languages as, “a system of gender classification...

A group of migrants wearing T-shirts that read, "Biden, please let us in," kneel and pray at the border crossing on March 2, 2021 in San Ysidro, Mexico. The group gathered and marched up to the border post to petition the new U.S. administration for asylum. U.S. Border Patrol (CPB) agents conducted a heavier operation at the border crossing with the goal of preventing a stampede. (Stringer/dpa via ZUMA Press/TNS)

Unmuted: Meanwhile, at the Border...

Scarlett London

Joe Biden has been in office for about six weeks. He has already signed a slew...

An empty classroom at Monta Vista High School in California. Photo by Julia Satterthwaite.

An Open Letter to the Ann Arbor Board of Education and Ann Arbor Youth

I want to start this piece off by saying that it is a bylined opinion article....

Tyranny of the Minority

Tyranny of the Minority

Throughout our history, the role of the electoral college in American democracy...

The Girl in the Discord Server

The Girl in the Discord Server

The world of video games has always been male-dominated in every aspect, from...

My Right to Marriage

My Right to Marriage

Ria Lowenschuss

I was ten years old when the Supreme Court ruled to legalize gay marriage. I...

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Lila Fetter, a ninth grader in the Hechler forum,

Lila Fetter, a ninth grader in the Hechler forum, has spent her entire first year of high school online.⠀
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"I'm just really ready for summer and for school to be over, but next year I'm going to be a sophomore, and I'm not going to really be familiar with Community at all,” Fetter said. “I’ve really grown to love it over freshman year, just online, so I know how much better it’s going to be when we're in person.”⠀
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To take her mind off of online classes and to have a creative outlet, Fetter has begun recording an album over quarantine.⠀
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“It was just something to do with my time that was productive in some way and that I actually really enjoyed,” Fetter said. “Then over spring break is when I really hammered down.”

In my personal experience with gardening, I like t

In my personal experience with gardening, I like to place bigger larger plants at the side of my house, which is part sunny and part shady. Valerian not only fills up space, but also smells very nice!⠀
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Valerian is a medicinal plant used to treat insomnia and anxiety. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals for pain relief. When fully grown it features bright white flowers, and can have a height of up to one and a half meters.⠀
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Valerian grows best in a partial sun environment with moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant seeds in the ground when temperatures are consistently around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The main valerian plant in a garden may die off after a year, but will leave smaller plants around in its place. ⠀
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Post and Photos by Vanessa Farkas

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police offic

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who notoriously knelt on and killed George Floyd, was found guilty on all three counts brought against him: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. In sum, the charges can carry a sentence of up to 40 years.⠀
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The trial consumed a nation, nearly a year after Floyd's death, which sparked the largest civil rights demonstrations in decades. As the court proceeded with Chauvin's case, another Black man, Daunte Wright, was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer not 10 minutes away.⠀
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"The work of our generation is to put unaccountable law enforcement behind us," said Keith Ellison, the Minnesota attorney general. "Now, the work of our generation is to put [such actions] in the vestiges of Jim Crow."⠀
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Post by Lily Sickman-Garner, Noah Bernstein and Cate Weiser⠀
Photo courtesy of Life Matters from Pexels

On April 27, sophomores and juniors across Ann Arb

On April 27, sophomores and juniors across Ann Arbor Public Schools are taking the SAT/PSAT. With many due dates and switches in the schedule due to Covid-19, a lot has been different this year compared to others. With the many irregularities happening focused around the test, we asked Ann Arbor high schoolers how they feel about the SAT/PSAT coming up this month.

“Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Michigan,” said Ria Lowenschuss, a CHS sophomore. “It feels strange to be going back to school for testing.”

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Post and design by Henry Connor and Kevin Dutton

This week's Communicator Eats is Crème Brûlée!

This week's Communicator Eats is Crème Brûlée! This classic recipe is the perfect mixture of creaminess with a crisp, caramelized sugar topping. Above all, it requires — believe it or not — just three ingredients! Using vanilla ice cream as a substitute for many of the ingredients needed in a typical créme brûlée recipe makes this recipe super easy.⠀
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Tap the link in our bio to view the recipe.⠀
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Post and photo by Anjali Karkarla

Happy #FashionFriday! This week features Sela Gur-

Happy #FashionFriday! This week features Sela Gur-Arie, a senior at CHS. Gur-Arie shows off floral pants from Jaded London, a pink tank top and a green zip-up hoodie. She also wears her sage green Air Max 1 Premiums and layered gold necklaces.⠀
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”I usually just pull up to school in a sweatshirt and leggings-or even my pajamas. I like to be comfortable.” Gur-Arie said. “But over quarantine I was able to build up my closet with pieces that are both comfortable and cute. So I can finally say I’m starting to build my sense of style.”⠀
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Photos, IGTV and post by Abbi Bachman⠀

Today's Guess Who is Margaret Alpern! Margaret enj

Today's Guess Who is Margaret Alpern! Margaret enjoys playing soccer, reading, running and baking. ⠀
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“Soccer has been therapeutic for me,” Alpern said. “It really takes my mind off school and lets me connect with others.”⠀
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Post by Sam Cao⠀
Photo courtesy of Margaret Alpern

This CHS sophomore is in the Hamstra forum! Put yo

This CHS sophomore is in the Hamstra forum! Put your guess in the comments and we will post a reveal later today.⠀
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Post by Sam Cao

On April 14, the AAPS Board of Education approved

On April 14, the AAPS Board of Education approved a recommendation by Superintendent Swift to delay the return to hybrid in-person learning for grades 4-12 until May 3. Fourth and fifth graders would return on May 3, and middle and high schoolers would start a phased return including orientation and standardized testing. Grades PK-3 and self-contained classrooms will stay in their current hybrid model and are unaffected. ⠀
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"Our fear is bringing additional students in the middle of high community spread would only result in more disappointment if we're not able to sustain [in-person learning]," Swift said during the meeting. ⠀
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The pause comes in response to rising case levels in Michigan and increased worries about the risk of COVID-19 in children. As vaccines continue to roll out, Michigan is at its highest ever level of cases. But many argue that the negative impacts of virtual learning on students outweigh the risk of return.⠀
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To read Journalists Emmy Chung and Reagan Masek's lists of the pros and cons of a switch to hybrid learning, click on the link in bio and stay tuned for more reopening coverage. ⠀
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Post by Lucy Tobier and Eliot Klus

Lauren Macneil, CHS sophomore, shares through prou

Lauren Macneil, CHS sophomore, shares through proust questionnaire.⠀
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What is your idea of perfect happiness? "Being able to see all of my friends and knowing everyone in my family is safe and okay." What is your greatest fear? "Swimming deep in the ocean." Which living person do you most admire? "My mom. I admire her because she radiates so much positivity on the days that she might not be feeling her best." What is your greatest extravagance? "Going skiing with my friends." What is your current state of mind? "Peaceful, nothing much is going on and I don’t have anything to stress about at the moment."

Yellow dock is a hardy plant with a large taproot

Yellow dock is a hardy plant with a large taproot root structure similar to that of dandelions and carrots. It grows easily in gardens and super easy for newer gardeners to plant and grow. This plant can get very large very quickly so I like to leave additional space on my garden map for it to grow. ⠀
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Although classified as a weed since 1959, the leaves of yellow dock are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, but only should be consumed in moderation due to the possibly hazardous oxalic acid. The seeds can be dried and milled into flours.⠀
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Its features include a large basal rosette, as well as large flower stalks with small yellow flowers produced in summer. It is known for producing seeds that easily stick to clothing and animals.⠀
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Post and photo by Vanessa Farkas

CHS sophomore Lucy Cassell-Kelley is looking forwa

CHS sophomore Lucy Cassell-Kelley is looking forward to spring and summer weather after a long winter isolated from her friends.⠀
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“As the weather warms up, I'll be able to see more friends outside, which will be really nice, and there'll be more activities I can do outside,” Cassell-Kelley said. “I'm excited to see friends and family from a distance, because it's harder to do that in winter. I'm ready to have less schoolwork and more time to myself.”⠀
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Post by Lily Sickman-Garner⠀
Photo courtesy of Lucy Cassell-Kelley

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