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“Good luck.” That is all Eloise MacDougald’s teacher said to her as he dropped her off at the edge of the woods. With nothing but a tarp,...
Community High School recently held a series of training sessions to prepare high school students for their upcoming middle school outreach initiative. Led by Ryan Sylvester and the Forum Council, these meetings focused on equipping students with the necessary tools and information to effectively present CHS to eighth graders. The goal is to give...
The Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes share one of the most intense rivalries in college football, a tradition that spans over a century. This rivalry, often referred to as "The Game," is much...
On Nov. 26, 2024, Community High School met at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for the final ceremony of their yearly Food Gatherers fundraiser. Since 2009, CHS has been a loyal contributor to the food bank,...
This year, Tracy Anderson, the journalism teacher at CHS for over 20 years, and Hannah Crabtree, a newer art teacher hoping to get more involved with the community, partnered with Sue Nishi, the director...
On Friday, Nov. 22, students in Becky Brent’s Health and Wellness class got a unique learning experience. Amy Kwarteng, a fourth-year medical student from the University of Michigan Medical School, visited...
Community High School has always stood out among Ann Arbor Public Schools, an alternative school, it is often labeled as "different" or "weird." For students at CHS, this reputation is both a point of pride and frustration. Freshman Maeve Fleming-Darbes went to Slauson Middle School and made the decision to go to CHS last year. “They think that...
Iseul Park can never forget her first parking ticket – disoriented, Park fiddled with the rectangular piece of white paper, her feelings of ostracization settling in her stomach. Earlier that morning...
In Sean Eldon’s Philo Lit class, the unknown takes center stage. The study of philosophy is the art of asking big questions, many of which don't have definite answers. The full title of Philo Lit...
Caught between work, school, and gym sessions, high school senior Oliver Myler is wrestling with the unsettling reality that his youth is slipping away. He cannot shake his growing obsession with how fast...
The Shakespeare play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins with two people longing to be with each other. The characters Hermia and Lysander plead for Hermia’s father to accept them as a couple. Her...
In an era dominated primarily by streaming In an era dominated by streaming services and limitless on-demand options, the value of movie theaters and the theatrical experience is increasingly being questioned.The cinema industry is struggling more than ever to maintain their operations with a shrinking theatrical window and a hostile consumer prompt...
My mom says she loves my music taste. I've always sent music to my mom, and it has been a big deal for me. It's always been something we've bonded upon and is a huge part of our relationship. Sending her...
Reusable water bottles are a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. They help to reduce waste and cut down on plastic pollution. However, the trend of collecting or replacing one brand with another—from...
Every summer, I would go to visit my grandparents up north in Honor, Michigan. My grandma’s ceramic cookie jar was a staple in her kitchen — always filled with some sort of treat. She always gave...
I’m taller than her, despite being younger. But at that moment, we sat on the swing as we got pushed high into the air. I wore a thick, striped polo shirt that hung off of my tiny frame. Blonde hair,...
Forget what you think you know about “Romeo and Juliet.” Broadway’s latest revival, starring Kit Connor (“Heartstopper”) and Rachel Zeigler (“West Side Story”), isn’t just another retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy—it’s a story that feels made for Generation Z. Directed by Sam Gold, this production steps away from old-school...
Spoilers for all seasons of Only Murders in the Building When “Only Murders in The Building” premiered in August of 2021, it gave viewers something to look forward to in a bleak time. One by one,...
"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" “Saturday Night Live” ("SNL") is one of the most revolutionary television shows, winning 84 Primetime Emmy Awards. Creating a movie that could replicate...
Warning: This review contains spoilers! Netflix’s "Outer Banks" has once again stunned audiences with its newest season. On Oct. 10, 2024 the “Top Ten” section of Netflix once again had the show...
Imagine you take a cue ball and hit the 8-ball into a pocket of that same pool table from three inches away — not that hard. Now imagine that same cue ball and that same 8-ball on the same pool table,...
Imagine stepping into a forest where love is as wild as the mischievous fairies dancing between the shadows. That's exactly what CET delivered in their amazing production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - a theatrical rollercoaster that had me grinning from ear to ear. The story starts with Duke Theseus:...
Since June of 2024, some of the most iconic albums of the year have been released. We, the Communicator Staff, have included our top most influential album of the start of the 2024-2025 school year. From...
Each year, as Halloween rolls around, the CHS community comes together and celebrates the holiday with many annual events. This year, students and teachers alike dressed up in their most creative costume...
On Monday Oct. 28, 20,000 people packed into Burns Park to witness Kamala Harris speak. The campaign brought enthusiasm and excitement to the city, aiming to inspire and encourage young people to get...
