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Madison Bell, a junior at CHS, has been working to

Madison Bell, a junior at CHS, has been working towards her pilot’s license for over a year. Bell grew up travelling with her family, and she wants to continue that tradition as she grows older. She thought the easiest — and cheapest — method would be through being able to fly herself wherever she wants.

After her first flight at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, Bell was hooked; she knew she had found a new passion. Her parents signed Bell up for four more flights and lessons immediately after.

On the day the photo was taken, Bell and her instructors practiced grass landings before circling an airport to watch the sunset. Her instructor offered to take a photo of Bell flying, and she agreed.

Bell has witnessed more beautiful scenes than she could count; on one of her flights with her instructor, they landed at an airport near a lake. The runway was short, and it required a quick takeoff.

“We flew right over the lake and I looked down and saw people tubing, and people on their boats, and families swimming,” Bell said. “It was really beautiful to see.”

Photo courtesy of Madison Bell
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Today's Guess Who was Leah Van Der Velde! This fer

Today's Guess Who was Leah Van Der Velde! This ferret parent and music fanatic has spent quarantine learning new instruments and playing with her ferrets!⠀
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“[I’ve] been learning the bass and playing with my ferrets," Van Der Velde said. "They actually have been super cool to have, because they can just entertain me for hours. Sometimes they really want to get out of their cage and play. So I'll be leaning over the cage and they'll try to like jump onto me. And it's a little scary."⠀
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Photos courtesy of Leah Van Der Velde⠀
Post by Henry Connor and Mira Schwarz

This CHS junior is in the Anderson forum. Guess wh

This CHS junior is in the Anderson forum. Guess who it is in the comments below, and we will post a reveal later today! ⠀
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Post by Henry Connor and Mira Schwarz

Over the last eight months, celebrations have been

Over the last eight months, celebrations have been put on hold or altered because of COVID-19. Here are how some CHS students feel about their birthday experience over the quarantine.

Post and graphics by Sam Cao and Kevin Dutton

The desk of Community High junior, Ava Lowen, sits

The desk of Community High junior, Ava Lowen, sits in front of a large window in her arts and crafts room, where she spends her time drawing, painting, and book binding during her zoom meetings. Lowen’s desk also features a sewing machine, where she recently made a stuffed animal for her eight year old neighbor’s birthday. ⠀
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Making things and keeping her hands busy helps Lowen get through online schools by helping her focus more on listening to zoom lectures and to resist the urge to walk away from class.⠀
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“For me personally, when I'm on a zoom call, it's like sitting there staring at nothing," Lowen said. "I start to get really distracted, and I feel like standing, and I'm going to go on Instagram now, etc. So I think it's better for me to stay seated and work on something that I know I can do while I will be listening, rather than just sit there and let myself get distracted by other things.”⠀
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Photo Courtesy of Ava Lowen⠀
Post by Vanessa Farkas

Mali Chappell-Lakin has been listening to all type

Mali Chappell-Lakin has been listening to all types of music throughout the quarantine. However, her most recent obsession is “Not a Pop Song” by Little Mix. To Chappell-Lakin, this recently released, catchy, feel-good song is about expectations in the music industry to fit a certain genre or stereotype. ⠀
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“It’s about making the music that you want to make. You don’t have to be a puppet on a string,” Chappell-Lakin said. ⠀
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To musicians, this song could be relatable. But to Chappell-Lakin, it’s just a fun song. Whenever she feels like listening to music, she tends to gravitate towards this one.

Looking for a recipe that's perfect for fall? This

Looking for a recipe that's perfect for fall? This week’s Communicator Eats is a snickerdoodle recipe by Modern Honey. It makes about 24 cookies and is a perfect afternoon snack. Find the recipe at the link in our bio.
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Post and photo by Elizabeth Shaieb

Happy #FashionFriday! This week features Nadia Tuz

Happy #FashionFriday! This week features Nadia Tuzinsky, a junior at Community. Tuzinsky went for a simpler look and wore white Doc Martens to match her white tank top. She also sported a grey sweater that she tied around her shoulders to add something more interesting. Check out our IGTV to see the video.⠀
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"I have always had a love for fashion," Tuzinsky said. "When I was younger I would dress up and put on fashion shows for my family. One of my biggest inspirations is Emma Chamberlain, she inspires a lot of teens to be creative with their fashion."⠀
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Post and photos by Sela Gur-Arie⠀
IGTV by Abbi Bachman

Today’s Guess Who was Ria Lowenschus! The kick b

Today’s Guess Who was Ria Lowenschus! The kick boxer, writer, and skater has learned new things about herself during the 6 plus month quarantine and they have given her some perspective.⠀
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“I think I learned to just adjust and know that change will come whether you want it to or not,” Lowenschus said. “Humans are very good at adapting and adjusting.”⠀
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Photos courtesy of Ria Lowenschus⠀
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This CHS sophomore is in the Silvester forum. Gues

This CHS sophomore is in the Silvester forum. Guess who it is in the comments below, and we will post a reveal later today!⠀
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Post by Ailish Kilbride

Lily Sickman-Garner, a senior at Community, values

Lily Sickman-Garner, a senior at Community, values comfort and sentimentality when taking in account of her workspace and when decorating her room. ⠀
Her desk is in the corner by her window which allows her to see most of her room. On her desk, she has a pencil holder that contains a picture of her and her sister. Her desk chair, that she doesn’t use for school, was her grandfather’s.

“My room has been fairly constant for several years now, so it feels like it’s a very safe space. And I moved it around for school but it’s still the same wall color and furniture and stuff. I think there’s a lot of uncertainty right now and just being in here feels very stable.”⠀
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For Sickman-Garner, her best work comes from a space that has memories attached to it. ⠀
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“I think one of those things that I really miss about being in school is honestly like the actual physical building. Like specifically in the journalism room, or in Craft Theater, or having forum in the forum room. I think that just like being in those spaces again, like if ⠀
I just got to be inside one of those rooms, I would probably cry.”⠀
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Photos courtesy of Lily Sickman-Garner⠀
Post by Vanessa Farkas

The election for co-presidents of the 2020 Forum C

The election for co-presidents of the 2020 Forum Council took place on Monday, Oct. 19. Candidates Lucy Tobier and Charles Solomon ran against Noah Bernstein and Sebastian Oliva. Ameera Salman ran unopposed for vice president. Tobier and Solomon were declared the winners at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 19.

"We're so honored to be chosen as Forum Council co-presidents,” Tobier and Solomon said. “This year will present a lot of challenges but we'll work our hardest to ensure that students feel connected and supported. Please don't hesitate to email us or stop by Forum Council with any concerns or suggestions."

They have their first meeting as co-presidents today at 1:00 p.m.

Photos courtesy of Lucy Tobier
Post and graphics by Cate Weiser

CHS junior Alec Simon loves his rap and hip hop. A

Christia West’s morning commute consisted of dri

Christia West’s morning commute consisted of driving to CHS, taking the elevator to the third floor, and walking to the opposite end into her classroom. Something that could seem quick to others meant everything to West. On that short walk, West talked to kids in the halls, even if they weren’t her own students. She misses the easy conversations that happened before classes, during lunch, and in passing moments.

Post by CarolAnn Colbeck and Cate Weiser

This week’s #FashionFriday features Poppy Magee!

This week’s #FashionFriday features Poppy Magee! Magee, a freshman at CHS, shows off a thrifted jacket and Doc Martens, paired with a sweater and jeans from Madewell. A necklace from Urban Found and some bracelets complete the look. Check out our IGTV to see the video.⠀
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”My jacket was thrifted, but it was originally from the Gap 2002 Spring Collection, which I think is really cool,” she says. “My shoes are Doc Martens, and I was so proud of that thrift find because it’s so hard to find Doc Martens at thrift stores.”⠀
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Video by Sela-Gur Arie⠀
Design and photos by Abbi Bachman

Today was our first ever Forum Council presidentia

Today was our first ever Forum Council presidential Q & A! From 12:45 - 1:03, the two co-presidential tickets, along with Dean Marci and Fo-Co leader Matt Johnson, hosted the webinar. Our co-candidate teams are Noah Bernstein and Sebastian Oliva, and Lucy Tobier and Charles Solomon. They answered questions from students about how they will function if elected. ⠀
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Communication between students and faculty and the need for events, like multi-culti, dominated the conversation. The personal disconnect stemming from the transition online has resulted in stressful Wednesdays and confusion for everyone. Both tickets hope to solve those problems.⠀
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Lucy and Charles’ focuses:⠀
- Supporting students inside and out of the classroom⠀
- Helping to improve grading and classes⠀
- Focusing on mental health resources⠀
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Sebastian and Noah’s focuses:⠀
- Pushing for less Wednesday work⠀
- Creating a connection between the counseling office and seniors for college application help⠀
- Making sure clubs are involved in discussions⠀
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The topic of freshmen came up near the end of the webinar. Charles and Lucy pushed for club involvement to facilitate connections and outreach; Noah and Sebastian want to find a way for younger students to mingle so they have a foundation of people whenever we return. ⠀
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On Monday, a link will be provided in your forum so that you can cast your vote. They will be tallied by popular vote and results will be announced at the next Forum Council meeting on Wednesday.⠀
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Post by Grace Wang

Erin “Rin” Simmons, a senior at CHS, enjoys de

Erin “Rin” Simmons, a senior at CHS, enjoys decorating her desk. She likes to cover it with Pokemon plushies and items that match her pastel pink aesthetic. ⠀
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For Simmons, keeping her desk visually appealing and comforting helps boost her mood and motivate her. She's proud of her desk and the level of effort she puts into making it aesthetically pleasing by arranging her trinkets and knick knacks carefully. ⠀
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“There isn’t quite enough space [for working], because I took up a lot of space making it cute, so it’s not the most practical in that sense, but it makes it more pleasant to work there," she said. "I think that's half the battle when it comes to school, just trying to find ways to make it more fun.”⠀
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Photo courtesy of Erin Simmons⠀
Post by Vanessa Farkas

“It’s Alright” by Mother Mother is stuck in

“It’s Alright” by Mother Mother is stuck in our heads. The song, about defeating fear and anxiety within yourself, was released in 2018. It is an upbeat call for mental health awareness and self-forgiveness.

“It helps with my anxiety often,” said CHS senior Lindsay Barolo. “Sometimes when I’m overwhelmed, I sing it to myself. The repetitive nature of the song is a great stress reliever, and the lyrics themselves are soothing.”

The song emphasizes the point of forgiving yourself. When Barolo finds she’s being too hard on herself, she listens to “It’s Alright” and feels better.

“It can be hard to accept your mistakes,” Barolo said. “But it’s worth it to see a better day.”

Post and Design by Sophie Fetter

This week's Communicator Eats is from a recipe for

This week's Communicator Eats is from a recipe for mall pretzels by Jeannie Yee. The recipe is time-consuming and tedious, but the result is worth the work! Forming each pretzel shape from the three foot long rope of dough was tricky, but the pretzels ended with a golden brown outside and soft inside. Click the link in our bio for the recipe.⠀
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Post and photo by Kevin Dutton

Following the first and only Vice Presidential deb

Following the first and only Vice Presidential debate of the 2020 cycle, we asked high schoolers around Ann Arbor what they felt was at stake with this election as teenagers. Swipe to read more!

Post by Noah Bernstein

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