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Graham Gerdes

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Graham Gerdes is a new member of the Communicator staff. He enjoys taking to business owners and distinguished members of society and relating their stories and experiences to the broader community. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys engineering, running, watching Surviving the Cut, temperature extremes, and fondue.

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Judith shows no mercy to this chicken.

Casey Vs. Judith: Who Can Eat the Most Blazin’ Wings?

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
April 10, 2018
President Obama engaged the University of Michigan, discussing, basketball, Zingerman's, and raising the minimum wage.

Eating Zingerman’s With The President

By Fernando Rojo and Sophia Simon
June 3, 2014
Jack McConnell, Merrick Squad big-man, attacks the basket.

3v3 Basketball Tournament Kicks Off, First Round (Video)

By Fernando Rojo and Nick Middleton
May 8, 2014
Oren Steiner, CHS Senior, caught a candid-looking picture with the Commander In Chief as he checked the time.

Selfies with Obama

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2014
President Obama delivering his speech in the Intramural building.

Obama Visits Ann Arbor with Minimum Wage Proposal

By Natalie Potter, Sophia Werthmann, and Fernando Rojo
April 2, 2014
2 Chainz Tickets On Sale in Ann Arbor

2 Chainz Tickets On Sale in Ann Arbor

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
March 27, 2014
Pi In The Face

Pi In The Face

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2014
CHS Sporks Take on a New Level

CHS Sporks Take on a New Level

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2014
2014 MLK Day Assembly

2014 MLK Day Assembly

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2014

Multi Culti 2013 (Video)

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2014
Protestors stand outside the Michigan Capitol building Dec. 2012.

[Photo] Michigan Takes a Step Back With New Abortion Law

By Eve Kausch
December 13, 2013

Crazy In Laws

By Fernando Rojo
December 5, 2013
Mudpuddles Toy Store gives a new experience for children.

Local Eyes: Mudpuddles Toy Store

By Fernando Rojo, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2013
Community High Celebrates Halloween

Community High Celebrates Halloween

By Sophia Camp, Fernando Rojo, and
October 31, 2013
Community High School students dropped pumpkins out of a window.

CHS Students Throw Pumpkins Out of the Window

By Fernando Rojo, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2013
CHS Physics Students Drive Hot Wheels

CHS Physics Students Drive Hot Wheels

By Fernando Rojo, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2013
Blimpy Burger's delight.

Kevin and Graham’s Burger Quest 2013

By Graham Gerdes and Kevin Turnbull
June 6, 2013
(Video) Field Day Explodes at CHS

(Video) Field Day Explodes at CHS

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2013
Ernie Chambers, Nebraska state senator, stands during debate to repeal the death penalty in Nebraska (AP Photo).

Why Is the Death Penalty Not Murder?

By Fernando Rojo, Editor
May 21, 2013
Luke King on right.

From CHS to Afghanistan: 1st Lt. Luke King

By Graham Gerdes
April 16, 2013
Roberto Clemente student speaks of its positive effect on her life.

Budget Cuts in Ann Arbor to Hurt Sports, Alternative Education

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
March 28, 2013
Change in the Air at Public Education Forum

Change in the Air at Public Education Forum

By Graham Gerdes, Reporter, Staff
March 20, 2013
Who Will Save Valentine's Day at CHS? (Video)

[Video] Who Will Save Valentine’s Day at CHS? (Video)

By Fernando Rojo and Graham Gerdes
February 13, 2013
HSBC Bank Slapped on the Wrist for Money Laundering

HSBC Bank Slapped on the Wrist for Money Laundering

By Fernando Rojo
February 1, 2013

FIRST Robotics: Changing the Culture of America

By Graham Gerdes, Staff
January 23, 2013
Brittnee Martinez performs a Tkatchev on uneven bars. Martinez tied Joanna Sampson for second place with a score of 9.875.

Gymnastics: No. 1 Ranked Wolverines Win With a Season High Score Over Fighting Illini

By Michelle Wander, Sports Editor
January 22, 2013
The U of M women's gymnastics meets are held at the newly renovated Crisler Center

U of M Gymnastics Beats Nebraska to Win First Home Meet of the Season

By Michelle Wander, Sports Editor
January 17, 2013
Annette Baron (left) and Raquel Goosey (right) use a punty to transfer a piece.

Baron Glassworks Fires Up Local Studio Art Scene

By Graham Gerdes, Reporter
January 10, 2013
The team prepares for floor, the last rotation of the competition.

University of Michigan Women’s Gymnastics Team Begins 2013 Season With a Strong Exhibition

By Michelle Wander, Sports Editor
January 8, 2013
Governor Snyder Ignores Union Protest: Signs RTW

Governor Snyder Ignores Union Protest: Signs RTW

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2012
CHS Reacts To the First Presidential Debate

CHS Reacts To the First Presidential Debate

By Fernando Rojo, Michelle Wander, Graham Gerdes and Fernando Rojo
October 9, 2012
Apples for sale at the Farmer's Market

How Do You Like Them Apples? Fruit Crops In The Great Lakes Region Decimated

By Graham Gerdes
October 3, 2012
Can Mitt Romney Return?

Can Mitt Romney Return?

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
September 18, 2012

CHS Reacts To The Seniors’ Departure

By Cal Kirchen and Fernando Rojo and Fernando Rojo
June 13, 2012
CHS Students Discuss Summer Plans

CHS Students Discuss Summer Plans

By Fernando Rojo, Michelle Wander, Keely O’Donnell and Fernando Rojo
May 21, 2012
J Cole Performs in a Michigan Sweatshirt

J Cole Performs in a Michigan Sweatshirt

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
April 30, 2012
Casey Jo Magee as an assistant coach for Western Michigan University

Flip for Autism Performs at NCAA Competitions, 2012 Olympic Hopefuls Train for London

By Michelle Wander
April 16, 2012
How are Community Students Preparing for the ACT?

How are Community Students Preparing for the ACT?

By Shadi Ahmadmehrabi & Fernando Rojo and Fernando Rojo
March 3, 2012
Stephanie Colbert performs on the floor exercise

Wolverine Gymnasts Beat West Virginia, Joanna Sampson Wins First Collegiate All-Around Title

By Michelle Wander
February 27, 2012
Valentine's Day 2012

Valentine’s Day 2012

By Shadi Ahmadmehrabi & Fernando Rojo and Fernando Rojo
February 15, 2012
Katie Zurales performs her dismount on balance beam.

Young U of M Gymnastics Team Beats Buckeye Rivals

By Michelle Wander
January 27, 2012
Ambition at Hill Auditorium

Ambition at Hill Auditorium

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
January 20, 2012
Junior and co-captain Brittnee Martinez performs for the judges on floor.

U of M Gymnastics Intrasquad Meet to Kick Off 2012 Season

By Michelle Wander
December 19, 2011
Much of Wale's popularity comes from free music he releases online.

Rapper Wale To Perform at Hill Auditorium In January

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2011
Jordyn Wieber during the awards ceremonies for the balance beam final. She won the bronze medal.

Jordyn Wieber, a 16-Year-Old Gymnast from Michigan, Becomes World Champion

By Michelle Wander
November 14, 2011
Lupe Fiasco at a previous performance in Ann Arbor.

Lupe Fiasco Will Perform At EMU On November 5

By Fernando Rojo
November 4, 2011

CHS Mock Trial Team Finishes 18th at Nationals

By Michelle Wander
May 10, 2011
Seattle Based hip hop Artist Macklemore Performs at Blind Pig

Seattle Based hip hop Artist Macklemore Performs at Blind Pig

By Fernando Rojo, Multimedia Editor
April 27, 2011
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Seniors Shine During University of Michigan Gymnastics Team’s Last Home Meet

By Michelle Wander
April 19, 2011
Freshman Stephanie Colbert scored a 9.800 on floor.

University of Michigan Gymnastics Team Faces Home Loss Against the Undefeated Oklahoma Sooners

By Michelle Wander
March 22, 2011
The U of M team accepting their second place finish.

U of M Gymnastics Team Take Second in Tri-Meet Against Nebraska and Stanford

By Michelle Wander
February 22, 2011
Kylee Botterman (center) and Jordan Sexton (right) accept their awards for uneven bars.

Kylee Botterman Leads the Wolverines to Another Victory

By Michelle Wander
February 9, 2011
The U of M gymnastics team lined up at the beginning of the meet to sing the star-spangled banner

U of M Gymnastics Team Wins First Home Meet of the Season

By Michelle Wander
January 20, 2011
Little Shop of Horrors- A Success

Little Shop of Horrors- A Success

By Michelle Wander
January 3, 2011
The peer-ed program is run through Planned Parenthood

Two CHS Students Chosen to be Peer Educators

By Michelle Wander
December 16, 2010
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Pioneer Crew Boat Sinks During Regatta

By Michelle Wander
November 19, 2010
Gymnastics Photo Gallery

Gymnastics Photo Gallery

By Michelle Wander
November 12, 2010
The girls at beam are listening to Bev Plocki tell them their assignments. The posters that hang from the ceiling represent the BigTen championships that the U of M women's gymnastics team have won in the past.

What It Takes to Become a Michigan Wolverine

By Michelle Wander
November 9, 2010
The CHS Ecology Club canoes down the Huron River

New School Year and New Ideas for Ecology Club

By Michelle Wander
October 26, 2010
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