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Ria Lowenschuss

Ria Lowenschuss, Print Editor-in-Chief

Ria Lowenschuss cannot believe she is starting her fifth semester on staff, as a senior in high school! Ria loves Room 300 and everything that comes with it — especially words and chocolate chip cookies. She appreciates warm sweaters, reading good books, and bagels, and she can't wait to keep writing and telling true stories.
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Nowhere Left to Turn

13 hours ago
Ronan Laporte in the CHS library. Being a self-described “contrarian,” however, Laporte decided to read “The Communist Manifesto” as a way to explore the nuance of different governmental systems. “I want to grow up and do everything in my power to make it so that life for people who arent as privileged as me is dignified and valuable,” Laporte said.

Books That Change Lives

2 days ago
Students work on computers in Engineering, a technology-centric class at CHS. The use of technology has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic and the year of online learning. The pandemic just made (school) internet factorial, Kreger said.

A New Generation of Learners

January 19, 2023
Ryan Silvester

Ryan Silvester

January 11, 2023
I am growing up and losing people I thought would be with me my entire life.

Turning Point: Ria Lowenschuss

December 23, 2022
My father (far left) stands with his family, including his father. The resemblance is uncanny.

Past to Future

December 16, 2022
Ria Lowenschuss and her mother pose on a beach up north in Michigan.

My Journey Into Reading

October 14, 2022
A woman cries Tuesday, May 24, 2022, as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center, in Uvalde, Texas. At least 19 students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, according to Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott. (William Luther/San Antonio Express-News/Zuma Press/TNS)

We Will Be Next

May 25, 2022
oslyn Hunscher-Young contemplates CHS’ history department. Hunscher-Young never wanted to be a history teacher until she started teaching. “In having a chance to actually be a history teacher I’m able to figure out ways for students to develop their understanding of the stories of our world,” Hunscher-Young said. Photo by Cate Weiser

Classroom Life: New History

April 4, 2022
(From left to right) Donna Eis, Lara Phillips, and Rachel DeWoskin pose in a hallway outside the Craft Theater. This photo was taken fresh off their senior-year production of Little Shop of Horrors, in 1990. I would into the Craft Theater and spent countless hours rehearsing all sorts of contemporary plays and antique plays, and learning how to honor ancient art, DeWoskin said.

Four Alumni Reflect on Their Time at CHS

March 28, 2022
Books That Change Lives: Abby Frank

Books That Change Lives: Abby Frank

February 11, 2022
We Must Protect Children

We Must Protect Children

February 10, 2022
Books That Change Lives: Moose Gultekin

Books That Change Lives: Moose Gultekin

February 9, 2022
Students and School Shutdowns

Students and School Shutdowns

November 10, 2021
A photo of Burns Park Elementary School, which was affected by the lost gun.

Lost Gun in Burns Park

November 4, 2021
Ellen Stone and Gillian Perry converse during the intermission of Poetry Clubs All Hallows Eve reading. Perry recited a poem during the reading, and Stone is the advisor of the club.

Poetry Club Hosts Reading

November 3, 2021
Un-Traditions

Un-Traditions

October 18, 2021
Sarah Hechler sits on the steps of the stage in Craft Theater. As the new tech director of CET, she has spent a lot of time in Communitys black box theater.

Sarah Hechler – New Faces in CET

October 15, 2021
Expression & Identity

Expression & Identity

March 31, 2021
The Religion Rift

The Religion Rift

March 29, 2021
Photo of the cover art of Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers

Child’s Section, Not Childish

February 12, 2021
My Right to Marriage

My Right to Marriage

February 9, 2021
Kaela Redding

Kaela Redding

February 6, 2021
Rebecca Movie Review

“Rebecca” Movie Review

January 26, 2021
Image courtesy of Tribune News Service

Access at Risk

January 26, 2021
Journaling and Remembrance

Journaling and Remembrance

January 12, 2021
An image of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, from Reuters.

What Comes Next?

January 11, 2021
Photography by Geneve Thomas-Palmer.

Women in Jazz – Leah van der Velde

December 18, 2020
Photography by Geneve Thomas-Palmer.

Women in Jazz – Stevie Dumitrascu

December 10, 2020
Photography by Geneve Thomas-Palmer

Women in Jazz – Sophia Svinicki

November 19, 2020
Abby Frank

Abby Frank

November 16, 2020
Above: People watch fireworks as they celebrate near the White House in Washington, D.C., after President-elect Joe Biden is declared the winner of the presidential election on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Election 2020: looking forward

November 10, 2020
What Are Your Thoughts on the 2020 Election?

What Are Your Thoughts on the 2020 Election?

November 6, 2020
My Brilliant Friend

“My Brilliant Friend”

October 26, 2020
Morgan McClease at Gallup Park

Morgan McClease

October 26, 2020
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