Quarantine entertainment releases prompt student opinions
This summer break has been long, and during that time, there have been many new releases in TV shows, movies, and songs. Since the student body of Carrboro has been staying home watching these releases, they’re bound to have some opinions on them. “WAP” by Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion immediately reached No. 1 […]
Taylor Swift’s Folklore Review
Taylor Swift has never shied away from the big and the bold. She is known for her infamous relationship status and her heartbreak tunes. Yet when Swift dropped her new album, Folklore, fans were certainly surprised by her lack of bold introduction to the album, and not disappointed by her songs filled with love, lust, […]
Six Keys to Self-care during COVID-19
Over the past three weeks, as the Carrboro community has started adjusting to social distancing and online learning, CHS administration has pressed a need for self-care. In the weekly email sent out by Principal Beverly Rudolph, one slide was devoted to “Balancing Mental Health” and included advice such as journaling, meditating and reading. As a […]
The Damaging Nature of “Edgy” Jokes
Anxiety and depression are issues that plague today’s teenagers more than in any other recent generation. According to the Child Mind Institute, 31.9% of students meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder, and 14.3% of teenagers are affected by depression and bipolar disorder. Modern teenagers have taken to a new type of joking as a […]
The Misconceptions Surrounding “3D Printed Death”
As many students at Carrboro know, having access to firearms poses some serious implications. Communities across the world are familiar with the tragic effects of firearms in the hands of wicked individuals. Many are uncomfortable with the prospect of 3D printed guns, yet the worry involved has been taken out of proportion. 3D printed guns […]
The Key to Time Management
Time management is the key to being a strong student and is a practice that requires diligent effort and conscious consideration in order to truly be effective. Managing your time wisely is more than just getting work done, it’s deliberately planning and balancing work, extracurricular activities, social time and personal time to maximize productivity. The […]
Should we continue to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Holidays are a time for family gatherings, great food and animated arguments. This year, on Thanksgiving, I personally enjoyed a delicious meal at my grandmother’s house with my cousins. This was a moment of unity with my family, but we didn’t acknowledge the problematic holiday that Thanksgiving is. Thanksgiving doesn’t exemplify the unity and inclusivity […]
The Issues of Internet Censorship
Have you ever reported a social media post? If so, was it because you found it offensive or because the other person had an opinion that didn’t align with yours? The reporting of posts for insensitive commentary is important and that option to flag or report is there for that reason, however, abusing this power […]
Top Five Senior Lunch Spots
I don’t know about you guys, but since freshman year I’ve been insanely jealous of the seniors sitting in fifth period with a warm, freshly made lunch from an assortment of downtown Chapel Hill restaurants readily at their disposal. But now that I’m finally a senior, I’ve learned the cold, hard truth: eating out everyday […]
How We Should Change For Climate Change
What is the first thing you think when you hear climate change? Water rising? Increasing pollution? Species going extinct? Whatever anyone may think, climate change is considered a large and very real problem and we should take a stand. As inhabitants of this Earth, the only Earth, it’s our task to save it. Climate change […]