A New Religion for a New Era
April 30, 2009 • written by Rebecca Urrutia
Filed under Spirituality, Uncategorized
Reflecting on the earth or on the things of God? Gems. Crystals. Energy. Color. Massages. Yoga. Reiki. Meditation. Fen Shui. What is this? Well, it is actually one of the fastest growing religions in America, and its ideology can be found anywhere, from your favorite TV show to the back of a... Read more »
College Board: On The Subject of Subject Tests
April 30, 2009 • written by Joe Rogers
Filed under News, The College Board, featured
Competition for college admission is heating up, and students are scrambling for ways to get the upper hand on the floods of applicants. But how? The SAT is a measure of overall logic, and the ACT is a general test of—everything! For all linguist geniuses and history buffs, there isn’t much of a... Read more »
Thespian Festival: The Foundation of our Connection
April 30, 2009 • written by Lauren Kostoff
Filed under Fine Arts Feature, featured
Throughout high school, countless connections are made. Connections that fizzle, some that stay strong, others that are firmly rooted, a few that are composed of fun and set to the soundtrack of laughter—but other connections are something much more raw and personal. This kind of deep, soulful... Read more »
Plastic: Practical or Problematic?
April 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Matthews
Filed under News Feature, featured
Recently, speculation regarding the safety of plastic water-bottle usage has made plastic into more of a problem than a practicality. Many have been warned against the dangers of drinking from water bottles that have either been heated (left in hot cars, etc.) or frozen, due to concern that heat and... Read more »
CCA’s Golf Tournament Airmails the Green
April 30, 2009 • written by Laura Foreman
Filed under Sports Feature
Elementary principal, Jason Rachels with Superintendent David Salvetelli, as they get ready to tee off. The “clink” of golf clubs and the “whizz” of golf balls taking flight lightly echoed throughout the course and into the ears of focused CCA students, parents, teachers, and administrators... Read more »
To Twitter or Not to Twitter… That is the Question!
April 30, 2009 • written by Avery Reeder
Filed under Technology, featured
Arriving home after school, you drop your backpack, kick of your shoes, and head straight for your room. Then what? Homework or computer? Procrastinators like myself turn to the computer to update statuses, check endless notifications, receive emails, and catch up with friends that you saw just a couple... Read more »
A Night to Remember
April 24, 2009 • written by Rebecca Urrutia
Filed under Clubs & Activities, Student Life
Almost as if on cue, the salty breeze stirred the air around us as the music began to play. The melody drifted through the air and touched the strings of my heart. As scenes from previous years flashed through my mind, I was reminded of God’s faithfulness, and carefree tears began to flow down my cheeks,... Read more »
Playing for a Cause
April 24, 2009 • written by Laura Foreman
Filed under Sports, Sports Feature
Photo by: Laura Foreman Girl’s Coach Jessica Lauk says, “The seniors brought a lot of leadership and life to the team and their enthusiasm encouraged the younger players on and off the court, whether about tennis or simply where to eat together after practice.” Parents and friends rallied in support... Read more »
Approaching AP Anxiousness
April 24, 2009 • written by Danielle Germaine
Filed under Academics, Student Life
It’s that dreaded time of the year again, when all of your hard work [or lack thereof] from the past year is brought to the test. For some, the next two weeks will look like an all-night cram session of long nights and little sleep. For others, the preparation will begin to wind down as the long year... Read more »
Coloring our World with God’s View
April 24, 2009 • written by Lauren Kostoff
Filed under Features, featured
It’s no surprise for any of us to hear that as American teenagers, we, for the most part, want for nothing. At least not basic needs; and no, a brand new Coach bag is not a basic need. But what we fail to realize is the effect these blessings have on our own personal worldview, which ultimately affects... Read more »
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