ROBOTICS: The Class of the Future
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
April 3, 2012
CCA is proud to announce the opportunity for students to get involved with Robotics, a brand new class that combines scientific skills with modern technology. Robotics is led by one of CCA’s brilliant new high school science teachers, Mr. Don Chambers. Mr. Chambers, who has had a long history... (more...)
EXAMS. Grade Killers or Learning Tools?
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
Exams, whether students love or loathe them, they are an inevitable part of their lives. The thought of the pre-exam week has the power to make any high schooler nauseous with anxiety. But aside from all the negative feelings associated with exams, these tests have the intention of solidifying... (more...)
Barack Obama. The Good. The Bad. The Truth.
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
With the 2012 presidential election right around the corner, the question of whether or not Barack Obama was a successful president during his four-year term in office is now up for hot debate. Every political analyst from every major network have their own personal opinions on the subject... (more...)
The ROTC
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Are you a high school student who is looking to become a better leader? If you are, you should consider joining the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC). To join the ROTC you must be a U.S. citizen, aged 17–26, and fulfill the following criteria: Have a High School Diploma or equivalent and... (more...)
The Mirror: Dance Concert Review
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
The Mirror, this year’s dance concert, was a riveting and moving experience that the whole audience enjoyed. With fabulous performances by Rebecca Quinn (the prodigal daughter) and Bailee Cudmore (the devil), the audience was held in a tight grip of emotions ranging from joy to sadness. The... (more...)
“Where Are My Doritos?”
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
Have you noticed that there are fewer chips in your Doritos bags lately? If you have, you are not going crazy. In fact, the quantity of Doritos per bag has decreased—by almost two ounces in the last five years—but with no reduction in price, frustrating Doritos lovers, like sophomore Asher... (more...)
Vampires & Werewolves: THE ETERNAL TREND?
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011
“Death is peaceful–easy. Life is harder,” says Bella Swan in Twilight, a book series that’s been sending this dangerous message to millions of teens across the globe. These macabre beginnings go back to the early silent films. As a result of television shows like The... (more...)