Everyone has witnessed it—those… gestures. The aggressive flipping of one’s palms up and down while howling out the words, “six seven.” But beneath those movements and the over-enunciation of each syllable lies…
Category: Opinion
The opinions expressed in these articles are the views of the writer themselves and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the CHS Chronicle.
The Illusion of Thanksgiving
Who doesn’t love being with family, laughter echoing through the dining room, and the promise of a feast just moments away? The golden turkey glistens – the proud centerpiece of the table…
The Psychology Behind Black Friday
Everyone knows what Black Friday is; it basically marks the end of Thanksgiving and the start of the Holiday season. It is also the one day of the year where every single…
Why R.F. Kuang Should Be Your Next Must-Read Author
If you’re in a reading slump right now, I have the perfect solution for you. Looking for a new author to read who won’t bore you? If you want to read books…
How to Make the Most out of your Snow Days
By Matty Dimarco As the calendar turns to December, it marks one of the colder months of the year for New Jersey. While no one likes the cold weather, it does create…
Matcha and Misogyny: The Performative Male
By Kira Giffin and Preston Crowley Everywhere you look, he’s there. The faint whir of Clairo’s ethereal vocals, the slurping noise of him trying to drink the last drop of matcha, the…
Homecoming: Worth the Hype?
When CHS students think of its annual fall festivities, two main events usually come to mind: Cougar Weekend and Homecoming. As someone who does not regularly follow sports, Cougar Weekend is still…
Access to Genesis: The Student’s Perspective
At the start of this school year, the School District of the Chathams implemented a policy of not allowing students or their parents access to the Gradebook portion of Genesis. This was…
The Best and Worst of College Tours (In My Experience)
As a soon-to-be second-semester senior, I am a seasoned college tour professional. Tours are a rather important test of whether you would attend a school. Not only do they provide factual insight…
The Removal of Students’ Profile Pictures
As you may have already noticed, the tech department removed students’ Google profile pictures and replaced them with the standard default: a picture of the users’ first initial with a flat and…