In the Dark My new life began when a lurching shudder shook the floor beneath me. I remember being surrounded by cold darkness and stale, dusty air. My back hit the hard,…
Thoughts on Starting the Summer in Quarantine
This school year has been, without a doubt, the strangest any us have experienced. We took the AP exams in our bedrooms and attended math class in our pajamas. And yet, we…
Being Young in a World of Very Adult Issues
Madison, NJ: peaceful, local End White Silence vigil Being a student, or any member of society for that matter, is confusing, emotional, and intense right now to say the least. After being…
Some Quarantine Media: Outer Banks
Do you find yourself day-dreaming about summer vacation? Do you enjoy watching people that are definitely too old to be teenagers play teenagers in overproduced TV shows? Do you want to be…
Reflection and Thanks, from a Senior
June: A month where we should be sitting in class, counting down the days until summer vacation. A month where the summer heat is keenly felt by those of us indoors without…
Introverts vs. Extroverts in Quarantine
Most people know what extroverts and introverts are. For those that don’t, here’s a quick summary: Extroverts are people who get energy from other people. They are more outgoing and enjoy being…
CEF Evening of Recognition
If you happened to be at the high school on the evening of February 27th, you probably noticed something unusual: groups of students and adults wandering the hallways and stopping at rooms…
CHS Sophomore Earns Girl Scout Gold Award
The gold award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a girl scout. It is earned after spending at least 80 hours creating a project, program, or incentive that can…
Libby: Reading in Quarantine Made Easy
Books are pretty cool. So is not leaving the house. Combine the two, and you get Libby or something like that. Libby is an app that is filled with e-books and audiobooks….
Earth Day During Quarantine
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day was April 22nd, 2020. But it was certainly not the normal everyone-get-outside-together-and-pick-up-litter type of day. COVID-19 has impacted so much more than just human life. There…