In Dec. 1940, SS officials at the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau established the first official camp band. The band, which began with only seven musicians, quickly grew and was divided into a symphony...
Have you ever been to a marine area, such as a canal, bay, or beach, and seen particles of plastic floating somewhere nearby? Have you ever wondered how they ended up there in the first place? Well, it...
When given the opportunity to obtain the riches of life -- happiness, wealth, and everlasting peace -- Kino cannot seem to resist the natural temptation and attraction he has towards these things he is...
Maggie L. Walker epitomizes the term trailblazer. Besides being a teacher, civil rights leader, disability advocate, and businesswoman, she was the first African-American woman to charter a bank and serve...
As the second installment of the “Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” is the exciting follow-up novel to the stories of both Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mallark after their successful yet sacrificial...
During the week of Feb. 12-17, the Class of 2024 has completed their legacy in Spoons! Another year of excitement and drama was stirred up by the game.
The week began with six players: Nick...
At Cherokee, students who wish to be challenged with advanced coursework have the option to take classes that adhere to the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum. These classes grant many...
Irish postmistress Maureen Flavin Sweeney is a prime example of an ordinary individual who changed the course of history.
Born on June 3, 1923, Flavin Sweeney was raised in Knockanure, County...
Once Upon A Time
On July 9, when all the stars aligned, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ended up in the same room, at the same time. Kelce attended Swift's “Eras Tour” at Arrowhead Stadium. On...
The week of Feb. 12 was a high-stakes week in the seniors' game of Spoons. Although a winner has yet to arise, this week was full of excitement and tension.
At the beginning of this week,...
Although the class of 2024’s game of Spoons appears to be slowing down, the game is getting even more intense for the remaining players. As tensions run high and interest starts diminishing, here is...
Recently made wildly popular again after the release of the movie adaptation of the novel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games” is the beginning of a thrilling...
