Rethinking the Chief
Maya Zarcone, Staff Writer
January 3, 2020
Symbols are powerful. They represent ideas, people, and values. Sometimes symbols give people and groups an identity, but it doesn’t work that way. People give symbols their meaning that then show the identity of groups or movements. The identity of a group is defined by the actions and beliefs of t...
Recycling is Important, Yet Most People are Doing it Wrong
Maya Zarcone, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
How often have you gone to throw out something and wondered, “Can I recycle this?” Probably not often. Recycling is such an easy thing to do, however, people always seem to forget about it. Point blank: recycling is important. By recycling, fewer greenhouse gasses are emitted. Mining materials ar...
Do the Academic Awards Really Award Academia?
Dayna Schubert, Editor in Chief
August 8, 2019
Each June, Cherokee High School holds the annual Academic Awards that are believed to honor Cherokee's most distinguished scholars and athletes. In order to snag an invite, you must have straight A's, which is essentially a 4.0 grade point average or you can have a grade point average of about a 3.5...
Protecting Public Speaking in Schools
Cheyenne Hamilton, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Oral presentations in high school have become a major part of grades in some classrooms, and despite the anxiety and stress that public speaking may cause for some kids, eliminating the public speaking aspect of high school would be detrimental. These assignments are necessary for students to learn crucial s...
The Difficulties of Grade Inflation
Josh Wright, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Over the past century, average grades have been rising. This process, called grade inflation, is when the average grade trends upward, so students in general are earning higher grades than they would have 50 or 100 years ago. Grade inflation is generally more severe in elite high schools and colleges...
Sports Above All Else?
Dayna Schubert, School News Editor
December 17, 2018
Sports are a right of passage at Cherokee. Friday night lights are the pinnacle of the week, and all of Marlton gathers together to cheer on our football team. Sports are a focal point of our community, with people traveling far and wide to urge on the Cherokee Chiefs. However, this “fan club” do...
Vaping: A New Trend?
Caitlin Woodcock, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Juuling. Vaping. We’ve heard it more recently than ever. With vaping introduced as an alternative way to wean off of cigarettes, it’s easy to assume that while many may be using vapes legally, plenty of other people are using these materials illegally. This new trend wasn’t originally called ...
On a Different Note: Jazz Band versus Marching Band
Emily Paluba, Staff Writer
May 11, 2018
Cherokee High School is blessed with an outstanding music program. With a myriad of groups to take part in, like Beginner Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and several other chamber ensembles, students have various opportunities to discover their passion and ability when ...
What Now?
Sam Schepps, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
In the immediate aftermath of events like the horrific Valentine's Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, it is easy to become wrapped up in the shock of the tragedy. And while there is certainly nothing wrong with keeping those affected in our hearts and...
Taking a Knee
Natasha Watts, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2017
On Sunday, September 24, football players locked arms to show support for the protesters who took a knee during the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick started the protests last year when he took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans. A reported 207 ...
Cherokee’s NHS Induction Standards Could Be Too Inclusive
Clarisa Moreno-Middleberg, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
On November 17, 2016, the largest amount of students in Cherokee history was inducted into the National Honors Society. This sparked the question among inductees and teachers: Are the NHS standards too low, and what does this extreme inclusivity mean for the program? The purpose of National Honor...
