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Teachers ‘AI’n’t stupid: CHS faculty adapts with new tech
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CTE curriculum needs fine-tuning
Maple Lin July 11, 2026

Communications High School (CHS) offers communicative classes that overlap with the arts. Its students, however, consider it as “an art school without music” due to its lack of a music program; this...

Filling up the tank while draining the bank: Gas prices rise amid war
Ayaan Husain and Nathaniel Natal July 11, 2026

For students at Communications High School (CHS), mornings and afternoons can mean two things: long bus rides with a different driver every week or car rides with mom and dad. This persists until they...

Are the advanced placement classes advancing students?
Jason Garrett July 11, 2026

Runners can sprint as hard as possible, burn out and collapse before the finish line, or pace themselves, enjoy the race and actually reach the end. Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer a compelling...

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Reality television changes from celebrities to social media stars
Sofia Fulo and Juliette Jarmon July 11, 2026

It’s the late 2000s, and you’re up watching late night television in your living room starring your favorite celebrity, Kim Kardashian. You’re watching as the reality show uncovers the Kardashians’...

Are classical arts fading out in a modern society?
Ava Tuohy July 11, 2026

For centuries, classical arts such as ballet, opera, theater, and orchestra have captivated their audiences, serving as an enjoyable pastime for many individuals. However, in recent years, the question...

Creativity or controversy: Celebrities stun in eccentric looks on the red carpet
Anna Claps and Dylan Glusman July 11, 2026

With the rolling out of the red carpet, celebrities are donning looks of all kinds. Recent events have featured everything from black tuxedos to statues brought to life, but boring or bold, everybody’s...

BLOT GRAPHICS BY CARA HSU, KATRINA HUNG AND KIRTHNA TODUPUNURI.

Survey of 49 CHS students from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9.
Budget cuts put healthcare on the chopping block
Amalia Foster February 6, 2026

In a time of rising prescription prices and economic recession, many lower-income Americans rely on federal programs, which are being cut faster than those who need them can keep up.  In 2023, the...

BLOT GRAPHICS BY CARA HSU, KATRINA HUNG AND KIRTHNA TODUPUNURI.

Survey of 49 CHS students from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9.
Students get to the heart of the abortion debate
Katherine Mountford February 6, 2026

Whether the government should have control over women’s bodies has been an ethical debate for more than a century. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the issue has become more...

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Discrimination woven through healthcare
David Vilacoba February 6, 2026

As Dr. Susan Moore lay in an Indianapolis hospital bed, she could not help but feel that she was being treated unfairly. Diagnosed with COVID-19, Moore, an African American, said that her doctor denied...

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CHS student-athletes go for gold
Madelyn Carr and Bianca Verzes July 11, 2026

Years of dedication, attending extensive practices, games and the long and difficult recruitment process all lead up to one major accomplishment...

Is the long-term pain worth the short-term gain?
Kaeleigh Jones and Ryan Billimoria July 11, 2026

Most high schoolers used to compare grades, college acceptances, and their outfits. Now, some are comparing steroid cycles, testosterone levels,...

Peculiar Pastime: Hackysack
Declan Berry July 11, 2026

The long-awaited return of a retro footbag game, also known as hacky sack, has finally occurred; however, this old-school game is not just a...

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Fine print, big problems: Budget cuts spark drama for CHS clubs

Fine print, big problems: Budget cuts spark drama for CHS clubs

November 25, 2025

The room was quiet and filled with confusion as the Communications High School (CHS) Drama Club deptmartment...

SGA “polls” together 2025 to 2026 council

SGA “polls” together 2025 to 2026 council

June 16, 2025

At Communications High School (CHS), the Student Government Association (SGA) wants everyone to have...

CHS drama club’s “Chicago: Teen Edition” dazzled audiences

CHS drama club’s “Chicago: Teen Edition” dazzled audiences

May 29, 2025

The Communications High School (CHS) Drama Club is known for its student-directed productions. Directed...

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A blueprint for her future career: Alston builds her new foundation
Ava Diaz and Kyla Kidorf July 11, 2026

At just 18 years old, Communications High School (CHS) senior Anya Alston has already done what most aspiring architects only dream about –...

“An Automaton and scouts in the snow pulling a sled of supplies.”
- Junior Kathryn Umbs of Monmouth Beach
The Automation Scout
Katie Umbs June 18, 2024

Media Used - Dip Pen Ink Time to Complete - 3 weeks Interesting Fact -“The steampunk and snow combo in the art was inspired by a videogame...

“I was scrolling through a bunch of reference pictures and just really loved how fun and detailed the one I chose was.
This was one of my first ever oil pastel pieces but I love the way it turned out and I had so much fun making it!”

- Junior Bridget Ruane of Middletown
THE ARTIST’S BLOCK
August 20, 2023
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