Students swap their fun beach days for paydays
July 11, 2026
As the school year at Communications High School (CHS) comes to a close, for many students, something new begins: summer jobs. While balancing a part-time job with schoolwork can seem like a lot for high school students, students at CHS have found strategies to deal with the heavy workload. Sophomore Rusa Lagvilava of Matawan works part-time at Matawan’s Froyo Cafe and notes that she finds...
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 – publishing her own work. She created and published a magazine for Red Bank Design Center, an independent process from start to finish, turning a passion into something professional before even graduating high school. While many students are still figuring...
Teachers ‘AI’n’t stupid: CHS faculty adapts with new tech
February 6, 2026
The switch from chalk to a smartboard hasn’t been the only change to education over the years. In recent years, teachers have been taking note of evolving student behaviors since the rise of artificial...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...

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...

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...

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...
Years of dedication, attending extensive practices, games and the long and difficult recruitment process all lead up to one major accomplishment...
Most high schoolers used to compare grades, college acceptances, and their outfits. Now, some are comparing steroid cycles, testosterone levels,...
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...
July 11, 2026
Student Government Association (SGA) elections start and end fast at Communications High School (CHS). With 14 candidates vying for the spots with new...
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
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
May 29, 2025
The Communications High School (CHS) Drama Club is known for its student-directed productions. Directed...
At just 18 years old, Communications High School (CHS) senior Anya Alston has already done what most aspiring architects only dream about –...






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