Politics and Prose draws in young readers
Politics and Prose, the Washington D.C. bookstore that has been a haven of book-buying and author meet-and-greets for 25 years, was bought by former Washington Post editors Lissa Muscatine and Bradley...
View ArticleSome comics redefine the term ‘graphic novel’
Parents could easily put together a long list of complaints regarding their kids’ undesired habits and behaviors these days. There’s the classic texting-under-the-table epidemic, and then the...
View Article‘Hunger Games’ stirs up excitement among students
Hundreds of eager fans are looking forward to March 23—the day the long-awaited movie adaption of The Hunger Games finally releases—including plenty at CHS. The trilogy of books has gained a large...
View Article‘Matched’ a must-read novel for distopian novel fans
What to eat, wear, work, read or who to marry are all choices that most people can make for themselves every day. Ally Condie’s novel Matched explores a society where these choices are made for...
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‘Gangam Style’- PSY’s new song, “Gangnam Style” has caused a massive rise in the popularity of Korean pop music (K-pop). Due to the song’s catchy tune and entertaining music video, “Gangnam Style” has...
View ArticleRowling follows Potter legacy with new style
J.K. Rowling has shelved the epic magic of Hogwarts in favor of a small English town whose biggest problem is whether to redraw the district line. Rowling’s newest novel, The Casual Vacancy, takes...
View Article‘Wallflower’ cast offers realistic portrayal of teen life
When I went to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower, I expected the typical high school coming-of-age film. The movie did have many qualities relating to that genre—a quirky main character, disastrous...
View ArticleNovel writing competition challenges students, teachers
On Halloween, instead of trick-or-treating with my friends, I was finishing my NaNoWriMo story outline. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, an annual online challenge that attracts...
View Article‘Observer’ sits down with local best-selling author
Many students dabble in writing throughout their years in school, whether it be through English class, writing for the literary magazine or the school newspaper. Sarah Pekkannen, an author living in...
View Article‘Gray’ offers glimpse into Pete Wentz’s life
Pete Wentz is perhaps the most well-known member of the rock band Fall Out Boy, and however cliché it is, fame comes with a price. In Wentz’s case, he dealt with mental instability as an adolescent and...
View ArticleAP Lit teacher publishes first book of poetry
Jeffrey Savett, AP Literature and Composition teacher, published July 29 his first poetry chapbook, a short collection of poems that revolve around a common theme. Titled Preservation, and published...
View ArticleTeen novel is worth a read
Teenage romance is the backbone of countless young adult books. It is seemingly nothing new. However, Rainbow Rowell’s novel about young love Eleanor & Park is anything but ordinary. Set in 1986,...
View Article‘The Fault in our Stars’
As the countdown until summer vacation comes to an end, another countdown reaches its final days; the number of days left until The Fault in our Stars movie is released. The much-anticipated film...
View Article‘Maze Runner’ film adaptation ensnares avid fans
Mazes are good for the mind and a fun way to pass the time unless you live in the world of James Dashner’s The Maze Runner where the Glade sits as the only safe haven in an enormous maze filled with...
View ArticleNerdfighters await more Green on the big screen
After The Fault in Our Stars grossed over $48 million in the box office its opening weekend, two more John Green novels, Paper Towns and Looking for Alaska, began their journeys from award-winning...
View ArticleCHS celebrates Banned Books Week
Classics like The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird might not seem as if they have much in common with popular young adult novels such as Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, but all of these books,...
View ArticleWant to be a novelist? Seven tips for certain success
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is an international challenge for people to write a novel of at least 50,000 words in the month of November. If successful, writers are rewarded with free...
View Article50 Shades of Rape? Film, novels stir controversy
E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey has raised controversy over its sexual content and portrayal of BDSM relationships since its publication in 2011 and theatrical release Feb. 13. BDSM relationships refer...
View ArticleCHS Students Read Black-Eyed Susan Books
Choosing a favorite book is always difficult, but the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) makes it easier by narrowing the choices to 10 books. CHS students who read at least three...
View ArticleMust-read novel twists typical story of teen love
Many young adult (YA) novels rarely remain in the reader’s head after he or she turns the last page. However, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, with its perfect blend of teenage...
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