Spirit Week gives Eagles chance to show true colors

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Features

As you walk down the halls during sprit week, you see many different themes. You may see crayon colors, crazy hats, hula skirts, or Chapin blue. You might pass people not feeling any sprit, or not liking the topic of the day. Have you ever wondered who or how they come up with the spirit week days you’re... Read more »

H1N1 vaccine fuels hope

September 26, 2009  
Filed under News

What started as a easy punch line for late night comedians has become no laughing matter over the summer. H1N1 flu virus, also known as the “Swine Flu,” has killed 522 people over the last six months and over 8,000 have been hospitalized. However the introduction of the new H1N1 vaccine should... Read more »

Beowulf: A Thug Life

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Video

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Egg-citing new contest for students

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Student Life

Chapin students recently participated in a photo contest hosted by USC’s School of Journalism.  The theme of the contest was “Eggs.”  Each student was required to take an unaltered photo that had an egg in it. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Egg-citing new contest for students", url:... Read more »

Refocus needs a second look

September 26, 2009  
Filed under An Eagle's View

Sitting in your desk, looking at your paper, you reach for your pencil. You accidentally push if off the desk. It falls to the floor, making a noise that only your teacher can hear. “Refocus!” comes from her mouth. You are sent to another teacher’s room where you sit and think until you are “refocused.” “Leaving... Read more »

AD hits the ground running

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Sports

It was a sudden change. The resigning of the Athletic Director. Emptiness and confusion brought morale to a low for all spring sports at Chapin. That all changed on April 23rd, 2009. On April 24th, then Myrtle Beach Head Varsity Football Coach Scott Earley resigned from his position to accept our vacant... Read more »

You know a senior when…

September 26, 2009 • By Jessica Land  
Filed under Columns, Student Life

•Skipping classes is as natural as breathing •You forgo basic priorities, like sleeping •You have off-campus lunch…when really you don’t •You prescribe yourself “mental health days” •You shove kids in the hall with no apologies •Waiting in the lunch line is a thing of the past •You’re... Read more »

Healthcare reform: Fact vs fabrication

September 26, 2009  
Filed under News

In President Obama’s words, he plans to be the last president to have to take up the debate on healthcare. He certainly is not the first. Harry Truman believed in universal healthcare and the Clinton administration submitted a healthcare bill that was ultimately defeated. The late Senator Ted Kennedy... Read more »

Jacob Lebar- Editor

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Staff

Hey, I’m Jacob Lebar and I am a Senior at Chapin High School. I am 17 years old and I have been on the Chapin Claw staff for 3 years now. I have two siblings, one brother and one sister.  I am a lifelong fan of newspapers and journalism. My interests include sports, comedic movies, and politics. I... Read more »

Meg Waller- Editor

September 26, 2009  
Filed under Staff

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