Do They Hate US?
September 29, 2011 • Olivia Fitts
Filed under Columns
Judgments dominate high school behavior. The U.S.is similarly judged in a global context. The outcomes are usually negative. Jordan, Palestinian territory, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Lebanon all have over 70 percent unfavorable attitudes towards the U.S. Europe and Asia are well over 20 percent. The... Read more »
Students shouldn’t narc on friends
September 27, 2011 • Brooke Bauer
Filed under An Eagle's View
Students all remember the first day of school when Mr. Ross announced Chapin High School’s alleged drug problem and released drug dogs upon the entire campus. The reason he did this is simple: Mr. Ross wants to rid the school of drugs. Mr. Ross’ concern is genuine. No one wants a school with students... Read more »
Group against Chapin’s renovations
September 27, 2011 • Brooke Bauer
Filed under News
The promised renovations at ChapinHigh Schoolhave reached yet another impasse. Common Sense for District 5 is a new group of citizens calling for a repeal of the entire referendum approved in 2008. The group made up of mostly elderly members of the Chapin community feels in light of the current economic... Read more »
Get to know Ms. Henry!
September 27, 2011 • Kendra Hall
Filed under Features
WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU WHEN MEETING YOU? I love my job but if I weren’t a teacher I would want to be a reporter for ESPN WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO WHILE YOU’RE NOT A SCHOOL? Read and hang out with friends or spend time watching movies with my son... Read more »
Cupcake Policy not so sweet
September 27, 2011 • Erika McVey
Filed under An Eagle's View
One of the most controversial new policies atChapinHigh Schoolis what students and staff have dubbed the Cupcake Policy. As most know, the Cupcake Policy says students may not bring and share homemade food. It must be store bought, prepackaged and have the nutritional information printed clearly on the... Read more »
Chapin football up and running
September 27, 2011 • Matt Charpia
Filed under Sports
Football season is up and running and all of Chapin is looking for a winning season. The task will be a challenge. Many are concerned over a lack of experience on this year’s squad but Coach Justin Gentry is not too worried. “Lost some quality football players and great men, but we have a... Read more »
Chapin declares war
September 27, 2011 • Erika McVey
Filed under Features, Student Life
Chapin High School is waging a drug war—but not the kind that is reason for fear and shock. Principal Akil Ross announced this school year CHS will attempt to rid drugs from the community, and he emphasized this by conducting a drug search the first day of school. Although many students agree with... Read more »
Chapin is growing new classes
September 27, 2011 • Amanda Dobson
Filed under Features, Student Life
Not many classes get to study outside or work in a green house, but Introduction to Horticulture is an exciting class that is giving students hands on learning. Intro to Horticulture is a brand new class toChapinHigh Schoolthat deals with the study of plants and the environment taught by Mrs. Angela... Read more »
Movie Knockouts Audiences
September 27, 2011 • Mandy Bidinger
Filed under Entertainment
Warrior stars relative unknowns Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton but after this action movie, audiences will remember their names. Tommy Conlon (Hardy) returns home from the Marines after 14 years away. When he gets home he asks his dad (Nick Nolte), a former boxer, to prepare him forSPARTA, a mixed martial... Read more »
Who knows Coach Bailey?
September 27, 2011 • Kendra Hall
Filed under Features
Walking into Psychology class first thing on an A day, most students are greeted by Mr. John Bailey’s warm smile and big “Good morning!” but the enthusiasm does not end there. Bailey continues the pep throughout the morning and through the day. “He is hilarious. He tells these crazy stories... Read more »
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