New Nightmare, mixed reviews
May 18, 2010 • TANNER SULLIVAN
Filed under Entertainment, Features
April 30th marked a defining moment in cinematic history, as a revamped Nightmare on Elm Street hit theatres. The past few years have yielded many movie remakes. Some critics agree that remakes lately…don’t match up to the originals. The original 1981 Clash of the Titans by Desmond Davis grossed... Read more »
Mission: Spring Break
April 20, 2010 • Michael Melvin
Filed under Entertainment, Features
WEDNESDAY Summary: After leaving the church in the early afternoon, we arrived at what seems to be an old school in Bumcombe County, NC. We had an informational gathering with the ReCreation Experiences staff about basic rules and also about the client’s house we will work on. Afterwards, we had... Read more »
Easter symbols have pagan roots
April 20, 2010 • TANNER SULLIVAN
Filed under Features
The origin of Easter Bunnies and Easter Eggs dates back hundreds of years before the Christian celebration of the holiday. Junior Matthew Derrick questions, “How did they get a rabbit carrying around Easter eggs? I don’t see how they go together.” And while most are now eating their last... Read more »
Senior Project
April 20, 2010
Filed under Features
Looking up with Mr. Knuckley, Mr. Ross, and Mrs. Shelly have their glare set on you waiting for you to present an amazing project. And all there is a paper that says “I’m screwed”. For the past two years the “on grade level” seniors have had a rather difficult task in front of them. A forty... Read more »
Seniors set for Disney
April 20, 2010 • By Jessica Land
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The senior class trip to Disney World is highly anticipated every spring. This year around eighty-five students will be attending the extended weekend. With three park destinations, a massive party on arrival, and Chapins purchase of early entrance passes to the parks Friday afternoon, there seems to... Read more »
Twin Life
April 14, 2010 • Avery Darnell
Filed under Features, Uncategorized
Having a sibling is one thing, but having a twin is completely different. Twins go through the same stages of life at the same time together. They have a different relationship than siblings who have years between them. “It has it’s ups and downs” said senior Spencer Redfern. Having... Read more »
Day of Silence
April 12, 2010 • BY ASHLEY SEARS
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Hundreds of thousands of students will sit in classrooms across the nation and take a vow to remain silent on April 16, 2010. Some of their classmates won’t understand. But these silent protesters have their reasons: Because 86.2 percent of homosexual students suffer from anti-homosexual bullying... Read more »
Miss Chapin
April 12, 2010 • BY ASHLEY SEARS
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The 2010 Miss Chapin pageant blasted off with a trip back in time to the 50’s. From poofy poodle skirts to rockin’ waitress attires, each contestant showed her personality and creativity through theme wear she had chosen. The night played out smoothly despite the chaos that had come before. Everything... Read more »
College Advice From a Pro
April 1, 2010 • BY BRETT CHERUBINI
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Although Chapin High does a lot to prepare students for college, some questions about college can only be answered by a pro. College Professor Mark Jones recently visited Chapin to share some important advice with rising seniors. Even though his main goal was to talk to students about writing a good... Read more »
Anatomy Class, or Boot Camp?
March 22, 2010 • Spencer Marsh
Filed under Features
At the end of every school year, everyone in the school signs up for classes for the upcoming year. One of the many science courses offered to the school is Anatomy, the study of the human body and its workings. The course title tells a lot about the class, such as you will be learning about muscles,... Read more »
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