Author Archives: Caitlin Kropp

Nov 2011

Somewhere Out There

The only thought more terrifying than being alone in the universe? Not being alone. For many researchers and avid star watchers, however, the latter is gaining ground in the scientific community. With the advent of high-powered telescopes and spectrographic technology, scientists are now able to observe planets that reside light years away from Earth’s solar [...]

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Oct 2011

Heroin Rising

Cheaper, purer, and more available than ever before, heroin is moving on from the cities. Now, with St. Louis County under siege, officials are taking action. The statistics don’t lie: heroin use is on the rise, a fact that is putting the denizens of St. Louis County on edge. Mirroring national trends, heroin usage has [...]

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May 2011

Math curriculum review completed, Board of Education to vote on plan next week

Curriculum reviews have rarely, if ever, been a time of harmony among the populace. This year’s is no exception. Under review this year is the math department curriculum, a massive curriculum reformation that has actually been going on for well over a year. Headed by a Math Committee formed by district math teachers, parents, and [...]

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Apr 2011

Talking Points: Should America keep pursuing the use of nuclear energy?

NO, It’s much too risky There’s a reason that no new nuclear power plants have been approved in the United States since the late 70s: nuclear power is not safe. Although it does produce massive amounts of energy, nuclear power production is also fraught with uncertainties, where even the smallest of human errors can result [...]

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Apr 2011

Top Five: The true queens of romance

Noun: Chick flick. Definition: Colloquially, a movie generally associated with females, normally comprised of at least a romantic subplot. Sound familiar? Love ‘em or hate ‘em, chick flicks are an indelible part of our culture. And everyone has their favorites, their secret loves that can only be complemented with a late night ice cream binge [...]

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Apr 2011

Outside the Bubble: Ladue

Excuse me? LaWHO? As much as we hate to admit it, CHS, we have a confession to make: there are actually things to do in Ladue. That’s right, the land of our rival is not filled only with big houses, sprawling lawns, and Ladusers. In fact, there are some good places to eat and hang out.

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Mar 2011

Arcade Fire still unparalleled, despite disappointing Grammy performance

In a performance, there is all too often one word that is vastly underappreciated: subtlety. And subtlety was definitely the underappreciated word of the moment when Arcade Fire took the stage for the first time during this year’s Grammys. Perhaps it was the fireworks, or the blinding strobe lights. Perhaps it was the overuse of [...]

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Feb 2011

2011 Messy Play Event at the Family Center

CHS students from the Community Service Club recently coordinated and helped out at the 2011 Messy Play event at the Family Center.  Browse through some of the pictures to see how much fun it was for both the students and children:

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Jan 2011

New TSA security measures: A question of privacy

Increased surveillance, more metal detectors, and restrictions on certain items have become norm for the past couple of years. But with a more recent slew of attempted terrorist attacks, airport security has been heightened to a degree that many call extreme and invasive.

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Jan 2011

Newly hired college counselor anticipates semester

Mary Anne Modzelewski is embracing her first semester at Clayton High School in the counseling department as she was recently hired to fill the previously-vacant spot of a CHS college counselor.

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