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Author Archives: Eudora Olsen
Nov
28
2011
Senior Superlatives
Earlier this month the halls of CHS were buzzing with gossip. But this was a structured kind of gossip, as seniors were toting lists of descriptors and discussing the names of fellow seniors to fit the categories. The doling out of these “senior superlatives” is an annual tradition at CHS. Such superlatives as “Most Artistic” [...]
Oct
14
2011
Steve Jobs’ Death
Steve Jobs, Apple visionary and technology trail blazer, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the age of 56 after a seven year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jobs’ brilliance will be remembered throughout the world, and for students who have grown up with Apple computers in the Clayton School District, Jobs’ death is especially saddening. The [...]
It isn’t often that a popular recording artist collaborates with a famous novelist to make music gold, but that is exactly what happened when the album “Lonely Avenue” was created. The popular American singer/ songwriter Ben Folds was approached by the British author Nick Hornby over a year ago. Hornby gave Folds lyrics, which Folds [...]
Nov
23
2010
Depression-era exhibit paints a desperate scene
Known as a radical communist, artist Joe Jones broke barriers with his statement paintings and detailed lithographs. The exhibit “Joe Jones: Painter of the American Scene” is on display at the St. Louis Art Museum from Oct. 10, 2010 through Jan. 2, 2011. Jones was born in St. Louis in 1909 and began painting at [...]
Their motto is “Just Chill”. It’s written on all the workers’ shirts, the cups, and even the happy customers’ faces. After only opening about a month ago, the new frozen yogurt store Chill is already a huge hit among Claytonians. Frozen yogurt has been gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to ice cream and other [...]
Since being among the original sports of the modern Olympic games, rowing has blossomed into an intensely competitive sport. Although rowing gets little publicity compared to other high-powered sports such as major league football and baseball, many CHS students have found it to be special in different ways. The sport itself is a unique one. [...]
Apr
14
2010
The quad’s convenience is missed
On most sunny days, the CHS quad’s tables are full with munching mouths, and Frisbee throwers and nappers occupy its large lawn. The grassy patch provides a relaxing hangout place and an eating area for CHS students. It is also convenient for getting to various classes across campus. But with the new construction taking up [...]
Mar
17
2010
Cell phones disruptive in elementary classrooms
Cell phones have made their way onto the list of school supplies for rising third graders. A recent poll by the Personal Finance Education Group (PFEG) says that more than a third of children own a cell phone by the time they are eight years old. “My sister carries around a broken cell phone,” freshman [...]
Feb
28
2010
“Valentine’s Day” Movie Review
“Valentine’s Day” has so many stars, the audience needs shades. The highly anticipated movie has a star-studded cast that includes Julia Roberts, Jessica Alba, Jamie Foxx, Patrick Dempsey, George Lopez and many more. The multiple plots weave a complex web that isn’t hard to follow, but a little overwhelming. While trying to maintain equal screen [...]
Jan
27
2010
Students embrace dreads
Dreadlocks also referred to as “dreads” or “locks”, have gone through a wide range of change over the past couple thousand years. Today, they’re mostly styled as a fashion statement; these “insta-dreads” are available in many salons. But some students and a Spanish teacher at CHS have stayed true to the roots (no pun intended) [...]
