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The Greyhound Poll
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Morning Announcments
Upfront:
By Jocelyn Lee and Laura Bleeke How do you feel about the response to your protest against CHS? I love [the response from CHS]. It shows how far gone this country is. And it puts a spotlight on what we’re saying. What message are you trying to send to the high school? [We’re sending] the [...]
Feb
3
2012
CHS plans peaceful response to WBC protest
On Monday, Feb. 6, Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) plans to protest at CHS, according to their website and notifications to the Clayton School District and Clayton Police. Best known for its controversial pickets at military funerals, the WBC has stated that it will be protesting the school’s support of its students, especially the Gay-Straight Alliance [...]
Jan
30
2012
Molecular Bloom in Shaw Park
Imagine a single flower in bloom rising up from the Earth above the green tree tops of Shaw Park.
This is the vision behind James Surls’ recently commissioned sculpture for Shaw Park titled Molecular Bloom with Single Flower. 18 feet tall and 10 feet wide, this new sculpture, set to be complete by the spring of 2013, will be a significant addition to Clayton’s world-class collection of public art.
Jan
30
2012
Nepalese Ambassador: Q & A
Dr. Shankar Sharma became the ambassador to the U.S. in 2009. In his long and distinguished career with the Government of Nepal, spanning over more than a decade, Dr. Sharma has had extensive dealings with senior levels of donor governments, development agencies, NGOs and the corporate sector in policy dialogue, foreign aid, peace building and [...]
Jan
24
2012
A Tail-Wagging Proposal
Clayton may soon have a dog park. For several years, the idea of a community dog park in Clayton has been a highly controversial issue. Complaints of neighbors have repeatedly chased out proposed dog park locations including Oak Knoll Park and Concordia Seminary. However, with the presentation of the Haddington Court dog park proposal at [...]
Jan
7
2012
CHS Math Team dominates in first competition
COLUMBIA, MO- The Clayton Math Team won first place in the sweepstakes today in their first Great Plains Math League competition of the year. The results below were offered thanks to Corrine Yap. Go Hounds! Target Round: 9th Grade Jeffrey Cheng, 1st place 10th Grade Chris Cormier, 3rd 11th Grade Harrison Garrett, 3rd Chris Cho, [...]
Dec
16
2011
Crime During the Holidays
In past Christmases over $287 billion dollars have been spent during the holiday season, but with the unemployment rate projected at over nine percent, many people will commit crimes to make up for their lack of money as they try to join in the holiday spirit. “During an economic time like right now, there are [...]
Dec
16
2011
Once Upon A Time: NaNoWriMo
Many folks never consider writing a novel. Even less would consider taking on such a daunting task in a month. But there are a select few that choose to take on this challenge every November. These are the people of the National Novel Writing Month, or the “NaNoWriMo”, which takes place every year in November. [...]
Dec
16
2011
Summer School Changes
With everything in light of the economy now being considered a cost benefit analysis, the Board of Education, BOE, is currently looking to refine and possibly reduce the summer programs offered for Clayton students. Although no decisions will be finalized until December, it is likely that there will be some significant changes made to [...]
Dec
15
2011
What To Do When The Lights Are Flashing
It’s a plastic card with a picture on it, but for teens at CHS it is a prized possession. A drivers license. The day when they pass their driver’s test may be one of the best moments of their pre-adult life. But this card can also lead to one of the worst moments in teen [...]
