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Tag Archives: Caitlin Kropp
Oct
5
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apr
15
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 [...]
Apr
13
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.
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 [...]
Jan
22
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.
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.
Nov
23
2010
Talking points: Embrace or detest winter?
Frozen fingers and a hectic season render winter detestable By Caitlin Kropp Winter is the worst season ever. Don’t deny it. How anyone could defend this wasteland of a season is beyond me. In addition to the horrible weather, the stress of the holidays and the general seasonal depression is enough to drive even the [...]
The CHS community has long awaited its new additions to the school. Since ground was broken early last school year, students and teachers alike have watched as the new science/technology wing has risen from the bare foundation to the iron scaffolding and partial walls that can be glimpsed today. Slated to be finished in fall [...]
