Tag Archives: Eudora Olsen

Oct 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 [...]

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Mar 2011

CHS lacks displays of student artwork

With the new building construction in full swing, students at CHS are buzzing with anticipation. But along with the excitement, some students are looking to other areas in need of improvement, particularly the lack of art on display around CHS. “There could be more art in the halls and the commons,” sophomore Adam Luxon said. [...]

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Nov 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 [...]

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Apr 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 [...]

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Mar 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 [...]

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Feb 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 [...]

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