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By: Amelia Cucchiara
2020. Although for many of us it was one of the worst years of our lives, it has taught us a lot about the world. Here are some of the major events of 2020.
December 29, 2020 at 5:30pm
By: Kate Ratner
Kate Ratner, interviews Willem Cousineau, a senior at Masterman High School, about making his mark on Philadelphia’s young music scene.
January 10, 2021 at 9:00pm
By: Sydney French
As a part of our new article series about talented student-artists in the district, Sydney French interviews her classmate Zara Kelemen about her pursuit in the music industry.
December 17, 2020 at 1:20pm
By: Amelia Cucchiara
Amelia Cucchiara, a junior at Central High School, provides insight on what the SAT/ACT testing is really evaluating students for. Is it their knowledge or socioeconomic status?
November 29, 2020 at 4:00pm
By: Kate Ratner
In an open letter-style article to Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos, Central High School senior Kate Ratner delves into Devos’ frustrating political biases regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, inclusivity of LGBTQ+ students, and public education.
7/28/20 2:30pm
7/9/20 9:29 pm
By: Jordan Carrier
The dress codes throughout Philadelphia public schools are controversial and in some cases, unjust.
By: Jay Khurana
Students from Philadelphia share the positive parts of quarantine
7/8/20 9:29 am
By: Sophia Matje
Sophia Matje tackles the complicated issue of appropriate class sizing in the school district by considering all aspects of this longstanding debate.
7/8/20 9:17 am
By: Journee Lutz
How CAPA kept their long-lasting tradition alive this year with the help of Youtube Live.
7/3/20 2:30pm
By: Sydney French
Marketing companies have been using teenagers' insecurities as a selling point for their ads. It's unethical and this small study shows just how negative the effects are on teens mental health.
6/27/20 3:00pm
By: Zion Brooks
Schools should protect students, but what do students think, especially those of color?
Zion Brooks urges for schools to focus more on funding than policing
6/27/20 2:00pm
What Students Can Do
By: Sanai Browning and Riley Keenan
In this opinion piece, reporter Sanai Browning asks the question of whether students should call on teachers for support.
6/16/20 3:00pm
6/15/20 2:00pm
It Can Wait
By: Anna O'Neill-Dietel
How limiting social interactions will help in the long run.
Guidance Counselors in Schools
By: Risa Garg
As school related stress increases, it becomes more vitally important to have more school counselors. Are schools offering enough help to students even in larger schools?
6/15/20 1:30pm
By: Journee Lutz & Alexander O'Conner
Re-open America has become a hugely controversial movement, as American citizens refuse to relinquish their first amendment rights despite the potentially disastrous consequences.
6/14/20 8:00 pm
By Kate Ratner
Central High student Kate Ratner addresses the controversial statue of Frank Rizzo, and why it is important that Philadelphians move past our racially charged history.
5/25/20 4:10pm
By Lola Milder
Amid the COVID-19 crisis local leaders and health experts have been expressing their concerns about another crisis plaguing our cities. Implicit bias and racial disparities in healthcare, and the weight they have placed on African Americans amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/25/20 4:05pm
By Naomi Garced
School is already hard enough, now it's more stressful being in quarantine isolated. Read this article for more information on how the district of philadelphia is taking action and how students can cope with quarantine!
5/25/20 4:00pm
By Kaitlyn Rodriguez
While achievement ideology is taught predominantly in American schools, a local student questions just how much hard work guarantees success.
By Alexander O'Conner
Senior citizens in nursing homes are in danger as they are more susceptible to getting sick with the coronavirus. However, there are things that can be done to help protect our elderly loved ones.
By Andreas Carleton
COVID-19 has unleashed a old threat to the world: fear of others.
By Journee Lutz
To Journee, a soon-to-be graduate of CAPA, her perfect senior year meant performing in her last school play. With the sudden closing, she reflects on herself and gives words of encouragement to her fellow actors.
By Austin Zeng
Feeling anxiety because of the quarantine? Read this article to get advice on how to manage your quarantine anxiety.
By Andreas Carleton
Though the Coronavirus outbreak has made most students remote learners, it opens an opportunity to reassess the benefits of online schooling and possible implementation for years to come.