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“I highly respect our Carrboro High staff, but I am downright ashamed.” “Announcing a change like this in the middle of the year without notice is not only ridiculous but …
Carborro amends mid-year final exam mandate in response to petition Read More
When I received the email from my counselor titled “2023 American Legion’s Tar Heel Boys State,” my attention was immediately drawn to the last line: “Notable program alumni include Michael …
Politics, Pranks, and Personal Growth Read More
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, the Chapel Hill Youth Council (CHYC) held a small, casual forum with a handful of the recently elected Town Council members. For an hour and a …
Town Council Mini-Forum Takeaways Read MoreGingers make up less than 2 percent of the population–a true minority. Here are our picks for the top 10 gingers of all time: This guy is your mom’s favorite …
Top-10 Gingers of all time Read More
The primary modifications to the policy center around a complete overhaul of its consequences. Instead of serving lunch detention, students will now be required to run laps around the football …
East Chapel Hill: Running Toward Punctuality Read More
During the inaugural week of the school year, school administration held a series of “expectations assemblies” acquainting students with East’s recently revamped tardy policy. This new policy was formulated in …
East Administration Revamps Tardy Policy Read More
One winter morning last year, I came downstairs wearing my Yankees varsity jacket for the first time while my father was preparing to leave for work. Upon seeing the jacket, …
Fandom and Identity: My Dad’s Unorthodox Love for the Red Sox Read MoreEach year, students from all grade levels come together to form a colorful mosaic of distinct musical choices. Artists will always reflect the people who listen to them, so as …
Keeping up with music taste at East Read More
Principal Jesse Casey surprised approximately 15 students Feb. 24 with emails congratulating them on being selected for his new Student Cabinet. The group aims to meet once a month in …
What is the new Student Cabinet? Read More
The superintendent gets more flak than she deserves for not including student input in her decision-making, as one initiative of hers in particular has been exemplary in this regard. Unfortunately, …
Student Equity Ambassadors: An exemplary student voice initiative Read More