CHSTV wins big at annual broadcasting convention
Madison Dearie, Writer and photographer
April 1, 2012
Almost 2,000 broadcast journalists, including our very own CHSTV, from high schools all across the U.S. arrived in Dallas, Texas Tuesday, March 20. Students came from as far away as Hawaii for the ninth annual Student Television Network (STN) Convention. On Wednesday, CHSTV competed in Sweet... (more...)
Indiana high school student expelled…for Tweeting
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
March 31, 2012
If the use of profanity on campus risks expulsion, some schools say its use online should have the same risk. So,when Garrett High senior Austin Carroll sent out a Tweet featuring a certain four letter word which starts with an F, the school decided he was no longer allowed to continue his... (more...)
“Facebook Parenting: for the troubled teen”
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
The most viewed video of 2011 was Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” Of 2012? Tommy Jordan of Albemarle, North Carolina. Not sure who he is? Well, over 28 million other people do. “Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen,” uploaded to YouTube on Feb. 8, shows Jordan-a tech-savvy dad who... (more...)
I vow not to see this movie twice
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
As of Feb. 10, girls have been rushing to the movies, dragging their boyfriends along behind them, to see the new romantic drama, The Vow. Two of the most highly regarded romantic leads,Rachel McAdams of The Notebook and Channing Tatum of She’s the Man, surprisingly cannot save this movie... (more...)
Whitney Houston’s legacy lives on
Madison Dearie, Journalist
February 16, 2012
“We will always love you Whitney Houston” statuses covered Facebook on Feb. 11 upon hearing of the singer’s death. Houston’s body was found in her suite at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday. Cause of death has not yet been determined, but foul play has been ruled out... (more...)
Boys Varsity Basketball challenges the Wildcats
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
On Wed., Jan. 25, the Boys Varsity Basketball team took on the El Camino Wildcats. They may not have been on their own turf, but the men started the game out right getting the tipoff. Junior Rob Reddick was then quick to score the first points of the game. “Robert had a couple important points... (more...)
Women’s J.V. soccer players prove their worth despite youth
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
December 20, 2011
On Dec. 19, the Lady Lancers JV women’s soccer team collected another victory, adding it to their nearly undefeated season. The San Marcos Knights may have hoped to redeem themselves for their last lost against CHS, but the Lady Lancers didn’t give them an inch, beating San Marcos 5 to... (more...)
Natalya Phillips releases debut album
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
December 13, 2011
We’ve all heard of teenagers who’ve become famous overnight but it’s something special when it’s someone from our own school. Last Christmas, Natalya Phillips recorded a debut single “You Remind Me of Christmas,” this year a debut album, “Whisper”…and she’s only a junior. The... (more...)
Hunger in our county means hunger in our school
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
November 19, 2011
In San Diego county there are 10 cites where food is distributed to the hungry. Recently, the number of distribution cites has declined. Some may think this is due to a decreasing number of people going hungry. Because, we don’t see anyone going hungry here at CHS, the issue isn’t... (more...)
It may rain on our parade, but never our spirit
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
You’ve heard the joke already I’m sure but just in case you haven’t…it literally rained on our parade today. The homecoming parade may have been canceled due to the rain and some soggy cardboard box floats but Lancer spirit wasn’t diminished. At the homecoming assembly, the audience... (more...)
Community celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
October 30, 2011
For some cultures, death is viewed not as a mournful passing, but as moving into another state of being. In Latin American culture, the belief is that only a thin veil exists between the living and the dead: a veil pulled back once a year during the celebration of Dia de los Muertos or Day... (more...)
New Swedish exchange student living the Californian life
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011
Out of 10 biographies sent to them by the program Face the World, parents John and Stacey Quartarone chose the student who would come and live with them for this year. “We chose Daniel, because he was funny. He wanted to experience the coast of California. He said he wanted to experience,... (more...)
“The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer” comes alive for modern teens
Madison Dearie, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
If you are one of those grandkids who spent quality time with your grandparents watching old movies, you probably remember a little girl named Shirley Temple. For those of you less loved grandkids; Shirley Temple (yes, the drink is named after her) was one of the first child actors…In... (more...)
