Collegeboard is a nonprofit organization with a self reported mission to be “clearing a path for all students to own their future.” As a part of their mission, they provide not only the Standard Aptidute Test (SAT) but also the Advacnced Placement program (AP) to students around the country. According to the Columbia Undergraduate Review, it may not be as simple as that. According to the conclusions found in review, the Collegeboard ogranization may be in violation of section

The turn of the century gave us no shortage of iconic Halloween media. Hocus Pocus, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Twitches, Beetlejuice, The Craft, and Sabrina The Teenage Witch all defined this eerie era. Thanks to these films, Halloween was no longer limited to only guts and gore (though those certainly have their place), but instead included themes of love, comedy, and drama. One of the most notable movies of this time is Practical Magic. In this film, a chick flick and thrill

Over the past few years, teenagers and young adults have become obsessed with digital cameras. They offer a grainy, aesthetic, and nostalgic view of life. This imperfection contrasts with the overly enhanced and perfected pictures our phone cameras take. More than just a picture though, digital cameras mimic the childhood memories we had before the social media age took over. The photos feel more candid and relaxed rather than perfected and edited. The use of a digital camera

Have you ever been in the middle of class and felt like you had no idea what was going on? Did you feel like this was somehow a reflection on you? Maybe you had a teacher or a parent tell you that this lack of understanding is not a reflection on you. While it is true that your academic performance does not speak to your character, your lack of understanding in a specific subject is actually a reflection of part of who you are. According to a theory by a Harvard psychologist

“Sephora Kids” is a term used to refer to children as young as eight but no older than twelve. The trend began on social media, with children being influenced by young influencers and celebrities. An article by Branding New York City refers to this as “influencer marketing.” One of the most influential posts from a young influencer was one made by Kim Kardashian’s daughter. According to CBC News, her morning routine “included a sheet mask, lip mask, and toner. She was nine at

Deep in the depths of the 2020 Covid pandemic while we were all stuck at home, Mr. Phil Hyland and his wife Robin Hyland found their own home in Chattanooga and moved from California to the CCS community. Hyland came from a community very similar to ours. Hyland was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and attended a Christian school named Trinity Episcopal. There he participated not only in his school soccer team, but also their theatre program. This is where he fell in lov

On December 23, 2024, Academy-Award winning director Christoper Nolan announced that he would be making his own adaption of the Greek epic The Odyssey. While it was met with speculation, this was not an inherently new idea. As early as 1911, an Italian silent film called L’Odissea attempted to retell Odyssey’s journey. With a runtime of fourty-four minutes and a budget of 200,000 USD, it is widely considered the first of its kind. Conceptual applications of the Odyssey have

CCS has a renowned theatre program. Our sound, lighting, direction, and music are all state of the art. What some may not realize, is that our costume department is just as impressive. In the three times the Jewel Awards (the theatre awards show for high schoolers in Chattanooga) have taken place, CCS has won the outstanding costume design award twice. Roughly 250 costumes were used in Anastasia. With a cast of 54, that means each actor received an average of five costumes.

Halloween is TOMORROW PEOPLE, and some of you still don’t have your costumes. Not to fear, because I have provided you with niche yet simple costume ideas with LINKS. Because if I see one more Lorax while I’m out trick or treating, I’m going to scream. First up, we have the stuffed animal currently sitting on the bed of practically every teenage girl in America: the Jellycat. To dress up as the signature Bashful Bunny, all you need is a pair of cozy PJs, slippers, and matchi

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Movie theatres have been here to tell stories to people for over 100 years. For many it’s an escape from reality. It’s a raw human experience that people yearn for. Within the last few years, however, movie theater attendance went downhill. With Covid pandemic, high priced movie tickets, and the rise of streaming movies from the comfort of your home, many people–including Gen Z–slowly shied away from watching movies in the theaters. This year there has been a return to movie

The term “Third Culture Kid” (TCK) was initially coined by Ruth Hill Useem in the 1950s, identifying a phenomenon that she observed in American children being raised in India. Hill noted that when children are raised in a culture or environment that is not their parents’, they develop a proverbial “third culture.” Dave Pollock, an American sociologist and author, describes them as “a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents

The Environmental Protection Agency, which uses standards made by SAE International, defines autonomous vehicles by grouping into different levels ranging from levels zero to five. Level 1 vehicles can only control one of either the speed or steering, Level 3 autonomous vehicles can drive themselves “but only under certain conditions”, so a human driver is still required. Finally, Level 5 autonomous vehicles can fully drive themselves and no human driver is required. Accordin

Dolls of the mid twentieth century all had the same basic concept. Their bodies were complete with just five points of articulation, they came with a singular outfit, and in the most advanced cases their eyes might blink when you lie them down. Today, when you walk through the toy aisle of a store like Target, you see a wide variety of dolls and their playsets. The Our Generation Ice Cream Truck comes with 128 accessories. Each Rainbow High doll comes with her own closet full