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Learning from Loss and Making a Difference BY EDDY MANZANO

One of the ways that I’m trying to leave a positive footprint on this crazy and active planet is by becoming a senior mentor for not only the freshman at Coventry High School but also for the basketball and lacrosse teams. Another way is that in conjunction with Ms.Cohn, another student and I are trying to create a group in the school to try and help students and their families that are struggling with drug abuse in their everyday lives.

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Playing Unified Sports Has Made Me a Better Person BY ERIC GONCALVES

I will always be a Unified Oaker. “Choose to include” is a motto I will always live for the rest of my life as I will always choose to include others no matter if they have a disability or not, everyone should always be included to do anything and everything. Nobody should ever be left out in anything; it isn’t the right thing to do at all. It doesn’t matter who they are.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving Traditions By Justin Curran

As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, people will be getting excitedly ready for that special day. They'll wake up to start cooking with their family and to prepare for the special festivities of the day. Thanksgiving only comes once a year, fulfilling these traditions definitely strengthen your bonds with your family and will greatly improve your mood. So, go watch the Patriots game, go watch the parade, the dog show, and anything you want. Think about the history of Thanksgiving, but never forget to give thanks to your family, to your friends, and to everything special in life.

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Oakers Lacing Up for Hockey Season BY CONNOR MCKAIG

Oakers Lacing Up for Hockey Season BY CONNOR MCKAIG Winter has finally arrived, and for most students at CHS, that means the holidays will soon be upon us. But for a select group of dedicated athletes, there are no days off if they are to make it to Brown University in March. That’s because, in […]

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The UNIFIED Movement Takes Root at CHS BY GRACE PETRARCA

It is important for every student to embody the nature of being a Unified Oaker even if an individual is not involved in the unified programs students every day still should live by the motto of an Oaker: be Open minded, Accepting, Kind, Encouraging, and Respectful.

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Stitch It Up Club Makes CHS a Warmer Place BY GRACE PETRARCA

This is a great club to join as you'll be involved with terrific group students where there is time to socialize with other students while learning a new skill, knitting, crocheting or looming. The club also has flexibility with meeting attendance as you can still participate by creating the projects at home Join the Stitch It Up Club to support your fellow classmates in school! Further information, you can contact Ms. Plante or stop by room 508 during the advisory /academic lab.

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Is AP Worth the Extra Stress? BY AMANDA MCKECHNIE

Are you thinking about AP but worrying if it’ll be too difficult? Two of CHS’s AP teachers, Mrs. Zenion and Mrs. Johansen, sat down with The Entry to provide information about the AP courses and to weigh in on if taking AP classes is truly worth the extra academic stress they are known for creating.

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The Future Needs To Be Informed By Zach Preiss

“We the people” are beginning to ignore the need for civic education. As students, citizens of America, and participants of the free world, we must do our very best to maintain the precious democracy we currently possess. As your friend, neighbor, and fellow citizen, I beg for your participation and understanding of our government. We must continue to grow, learn, and evolve in order to keep up with the rest of the world. If our democracy fails, our nation will as well.

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Powder Puff 2019 By Ines Alba Vazquez

On Friday, November 15th, after an exciting afternoon of playing, cheering and applauding, the last Powder Puff game ended 6-0, with the victory of the Seniors by just one touchdown. During the event, students from all grades of Coventry High School took part in the games, either cheerleading or playing, and even cheering for their teams in the stands, wrapped in blankets and applauding in spite of the cold.

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Navigating Black Friday! By Lawrence Cabbabe

Yes yes, I know. It may only be Thanksgiving, but the Christmas season is in full swing. And there is no better time to buy gifts than Black Friday. Believe me when I say, yes it can be hectic, but it is worth scrambling to get some crazy deals.

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