November 2021 9

 

Literature Is My Utopia BY Lily Chace

I know that as I grow older reading will always be a part of my life. My story, which I continue to write and revise, is only just beginning. I am thankful for the guidance and friendship of books and the people around me who love them too!

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How Being Part of Unified Changed my Life BY Sophia Dottor

Being a part of the Unified Community has opened my eyes and given me a voice on a platform I feel deep in my heart.  I never want anyone to feel left out or judged. I have a role and understanding of my actions as helping to create positive experiences everyday for those around me.  It's time to finally break down the barriers once and for all and lead others to understand the importance of inclusive communities.

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More than a Game BY Christian Lassahn

Football is not just about the suffering and hard work which it takes to be successful, it is about the physical and mental toughness it gives people, and most of all to me it is my pride and joy in my high school life. Through the hellish practices and hard work, time and time again I find myself leading and uplifting my teammates as a captain, and inspiring others with the same passion for the sport that I have. My confidence skyrocketed and allowed me to make many of my lifelong friends, however, football also gave me a skill which I believe I could not have found anywhere else, and that is the ability to persevere through adversity and lead others through nearly impossible situations.

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Planning for a Life in the U.S. Military BY Matthew Capwell

Overall, my goal for a while now has been to join the military;  I pretty much resigned myself to the thought of college not really being for me, but I’ve come to the realization that college may become one of the only ways to further me on my journey in life. It will afford  me new opportunities in life never available to me if I don't take the leap and further my education. College will be yet another important hurdle. Continued education would provide chances for promotion, better salaries, and perhaps even job opportunities after my time in the military. Education may open life changing doors for me.  Despite my past childhood remarks on education,  I’m finally ready to sign my name and enroll on my own terms.

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Class of 2024 Struggles to Reconnect to CHS Activities By Josephina Johnson

While it is clearly time for the Class of 2024 to rediscover CHS, our plight is not necessarily isolated. Many CHS students lost touch with old hobbies and activities because of Covid-19. As more of our community becomes vaccinated, we all have the chance to reconnect with our school, and we shouldn't let it pass by. It's not too late to join new clubs.

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Unified Oakers Are Going Strong BY Grace Petrarca

As we move through these unpredictable times, we must always remember what it means to be an Oaker: Open minded, Accepting, Kind, Encouraging, and Respectful.

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Being Quarantined Is Not as Great as You Might Think BY Justin Curran

Quarantined learning really wasn’t for me. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a pretty social person, and I thrive off of interaction and class environments. I was the only one quarantined in my classes for a majority of my quarantine this year, and so the Google Meets were typically just my teacher and myself. If you’re like me, this is your worst case scenario. 

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The Healthy Benefits of Music that is Surely “Pop” for the Soul! BY Samuel Hiers

Music is, indeed, one of the most highly developed art forms in culture. Yet we often go about listening to music so much that we take for granted what it is doing for our greater good, something better than just enjoying it. That is, music has a variety of different impacts on our physical and mental health, which I think is worthwhile to share with the world. So sit back and relax, plug in your earbuds, find a soothing track, and enjoy a gift from me to you - learn what roles music can “play” in you?

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Finding One’s Artistic Voice By Christiana Votta

The first step to truly finding your "artistic voice" is to create things that make you feel good, and therefore helps bring you personal fulfillment.

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