December 2021 10

 

How Can We Spread the Joy of Christmas? By Samuel Hiers

Does anyone know what Christmas is all about? What does it really mean? Well, you can think of it however you interpret it, but maybe it could be about helping others and giving to those who need help or are struggling. Maybe we could spread holiday joy by giving to those who are not so fortunate.

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WCVY Making Waves Once Again By LAWRENCE MARK CABBABE

Radio Station back up and running 24/7! 91.5 WCVY Coventry High School.

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Unified Oakers Spread Kindness During the Holiday Season By Grace Petrarca

The Unified Oakers have had a productive month as they continued to promote acts of kindness and inclusion, while also emphasizing that true kindness is unconditional.

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Addressing the Holiday Blues By Kerry Medeiros

People tend to feel sad or dissatisfied during the holidays, especially with the pressure to meet certain expectations. In order to ease some of these emotions, it is important that we all take the time to check in on our friends this holiday season. 

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Considering the CHS Dress Code BY SONIA JOHNSON

Over the past few years, conversations surrounding school dress codes have rapidly increased. More people have begun to express that they believe dress codes inappropriately sexualize children and promote a culture of sexism. In the school year of 2021-22, the CHS dress code only takes up less than a page in our student handbooks, but quite a bit more space in our minds. 

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Why Do We Always Hear the Same Songs Around the Holidays? BY FINNEGAN JOHNSON

You may have noticed every year around this time, as you're walking through a store,  flipping through the radio, or at a holiday party, that the songs playing are the same you’ve heard in years prior. The school held its Winter Concert this month on the 14th, among the songs played are Silver Bells, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, and Jingle Bell Rock, all songs long familiar to the public (there were other, less familiar tunes performed however). It’s rare that there are any notable changes to the Christmas song canon; we hear the same songs every year, to some people’s chagrin and to other’s delight - Why is this? 

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Achieving New Year’s Resolutions By Christiana Votta

Usually, people make a list of what they want to improve on in the upcoming year, whether it is dieting or reading more books. However, not everyone fulfills the goals they create for themselves. Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are too difficult or unrealistic to achieve all at once, which leads to not staying true to our goal. So it's very important that when we create a New Year's list, we keep in mind that the goals should be realistic. 

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A Time for Giving: Affordable Holiday Gift Ideas By Chris Zaccaria

The time for giving is right around the corner and, as the stores and markets clear out with the endless flurry of rushed shoppers, you are still debating what to get for your family or friends. Despite your desperation to purchase the perfect gift, you just can’t settle on the exact present you need. You may not know what they prefer or desire. Luckily for you, this author has prepared a list of 5 simple — yet effective— holiday gift ideas for that excruciatingly difficult person to shop for. 

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The Recycling Club Makes a Difference at CHS By Teresa Oliveira

“Seeing how much trash is placed in the recycling bins will inspire you to educate yourself and others about what they can do to make an impact in the school. It is important that we all learn how essential recycling is and how it’s important to do it the right way.”

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One Step at a Time By Adam Lamy

Curiosity has always been a part of my life. I’ve always sought what I can and can’t do. I tested my body’s physical limit. Whether it be learning to sing and play piano, or solving Rubik's cubes, I have always tried to see what I'm capable of. 

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