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The Student-Run News Site of Carnegie Vanguard High School

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I-Fest resumes after two years with food, fun, and fire.

Rating iFest-ivities: a FIRE review of iFest

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen May 27, 2022

Every year, there is one occasion at CVHS that all students anticipate. iFest. Otherwise known as the International Festival, this student-run event involves an agglomeration of exciting activities, from...

Pixars Turning Red reveals the suppressive nature of Asian standards alongside the universal struggle of growing up and discovering how to make others smile while staying true to oneself.

Turning Heads: Turning Red resonates true Asian culture on the screens

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen April 20, 2022

A sonorous 4-part rendition of “Just The Way You Are” on our way out of James Coney Island to Guitar Center, our band of besties often serenade the streets of H-Town with our shamelessly Just-Dance-esque...

Junior Joy Deng wins $1000 with her picturesque World AIDS Day piece

Junior Joy Deng wins $1000 with her picturesque World AIDS Day piece

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen March 9, 2022

“Awkward.” That was the word that came to mind when junior Joy Deng found out that she won $1000 with her spectacular Best In Show Finalist World AIDS Day Awareness artwork for the CCM Foundation’s...

Lunar New Years is celebrated differently across different cultures. Students share how they celebrate in this article.

Five cultures, one holiday: Lunar New Year at CVHS

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen February 20, 2022

Sheer sparkly gold and cherry red curtains were lining the lifelessly beige walls, with visible fumes of fragrance dancing around them. Mouthwatering dishes range from juicy Siu Mai (steamed Chinese dumplings)...

Liman questions if our school workload is training students to be workaholics.

Sick and tired of being sick and tired – a workaholic culture crisis

By Caitlin Liman, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

Work, work, work. Breathe- hustle, grind, hustle. Breathe- work, work, work. Finish the 1500-word literature review for AP Research. Lead a 2 hour dance practice. Study and practice for the APUSH DBQ....

Photo courtesy of Joy Deng

Op-Ed: Carnegie NEEDS a music program

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen December 8, 2021

Hoping for the floating TV clock to finally tick to 4:10PM, my days at the academically prestigious Carnegie Vanguard High School seem to be lacking something. Unconsciously, my body notifies me of this...

HSPVAs Hairspray- wondrous, entertaining, and enlightening!

HSPVA’s Hairspray- wondrous, entertaining, and enlightening!

By Caitlin Liman, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

  HSPVA’s production of Hairspray, exhibited last month, was nothing short of wondrous- the glamorous costumes, phenomenal vocal acrobatics, unembellished but excellently executed choreography,...

Regan House looking to the bright future of possibilities and opportunities.

Junior Regan House navigates a life of constant transitions

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen October 24, 2021

One calm Saturday dawn, the warm rural Tennessee air breezed through Regan House’s hair, enveloping her in tranquility. However, her life was about to be ignited with chaos- considerably changed with...

CVHS junior Barbara Butali and her parents warmly embrace as they celebrate their fully vaccinated status as of February 2021. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Butali)

Vaccine inequality struck international family members of CVHS students and staff

By Caitlin Liman and Nina Nguyen September 28, 2021

Just last Friday on September 16th, 2021, the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee rejected President Biden's booster shot plan for the general population amidst growing criticism of vaccine disparity, including...

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