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My brother hugging me in elementary school while I wistfully stared out into space.

Personal Column: Cherishing the impermanence of life

By Bao Nguyen, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

In typical younger sister fashion, I always barged into my brother’s room unannounced, but he never minded. He’d always be sitting at his computer desk playing games on a slightly torn rolling office...

Five of many flavors from Girl Scouts: Caramel deLites, Thin Mints, Adventurfuls, Peanut Butter Patties and Peanut Butter Sandwiches.

Review: The return of Girl Scout Cookies

By Catherine Hu and Ella Pham March 10, 2023

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year again, where Thin Mints and Lemonades inevitably reign supreme, pockets are emptied into the girl-next-door’s hands and indulging is masked by the veil of...

After seniors spent their off-campus periods in the library, that privilege was revoked.

Why are off-campus privileges revoked?

By Manizeh Rahman and Naadiya Walji March 10, 2023

Every year, CVHS seniors look forward to certain freedoms that come with being in the graduating class. They offer a source of relief for seniors after taking three years’ worth of rigorous courses....

Laura Williams smiling excitedly in her second home -- the classroom.

Laura Williams and the path to teaching English

By Anjali Martinez and Adrianna Guadalupe March 10, 2023

In January, CVHS's English department welcomed a new face, Laura Jean Williams. Recently retired from her 20-year-long career at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), she embarks...

Ryan Garcia mesmerizing the crowd during the Valentine's Day pep rally with his spooky zombie-thriller hip-hop routine.

CVHS Senior Ryan Garcia stole all our hearts during his Valentine’s Day performance

By Roxell Bonilla and Audrey Piczak March 10, 2023

        If you have attended any of CVHS's pep rallies, chances are that you know who Ryan Garcia is. Maybe you remember his excitingly haunting performance from the...

Food drives are one of the most common and advertised donation drives that CVHS also hosts.

Op-Ed: Donating things is NOT donating time

By Cindy Cui, Opinion-Editorial Editor March 10, 2023

Sometimes, it is a little more than irksome to see that the ten hours I spent in the Houston heat cutting down invasive tree species at Discovery Green is found to be equivalent to some kid bringing in...

College Board's AP Precalculus is set to debut next year, replacing Precalculus AB and BC.

AP Precalculus comes to CVHS: new curriculum, unexpected changes

By Jerry Fan, Managing Editor March 10, 2023
AP Precalculus is a new course to be introduced for the 2023-2024 school year. Its reception, however, has been mixed.
Simu Liu presented as the male lead in the movie adaptation of "One True Loves."

Op-Ed: Dear Hollywood, please stop casting the same Asian males

By John Nguyen and Natalia Nguyen March 10, 2023

Two weeks ago, Buzzfeed released the trailer for their movie adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s "One True Loves." Fans of Reid were excited to see the 2016 novel come to the big screen. However, what...

Me as a 5-year-old, looking fabulous while holding my handbag filled with yellow crayons.

Personal Column: The art of collecting

By Nina Nguyen, Feature Editor March 10, 2023

Two pigtails, purple sunglasses, a small, cyan handbag. I remember this was the ultimate gear I wore when pursuing the first dream I ever had. What was this dream you may ask?  Yellow crayons.  Hundreds...

Picture of Rachel Bohenick winning teacher of the year 2022-2023! (Courtesy of CVHS Instagram, @carnegievanguard)

Rachel Bohenick keeps family close to her heart

By Nicole Rodil Suarez and Rinn Wilson March 10, 2023

To Rachel Bohenick, CVHS English I and Photography teacher, it’s not atypical to come home with a lot on her plate. She comes home from teaching to take care of her three young children, as well as house...

The new Sightline initiative from AMC Theaters will determine ticket rates depending on the seats that customers select, with seats in preferred sections costing more.

Op-Ed: Is AMC’s new rising seat prices really worth it?

By Ashley Becerra, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

In its most recent effort to boost attendance and earnings following the COVID-19 outbreak, AMC Theatres has unveiled a new pricing model that offers cheaper seats for moviegoers who don't mind sitting...

Billboard over highway in Houston, part of a campaign to stop antisemitism.

Op-Ed: Covert antisemitism is more common and dangerous than overt antisemitism

By Hagar Cohen, Opinions Editor March 10, 2023

Feb. 25 was a seemingly normal Saturday for a lot of people. They watched TV, ate breakfast, rested after a long week and did the typical things they would do every Saturday. However, for Jewish people,...

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