CHS students shine at Chugiak’s 2010 talent show

April 21, 2010 • Kimmie Tabor, Reporter  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

On April 16, 2010, in the Steve Primis Auditorium, everyone was so eager to hear the performers, that the packed auditorium had people sitting in the aisles. The first performer was Phillip Cote, singing “Mr. Brightside”. The crowd clapped ecstatically. Despite some nervousness, he did an exceptional... Read more »

Does Avatar deal with U.S. role in Iraq and Afghanistan?

January 25, 2010 • Andrew Heustess, Guest Contributor  
Filed under Movie Reviews, Nation & World

The world-premiere of James Cameron’s new movie Avatar is being called brilliant and unlike anything ever seen before.  The film, critics say, is revolutionizing modern cinema with its dazzling and mind-blowing special effects. The 3-D epic is reportedly one of the most expensive movies ever made,... Read more »

Art student of the month: Molissa Udevitz

December 3, 2009  
Filed under Art student of the month

Name: Molissa Udevitz Completed art classes: Drawing & Design, Art Studio Present art class: Sculpture Describe your favorite creation: “My favorite creation is either my Lincoln sculpture or a purple paper-mâché frog I made in my art studio class.” Favorite medium to work with: “I... Read more »

Seven Scoops

November 23, 2009 • Shawna Petersen, Guest Contributor  
Filed under Literature

I can’t believe I did that.  I feel like such a horrible person, such a disgrace.  I can’t tell them.  They’ll never let me live it down.  They will be so mad at me… I’m so upset, so guilty, that I am shaking.  I can’t stop.  It’s uncontrollable.  But I needed it…so... Read more »

The Story of Haunted Fridges

November 23, 2009 • Shawna Petersen, Guest Contributor  
Filed under Literature

When my grandfather was sick with cancer, we were getting very worried about him.  It seemed he wasn’t going to be around very much longer.  Family came to see him from all over the United States.  We all met up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and stayed in a Time Share that my mother owned.  When a... Read more »

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 breaks record sales

November 19, 2009 • Robbie White, Guest Contributor  
Filed under Game Reviews, Top Stories

John Kerns of Wasilla said he waited outside for about five hours for the early, midnight release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. His time was spent talking with other gamers that had the same idea as he did. Stores around the country opened at midnight, November 11 for the early release of the... Read more »

Restaurant review: Dish

November 9, 2009 • Meg Mielke, Editor  
Filed under Outside CHS, Restaurant Reviews

My recent adventure into finding a new and exciting place to eat ended with my friends and me enjoying Japanese food at Dish, a self proclaimed sushi bar and Japanese restaurant. The atmosphere was very pleasant, with the glow from the orange dining-room lights lightly illuminating the long hard... Read more »

The House at Pooh Corner

October 20, 2009 • Shealyn Golden, Reporter  
Filed under Activities, Arts & Entertainment

On October 2nd and 3rd, a whimsical play for all ages was performed at Chugiak High School. The House at Pooh Corner, a play by A.A. Milne, explores a “grown-up” theme with a sweet, child-like innocence. The Hundred Acre Wood is a peaceful setting for this play. That is, until bouncy, trouncy... Read more »

Restaurant review of the week: Thai Kitchen

October 20, 2009 • Meg Mielke, Editor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Outside CHS, Restaurant Reviews

Looking for a new place to eat? Are you low on money? Do you want to try something new and exotic? If you answered “yes”  to any of these questions, Thai Kitchen fits the bill. Thai Kitchen has been around a while (it opened in 1986, becoming the first Thai restaurant in Anchorage) but it still... Read more »