The Chariot

Basking in the Light
May 11, 2020
Kaitlyn Piggott, Print Editor-in-Chief
I never kept an actual diary; looking back, I probably should have. Ever since I could remember, I had a difficult time expressing my emotions out loud, often quiet from all...

What is Perfection?
February 25, 2020
Grace Johnson, Staff Writer
Perfect. A very simple, but complex word. A word with one and many meanings. According to the Oxford dictionary, the word “perfect” means, “having all the required or...

The New Virus That Starts the New Decade
February 25, 2020
Andy DeGrand, Staff Writer
The Coronavirus is a common virus that can cause an infection in your nose, sinuses and upper throat. It can also cause upper respiratory illnesses. This new virus comes from...

Rearranging the Alphabet
February 19, 2020
Andy DeGrand and AJ Kowalak
“We’re not gonna sneeze on your children and make them shake a stick at God,” freshman Cate Deller said. “Just because your kid is gay, trans, bi, doesn’t mean...

Which Dance?
February 19, 2020
Vanisa Kumar, Staff Writer
Homecoming: you have the uncomfortable dress or suit, the friends, the cheap dinners and the press-on nails. Many enjoy this week filled with chaos, but many could live without...

Divided on Diversity
February 19, 2020
Murryum Farooqi, Body Copy Editor
When the 2020 presidential elections kicked off late last year, the American populace was met with candidates like Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. With this, the...

“You’re One of Us”
December 16, 2019
Olivia Perron, Website Editor-in-Chief
A one hallway high school with a population of 127 students and seven full-time teachers, Troy College and Career High School was formerly known as Niles Community High School....

NEWS

Snow Day Serendipity

Murryum Farooqi, Body Copy Editor

March 4, 2020

After a snow day was called on Feb. 26, the Troy School District posted a video that now has 71,000 views. Senior Richard Li used this as an opportunity to be creative...

In the Hands of Another

February 19, 2020

Human trafficking has been a fear in the back of some people’s minds. From a young age, individuals are told to always stick together, never wander off. In recent years, human...

The Story of History Rewritten

February 19, 2020

The New York Times released an article on Jan. 12, 2020 examining American History textbooks produced by the same authors in two states: California and Texas. For the most part,...

Rumors of Record Absences Debunked

December 19, 2019

In the last week before winter break, many students are being bombarded with projects and assignments, and many more are finding themselves unable to come to school. The absences...

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ENTERTAINMENT

Cooking Up a Storm

Murryum Farooqi, Body Copy Editor

May 19, 2020

Natalia Amador Banana muffins are something senior Natalia Amador has been making again and again, especially because they’re usually gone in a few days. “With...

Review of Returning TV

February 21, 2020

Yes, I’ll be honest, one of my favorite things about the new year isn’t the ball dropping or some resolution I never uphold. It’s the fall series picking up after their...

Communication Conflicts

February 19, 2020

Throughout the past decade, social media has been both a tool and a detriment to many impressianable teenagers. Senior Lauren Hughes has had social media since sixth grade,...

A League Of Her Own

February 19, 2020

The new year usually means a fresh start, and new beginnings. With the start of a new decade, 2020 has proved to be a year of big changes. Not only are things beginning to...

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FEATURES

What is Perfection?

Grace Johnson, Staff Writer

February 25, 2020

Perfect. A very simple, but complex word. A word with one and many meanings. According to the Oxford dictionary, the word “perfect” means, “having all the required or...

Are Memes Really That Funny?

February 21, 2020

Many students are familiar with the short-form video hosting service called Vine. Vine was an entertainment network where users could share six-second looping videos. After...

Relationship Gone, Lingering Pain

February 21, 2020

It’s a breakup. It is severed, no communication, that’s supposed to be the point. Yet, they still pull out their phone and scroll through old pictures, still rack their...

Divided on Diversity

February 19, 2020

When the 2020 presidential elections kicked off late last year, the American populace was met with candidates like Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. With this, the...

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OPINION

Basking in the Light

Kaitlyn Piggott, Print Editor-in-Chief

May 11, 2020

I never kept an actual diary; looking back, I probably should have. Ever since I could remember, I had a difficult time expressing my emotions out loud, often quiet from all...

Which Dance?

February 19, 2020

Homecoming: you have the uncomfortable dress or suit, the friends, the cheap dinners and the press-on nails. Many enjoy this week filled with chaos, but many could live without...

Fact or Fiction: Your Opinion

February 19, 2020

Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, is celebrated by millions around the world, with traditions that back it up to a sixth century B.C. pagan holiday centered around fertility, Lupercalia. Senior...

The Difference in Our Actions

February 19, 2020

As world issues become more prevalent, ordinary civilians across the globe take action for the sake of themselves and others. Protests have become a common trend around the...

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IN-DEPTH

Rearranging the Alphabet

Andy DeGrand and AJ Kowalak

February 19, 2020

“We’re not gonna sneeze on your children and make them shake a stick at God,” freshman Cate Deller said. “Just because your kid is gay, trans, bi, doesn’t mean...