May the Best Book Win
Vanita Seed, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Filed under NEWS
Whether it’s a story that transports the reader to an alternate universe or is set in a hometown, novels take individuals on journeys outside their own that they can enjoy and learn from, serving as a means of escape for many. Every year, readers can participate in the Battle of the Books, a contest...
In Our Nature
Jack Stromberg, Photo Editor
March 11, 2019
Filed under NEWS
In August of 2015, marine biologist Christine Figgener posted a video of her team removing a plastic straw from the nostril of a rescued sea turtle. Over time, the video went viral, starting a nationwide movement against plastic straws. Some companies, including Starbucks and American Airlines, are no...
LGBT Rights to Not be Expanded
Patti Kubota, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Filed under NEWS
Lee Roberson Chatfield, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, said he was facing pressure to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include those who are LGBT. Currently, this law prohibits Michiganders from being discriminated against in employment, housing, education or access to public accommodations reg...
Government Ends Longest Shutdown in US History
Leah Guindi, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
From Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 25, 2019, the longest government shutdown in United States history occurred. Previously, the longest shutdown was 21 days long making this one 14 days longer. The shutdown happened because of President Donald Trump’s request for $5 million for the southern border wall; i...
Social Media Makes a Mark in Recent Politics
Murryum Farooqi, Staffer
February 22, 2019
Often referred to as one of the most charismatic politicians out there, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is commonly recognized today as the democratic socialist. Not too long ago, she was working as a bartender before defeating Joseph Crowley in the midterms to win the House of Representatives seat for New York...
Controversy Sparked Over Zara’s Modified Logo
Murryum Farooqi, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
Zara shoppers beware! The letters that make out their logo—often revered as a timeless classic— and plastered on the front of every one of the fast fashion clothing company’s stores may be on its way out. After a redesign, Zara recently unveiled its new logo, much to the dismay of many of their...
VIDEO: Powerpuff Volleyball Benefits Elementary School in Flint
Silas Yang, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
Filed under Carousel, MULTIMEDIA, NEWS, VIDEO
As part of the annual Activist Week benefiting Flint, students participated in a powerpuff volleyball tournament. Junior and senior boys signed up to play against each other one-on-one during an after-school tournament. All the proceeds from the week, including monetary donations, admissions to Mr....
Lock-down Letdown
Murryum Farooqi, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
After decades of lockdown drills, this year, the way students will be asked to react in an intruder situation will be different. A new training program, called ALICE (an acronym for alert, lockdown, inform and evacuate), will provide students and staff with a number of courses of action. Lockdown is now on...
Cell Phone Stalker
Murryum Farooqi, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
The New York Times recently came out with new information showing specifically how many of the apps on a cell-phone can track you and how detailed the data is. It was reported that the majority of apps don’t disclose that they are tracking their users, except for a mention in the terms and agreements...
Dodging Distracted Driving
Megan Wallace, News Editor
December 12, 2018
Filed under NEWS
In 1998, Ashley Easterbrook was five days away from graduating from Troy High when she and two of her friends were killed by a drunk driver. Now, students and staff are remembering Easterbrook and her story. The fourth annual school-wide dodgeball tournament will take place on Dec. 17. The event is ru...
Remembering the 41st’s Presidency
Jonah Scanlan, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under NEWS
The 41st American president George H.W. Bush passed away Friday, Nov. 30. Some of his major contributions to America include the military strike that caused Hussein to flee Kuwait and helping pave US-Russian relations after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Government teacher...
School District Shifts Safety Strategy
Leah Guindi, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under NEWS
This Tuesday, students had their first look at ALICE, the new active shooter response training that the school district has put in place. During third hour, students were presented a short training video showing the new procedure in case of a code red and were able to ask questions they had afterwar...
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Silas Yang, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Issue 3 of the Chariot will hit newsstands Tuesday in fifth hour and will be sold at all lunches starting Wednesday. This issue's cover story is underage drinking. This...
Silas Yang, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
As part of the annual Activist Week benefiting Flint, students participated in a powerpuff volleyball tournament. Junior and senior boys signed up to play against each...
December 21, 2018
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