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Kara Peeler, Editor-In-Chief

Senior Class of '21

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Debate Captain, YAG Head of Press, Forensics, Leo Club Secretary, Dancer

3rd Year on Staff

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MCPS is now a leader in the realm of promoting sustainability with its official shift to electric buses

MCPS Drives Sustainability With Electric Buses

April 9, 2021
Effective second quarter, teachers are now following a more flexible grading policy.

School-Wide Policy Change: How Grades and Equity Intermingle

February 26, 2021
Pictures above is junior Kenny Monroe posing with his newly earned student pilot's license

Taking Flight: CHS Student Earns Pilots License

December 31, 2020
Pictured is English teacher Samantha Calarusse with her youngest son and two pet dogs.

Double Trouble: Teachers Managing Students and Children

October 30, 2020

[VIDEO] Quarantine: A New Reality

May 31, 2020
Despite school closure, newly elected SMOB Nick Asante and SMOB candidate Vicky Kidder participated in a variety of forums to discuss their campaign goals and educate student voters.

[PHOTO] CHS Students Go Above and Beyond During Quarantine

May 31, 2020
Fast fashion produces near one million articles of clothing annually, but the industry raises concerns about ethics and sustainability.

Everything Wrong With The Fashion Industry

April 13, 2020
While CHS shows support through its Gender and Sexualities Alliance, adopting the possible LGBTQ+ elective would be a major step towards acceptance.

Why LGBTQ Electives Are Essential

March 12, 2020
Pictured above are the current primary candidates. From left to right: Mike Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and Amy Klobuchar.

Priming For Primaries

February 27, 2020
Though she only has a polling average of 5.4%, Klobuchar remains in the primary elections as a more moderate candidate,

Amy Klobuchar

February 27, 2020
At age 38, mayor Pete Buttigieg would be the first gay U.S. President.

Pete Buttigieg

February 27, 2020
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

February 27, 2020
Mike Bloomberg, a billionaire, is currently ranked number three in the primary polls.

Mike Bloomberg

February 27, 2020
Joe Biden is one of the more popular candidates due to his experience as the former VP under the Obama administration.

Joe Biden

February 27, 2020
Bernie Sanders, 78, is running in the primary elections after losing the 2016 general election as an independent.

Bernie Sanders

February 27, 2020
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are many misunderstandings.

Coronavirus Sparks Health Scare In MD

February 7, 2020
As a student at Clarksburg High School, there are many reasons to love being a coyote.

Top 10 Reasons We’re Proud to Be Coyotes

January 17, 2020
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How One Meme Proves New Generational Divide

January 6, 2020
Rocky Hill MS, seen above, had a fire emergency on Monday Dec. 9 and was forced to evacuate to Clarksburg.

We Didn’t Start The Fire: Rocky Hill Evacuated

December 11, 2019
Protestors flocked to Rockville the day the Board of Education voted on the boundary changes.

Boundary Study Protestors Swarm BOE

December 5, 2019
The stabbing took place at the Subway on Stringtown Road, Pictures above.

Stabbing Incident Shocks Clarksburg Community

November 27, 2019
The Spirit of Clarksburg Marching Band won their first competition of the year Oct. 19.

Spirit of Clarksburg Sparks Coyote Pride

November 13, 2019
CHS's Child Development Course hosted a trick or treating event for their preschool students.

Costumed Preschoolers Parade the Halls

November 8, 2019
CHS hosted, from left to right, Gabe Albornoz, Sidney Katz, Nancy Navarro, Craig Rice, and Shebra Evans, at the Youth Town Hall.

Upcounty Community Voices Student Concerns

November 6, 2019
The APPS program is a signature program at CHS dedicated to promoting academic success.

APPS Program Reinstates Senior Capstone Project

November 4, 2019
The Earth is suffering due to rapid climate change which can only be fixed with immediate action.

Our Environment Is Collapsing, Needs Action Now

October 20, 2019
CHS students show off NHS certificates at their induction ceremony as proud parents look on.

Honor Societies Grant Opportunities To Hardworking Students

October 14, 2019
Tik Tok is amassing popularity rapidly, with over 500 million users on the platform.

Tik Tok Trends Take Over With Teens

September 27, 2019
The College Board offers AP courses, SAT tests, and Subject Test for students, all of which are incredibly common amongst students at CHS.

College Board Changes Cause Chaos, Conflict

September 20, 2019
Maryland students take a variety of standardized tests, such as PARCC, MISA, and the HSA to comply with graduation requirements.

2019 Testing Week Schedule Sparks CHS Debate

May 31, 2019
After concerns over mental health, the SGA creates a wellness week to benefit students.

Falling Mental Health Levels Spark School Action

May 2, 2019
The Marian Greenblatt Education Fund recognizes outstanding teachers each year, giving out a variety of awards.

Clarksburg Teacher Earns Prestigious Education Award

April 2, 2019
The Montgomery County Board of Education elects one SMOB each year

SMOB Success: Clarksburg Student Wins Nomination

March 12, 2019
Winter in MCPS means lots of snow, leading to plentiful cancellations.

Give Me A Break: Additional School Days Are Futile

March 4, 2019
Sophomore Vagmi Luhar participated in the March For Our Lives last March.

Never Too Young To Make Change

January 7, 2019
The CHS varsity field hockey team defeated QO 4-1 Monday to advance to the regional finals.

Field Hockey Reaches 2nd Consecutive Regional Final

October 31, 2018
The Junior class, pictured above, won the annual Hallway decoration competition. However, the entire school displayed increased engagement during Spirit Week 2018.

Disney for Days: Spirit Week 2018 is Dressed in Fun

October 22, 2018
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