In a packed house at Mohegan Sun Arena, the CRHS girls’ basketball team capped off a remarkable season by winning the 2011-2012 Class S State Championship over the Capital Prep Trailblazers 58-48. The girls’ basketball team was the first team in the history of the schools girls’ basketball program to win a state title. Continue reading
On Thursday, March 15, San Diego police were called on a man running around screaming in only his underwear. When the police arrived, they discovered that this man was none other than the Kony 2012 director, Jason Russell. Continue reading
The schools new athletic complex, after years of votes and ideas thrown up in the air, was finally finished last spring. Although they are still adding a few touches, athletes are reaping the benefits of the new complex.
This springs outdoor track teams will be the first to gain full usage of the surface. Continue reading
Geek Thing will be a, hopefully, issue by issue column about some aspect of geek culture, be it the latest in Marvel news, or what Joss Whedon is doing next. This week will be my very favorite topic to talk about: Doctor Who. I warn you, the references will be obscure, the jokes will be over your head, and my vocabulary will be wibblywobbly timeywimey. Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. The Board of Education (BOE) has been discussing what cuts to make to the 2012 budget for Regional School District 13. The board members will continue to make additional
Above, Board of Ed members dicuss topics about the budget and the education reform at the lastet BOE meeting. Photo by Alex Kovacs
adjustments to the budget until it is sent to referendum in Durham and Middlefield on May 8.
Coming after a call for education reform from Governor Daniel Malloy in his State of the State address, the Connecticut State legislature has spent a lot of time over the last two months deliberating the provisions of the Governor’s Senate Bill No. 24 (S.B. 24). Expected to be voted on and sent to the Governor’s desk for approval in the remaining weeks for this Connecticut legislature, this bill has recently become the center of attention within the educational community. Continue reading
Every town has something special in it, and Dari Serv is that place in Durham. This popular ice cream shop recently reopened for the spring and summer and the Durham community couldn’t be happier.
Durham Citizens wait in line at the Durham Dari Serv for a nice cold treat. Photo by Audrey Biesak
When discussing hobbies with a student at Coginchaug, some topics are much more likely to pop up than others. Horseback riding, soccer, or maybe even drawing are nearly guaranteed to be mentioned. Continue reading
Was this years Semi-formal dance spectacular or just plain shabby? Semi-Formal was held on March 10, and overall it seemed to have went well. Although there are some mixed opinions on the price and location
changes, everyone seemed to have fun. The tickets last year were twelve dollars, this year the tickets only went up three dollars. “I think they were a little too expensive but other than that [the tickets] were fine,” said sophomore Grant Willis.
(From left) Freshmen Erin Blecha, Kelly Halligan, senior Emily Halligan and freshman Clarissa Backus show off their beautiful dresses for the dance. Photo by Chris Halligan.
As some students may have noticed, classrooms are becoming
more and more reliant on technology. While the class has become more advanced, questions have been asked as to if any of the work will continue to be “old school.” Of course ,there are bound to be students who misuse this and abuse this privilege. Continue reading