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The Hawk Eye

The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

Robby Gette, ‘24, in a past production at his old school.

New Kids on the Block

Written By Tommy Beason and Robby Gette November 16, 2020

Usually the freshmen at almost any school reside at the bottom of the food chain, but this year, Charlotte Latin School’s ninth grade has real strength in numbers. The size can be attributed to the fact...

The New Big Thing: TikTok

Written By Hailey Kim, Staff Writer November 7, 2020

 TikTok. If you said those words a few years ago, the only thing anyone would have thought about would have been the ticking of a clock. Now, most people immediately reference the fun, interactive (and...

Wilkes Dolan ‘22 prepares to dust the Legion Collegiate defender that has foolishly challenged him to a 1 on 1.
PC: St. Johns Photography, 2020.

The Lost Season

Written By Ryan Lupfer, Editor In Chief November 3, 2020

A year ago, who would have considered a reality that included high school sports without fans in the stands cheering on the athletes, social gatherings limited to small numbers of attendees and Charlotte...

Latin cheerleaders working hard to hype the varsity field hockey team.
Photo by Jane Hunter

No Fans in the Stands: How to Cure the Spirit Blues

Written By Mary Stewart Hunter, Staff Reporter November 3, 2020

No fans. No pep rally. No spirit? How can Charlotte Latin School show its school spirit during a global pandemic? Obviously, with the ban on spectators in the stands, the Latin community needs to work...

Exotic Pets: The Evolving Obsession Around Latin

Exotic Pets: The Evolving Obsession Around Latin

Written By Tanner Willet, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

Furry, feathered, scaly or spiky. Pets come in all shapes and sizes, from dogs and cats to bearded dragons and hedgehogs. No matter the species, these unusual pets have an allure that draws in people around...

Vivek Rao '23 subtly flexes his shoes.

Welcome to the Splash Zone: An Inside Look at the Underground Sneaker Trade

Written By Ryan Lupfer and Connor Little February 13, 2020

It’s a common sight to see Charlotte Latin School students parading around campus adorned in new Yeezys. These fashion statements truly exemplify the extent of their “drip.” How can students afford...

Papa's Letters

Papa’s Letters

Written By Samantha Gitlin, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2020

Out of all the shells in the sand, Papa chose me. Guided by the rising sun and his curiosity and comfort in solitude, my grandfather searches for keepsakes that speak to him on his early morning beach...

Jessica Clover '22 stands proudly with her father and sister Catherine Clover '19 after making their Thanksgiving turkey.

Cooking with Mia Familia

Written By Jessica Clover, Reporter December 10, 2019

As I scroll through the menu options on my TV I reach my favorite show, “Giada at Home.” She’s making a homemade pasta dish with figs. I rush upstairs to tell my dad that we should make this for...

The Binge Watching Blues

The Binge Watching Blues

Written By Janie Balanda, Reporter May 23, 2019

I am the first to admit that I have watched an entire season of a show in one day. Yes, one day. Twenty-two episodes of pure adrenaline. I woke up, ate breakfast and sat down to watch an episode. Then...

The Binge Watching Blues

Written By Janie Balanda, Reporter February 21, 2019

I am the first to admit that I have watched an entire season of a show in one day. Yes, one day. Twenty-two episodes of pure adrenaline. I woke up, ate breakfast and sat down to watch an episode. Then...

Fortnite Phenomenon 2.0

Fortnite Phenomenon 2.0

Written By Cam Egan, Reporter November 19, 2018

Timmy turned on his Xbox and sat down in front of the TV. Being quiet not to wake up his parents, he saw John was also online. Timmy sent John an invite to play with him, and John accepted. Joining the...

The New Everyday Reality and What Comes Next

Written By Chiara Evans May 18, 2018

Across the nation bookbags dropped, silence pervaded campus, and the only movement was that of onlookers. On March 14, students took a stand against gun violence in schools. What began as a protest...

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