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The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

The Student News Site of Charlotte Latin School

The Hawk Eye

Lilly Clark '23 and Charlie De Mey '23

The Freshman Frenzy: Latin’s Hoco Phenomenon

Written By Hailey Kim, Reporter January 7, 2021

Hearing the enthusiastic shouting coming from the gazebo, sophomores and juniors look over in mild interest and the seniors simply roll their eyes. It was the freshmen, cheering for the boy holding a poster...

The Netflix News

The Netflix News

Written By Lucy Dempsey, Reporter November 20, 2020

After a long tough day at school I head straight to the couch to watch Netflix. As I am relaxing on the couch, curled up in my favorite blanket, I turn on my favorite Netflix show. Many teens around...

Edward Yang '23 sits at his PC setup.

On the Hunt for Hawks’ Obsessions: Quarantine Edition

Written By Connor Little, Co-Editor in Chief November 16, 2020

Whether it’s the cool wind blowing in your face as you bike down the side of a mountain or the voice of one of your online teammates yelling in your ear through a headset as you play Xbox, everyone has...

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...

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